Who is Dr. Burger, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Evalina Burger, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in Aurora, CO with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Burger completed her residency at 1 Military Hospital South Africa.
Dr. Burger is fluent in English and Afrikaans, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Burger’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Burger’s office at (720) 848-0000.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Burger?
Dr. Evalina Burger, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array
of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Burger empowers
patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Back Pain, Neck Pain, Scoliosis, Spinal Cord Injury, Spinal Deformity, Spinal Disorders, Spinal Surgery, Spinal Surgery-Complex, Spinal Surgery-Neck, or comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the Aurora/CO community, Dr. Burger is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Burger go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: 1 Military Hospital South Africa
Medical School: University Of The Orange Free State- Fac Of Med- Bloemfontein- So Africa | University of The Orange Free State / College of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Burger speak?
Dr. Burger and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Afrikaans
English
What conditions does Dr. Burger treat?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Burger 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. Burger. 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:
Joint Fusion Status
Surgical Joint Fusion
Arthrodesis History
Fused Joint
ICD-10 Codes:
Z981: Arthrodesis status
Also known as:
Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
Neck Spinal Stenosis
Lower Back 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 Neck Spinal Canal
Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
Cervical Stenosis
Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
Lumbar Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
Also known as:
Low Back Pain
Back Pain
Lumbago
Lower Back Ache
Backache
Dorsalgia
Spinal Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified
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:
Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
Back Pain
Peripheral Nerve Disorder
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lower Back Nerve Compression
Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
Neck Pain
Neck Injuries and Disorder
Cervical Pain
Sore Neck
Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
M542: Cervicalgia
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:
Other Post-Surgery Condition
Postoperative State
Recovery After Surgery
Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
What procedures does Dr. Burger perform?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Burger 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. Burger. 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.
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;
22600: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; cervical below C2 segment
22634: 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; each additional interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
22612: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; lumbar (with lateral transverse technique, when performed)
22844: Posterior segmental instrumentation (eg, pedicle fixation, dual rods with multiple hooks and sublaminar wires); 13 or more vertebral segments (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:
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:
Pelvic Fixation for Spinal Instrumentation
Thoracic Spine Bone Cut (Osteotomy)
Thoracic Spine Fusion
Lower Back Bone Cut (Spine Osteotomy)
Spinal-pelvic fusion
Pelvic bone attachment (spine)
Spine instrumentation to pelvis
Spinal Osteotomy Thoracic
Thoracic Vertebrae Reshaping
Posterior Spine Osteotomy
Thoracic Arthrodesis
Posterior Spine Fusion Thoracic
Spinal Fusion Thoracic
Back Bone Fusion Surgery
Lumbar Spine Osteotomy
Vertebral Bone Resection
Spine Realignment Surgery
Posterior Lumbar Osteotomy
CPT Codes:
22848: Pelvic fixation (attachment of caudal end of instrumentation to pelvic bony structures) other than sacrum (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
22212: Osteotomy of spine, posterior or posterolateral approach, 1 vertebral segment; thoracic
22610: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; thoracic (with lateral transverse technique, when performed)
22214: Osteotomy of spine, posterior or posterolateral approach, 1 vertebral segment; lumbar
Also known as:
Spinal Rod and Screw Placement
Vertebral Fixation
Pedicle Screw Fixation
Spinal Instrumentation Surgery
Posterior Spinal Fusion Hardware
CPT Codes:
22842: Posterior segmental instrumentation (eg, pedicle fixation, dual rods with multiple hooks and sublaminar wires); 3 to 6 vertebral segments (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:
Spinal Bone Cut (Additional Segment)
Vertebral Osteotomy
Spine Reshaping Surgery
Posterior Spinal Osteotomy
CPT Codes:
22216: Osteotomy of spine, posterior or posterolateral approach, 1 vertebral segment; each additional vertebral segment (List separately in addition to primary procedure)
Also known as:
Sacroiliac Joint Fusion
SI Joint Fusion
Sacroiliac Arthrodesis
Open SI Joint Fusion
Pelvic Joint Fusion
CPT Codes:
27280: Arthrodesis, sacroiliac joint, open, includes obtaining bone graft, including instrumentation, when performed
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:
Computer-Assisted Spinal Surgery Guidance
Spinal Navigation Surgery
Stereotactic Spinal Procedure
Image-Guided Spine Surgery
CPT Codes:
61783: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; spinal (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
Lumbar Spinal Decompression with Fusion
Additional Spinal Decompression Segment
Laminectomy with Fusion
Facetectomy with Spinal Fusion
Foraminotomy with Interbody Arthrodesis
Laminectomy for Spinal Stenosis
Facetectomy for Nerve Decompression
Foraminotomy for Pinched Nerve
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)
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:
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
Does Dr. Burger accept my insurance?
Dr. Burger accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (720) 848-0000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Burger accept in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Burger in Aurora, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
What is Dr. Burger's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Burger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083673529.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Burger?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Burger
What is Dr. Evalina Burger's specialty?
Dr. Burger is a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near Aurora, CO.
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. Contact Dr. Burger to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Evalina Burger affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Burger is affiliated with UCHealth University of Colorado 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 Evalina Burger accepting new patients in Aurora, CO?
Yes, Dr. Evalina Burger is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Evalina Burger offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Burger's office at (720) 848-0000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
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