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Dr. Thomas Dunn, MD

Dr. Thomas Dunn, MD

Las Vegas, NV

34 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

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

    Dr. Thomas Dunn, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in Las Vegas, NV with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified. Dr. Dunn graduated from University of California and completed his residency at Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Dunn is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dunn’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dunn’s office at (702) 731-1616.

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

    • Residency: Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, General Surgery | UC Irvine Medical Center

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

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

    Yes, Dr. Thomas Dunn, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Dunn speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Dunn treat?

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

    • 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:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • Surgical Dressing Change or Removal
    • After Surgery
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Wound dressing care
    • Post-op dressing change
    • Surgical wound management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4801: Encounter for change or removal of surgical wound dressing

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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

    What procedures does Dr. Dunn perform?

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

    • 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:

    • Bone Marrow Aspiration for Spine Graft
    • Spine Bone Marrow Harvest
    • Autologous Bone Graft for Spine
    • Bone Marrow Aspiration (Spine)
    • Spine Bone Graft Material Collection

    CPT Codes:

    • 20939: Bone marrow aspiration for bone grafting, spine surgery only, through separate skin or fascial incision (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 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

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Cord Stimulator Insertion
    • Spinal Neurostimulator Placement
    • SCS Implantation
    • Back Pain Stimulator Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 63685: Insertion or replacement of spinal neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, requiring pocket creation and connection between electrode array and pulse generator or receiver

    Does Dr. Dunn accept my insurance?

    Dr. Dunn 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. Dunn accept in Las Vegas, NV?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • IHC / SelectHealth

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • Trustmark Insurance Company

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Dunn's office located?

    Dr. Thomas Dunn's Primary Practice

    2800 E Desert Inn Rd Ste 100

    Las Vegas, NV 89121

    (702) 731-1616

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    Dr. Thomas Dunn's Practice 2

    3012 S Durango Dr

    Las Vegas, NV 89117

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    Dr. Thomas Dunn's Practice 3

    3121 Mind Pkwy

    Las Vegas, NV 89109

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

    Dr. Dunn's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649258054.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dunn?

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

    What is Dr. Thomas Dunn's specialty?

    Dr. Dunn 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. Dunn to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Thomas Dunn affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Dunn is affiliated with Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Thomas Dunn accepting new patients in Las Vegas, NV?

    Yes, Dr. Thomas Dunn is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Thomas Dunn offer online booking?

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

    How can I make an appointment with Thomas Dunn?

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

    Which board certifications does Dr. Thomas Dunn have?

    Dr. Thomas Dunn is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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