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Dr. Mark Edward Oppenlander, FAANS, MD

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Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Neurosurgery

University of Michigan Medical School (2008)

Professional interests include: artificial disc replacement, minimally invasive spine surgery, robotic surgery, and more.

19636 N 27th Avenue Suite 203
Phoenix, AZ 85027

(235) 625-0506

Dr. Mark Edward Oppenlander, FAANS, MD is a spine surgeon in Phoenix, AZ specializing in spine surgery and neurosurgery. He graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 2008 and has 17 years of experience. Dr. Mark Edward Oppenlander, FAANS, MD is affiliated with Deer Valley Medical Center, Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical Center, Barrow Neurological Institute, Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center, Honor Health, Sonoran Crossing Medical Center and NEUROSURGICAL ASSOCIATES LTD.

Office Locations

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19636 N 27th Avenue Suite 203
Phoenix, AZ 85027

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Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

Spinal Fusion

Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure to permanently join together two or more vertebrae, the bones in the spine. Certain spinal disorders can lead to instability and pain, and the idea behind spinal fusion is that fusing vertebrae together can both make them stronger and reduce motion, which can sometimes reduce pain.

There are several different types of spinal fusion surgery available, mostly depending on where a patient's pain is located and whether his or her surgeon will perform the procedure through the back, front, or side. In general, a fusion is performed by packing the vertebrae to be fused with grafted bone. This bone may be taken from the patient's hip, may be donated from a cadaver, or it may be a manufactured synthetic material. The bone is placed along the vertebrae, and sometimes, the disc that lies in between the vertebrae is removed and replaced with grafted bone. The bone material will grow and cement the two vertebrae together. After the bone graft is placed, the vertebrae are sometimes held in place with rods, screws, plates, or cages, depending on the weakness of the spine and needs of the graft.

Spinal fusion is a significant surgery and can take three to four hours or more. Recovery is typically two to four days in the hospital. After surgery, it is important to remember that the fusion takes time to grow from the bone graft. So, the actual fusion is not complete for several months. Patients will probably feel somewhat better right away, but it may take a while to feel the full effects of the fusion as the bone grows into place. In the meantime, doctors might have patients wear a brace to protect their spine and keep it properly aligned.

Spinal fusion is not used for all kinds of back pain. Changing the way the spine moves can lead to strain on the other joints in the back, and fusion is only performed when the benefits outweigh the risks. Some spine disorders that are treated with fusion include:

Curvature disorders, such as scoliosis and kyphosis
Degenerative disc disease
Spondylolisthesis, a disorder that causes vertebrae to slip over each other
Significant spinal fractures that cause instability
Weakened spine due to infection or tumor
Some cases of spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal column
Chronic lower back pain (although the use of fusion to treat this is controversial)

Regardless of the diagnosis, there is always a possibility of 'failure' with spinal fusion, or of the surgery not fully solving the pain. This is more likely when fusion is used primarily to treat pain instead of structural problems. Patients can improve their chances of a successful outcome by stopping smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, moving their body every day, and following their doctor's instructions for any physical therapy that they are prescribed.

doctor visit	14

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	64

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	28

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	28
Dementia	20
Cancer	0

doctor visit	185
hospital care	33
inpatient care	33
spinal procedures	127
X-rays	130

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	97

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	157
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	20
Less than 65	45

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	32
Dementia	19
Cancer	12

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	154
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	12
Less than 65	57

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	29
Dementia	15
Cancer	6

doctor visit	112

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	82

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	127
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	36
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

decompression surgery	10
doctor visit	144
nerve procedures	10
spinal procedures	22

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	140
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	44

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

doctor visit	86

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	65

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	119
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	42

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	160
nerve procedures	12
spinal procedures	18

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Edward Oppenlander, FAANS, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Mark Edward Oppenlander, FAANS, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Phoenix, AZ were X-rays, spinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	10
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	124
hospital care	33
inpatient care	33
nerve procedures	11
spinal procedures	50
X-rays	130

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Edward Oppenlander, FAANS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	41
Female	49

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	3
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	69
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	3
75 to 84	12
Less than 65	21
65 to 74	40

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Edward Oppenlander, FAANS, MD From 2015 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mark Edward Oppenlander, FAANS, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	42
High Cholesterol	32
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	18
Atrial Fibrillation	3
Dementia	7
Cancer	5

Education & Training

Dr. Mark Edward Oppenlander, FAANS, MD graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 2008. He completed residency at Barrow Neurological Institute. He is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery and has a state license in Arizona.

Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School (2008)

Residency: Barrow Neurological Institute (2015)

Board Certification: American Board of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery

Licensed In: Arizona

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Mark Edward Oppenlander, FAANS, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Deer Valley Medical Center

Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical Center

Barrow Neurological Institute

Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center

Honor Health

Sonoran Crossing Medical Center

NEUROSURGICAL ASSOCIATES LTD

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Mark Edward Oppenlander, FAANS, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Medicare Part B, Aetna, Blue California, United Healthcare, MultiPlan and Mercy Care at the Phoenix and Chandler Locations.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Mark Edward Oppenlander, FAANS, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Medicare Part B

Aetna

Blue California

United Healthcare

MultiPlan

Mercy Care at the Phoenix and Chandler Locations

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Mark Edward Oppenlander, FAANS, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Globus Medical, Inc.	$67,992 CREO $17,217	Sublaminar Band Fixation $13,825	RISE $11,085	Handpiece Power System $7,016	Syndesmosis Fixation $6,000	Other $12,850
BIOVENTUS LLC	$11,399 Signafuse Bioactive Bone Graft Putty $5,250	BoneScalpel $4,602	OsteoAMP $797	$750
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$2,925 SYNAPSE $2,925
Alphatec Spine, Inc	$2,400 Other - Miscellaneous $1,890	Solus ALIF $235	Battalion TLIF - PC $187	Other - Biologics $29	Arsenal $12	Other $46
Stryker Corporation	$2,023 THORACO-LUMBAR $1,748	Cervical $158	Biomaterials $117
Other	$5,541 CD HORIZON $1,201	XLIF $444	TITAN NANOLOCK $331	ELEVATE $259	Senza $242	Other $3,063

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$39,075
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$30,700
Travel and Lodging	$15,571
Food and Beverage	$6,719
Gift	$200
Other	$15

Research Payments

Dr. Mark Edward Oppenlander, FAANS, MD has received 11 research payments totaling $36,109.

Biography

Dr. Mark Oppenlander is a spine surgery and neurosurgery specialist in Phoenix, AZ. His clinical interests include scoliosis, spinal cord tumor, and thoracic herniated disc. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center, Deer Valley Medical Center, and Sonoran Crossing Medical Center. Dr. Oppenlander attended the University of Michigan Medical School and then went on to complete his residency at Barrow Neurological Institute. MultiPlan, Blue California, and Cigna are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Oppenlander honors. Awards and/or distinctions Dr. Oppenlander has received include Julian T. Hoff Teaching Award, University of Michigan, Department of Neurosurgery and Overseas Trainee Sponsorship, The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. His practice in is open to new patients as reported by Barrow Neurological Institute.

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2021

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Edward Oppenlander, FAANS, MD From 2015 - 2021

Education & Training

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Insurance Information

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General Payments

Research Payments

Biography

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