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Dr. Zachary A. Child, MD

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Specializes in: Spine Surgery, Oncology (Cancer Care) and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Nevada School of Medicine

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems

2170 South Avenue
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

(530) 543-5554

Dr. Zachary A. Child, MD is a spine surgeon in Zephyr Cove, NV specializing in spine surgery, oncology (cancer care) and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Nevada School of Medicine. Dr. Zachary A. Child, MD is affiliated with Carson Tahoe Health.

Office Locations

212 Elks Point Road Suite 200
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448

(775) 589-8950

(775) 588-1299

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2170 South Avenue
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

(530) 543-5554

(530) 541-3016

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925 Mica Drive
Carson City, NV 89705

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Some issues Dr. Zachary A. Child, MD can help you with:

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.

In The News

“Dr. Zachary Child is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon and musculoskeletal oncologist with Tahoe Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Carson City and Barton Center for Orthopedics & Wellness...”—"Zachary Child: Back, leg pain due to spinal stenosis", Nevada Appeal, December 2021

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Zachary A. Child, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

360-degree lumbar fusion

posterior spinal fusion

posterolateral lumbar fusion

In 2023, Dr. Zachary A. Child, MD had a list price for 360-degree lumbar fusion, posterior spinal fusion, and posterolateral lumbar fusion (PLF) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Nevada. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

interbody fusion

lumbar fusion

lumbar interbody fusion

In 2023, Dr. Zachary A. Child, MD had a list price for interbody fusion, lumbar fusion, and lumbar interbody fusion that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Nevada. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

360-degree lumbar fusion

arthrodesis

By Affordability:

lumbar spine surgery

spinal fusion

spinal instrumentation

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Nevada, Dr. Zachary A. Child, MD performed more 360-degree lumbar fusion, and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for lumbar spine surgery, spinal fusion, and spinal instrumentation (e.g. rods/screws/metal plates) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Zachary A. Child, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Zachary A. Child, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	95

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zachary A. Child, MD.

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	114
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zachary A. Child, MD in 2013

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Zachary A. Child, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Zephyr Cove, NV during 2014 were spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Zachary A. Child, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	296
spinal procedures	11

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zachary A. Child, MD.

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	125
Black	0
Hispanic	51
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zachary A. Child, MD in 2014

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Zachary A. Child, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	332

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zachary A. Child, MD.

**Gender**
Male	194
Female	286

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	302
Black	0
Hispanic	156
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	198
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	52
Less than 65	130

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zachary A. Child, MD in 2015

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	38
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Zachary A. Child, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Zephyr Cove, NV during 2016 were spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Zachary A. Child, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	400
spinal procedures	13

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zachary A. Child, MD.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	156

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	155
Black	0
Hispanic	78
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	17
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zachary A. Child, MD in 2016

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	36
Dementia	10
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Zachary A. Child, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	272

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zachary A. Child, MD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	175
Black	0
Hispanic	42
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	16
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zachary A. Child, MD in 2017

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	27
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Zachary A. Child, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Zephyr Cove, NV during 2018 were spinal procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Zachary A. Child, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	364
spinal procedures	85
X-rays	74

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zachary A. Child, MD.

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	145

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	215
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	125
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	18
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zachary A. Child, MD in 2018

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	16
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Zachary A. Child, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Zephyr Cove, NV during 2019 were spinal procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Zachary A. Child, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	442
spinal procedures	104
X-rays	92

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zachary A. Child, MD.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	151

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	255
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	154
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	20
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zachary A. Child, MD in 2019

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	19
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Zachary A. Child, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Zephyr Cove, NV during 2020 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Zachary A. Child, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	18
decompression surgery	26
doctor visit	225
minimally invasive procedures	18
nerve procedures	26
spinal procedures	112
X-rays	48

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zachary A. Child, MD.

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	134

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	234
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	22
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zachary A. Child, MD in 2020

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	25
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Zachary A. Child, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Zephyr Cove, NV during 2021 were spinal procedures, X-rays, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Zachary A. Child, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	27
decompression surgery	18
doctor visit	273
minimally invasive procedures	16
neck surgery	11
nerve procedures	18
spinal procedures	130
X-rays	58

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zachary A. Child, MD.

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	131

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	230
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	125
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	17
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zachary A. Child, MD in 2021

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Zachary A. Child, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Zephyr Cove, NV during 2022 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Zachary A. Child, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	19
decompression surgery	19
doctor visit	322
nerve procedures	19
spinal procedures	144
X-rays	56

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zachary A. Child, MD.

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	262
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	20
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zachary A. Child, MD in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Zachary A. Child, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Zachary A. Child, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Zephyr Cove, NV were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	21
decompression surgery	21
doctor visit	275
minimally invasive procedures	17
neck surgery	11
nerve procedures	21
spinal procedures	85
X-rays	65

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zachary A. Child, MD.

**Gender**
Female	135
Male	100

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	187
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	32
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	16
75 to 84	58
Less than 65	38
65 to 74	114

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zachary A. Child, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Zachary A. Child, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	14
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Zachary A. Child, MD graduated from University of Nevada School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Nevada.

Medical School: University of Nevada School of Medicine

Residency: University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Nevada

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Zachary A. Child, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Carson Tahoe Health

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$180,190 Timberline $36,888	Pathfinder NXT $20,124	Vital MIS $18,764	Vitality $17,801	Virage $10,947	Other $75,666
CoreLink, LLC	$9,868 $9,868
BIOMET SPINE, LLC	$7,352 Spine $7,352
NUVASIVE, INC.	$1,790 Thoracolumbar $1,771	Cervicothoracic $8	$11
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$1,763 Spine $1,507	UNIUM $206	IM NAILS $30	EXTERNAL FIXATION $19
Other	$4,340 General K2M Product Discussion $1,121	SPINE INSTRUMENTS ENDOSCOPIC INSTRUMENT SETS $357	THORACO-LUMBAR $335	SHILLA $247	TITAN NANOLOCK $135	Other $2,145

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$173,395
Travel and Lodging	$24,032
Food and Beverage	$7,475
Education	$378
Gift	$23

Biography

Dr. Zachary Child's areas of specialization are spine surgery, oncology (cancer care), and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He studied medicine at the University of Nevada School of Medicine. For his residency, Dr. Child trained at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center. Clinical interests for Dr. Child include musculoskeletal problems. He has received the distinction of Texas Rising Stars. He is professionally affiliated with Carson Tahoe Health.