Who is Dr. Callewart, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Dallas, TX?
Dr. Craig Callewart, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in Dallas, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified. Dr. Callewart graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas and completed his residency at Ucla Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; St Luke'S Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery.
Dr. Callewart is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Callewart’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Callewart’s office at (214) 271-4581.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Callewart?
Dr. Craig Callewart, 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. Callewart empowers
patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Minimally Invasive Surgery, Spinal Deformity, Spinal Disorders-Degenerative, or comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the Dallas/TX community, Dr. Callewart is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Callewart go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University of California at Los Angeles
Residency: Ucla Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; St Luke'S Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery | Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas
Is Dr. Callewart board certified as an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Craig Callewart, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Callewart speak?
Dr. Callewart and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Callewart treat?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Callewart 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. Callewart. 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:
Pinched Nerve in Neck
Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
Neck Injuries and Disorder
Peripheral Nerve Disorder
Back Pain
Cervical Radiculopathy
Neck Nerve Compression
Compressed Nerve in Neck
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lower Back Nerve Compression
Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis
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
ICD-10 Codes:
M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
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:
Scoliosis
Curved Spine
Spinal Curvature
Backbone Curve
ICD-10 Codes:
M419: Scoliosis, unspecified
Also known as:
Neck Pain
Neck Injuries and Disorder
Cervical Pain
Sore Neck
Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
Failed Bone Fusion After Surgery
Nonunion After Fusion
Failed Spinal Fusion
Pseudarthrosis
ICD-10 Codes:
M960: Pseudarthrosis after fusion or arthrodesis
Also known as:
Low Back Pain
Back Pain
Lumbago
Lower Back Ache
Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Callewart perform?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Callewart 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. Callewart. 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
Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Posterior Approach)
Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
Neck Spinal Fusion
Interbody Device Implantation
Spinal Fusion with Cage
Synthetic Disc Space Device
Posterior Lumbar Arthrodesis
Lower Back Fusion Surgery
Spine Fusion (Lumbar)
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)
22612: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; lumbar (with lateral transverse technique, when performed)
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:
Own Bone Graft for Spine Surgery
Spine Allograft Placement
Autologous Spine Graft
Morselized Bone Graft
Spine Fusion Bone Graft
Bone Harvest for Spine
Spinal Bone Graft
Osteopromotive Material Spine
Donor Bone Graft Spine
Spine Fusion Material
CPT Codes:
20937: Autograft for spine surgery only (includes harvesting the graft); morselized (through separate skin or fascial incision) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
20930: Allograft, morselized, or placement of osteopromotive material, for spine surgery only (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Spinal Fusion Exploration
Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
Spinal Instrumentation (Front Approach)
Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Lower Back Fusion
Spinal Arthrodesis
Spine fusion check
Investigate spinal fusion
Spinal fusion revision assessment
Lumbar Laminotomy
Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)
Anterior Spinal Fixation
Spine Stabilization Surgery
Vertebral Segment Instrumentation
CPT Codes:
22558: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody technique, including minimal discectomy to prepare interspace (other than for decompression); lumbar
22830: Exploration of spinal fusion
63030: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc; 1 interspace, lumbar
22846: Anterior instrumentation; 4 to 7 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:
Spinal Fusion (Additional Level)
Additional Spinal Fusion Level (Anterior)
Posterior Spinal Arthrodesis
Vertebral Fusion (Add-on)
Spine Stabilization Surgery
Back Bone Fusion
Anterior Interbody Fusion (Add-on)
Extra Level Spine Fusion
Spinal Segment Fusion
CPT Codes:
22614: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; each additional interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
22585: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody technique, including minimal discectomy to prepare interspace (other than for decompression); each additional interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
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 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:
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:
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:
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 Cord Imaging (Myelogram)
Lumbar Myelography
Spinal Dye Test
Multiple Region Myelogram
CPT Codes:
62305: Myelography via lumbar injection, including radiological supervision and interpretation; 2 or more regions (eg, lumbar/thoracic, cervical/thoracic, lumbar/cervical, lumbar/thoracic/cervical)
Does Dr. Callewart accept my insurance?
Dr. Callewart accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (214) 271-4581 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Callewart accept in Dallas, TX?
Dr. Callewart in Dallas, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
99% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Wait Times
70% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Appointment Booking
99% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Patients give Dr. Craig Callewart an Excellent
overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Callewart has been rated and reviewed by 50 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Callewart, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
What is Dr. Callewart's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Callewart's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487611620.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Callewart?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Callewart
What is Dr. Craig Callewart's specialty?
Dr. Callewart is a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near Dallas, TX.
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. Callewart to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Craig Callewart affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Callewart is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals:
Baylor University Medical Center, Methodist Hospital for Surgery.
Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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.
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Is Craig Callewart accepting new patients in Dallas, TX?
Yes, Dr. Craig Callewart is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Craig Callewart offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Callewart's office at (214) 271-4581 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Craig Callewart?
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Which board certifications does Dr. Craig Callewart have?
Dr. Craig Callewart is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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