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Dr. Kenneth Easton, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Orthopedic Surgeon

Grand Rapids, MI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Easton, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Grand Rapids, MI?

    Dr. Kenneth Easton, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in Grand Rapids, MI with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Easton graduated from Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine and completed his residency at U Hosp-Suny Hlth Sci Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; Wayne St Univ-Detroit M C, Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Easton is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Easton’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Easton’s office.

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

    • Residency: U Hosp-Suny Hlth Sci Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; Wayne St Univ-Detroit M C, Orthopedic Surgery | Wayne State University | SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn Program

    • Medical School: Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine

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

    Yes, Dr. Kenneth Easton, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Easton speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

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

    As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Easton 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. Easton. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z981: Arthrodesis status

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

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

    As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Easton 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. Easton. 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 Spinal Fusion (Posterior Approach)
    • Posterior Lumbar Arthrodesis
    • Lower Back Fusion Surgery
    • Spine Fusion (Lumbar)

    CPT Codes:

    • 22612: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; lumbar (with lateral transverse technique, when performed)

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Rod and Screw Placement
    • Vertebral Fixation
    • Pedicle Screw Fixation
    • Spinal Instrumentation Surgery
    • Posterior Spinal Fusion Hardware

    CPT Codes:

    • 22842: Posterior segmental instrumentation (eg, pedicle fixation, dual rods with multiple hooks and sublaminar wires); 3 to 6 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Fusion (Additional Level)
    • Posterior Spinal Arthrodesis
    • Vertebral Fusion (Add-on)
    • Spine Stabilization Surgery
    • Back Bone Fusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 22614: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; each additional interspace (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)

    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. Easton accept my insurance?

    Dr. Easton 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. Easton accept in Grand Rapids, MI?

    Dr. Easton in Grand Rapids, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • ASR Corporation

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Spectrum / Priority Health

    • State of Michigan

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Easton's office located?

    Dr. Kenneth Easton's Primary Practice

    1111 Leffingwell Ave NE Ste 100

    Grand Rapids, MI 49525

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    Dr. Kenneth Easton's Practice 2

    1840 Wealthy St SE

    Grand Rapids, MI 49506

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    Dr. Kenneth Easton's Practice 3

    23211 Red Arrow Hwy

    Mattawan, MI 49071

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

    Dr. Easton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194713669.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Easton?

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

    What is Dr. Kenneth Easton's specialty?

    Dr. Easton is an 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 Dr. Kenneth Easton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Easton is affiliated with Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, Corewell Health Pennock Hospital, University Of Michigan Health - West, Corewell Health Greenville Hospital, Manistee Hospital, Holland 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. Kenneth Easton accepting new patients in Grand Rapids, MI?

    Yes, Dr. Kenneth Easton is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kenneth Easton offer online booking?

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

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Kenneth Easton?

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

    Where is Dr. Easton's office located?

    Dr. Easton's offices are located in Grand Rapids, MI and Mattawan, MI.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Kenneth Easton have?

    Dr. Kenneth Easton is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.