30 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hamill, Orthopedic Surgeon in Orchard Park, NY?
Where did Dr. Hamill go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Barnes-Jewish Hospital - GME Office | Washington University School of Medicine/Barnes Hospital
Residency: Barnes-Jewish Hosp-S Campus, Orthopedic Surgery Of The Spine; Suny Buffalo Sch Of Med, Orthopedic Surgery; Suny Buffalo Sch Of Med, General Surgery | Barnes Jewish Hospital S Campus | SUNY Upstate Medical University Program
Medical School: University At Buffalo SUNY School Of Med and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo Ny | University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences | UB School of Medicine
Is Dr. Hamill board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Hamill, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Hamill speak?
Dr. Hamill and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Hamill typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Hamill 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. Hamill. 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.
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:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Scoliosis
- Curved Spine
- Spinal Curvature
- Backbone Curve
ICD-10 Codes:
- M419: Scoliosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
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
Also known as:
- Flatback Syndrome of Mid-Back
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Thoracolumbar Flatback
- Mid-Back Spinal Flatness
- Loss of Thoracolumbar Lordosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4035: Flatback syndrome, thoracolumbar region
What procedures does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Hamill typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Hamill 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. Hamill. 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.
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:
- 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 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:
- 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 Rod and Wire Placement
- Posterior Spinal Instrumentation
- Vertebral Segment Fixation
- Spinal Fusion Hardware
CPT Codes:
- 22843: Posterior segmental instrumentation (eg, pedicle fixation, dual rods with multiple hooks and sublaminar wires); 7 to 12 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)
Does Dr. Hamill accept my insurance?
Dr. Hamill accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (716) 829-3670 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hamill accept in Orchard Park, NY?
Dr. Hamill in Orchard Park, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Highmark Health
Independent Health Association
Lifetime Healthcare
Medicare
Nova Healthcare Administrators
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Hamill's office located?
Dr. Christopher Hamill's Primary Practice
3671 Southwestern Blvd Ste 207
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 829-3670
What hospitals are Dr. Hamill affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Hamill has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
Buffalo General Hospital
Member
Erie County Medical Center
Member
Children's Hospital of Buffalo (Kaleida Health)
Member
Millard Fillmore Hospital
Member
Scoliosis Research Association
Member
Western New York Orthopaedic Society
Member
American Medical Association
Member
Medical Society of Erie County
Member
Medical Society of the State of New York
Member
North American Spine Society
Member
American Society of General Surgeons
Member
What is Dr. Hamill's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hamill's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164495446.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hamill?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hamill