Spine Surgery

A spine surgeon is an orthopaedic surgeon or neurosurgeon who specializes in the surgical treatment of spinal disorders, injuries, and deformities. They treat conditions like herniated discs, spinal stenosis, scoliosis, and spinal fractures, performing surgeries like spinal fusions and discectomies. Spine surgeons complete medical school, an orthopaedic or neurological surgery residency, followed by a fellowship in spine surgery. They combine advanced surgical skills and biomechanical training to restore spinal stability and relieve chronic spinal nerve compression.

A spine surgeon's NPI number is a critical requirement on all surgical insurance claims, hospital billing systems, and pre-authorization requests. Insurance plans mandate that the surgeon's NPI is on the claim form to process payments for spinal operations. The NPPES registry verifies the surgeon's active license, board certification, and spine surgery taxonomy classification. Checking the registry helps clinics secure prior authorizations, verify network status, and ensure complex spinal surgery claims are authorized.