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Dr. Hugh Bassewitz, MD

Dr. Hugh Bassewitz, MD

Las Vegas, NV

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Bassewitz, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Las Vegas, NV?

    Dr. Hugh Bassewitz, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in Las Vegas, NV with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Bassewitz graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Wm Beaumont Hosp, Orthopedic Surgery Of The Spine; Ucla Med Ctr/Ucla D Geffen Sch, Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Bassewitz is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bassewitz’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bassewitz’s office at (702) 731-1616.

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

    • Residency: Wm Beaumont Hosp, Orthopedic Surgery Of The Spine; Ucla Med Ctr/Ucla D Geffen Sch, Orthopedic Surgery | UCLA | Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

    • Medical School: Johns Hopkins Univ Sch of Med, Baltimore Md | Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

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

    Yes, Dr. Hugh Bassewitz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Bassewitz speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Bassewitz treat?

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

    • Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region

    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:

    • Spondylolisthesis of the Lower Back
    • Spondylolisthesis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Vertebra in Lower Back
    • Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
    • Lower Back Spinal Slip
    • Slipped Vertebra
    • Spinal Slip
    • Vertebral Displacement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4316: Spondylolisthesis, lumbar region
    • M4310: Spondylolisthesis, site unspecified

    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:

    • Neck Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Herniated Disc in Neck with Radiculopathy
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Slipped Disc causing Nerve Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M50122: Cervical disc disorder at C5-C6 level with radiculopathy

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Neck Disc Degeneration
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Neck
    • Worn Neck Discs
    • Cervical Spondylosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5030: Other cervical disc degeneration, unspecified cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Disc Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Intervertebral Disc Disease
    • Back Disc Problems
    • Spinal Disc Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M519: Unspecified thoracic, thoracolumbar and lumbosacral intervertebral disc disorder

    What procedures does Dr. Bassewitz perform?

    As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Bassewitz 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. Bassewitz. 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 Disc Herniation Surgery
    • Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement
    • Lumbar Laminotomy
    • Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
    • Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)
    • Neck Disc Replacement
    • Anterior Cervical Disc Arthroplasty
    • Artificial Disc Surgery (Neck)
    • Cervical Total Disc Replacement

    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
    • 22856: Total disc arthroplasty (artificial disc), anterior approach, including discectomy with end plate preparation (includes osteophytectomy for nerve root or spinal cord decompression and microdissection); single interspace, cervical

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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 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

    Does Dr. Bassewitz accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bassewitz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (702) 731-1616 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Bassewitz accept in Las Vegas, NV?

    Dr. Bassewitz in Las Vegas, NV accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • CCMSI

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • Unite Here Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Bassewitz's office located?

    Dr. Hugh Bassewitz's Primary Practice

    2800 E Desert Inn Rd Ste 100

    Las Vegas, NV 89121

    (702) 731-1616

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    Dr. Hugh Bassewitz's Practice 2

    8205 W Warm Springs Rd Ste 250

    Las Vegas, NV 89113

    (702) 731-1616

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    Dr. Hugh Bassewitz's Practice 3

    3012 S Durango Dr

    Las Vegas, NV 89117

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

    Dr. Bassewitz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083692586.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bassewitz?

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

    What is Dr. Hugh Bassewitz's specialty?

    Dr. Bassewitz is a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near Las Vegas, NV. 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. Bassewitz to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Hugh Bassewitz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Bassewitz is affiliated with Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center, Kingman Regional Medical Center 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 Hugh Bassewitz accepting new patients in Las Vegas, NV?

    Yes, Dr. Hugh Bassewitz is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Hugh Bassewitz offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bassewitz's office at (702) 731-1616 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Hugh Bassewitz?

    Please contact Dr. Bassewitz's office at (702) 731-1616 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Hugh Bassewitz have?

    Dr. Hugh Bassewitz is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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