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Dr. Roy Ashford, MD

Dr. Roy Ashford, MD

Pasadena, CA

32 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ashford, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Pasadena, CA?

    Dr. Roy Ashford, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in Pasadena, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified. Dr. Ashford completed his residency at L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Ashford is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ashford’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ashford’s office at (626) 795-8051.

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

    • Residency: L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, General Surgery

    • Medical School: University of Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca

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

    Yes, Dr. Roy Ashford, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Ashford speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Ashford treat?

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

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M5412: Radiculopathy, 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:

    • Lower Back Disc Displacement
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back
    • Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
    • Lumbar Disc Protrusion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region

    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:

    • Neck Spondylosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Spondylosis
    • Neck Arthritis
    • Degenerative Neck Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47892: Other spondylosis, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Idiopathic Scoliosis of the Lower Back
    • Scoliosis
    • Lumbar Scoliosis
    • Lower Back Spinal Curve
    • Idiopathic Lumbar Curve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4126: Other idiopathic scoliosis, lumbar region

    What procedures does Dr. Ashford perform?

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

    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
    • Spinal Nerve Block Injection
    • Guided Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
    • Sacroiliac Joint Injection
    • Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance
    • Cervical Epidural Injection
    • Thoracic Epidural Injection
    • Nerve Root Block
    • Paravertebral Facet Joint Injection
    • Cervical Facet Injection
    • Thoracic Facet Injection
    • Zygapophyseal Joint Injection
    • SI joint injection
    • Sacroiliac steroid injection
    • Image-guided SI joint injection
    • Sacroiliac joint block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64484: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, each additional level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 64479: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic, single level
    • 64490: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic; single level
    • 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
    • Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Combined Technique)
    • Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
    • Neck Spinal Fusion
    • Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Posterior Approach)
    • 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
    • Cervical Interbody Fusion
    • Anterior Cervical Fusion
    • Spinal Cord Decompression Surgery
    • 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)
    • 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
    • 22552: Arthrodesis, Anterior Interbody, Including Disc Space Preparation, Discectomy, Osteophytectomy And Decompression Of Spinal Cord And/Or Nerve Roots; Cervical Below C2, Each Additional 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 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:

    • Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
    • Donor Bone Graft for Spine Surgery
    • Kyphoplasty for Lumbar Spine Fracture
    • Lumbar Laminotomy
    • Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
    • Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)
    • Spinal Allograft
    • Structural Bone Graft (Spine)
    • Donor Bone for Spine Fusion
    • Vertebral Augmentation (Lumbar)
    • Percutaneous Kyphoplasty (Lower Back)
    • Spine Fracture Repair (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
    • 20931: Allograft, structural, for spine surgery only (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 22514: 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; lumbar

    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:

    • Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
    • Epidural Steroid Injection
    • TFESI (Lumbar)
    • Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
    • Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
    • Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
    • Sacral Facet Joint Injection
    • Paravertebral Facet Injection
    • Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)
    • Cervical Epidural Injection
    • Thoracic Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Pain Relief Spinal Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
    • 64493: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; single level
    • 62321: 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, cervical or thoracic; with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)

    Also known as:

    • Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
    • Cervical Facet Injection
    • Thoracic Facet Injection
    • Zygapophyseal Joint Injection
    • Spinal Joint Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64491: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic; second level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Cervical or Thoracic Transforaminal Epidural Injection with Imaging
    • Transforaminal epidural steroid injection (TFESI)
    • Cervical nerve root block
    • Thoracic nerve block with fluoroscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 64480: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic, each additional level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Spinal Decompression with Fusion
    • Additional Spinal Decompression Segment
    • Laminectomy with Fusion
    • Facetectomy with Spinal Fusion
    • Foraminotomy with Interbody Arthrodesis
    • Laminectomy for Spinal Stenosis
    • Facetectomy for Nerve Decompression
    • Foraminotomy for Pinched Nerve

    CPT Codes:

    • 63052: Laminectomy, facetectomy, or foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s] [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), during posterior interbody arthrodesis, lumbar; single vertebral segment (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back) with Imaging
    • Paravertebral facet injection
    • Zygapophyseal joint injection
    • Neck/upper back pain injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64492: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic; third and any additional level(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Ashford accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ashford accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (626) 795-8051 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ashford accept in Pasadena, CA?

    Dr. Ashford in Pasadena, CA 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 Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Heritage Health

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ashford's office located?

    Dr. Roy Ashford's Primary Practice

    800 S Raymond Ave

    Pasadena, CA 91105

    (626) 795-8051

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    Dr. Roy Ashford's Practice 2

    289 W Huntington Dr Ste 103

    Arcadia, CA 91007

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

    Dr. Ashford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588646368.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ashford?

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

    What is Dr. Roy Ashford's specialty?

    Dr. Ashford is a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near Pasadena, CA. 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. Ashford to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Roy Ashford affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ashford is affiliated with Adventist Health Glendale, Huntington Hospital (Pasadena, CA), PIH Health Whittier Hospital, Tahoe Forest 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 Roy Ashford accepting new patients in Pasadena, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Roy Ashford is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Roy Ashford offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ashford's office at (626) 795-8051 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Roy Ashford?

    Please contact Dr. Ashford's office at (626) 795-8051 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Roy Ashford have?

    Dr. Roy Ashford is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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