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22 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Khanna, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Munster, IN?
Dr. Nitin Khanna, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in Munster, IN with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified. Dr. Khanna graduated from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and completed his residency at Rush-Presby-St Luke'S M C, Orthopedic Surgery Of The Spine; Washington U/B-Jh/Slch Conc, Orthopedic Surgery; Washington U/B-Jh/Slch Conc, General Surgery. Dr. Khanna is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Khanna’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Khanna’s office at (219) 924-3300.
Where did Dr. Khanna go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Rush-Presby-St Luke'S M C, Orthopedic Surgery Of The Spine; Washington U/B-Jh/Slch Conc, Orthopedic Surgery; Washington U/B-Jh/Slch Conc, General Surgery | Colorado Health Foundation Presbyterian-St Luke's Medical Center Program
Medical School: Mt Sinai Sch of Med of The City Univ of Ny, New York Ny | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | Washington University of Health and Sciences
Is Dr. Khanna board certified as an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Nitin Khanna, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Khanna speak?
Dr. Khanna and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Khanna typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Khanna 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. Khanna. 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 Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Lumbar Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without 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:
- 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 Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
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:
- Joint Fusion Status
- Surgical Joint Fusion
- Arthrodesis History
- Fused Joint
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z981: Arthrodesis status
Also known as:
- Neck Disc Disorder at C6-C7 with Pinched Nerve
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- C6-C7 Radiculopathy
- Pinched Nerve at C6-C7
- C6-C7 Disc Disease with Nerve Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M50123: Cervical disc disorder at C6-C7 level with radiculopathy
What procedures does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Khanna typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Khanna 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. Khanna. 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
- Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Combined Technique)
- Interbody Device Implantation
- Spinal Fusion with Cage
- Synthetic Disc Space Device
- Posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF)
- Spine fusion surgery lower back
- Lumbar arthrodesis
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;
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:
- Local Bone Graft for Spine Surgery
- Spine Autograft
- Local Bone Harvest for Spine
- Spinal Fusion Bone Graft
CPT Codes:
- 20936: Autograft for spine surgery only (includes harvesting the graft); local (eg, ribs, spinous process, or laminar fragments) obtained from same 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:
- Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement
- Neck Disc Replacement
- Anterior Cervical Disc Arthroplasty
- Artificial Disc Surgery (Neck)
- Cervical Total Disc Replacement
CPT Codes:
- 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:
- 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 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)
Does Dr. Khanna accept my insurance?
Dr. Khanna accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (219) 924-3300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Khanna accept in Munster, IN?
Dr. Khanna in Munster, IN 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 Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Key Risk
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Khanna's office located?
What is Dr. Khanna's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Khanna's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679582803.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Khanna?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Khanna
What is Dr. Nitin Khanna's specialty?
Dr. Khanna is a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near Munster, IN.
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. Nitin Khanna affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Khanna is affiliated with Uchicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital, Franciscan Health Dyer, Community Hospital Of Munster, Franciscan Health Crown Point 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 Nitin Khanna accepting new patients in Munster, IN?
Yes, Dr. Nitin Khanna is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nitin Khanna offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Khanna's office at (219) 924-3300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nitin Khanna?
Please contact Dr. Khanna's office at (219) 924-3300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Nitin Khanna have?
Dr. Nitin Khanna is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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