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Dr. Jeffrey Cantor, MD

Dr. Jeffrey Cantor, MD

The Villages, FL

32 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Cantor, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in The Villages, FL?

    Dr. Jeffrey Cantor, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in The Villages, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 32 years. Dr. Cantor graduated from University of Medical & Dental of New Jersey and completed his residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital-Jackson Health System. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons- ACS, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons-AAOS, American Medical Association-AMA, and North American Spine Society-NASS. Dr. Cantor is fluent in English, Greek, Modern (1453-), Italian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cantor’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cantor’s office.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Cantor?

    Dr. Jeffrey Cantor, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Cantor empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Spinal Disorders, Spinal Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the The Villages/FL community, Dr. Cantor is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Fellowship: Royal Oak General Hospital | William Beaumont Medical Center

    • Residency: Jackson Memorial Hospital-Jackson Health System

    • Medical School: University of Medical & Dental of New Jersey | Muhlenberg College

    What languages does Dr. Cantor speak?

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

    • English

    • Greek, Modern (1453-)

    • Italian

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Cantor treat?

    As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Cantor 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. Cantor. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spinal Stenosis
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
    • Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Cervical Stenosis
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication

    Also known as:

    • Other Orthopedic Aftercare
    • General orthopedic recovery
    • Musculoskeletal post-op care
    • Bone and joint follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spondylosis with Spinal Cord Compression
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Spinal Cord Disease
    • Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
    • Neck Arthritis with Spinal Cord Issues
    • Degenerative Neck Myelopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4712: Other spondylosis with myelopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Spondylolisthesis of the Lower Back
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Vertebra in Lower Back
    • Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
    • Lower Back Spinal Slip

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4316: Spondylolisthesis, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Nervous System Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Post-neurological surgery care
    • Brain surgery aftercare
    • Spine surgery aftercare

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48811: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the nervous system

    Also known as:

    • Special Medical Examination
    • Specific health check
    • Detailed medical assessment
    • Special health screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Dressing Change or Removal
    • After Surgery
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Wound dressing care
    • Post-op dressing change
    • Surgical wound management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4801: Encounter for change or removal of surgical wound dressing

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z981: Arthrodesis status

    What procedures does Dr. Cantor perform?

    As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Cantor 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. Cantor. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
    • Neck Spinal Fusion
    • Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Combined Technique)
    • Interbody Device Implantation
    • Spinal Fusion with Cage
    • Synthetic Disc Space Device
    • Cervical Fusion
    • Anterior Cervical Interbody Fusion
    • Neck Vertebrae Fusion
    • Posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF)
    • Spine fusion surgery lower back
    • Lumbar arthrodesis

    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)
    • 22554: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody technique, including minimal discectomy to prepare interspace (other than for decompression); cervical below C2
    • 22633: Arthrodesis, combined posterior or posterolateral technique with posterior interbody technique including laminectomy and/or discectomy sufficient to prepare interspace (other than for decompression), single interspace, lumbar;

    Also known as:

    • Neck Vertebra Removal and Spinal Decompression
    • Donor Bone Graft for Spine Surgery
    • Cervical Corpectomy
    • Spinal Cord Decompression Surgery
    • Vertebral Body Resection
    • Spinal Allograft
    • Structural Bone Graft (Spine)
    • Donor Bone for Spine Fusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 63081: Vertebral corpectomy (vertebral body resection), partial or complete, anterior approach with decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve root(s); cervical, single segment
    • 20931: Allograft, structural, for spine surgery only (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Own Bone Graft for Spine Surgery
    • Autologous Spine Graft
    • Morselized Bone Graft
    • Spine Fusion Bone Graft
    • Bone Harvest for Spine

    CPT Codes:

    • 20937: Autograft for spine surgery only (includes harvesting the graft); morselized (through separate skin or fascial incision) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Instrumentation (Anterior)
    • Anterior Spinal Fixation
    • Spine Stabilization Surgery
    • Vertebral Segment Instrumentation
    • Spinal Fusion Hardware

    CPT Codes:

    • 22845: Anterior instrumentation; 2 to 3 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Instrumentation Placement
    • Spine Stabilization Hardware
    • Posterior Spinal Fixation
    • Harrington Rod Placement
    • Pedicle Screw Fixation

    CPT Codes:

    • 22840: Posterior non-segmental instrumentation (eg, Harrington rod technique, pedicle fixation across 1 interspace, atlantoaxial transarticular screw fixation, sublaminar wiring at C1, facet screw fixation) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Neck Vertebra Removal for Spinal Cord Relief (Additional Segment)
    • Neck Spinal Decompression Surgery
    • Cervical corpectomy (additional segment)
    • Spinal cord decompression (neck, anterior)
    • Vertebral body resection (cervical)
    • Cervical Laminectomy
    • Cervical Foraminotomy
    • Spinal Stenosis Surgery
    • Nerve Root Decompression

    CPT Codes:

    • 63082: Vertebral corpectomy (vertebral body resection), partial or complete, anterior approach with decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve root(s); cervical, each additional segment (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 63045: 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; cervical

    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

    Does Dr. Cantor accept my insurance?

    Dr. Cantor accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Cantor accept in The Villages, FL?

    Dr. Cantor in The Villages, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CareCentrix

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Florida Blue / Guidewell

    • HealthComp

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • State of Louisiana

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Cantor's office located?

    Dr. Jeffrey Cantor's Primary Practice

    11962 County Road 101 Ste 104

    The Villages, FL 32162

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    Dr. Jeffrey Cantor's Practice 2

    3000 Bayview Dr Ste 100

    Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306

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    Dr. Jeffrey Cantor's Practice 3

    901 45th St

    Mangonia Park, FL 33407

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    American College of Surgeons- ACS

    Fellow

    American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons-AAOS

    Fellow

    American Medical Association-AMA

    Member

    North American Spine Society-NASS

    Member

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

    Dr. Cantor's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386639508.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cantor?

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

    What is Dr. Jeffrey Cantor's specialty?

    Dr. Cantor is a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near The Villages, FL. 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. Contact Dr. Cantor to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Cantor is affiliated with Holy Cross Health which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Jeffrey Cantor accepting new patients in The Villages, FL?

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

    Does Dr. Jeffrey Cantor offer online booking?

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

    How can I make an appointment with Jeffrey Cantor?

    Please contact Dr. Cantor's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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