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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lakatos, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in State College, PA?
Dr. Ronald Lakatos, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in State College, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Lakatos completed his residency at Grant Med Ctr, Orthopedic Trauma; Univ Of Md Med Sys, Orthopedic Surgery; Sinai Hosp Of Baltimore, General Surgery. Dr. Lakatos is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lakatos’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lakatos’s office at (614) 788-5000.
Where did Dr. Lakatos go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Grant Med Ctr, Orthopedic Trauma; Univ Of Md Med Sys, Orthopedic Surgery; Sinai Hosp Of Baltimore, General Surgery
Is Dr. Lakatos board certified as an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Ronald Lakatos, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Lakatos speak?
Dr. Lakatos and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Lakatos typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Lakatos 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. Lakatos. 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:
- 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:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
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 an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Lakatos typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Lakatos 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. Lakatos. 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:
- Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement
- Neck Disc Replacement
- Anterior Cervical Disc Arthroplasty
- Artificial Disc Surgery (Neck)
- Cervical Total Disc Replacement
CPT Codes:
- 22856: Total disc arthroplasty (artificial disc), anterior approach, including discectomy with end plate preparation (includes osteophytectomy for nerve root or spinal cord decompression and microdissection); single interspace, cervical
Also known as:
- Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
- Interbody Device Implantation
- Spinal Fusion with Cage
- Synthetic Disc Space Device
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)
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. Lakatos accept my insurance?
Dr. Lakatos accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (614) 788-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lakatos accept in State College, PA?
Dr. Lakatos in State College, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Independence Health Group
Medicare
Risant Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Lakatos' office located?
Dr. Ronald Lakatos' Primary Practice
1700 Old Gatesburg Rd Ste 200
State College, PA 16803
(614) 788-5000
What is Dr. Lakatos's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lakatos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093771123.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lakatos?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lakatos
What is Dr. Ronald Lakatos's specialty?
Dr. Lakatos is a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near State College, PA.
What does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon do?
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.
Is this Dr. Ronald Lakatos affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lakatos is affiliated with Mount Nittany Medical Center, Geisinger-Lewistown 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
When to see an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Ronald Lakatos accepting new patients in State College, PA?
Yes, Dr. Ronald Lakatos is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ronald Lakatos offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lakatos's office at (614) 788-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ronald Lakatos?
Please contact Dr. Lakatos's office at (614) 788-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ronald Lakatos have?
Dr. Ronald Lakatos is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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