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Dr. Jeffrey Mcconnell, MD

Allentown, PA

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Mcconnell, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Allentown, PA?

    Dr. Jeffrey Mcconnell, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in Allentown, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Mcconnell graduated from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and completed his residency at University of Maryland Program. Dr. Mcconnell is fluent in English and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mcconnell’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mcconnell’s office.

    Where did Dr. Mcconnell go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: University of Maryland Program

    • Medical School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

    Is Dr. Mcconnell board certified as an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Jeffrey Mcconnell, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Mcconnell speak?

    Dr. Mcconnell and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • German

    What conditions does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Mcconnell typically treat?

    As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Mcconnell diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Mcconnell. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication

    Also known as:

    • Joint Fusion Status
    • Surgical Joint Fusion
    • Arthrodesis History
    • Fused Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z981: Arthrodesis status

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Adolescent Scoliosis of Mid-Back
    • Scoliosis
    • Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
    • Scoliosis in Children and Teens
    • Thoracolumbar Adolescent Scoliosis
    • Teen Mid-Back Curve
    • Idiopathic Adolescent Scoliosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M41125: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, thoracolumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Other Post-Surgery Condition
    • Postoperative State
    • Recovery After Surgery
    • Surgical Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

    Also known as:

    • Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
    • Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
    • Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
    • Cardiovascular Clearance Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination

    What procedures does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Mcconnell typically perform?

    As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Mcconnell performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Mcconnell. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
    • Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement
    • Lumbar Laminotomy
    • Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
    • Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)
    • Neck Disc Replacement
    • Anterior Cervical Disc Arthroplasty
    • Artificial Disc Surgery (Neck)
    • Cervical Total Disc Replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 63030: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc; 1 interspace, lumbar
    • 22856: Total disc arthroplasty (artificial disc), anterior approach, including discectomy with end plate preparation (includes osteophytectomy for nerve root or spinal cord decompression and microdissection); single interspace, cervical

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
    • Interbody Device Implantation
    • Spinal Fusion with Cage
    • Synthetic Disc Space Device

    CPT Codes:

    • 22853: Insertion of interbody biomechanical device(s) (eg, synthetic cage, mesh) with integral anterior instrumentation for device anchoring (eg, screws, flanges), when performed, to intervertebral disc space in conjunction with interbody arthrodesis, each interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Spine Allograft Placement
    • Spinal Bone Graft
    • Osteopromotive Material Spine
    • Donor Bone Graft Spine
    • Spine Fusion Material

    CPT Codes:

    • 20930: Allograft, morselized, or placement of osteopromotive material, for spine surgery only (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Local Bone Graft for Spine Surgery
    • Spine Autograft
    • Local Bone Harvest for Spine
    • Spinal Fusion Bone Graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 20936: Autograft for spine surgery only (includes harvesting the graft); local (eg, ribs, spinous process, or laminar fragments) obtained from same incision (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Spine Decompression Surgery
    • Laminectomy
    • Facetectomy
    • Foraminotomy
    • Spinal Stenosis Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 63047: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; lumbar

    Also known as:

    • Additional Spinal Decompression Segment
    • Laminectomy for Spinal Stenosis
    • Facetectomy for Nerve Decompression
    • Foraminotomy for Pinched Nerve

    CPT Codes:

    • 63048: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; each additional vertebral segment, cervical, thoracic, or lumbar (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Mcconnell accept my insurance?

    Dr. Mcconnell accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Mcconnell accept in Allentown, PA?

    Dr. Mcconnell in Allentown, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Capital Blue Cross

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Highmark Health

    • Independence Health Group

    • Jefferson Health

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • Risant Health

    • Spectrum

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Mcconnell's office located?

    110 Lvpg Orthopedics And Sports Medicine

    1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 110

    Allentown, PA 18103

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    Dr. Jeffrey Mcconnell's Practice 2

    334 Main St

    Scranton, PA 18519

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    Dr. Jeffrey Mcconnell's Practice 3

    798 Hausman Rd Fl 1

    Allentown, PA 18104

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    What is Dr. Mcconnell's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Mcconnell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619969987.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mcconnell?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mcconnell

    What is Dr. Jeffrey Mcconnell's specialty?

    Dr. Mcconnell is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near Allentown, PA.

    What does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon do?

    Orthopaedic surgeons specializing in the spine, recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty of orthopaedic surgery, focus on the evaluation and treatment for both nonoperative and operative of a wide range of primary spinal disorders. These include trauma, degenerative conditions, deformities, tumors, and reconstructive issues related to the spine.

    Is Dr. Jeffrey Mcconnell affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Mcconnell is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Health Network- Pocono, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Schuylkill S. Jackson Street, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Dickson City, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Hazleton, Reading Hospital Tower Health which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Dr. Jeffrey Mcconnell accepting new patients in Allentown, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Jeffrey Mcconnell is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jeffrey Mcconnell offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Mcconnell's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Jeffrey Mcconnell?

    Please contact Dr. Mcconnell's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Mcconnell's office located?

    Dr. Mcconnell's offices are located in Allentown, PA and Scranton, PA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Jeffrey Mcconnell have?

    Dr. Jeffrey Mcconnell is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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