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Dr. Steven Poletti, MD

Dr. Steven Poletti, MD

Mount Pleasant, SC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Poletti, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Mount Pleasant, SC?

    Dr. Steven Poletti, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in Mount Pleasant, SC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Poletti graduated from University of California and completed his residency at Duke Univ Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; Duke Univ Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Poletti is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Poletti’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Poletti’s office at (843) 849-1551.

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

    • Residency: Duke Univ Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; Duke Univ Med Ctr, General Surgery | Duke University Hospital Program

    • Medical School: University Of Ca- Irvine- Ca Coll Of Med- Irvine Ca | University of California | Duke University School of Medicine

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

    Yes, Dr. Steven Poletti, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Poletti speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

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

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

    • Lower Back Spinal Degeneration
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47896: Other spondylosis, lumbar region

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Other Orthopedic Aftercare
    • General orthopedic recovery
    • Musculoskeletal post-op care
    • Bone and joint follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

    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

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Chronic Low Back Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5459: Other low back pain

    Also known as:

    • Long-Term Opioid Pain Reliever Use
    • Pain Relievers
    • Chronic opioid therapy
    • Ongoing narcotic pain medication
    • Opioid analgesic use

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79891: Long term (current) use of opiate analgesic

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

    As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Poletti 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. Poletti. 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
    • Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
    • Interbody Device Implantation
    • Spinal Fusion with Cage
    • Synthetic Disc Space Device
    • 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)
    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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 Spinal Decompression with Fusion
    • Laminectomy with Fusion
    • Facetectomy with Spinal Fusion
    • Foraminotomy with Interbody Arthrodesis

    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)

    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

    Does Dr. Poletti accept my insurance?

    Dr. Poletti accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (843) 849-1551 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Poletti accept in Mount Pleasant, SC?

    Dr. Poletti in Mount Pleasant, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Medicare

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Poletti's office located?

    Dr. Steven Poletti's Primary Practice

    1625 Hospital Dr Ste 200

    Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

    (843) 849-1551

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    Dr. Steven Poletti's Practice 2

    8170 Rourk St

    Myrtle Beach, SC 29572

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    Dr. Steven Poletti's Practice 3

    2114 Highway 41 Ste 104

    Mount Pleasant, SC 29466

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

    Dr. Poletti's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508841859.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Poletti?

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

    What is Dr. Steven Poletti's specialty?

    Dr. Poletti is a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near Mount Pleasant, SC.

    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. Steven Poletti affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Poletti is affiliated with Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Musc Health - Orangeburg, Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown, Lexington Medical Center, Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital, Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge 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

    When to see an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Steven Poletti accepting new patients in Mount Pleasant, SC?

    Yes, Dr. Steven Poletti is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Steven Poletti offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Poletti's office at (843) 849-1551 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Steven Poletti?

    Please contact Dr. Poletti's office at (843) 849-1551 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Steven Poletti have?

    Dr. Steven Poletti is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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