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Dr. Joseph Orchowski, MD

Lynchburg, VA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Orchowski, Orthopedic Surgeon in Lynchburg, VA?

    Dr. Joseph Orchowski, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Lynchburg, VA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Orchowski completed his residency at Washington U/B-Jh/Slch Conc, Orthopedic Surgery Of The Spine; Nat'L Capital Consortium, Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Orchowski is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Orchowski’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Orchowski’s office at (434) 485-8500.

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

    • Residency: Washington U/B-Jh/Slch Conc, Orthopedic Surgery Of The Spine; Nat'L Capital Consortium, Orthopedic Surgery

    Is Dr. Orchowski board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Joseph Orchowski, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Orchowski speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Orchowski treat?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Orchowski 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. Orchowski. 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 with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • 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 Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
    • Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Cervical Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
    • M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Other Orthopedic Aftercare
    • General orthopedic recovery
    • Musculoskeletal post-op care
    • Bone and joint follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

    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:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments
    • Pre-op blood work
    • Lab tests before surgery
    • Pre-treatment lab assessment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
    • Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spinal Degeneration with Pinched Nerve
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Cervical Degenerative Radiculopathy
    • Neck Spondylosis with Radiculopathy
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4722: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    What procedures does Dr. Orchowski perform?

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

    • 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 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:

    • 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)

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
    • Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
    • Interbody Device Implantation
    • Spinal Fusion with Cage
    • Synthetic Disc Space Device
    • Cervical interbody fusion
    • Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
    • Neck vertebrae fusion

    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

    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:

    • 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)

    Does Dr. Orchowski accept my insurance?

    Dr. Orchowski accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (434) 485-8500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Orchowski accept in Lynchburg, VA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • HealthComp

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • OnePoint Patient Care

    • State of Tennessee

    • Sunrise Senior Living

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Orchowski's office located?

    Dr. Joseph Orchowski's Primary Practice

    2405 Atherholt Rd

    Lynchburg, VA 24501

    (434) 485-8500

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    Dr. Joseph Orchowski's Practice 2

    14521 Forest Rd Ste D

    Forest, VA 24551

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    Dr. Joseph Orchowski's Practice 3

    165 Holt Garrison Pkwy

    Danville, VA 24540

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

    Dr. Orchowski's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194794925.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Orchowski?

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

    What is Dr. Joseph Orchowski's specialty?

    Dr. Orchowski is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Lynchburg, 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. Orchowski to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Joseph Orchowski affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Orchowski is affiliated with Centra Lynchburg General Hospital 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 Joseph Orchowski accepting new patients in Lynchburg, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Joseph Orchowski is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joseph Orchowski offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Orchowski's office at (434) 485-8500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Joseph Orchowski?

    Please contact Dr. Orchowski's office at (434) 485-8500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Joseph Orchowski have?

    Dr. Joseph Orchowski is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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