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33 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Law, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Owensboro, KY?
Dr. Melvin Law, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in Owensboro, KY with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 33 years. Dr. Law is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Law’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Law’s office at (615) 321-0509.
What languages does Dr. Law speak?
Dr. Law and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Law typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Law 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. Law. 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:
- Vertebrogenic Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- vertebral low back pain
- spine-related low back pain
- discogenic low back pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5451: Vertebrogenic low back pain
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
Also known as:
- Failed Bone Fusion After Surgery
- Nonunion After Fusion
- Failed Spinal Fusion
- Pseudarthrosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M960: Pseudarthrosis after fusion or arthrodesis
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Lumbar Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
Also known as:
- Upper Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Thoracic Spine Pain
- Mid-Back Pain
- Thoracic Back Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M546: Pain in thoracic spine
What procedures does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Law typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Law 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. Law. 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:
- Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
- Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Posterior Approach)
- Interbody Device Implantation
- Spinal Fusion with Cage
- Synthetic Disc Space Device
- Posterior Lumbar Arthrodesis
- Lower Back Fusion Surgery
- Spine Fusion (Lumbar)
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)
- 22612: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; lumbar (with lateral transverse technique, when performed)
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 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:
- 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 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:
- Computer-Assisted Spinal Surgery Guidance
- Spinal Navigation Surgery
- Stereotactic Spinal Procedure
- Image-Guided Spine Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 61783: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; spinal (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Law accept my insurance?
Dr. Law accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (615) 321-0509 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Law accept in Owensboro, KY?
Dr. Law in Owensboro, KY 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 Tennessee
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Law's office located?
Dr. Melvin Law's Primary Practice
3415 New Hartford Rd Unit 2
Owensboro, KY 42303
(615) 321-0509
What is Dr. Law's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Law's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922099340.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Law?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Law
What is Dr. Melvin Law's specialty?
Dr. Law is a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near Owensboro, KY.
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. Melvin Law affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Law is affiliated with Maury Regional Medical Center, Tristar Summit Medical Center, Tristar Centennial Medical Center, Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West, West Tennessee Healthcare Jackson-Madison County General 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 Melvin Law accepting new patients in Owensboro, KY?
Yes, Dr. Melvin Law is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melvin Law offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Law's office at (615) 321-0509 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melvin Law?
Please contact Dr. Law's office at (615) 321-0509 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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