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Dr. Francis Degenova, DO

Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Orthopedic Surgeon

Lancaster, OH

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Degenova, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Lancaster, OH?

    Dr. Francis Degenova, DO is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in Lancaster, OH with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Degenova is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Degenova’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Degenova’s office at (614) 788-5000.

    What languages does Dr. Degenova speak?

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

    • English

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

    As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Degenova 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. Degenova. 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
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar 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:

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

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Degeneration
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
    • Worn Lumbar Discs
    • Lumbar Disc Wear and Tear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5136: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z981: Arthrodesis status

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

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

    As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Degenova 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. Degenova. 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 or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
    • Epidural Steroid Injection
    • Caudal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Pain Management Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 62323: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)

    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:

    • Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
    • Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
    • Cervical interbody fusion
    • Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
    • Neck vertebrae fusion
    • Interbody Device Implantation
    • Spinal Fusion with Cage
    • Synthetic Disc Space Device

    CPT Codes:

    • 22551: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody, including disc space preparation, discectomy, osteophytectomy and decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve roots; cervical below C2
    • 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:

    • Kyphoplasty for Thoracic Spine Fracture
    • Thoracic Vertebral Augmentation
    • Spine Fracture Repair (Kyphoplasty)
    • Backbone Compression Fracture Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 22513: Percutaneous vertebral augmentation, including cavity creation (fracture reduction and bone biopsy included when performed) using mechanical device (eg, kyphoplasty), 1 vertebral body, unilateral or bilateral cannulation, inclusive of all imaging guidance; thoracic

    Does Dr. Degenova accept my insurance?

    Dr. Degenova accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (614) 788-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Degenova accept in Lancaster, OH?

    Dr. Degenova in Lancaster, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CareSource

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medical Mutual of Ohio

    • Medicare

    • Ohio Health Choice Plan

    • Oscar Health

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Degenova's office located?

    120 Ohio Orthopaedic Center

    2656 N Columbus St Ste D

    Lancaster, OH 43130

    (614) 788-5000

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    Dr. Francis Degenova's Practice 2

    417 Hill Rd N

    Pickerington, OH 43147

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    Dr. Francis Degenova's Practice 3

    303 E Town St

    Columbus, OH 43215

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

    Dr. Degenova's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134114838.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Degenova?

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

    What is Dr. Francis Degenova's specialty?

    Dr. Degenova is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near Lancaster, OH.

    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. Francis Degenova affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Degenova is affiliated with The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Mount Carmel St. Ann's, Ohiohealth Grant Medical Center, Uk King's Daughters Medical Center, Ohiohealth Berger Hospital, Marietta Memorial Hospital 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. Francis Degenova accepting new patients in Lancaster, OH?

    Yes, Dr. Francis Degenova is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Francis Degenova offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Degenova's office at (614) 788-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Francis Degenova?

    Please contact Dr. Degenova's office at (614) 788-5000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Degenova's office located?

    Dr. Degenova's offices are located in Lancaster, OH, Pickerington, OH, and Columbus, OH.