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Dr. Akhil Khanna, MD

Dr. Akhil Khanna, MD

Washington, DC

24 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Khanna, Orthopedic Surgeon in Washington, DC?

    Dr. Akhil Khanna, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Khanna completed his residency at Johns Hopkins Univ Sch Med, Orthopedic Surgery; Johns Hopkins Univ Sch Med, Diagnostic Radiology; Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. He is a member of the CME Committee Audit Committee Financial Resource Development Committee Chairperson, NASS Radiolo and Adult Spine Self Assessment Examination (SAE) Committee. Dr. Khanna is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Khanna’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Khanna’s office at (202) 444-8766.

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

    • Residency: Johns Hopkins Univ Sch Med, Orthopedic Surgery; Johns Hopkins Univ Sch Med, Diagnostic Radiology; Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Johns Hopkins University School Med | Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals

    • Medical School: Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc

    Is Dr. Khanna board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Akhil Khanna, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    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 Dr. Khanna treat?

    As an Orthopedic 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.

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Spinal Stenosis
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
    • Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Cervical 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:

    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
    • M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
    • 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:

    • 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 Spondylosis
    • Neck Spondylosis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
    • Cervical Spondylosis
    • Neck Arthritis
    • Degenerative Neck Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Fusion of Lower Back Spine
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Fused Lower Back Vertebrae
    • Lumbar Spine Fusion
    • Lower Back Ankylosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4326: Fusion of spine, lumbar region

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    What procedures does Dr. Khanna perform?

    As an Orthopedic 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.

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
    • Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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

    Does Dr. Khanna accept my insurance?

    Dr. Khanna accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 444-8766 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Khanna accept in Washington, DC?

    Dr. Khanna in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Medicare

    • RiverSpring Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Khanna's office located?

    Dr. Akhil Khanna's Primary Practice

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW

    Washington, DC 20007

    (202) 444-8766

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    Dr. Akhil Khanna's Practice 2

    8986 Lorton Station Blvd Ste 202

    Lorton, VA 22079

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    Dr. Akhil Khanna's Practice 3

    24801 Pinebrook Rd

    Chantilly, VA 20152

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    CME Committee Audit Committee Financial Resource Development Committee Chairperson, NASS Radiolo

    Member

    Adult Spine Self Assessment Examination (SAE) Committee

    Member

    Awards

    Department of Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University

    Johns Hopkins-Coulter Translational Partnership Award

    Named 100 of the Best Spine Surgeons and Specialists in America, Beck

    2nd place, Georgia Tech Business Plan Competition (with Boss Medical,

    1st place, Johns Hopkins Business Plan Competition, Life Sciences Tra

    1st place, Harvard Business Plan Competition (with Boss Medical, LLC

    Named to 50 of the Best Spine Specialists in America, Becker's Orthop

    1st place, Wharton Business Plan Competition (with Cortical Concepts,

    Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, D.C.

    Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society

    Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.

    Academic honors: Magna Cum Laude

    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 1316915143.

    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. Akhil Khanna's specialty?

    Dr. Khanna is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Washington, DC. 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. Khanna to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Akhil Khanna affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Khanna is affiliated with MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Inova Loudoun Hospital, Prince William Medical Center, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center, MedStar St. Mary's Hospital 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 Akhil Khanna accepting new patients in Washington, DC?

    Yes, Dr. Akhil Khanna is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Akhil Khanna offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Khanna's office at (202) 444-8766 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Akhil Khanna?

    Please contact Dr. Khanna's office at (202) 444-8766 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Akhil Khanna have?

    Dr. Akhil Khanna is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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