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Dr. Steven Hughes, MD

Dr. Steven Hughes, MD

Fairfax, VA

34 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hughes, Orthopedic Surgeon in Fairfax, VA?

    Dr. Steven Hughes, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Fairfax, VA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified. Dr. Hughes graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and completed his residency at Strong Mem Hsp U Rochester, Orthopedic Surgery; Nat'L Naval Med Ctr, General Surgery. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Hughes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hughes’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hughes’s office.

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

    • Fellowship: Case Western Reserve University | Spine, In Spinal Surgery, Cleveland, Ohio USA

    • Residency: Strong Mem Hsp U Rochester, Orthopedic Surgery; Nat'L Naval Med Ctr, General Surgery | Strong Memorial Hospital | National Naval Medical Center | Naval Medical Center (Portsmouth) Program

    • Medical School: University of Rochester Sch of Med & Dentistry, Rochester Ny | University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry | Wright State University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Hughes board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?

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

    What languages does Dr. Hughes speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Hughes treat?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Hughes 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. Hughes. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5459: Other low back pain

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Neck 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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
    • M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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

    What procedures does Dr. Hughes perform?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Hughes 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. Hughes. 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)
    • Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Posterior Approach)
    • Neck Spinal Fusion
    • Interbody Device Implantation
    • Spinal Fusion with Cage
    • Synthetic Disc Space Device
    • Cervical interbody fusion
    • Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
    • Neck vertebrae fusion
    • Posterior Lumbar Arthrodesis
    • Lower Back Fusion Surgery
    • Spine Fusion (Lumbar)
    • Cervical Interbody Fusion
    • Anterior Cervical Fusion
    • Spinal Cord Decompression Surgery

    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
    • 22612: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; lumbar (with lateral transverse technique, when performed)
    • 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)

    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:

    • 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 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
    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Additional Spinal Decompression Segment
    • Laminectomy for Spinal Stenosis
    • Facetectomy for Nerve Decompression
    • Foraminotomy for Pinched Nerve

    CPT Codes:

    • 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)

    Does Dr. Hughes accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hughes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hughes accept in Fairfax, VA?

    Dr. Hughes in Fairfax, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Hughes' office located?

    Dr. Steven Hughes' Primary Practice

    8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr Ste 700

    Fairfax, VA 22031

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    Dr. Steven Hughes' Practice 2

    1005 N Glebe Rd

    Arlington, VA 22201

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    Dr. Steven Hughes' Practice 3

    3600 Joseph Siewick Dr

    Fairfax, VA 22033

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

    Fellow

    Awards

    Elected Member Cervical Spine Research, Cervical Spine Research Societ

    AAOS Candidate Member Services Council, Elected Member

    Legal Services Committee NorthAmerican Spine Society

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

    Dr. Hughes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255349148.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hughes?

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

    What is Dr. Steven Hughes's specialty?

    Dr. Hughes is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Fairfax, VA. An orthopedic surgeon has specialization in preserving, investigating, and restoring the form and function of the extremities, spine, and related structures through medical, surgical, and physical methods. They care for patients with musculoskeletal issues, including congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances, and degenerative diseases affecting the spine, hands, feet, knees, hips, shoulders, and elbows in both children and adults. Additionally, orthopedic surgeons address primary and secondary muscular problems and the impact of central or peripheral nervous system lesions on the musculoskeletal system. Contact Dr. Hughes to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Steven Hughes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hughes is affiliated with Inova Fairfax Medical Campus 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 Steven Hughes accepting new patients in Fairfax, VA?

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

    Does Dr. Steven Hughes offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hughes's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Steven Hughes?

    Please contact Dr. Hughes's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Steven Hughes have?

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

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