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28 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Stubbart, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Grand Rapids, MI?
Dr. James Stubbart, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in Grand Rapids, MI with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified. Dr. Stubbart graduated from Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine and completed his residency at Spectrum Hlth-Blodgett Campus, Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Stubbart is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Stubbart’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Stubbart’s office at (616) 459-7101.
Where did Dr. Stubbart go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Spectrum Hlth-Blodgett Campus, Orthopedic Surgery | Blodgett Memorial Med Center
Medical School: Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine
Is Dr. Stubbart board certified as an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. James Stubbart, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Stubbart speak?
Dr. Stubbart and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Stubbart typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Stubbart 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. Stubbart. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Other Forms of Osteoporosis
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Secondary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning Disease
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M818: Other osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
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:
- Bone Density Disorder
- Bone Density
- Bone Disease
- Bone structure problem
- Low bone density
- Bone mineral density disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- M8588: Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, other site
Also known as:
- Joint Fusion Status
- Surgical Joint Fusion
- Arthrodesis History
- Fused Joint
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z981: Arthrodesis status
What procedures does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Stubbart typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Stubbart 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. Stubbart. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
- Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Combined Technique)
- Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
- Interbody Device Implantation
- Spinal Fusion with Cage
- Synthetic Disc Space Device
- Posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF)
- Spine fusion surgery lower back
- Lumbar arthrodesis
- Cervical interbody fusion
- Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
- Neck vertebrae fusion
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)
- 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;
- 22551: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody, including disc space preparation, discectomy, osteophytectomy and decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve roots; cervical below C2
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:
- Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
- Lumbar Laminotomy
- Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
- Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)
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
Also known as:
- Bladder Ultrasound for Residual Urine
- Post-void residual urine measurement
- Bladder capacity ultrasound
- Non-imaging bladder scan
CPT Codes:
- 51798: Measurement of post-voiding residual urine and/or bladder capacity by ultrasound, non-imaging
Does Dr. Stubbart accept my insurance?
Dr. Stubbart accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (616) 459-7101 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Stubbart accept in Grand Rapids, MI?
Dr. Stubbart in Grand Rapids, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Spectrum / Priority Health
State of Michigan
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Stubbart's office located?
Dr. James Stubbart's Primary Practice
1111 Leffingwell Ave NE Ste 100
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 459-7101
What is Dr. Stubbart's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Stubbart's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205823382.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Stubbart?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Stubbart
What is Dr. James Stubbart's specialty?
Dr. Stubbart is a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near Grand Rapids, MI.
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 this Dr. James Stubbart affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Stubbart is affiliated with Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, Corewell Health Greenville Hospital, Corewell Health Pennock Hospital, Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals St. Joseph Hospital, Um Health - Sparrow Hospital Lansing, University Of Michigan Health - West 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 James Stubbart accepting new patients in Grand Rapids, MI?
Yes, Dr. James Stubbart is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Stubbart offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Stubbart's office at (616) 459-7101 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Stubbart?
Please contact Dr. Stubbart's office at (616) 459-7101 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. James Stubbart have?
Dr. James Stubbart is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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