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Dr. Cody Matthew Tillinghast, MD

(Cody Tillinghast, MD)

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Texas (2016)

Professional interests include: spinal fracture, musculoskeletal problems, spine surgery procedures, and more.

9305 Pinecroft Drive Suite 400
The Woodlands, TX 77380

(713) 486-8800

Dr. Cody Matthew Tillinghast, MD is an orthopedist in The Woodlands, TX specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Texas in 2016 and has 10 years of experience. Dr. Cody Matthew Tillinghast, MD is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital, Memorial Hermann Orthopedic & Spine Hospital (MHOSH), Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital, Memorial Hermann and Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center (TMC).

Office Locations

9305 Pinecroft Drive Suite 400
The Woodlands, TX 77380

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Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cody Matthew Tillinghast, MD treated as an orthopedist in The Woodlands, TX during 2021 were nerve procedures, decompression surgery and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cody Matthew Tillinghast, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	12
nerve procedures	12
spinal procedures	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cody Matthew Tillinghast, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cody Matthew Tillinghast, MD treated as an orthopedist in The Woodlands, TX during 2022 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cody Matthew Tillinghast, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	17
nerve procedures	12
spinal procedures	28
X-rays	16

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cody Matthew Tillinghast, MD.

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	33

**Age**
From 65 to 74	30
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cody Matthew Tillinghast, MD in 2022

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cody Matthew Tillinghast, MD treated as an orthopedist in The Woodlands, TX during 2023 were X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cody Matthew Tillinghast, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	250
spinal procedures	114
X-rays	114

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cody Matthew Tillinghast, MD.

**Gender**
Male	83
Female	97

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	146
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	15
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cody Matthew Tillinghast, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cody Matthew Tillinghast, MD treated as an orthopedist in The Woodlands, TX during 2024 were X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cody Matthew Tillinghast, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	201
spinal procedures	90
X-rays	90

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cody Matthew Tillinghast, MD.

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	81

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	124
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	13
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cody Matthew Tillinghast, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2021 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cody Matthew Tillinghast, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Cody Matthew Tillinghast, MD treated as an orthopedist in The Woodlands, TX were X-rays, spinal procedures, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	156
nerve procedures	12
spinal procedures	61
X-rays	73

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2021 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cody Matthew Tillinghast, MD.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	52

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	3
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	67
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	32
85 and over	7
Less than 65	5
65 to 74	45

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cody Matthew Tillinghast, MD From 2021 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Cody Matthew Tillinghast, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	17
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	1
Cancer	14

Education & Training

Dr. Cody Matthew Tillinghast, MD graduated from University of Texas in 2016. He completed residency at University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Georgia.

Medical School: University of Texas (2016)

Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and Affiliated Hospitals (2021)

Licensed In: Georgia

Insurance Information

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Dr. Cody Matthew Tillinghast, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna Medicare, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Superior Health Plan, Amerigroup Star Plus, Amerigroup Star, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), WellCare, Medicare Advantage, MultiPlan, AARP, United Healthcare Medicare Complete, HealthSpring, US Family Health Plan, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Galaxy Health Network, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Coventry, HealthSmart, First Health, Beech Street, HealthLink, Memorial Hermann Solutions, Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO, Memorial Hermann Advantage PPO, Blue Exchange PPO, Community Health Choice Chip, Independant Medical Systems, Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP, Community Health Choice, Amerivantage, Aetna Most Benefit Plans, Reny Company Worker's Comp, WorkLink Worker's Comp, OccuNet PPO - PPO Network, Coastal Comp Healthnetworks Work Comp, Medicare Traditional, Aetna Signature Administrators PPO, Community Health Choice Marketplace Kelsey QHP, USA Managed Care Organization - PPO Network, Medicus International - PPO Network and Community Health Choice Star.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Cody Matthew Tillinghast, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna Medicare

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas

Superior Health Plan

Amerigroup Star Plus

Amerigroup Star

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

WellCare

Medicare Advantage

MultiPlan

AARP

United Healthcare Medicare Complete

HealthSpring

US Family Health Plan

Amerigroup

United Healthcare

Galaxy Health Network

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Coventry

HealthSmart

First Health

Beech Street

HealthLink

Memorial Hermann Solutions

Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO

Memorial Hermann Advantage PPO

Blue Exchange PPO

Community Health Choice Chip

Independant Medical Systems

Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP

Community Health Choice

Amerivantage

Aetna Most Benefit Plans

Reny Company Worker's Comp

WorkLink Worker's Comp

OccuNet PPO - PPO Network

Coastal Comp Healthnetworks Work Comp

Medicare Traditional

Aetna Signature Administrators PPO

Community Health Choice Marketplace Kelsey QHP

USA Managed Care Organization - PPO Network

Medicus International - PPO Network

Community Health Choice Star

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Cody Matthew Tillinghast, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$3,399 vitoss $1,140	EVEREST Spinal System $472	YUKON OCT Spinal System $408	XIA 3 $404	OZARK CERVICAL PLATE SYSTEM $217	Other $759
Medtronic, Inc.	$2,969 PIVOX Oblique Lateral Spinal System $1,176	UNID_PASS $582	MAZOR X SYSTEM $390	ANTERALIGN SPINAL SYSTEM WITH TITAN NANOLOCK SURFACE TECHNOLOGY $333	INFINITY OCCIPITOCERVICAL UPPER THORACIC SYSTEM $285	Other $202
Alphatec Spine, Inc	$1,263 Other - Miscellaneous $660	IdentiTi $159	Solus ALIF $39	$404
Medinc of Texas	$1,095 $1,095
Arthrex, Inc.	$581 $581
Other	$1,702 VA-LCP $531	MONTEREY AL $222	Symphony $176	EVEREST Spinal System $105	YUKON OCT Spinal System $86	Other $581

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$8,047
Travel and Lodging	$2,963

Biography

Dr. Cody Tillinghast is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at The University of Texas Health Science Center McGovern Medical School at Houston (UTHealth). Dr. Tillinghast is board eligible by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and specializes in orthopedic spine surgery. He focuses on both surgical and nonsurgical care of a variety of spine pathology including trauma and fractures, degenerative disease like stenosis and myelopathy, herniated discs, scoliosis and deformity, tumors, and revision procedures. When clinically appropriate, he is experienced in using technology (both navigation and robotics) to assist in optimizing surgical results. Dr. Tillinghast practices with a patient centered approach, by individualizing treatment plans to provide compassionate care and achieve the best outcomes. Born and raised in Arizona, Dr. Tillinghast graduated Summa Cum Laude at the University of Arizona with a degree in Biology and minors in both Spanish and Chemistry. His medical training began in the Houston Texas Medical Center, earning both his MD and orthopedic surgery residency diploma at the University of Texas McGovern Medical School at Houston. Dr. Tillinghast completed his Spine Surgery fellowship with the world-renowned spine surgeons at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and AO Spine North America. He enjoys sports, exercise, reading, and travel in his spare time. Dr. Tillinghast is proficient in both English and Spanish.