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Who is Dr. Gianino, Neurosurgeon in Kansas City, MO?
Dr. John Gianino, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Kansas City, MO with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Gianino graduated from University of Pennsylvania and completed his residency at Rush Presbyn St Luke's Med Ctr. Dr. Gianino is fluent in English, Hindi, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gianino’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gianino’s office at (816) 404-0099.
Where did Dr. Gianino go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Rush Presbyn St Luke's Med Ctr
Medical School: University of Pennsylvania
Is Dr. Gianino board certified as a Neurosurgeon?
Yes, Dr. John Gianino, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery
What languages does Dr. Gianino speak?
Dr. Gianino and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Spanish
What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Gianino typically treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Gianino 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. Gianino. 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:
- 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:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Neck Spondylosis with Spinal Cord Compression
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Spinal Cord Disease
- Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
- Neck Arthritis with Spinal Cord Issues
- Degenerative Neck Myelopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4712: Other spondylosis with myelopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Benign Meningioma
- Benign Tumor
- Brain Disease
- Non-cancerous brain lining tumor
- Brain membrane tumor
- Cerebral meningeal tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D320: Benign neoplasm of cerebral meninges
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
What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Gianino typically perform?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Gianino 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. Gianino. 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 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:
- Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
- Cervical interbody fusion
- Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
- Neck vertebrae fusion
CPT Codes:
- 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:
- Donor Bone Graft for Spine Surgery
- Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
- Spinal Allograft
- Structural Bone Graft (Spine)
- Donor Bone for Spine Fusion
- Lumbar Laminotomy
- Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
- Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)
CPT Codes:
- 20931: Allograft, structural, for spine surgery only (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 63030: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc; 1 interspace, lumbar
Does Dr. Gianino accept my insurance?
Dr. Gianino accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (816) 404-0099 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gianino accept in Kansas City, MO?
Dr. Gianino in Kansas City, MO 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 and Blue Shield of Kansas City
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Gianino's office located?
What is Dr. Gianino's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gianino's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447223607.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gianino?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gianino
What is Dr. John Gianino's specialty?
Dr. Gianino is a Neurosurgeon near Kansas City, MO.
What does a Neurosurgeon do?
A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body.
Is this Dr. John Gianino affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Gianino is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Advocate Christ Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 John Gianino accepting new patients in Kansas City, MO?
Yes, Dr. John Gianino is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Gianino offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gianino's office at (816) 404-0099 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Gianino?
Please contact Dr. Gianino's office at (816) 404-0099 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. John Gianino have?
Dr. John Gianino is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.
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