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Dr. Philip Schneider, MD

Dr. Philip Schneider, MD

Chevy Chase, MD

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Schneider, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Chevy Chase, MD?

    Dr. Philip Schneider, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in Chevy Chase, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Schneider graduated from Howard Univ College of Medicine and completed his residency at New York University School of Medicine/Hospital for Joint Diseases Program. Dr. Schneider is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Schneider’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Schneider’s office at (301) 949-8100.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Schneider?

    Dr. Philip Schneider, 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. Schneider empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Joint Replacement, Spinal Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Chevy Chase/MD community, Dr. Schneider is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: New York University School of Medicine/Hospital for Joint Diseases Program

    • Medical School: Howard Univ Coll of Med, Washington Dc | Howard Univ College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Schneider board certified as an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Philip Schneider, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Schneider speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Schneider treat?

    As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Schneider 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. Schneider. 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 Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region

    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 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:

    • 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:

    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Spinal Disc Degeneration
    • Lumbosacral Disc Degeneration
    • Worn Spinal Discs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5137: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbosacral region

    Also known as:

    • Tailbone Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Coccyx Disorder
    • Sacrococcygeal Pain
    • Tailbone Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M533: Sacrococcygeal disorders, not elsewhere classified

    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:

    • Lower Back Disc Displacement
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back
    • Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
    • Lumbar Disc Protrusion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region

    What procedures does Dr. Schneider perform?

    As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Schneider 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. Schneider. 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 Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • Epidural Steroid Injection
    • Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
    • TFESI (Lumbar)
    • Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
    • Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
    • Cervical Epidural Injection
    • Thoracic Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Pain Relief Spinal Injection
    • Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
    • Sacral Facet Joint Injection
    • Paravertebral Facet Injection
    • Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)
    • Caudal Epidural Injection
    • Pain Management Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
    • 62321: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, cervical or thoracic; with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
    • 64493: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; single level
    • 62323: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
    • Lumbar/Sacral Facet Joint Nerve Destruction (Additional)
    • Facet joint block
    • Zygapophyseal joint injection
    • Lower back facet injection
    • Sacral facet injection
    • Facet Joint Nerve Ablation
    • Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Spine
    • Lumbar Facet Denervation

    CPT Codes:

    • 64494: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; second level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 64636: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); lumbar or sacral, each additional facet joint (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Facet Joint Nerve Ablation (Lumbar/Sacral)
    • Lumbar Facet Joint Denervation
    • Sacral Facet Nerve Block
    • Radiofrequency Ablation for Back Pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64635: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); lumbar or sacral, single facet joint

    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:

    • 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 or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
    • Sacroiliac Joint Injection
    • Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance
    • SI joint injection
    • Sacroiliac steroid injection
    • Image-guided SI joint injection
    • Sacroiliac joint block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64484: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, each additional level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed

    Does Dr. Schneider accept my insurance?

    Dr. Schneider accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 949-8100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Schneider accept in Chevy Chase, MD?

    Dr. Schneider in Chevy Chase, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Inland Empire

    • Medicare

    • RiverSpring Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Schneider's office located?

    Dr. Philip Schneider's Primary Practice

    8401 Connecticut Ave Ste 800

    Chevy Chase, MD 20815

    (301) 949-8100

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    Dr. Philip Schneider's Practice 2

    10400 Connecticut Ave

    Kensington, MD 20895

    (301) 949-8100

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    Dr. Philip Schneider's Practice 3

    3414 Olandwood Ct

    Olney, MD 20832

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

    Dr. Schneider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265493308.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Schneider?

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

    What is Dr. Philip Schneider's specialty?

    Dr. Schneider is a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near Chevy Chase, MD. 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. Schneider to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Philip Schneider affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Schneider is affiliated with Holy Cross Hospital - Silver Spring 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 Philip Schneider accepting new patients in Chevy Chase, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Philip Schneider is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Philip Schneider offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Schneider's office at (301) 949-8100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Philip Schneider?

    Please contact Dr. Schneider's office at (301) 949-8100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Philip Schneider have?

    Dr. Philip Schneider is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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