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Dr. Nicholas Andrew Pallotta, MD, MS

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Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Stony Brook University Medical Center, School of Medicine

Professional interests include: fractures (broken bones), laminectomy, lumbar microdiscectomy, and more.

1044 North Mason Road Barnes - Jewish West County Hospital - Medical Office Building 4
Creve Coeur, MO 63141

(314) 747-2551

Dr. Nicholas Andrew Pallotta, MD, MS is a spine surgeon in Creve Coeur, MO specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Stony Brook University Medical Center, School of Medicine. Dr. Nicholas Andrew Pallotta, MD, MS is affiliated with Washington University Physicians, BJC HealthCare, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL) and SELECT PHYSICAL THERAPY HOLDINGS INC.

Office Locations

Address:

1044 North Mason Road Barnes - Jewish West County Hospital - Medical Office Building 4
Creve Coeur, MO 63141

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Address:

4921 Parkview Place Dept Orthopaedic Surgery, Ste 6a/6b/12a
Saint Louis, MO 63110

Address:

4921 Parkview Place Suite 12a
Saint Louis, MO 63110

Some issues Dr. Nicholas Andrew Pallotta, MD, MS can help you with:

Spinal Osteotomy

Spinal osteotomy is a surgical procedure used to treat significant spinal deformity, sometimes as part of a spinal reconstruction. During spinal osteotomy, one or more pieces of bone are removed. This creates a curve, allowing for proper realignment of the spine.

There are three major types of spinal osteotomy. In order of amount of bone removed, they are:

Smith-Peterson osteotomy or SPO, which offers a small amount of correction and is often performed on multiple levels of the spine. This procedure is the least invasive, removing a small piece of bone from the back of the vertebra.
Pedicle subtraction osteotomy or PSO, which is often used in the lower back for the treatment of flatback syndrome, a condition in which the lower spine loses its natural curve. A slice or wedge of bone going through the entire vertebral column is removed, allowing more movement for repositioning.
Vertebral column resection or VCR, which is the most involved spinal osteotomy surgery. It is almost always performed as part of a spinal reconstruction. One or more entire vertebrae are removed, and the spine is fused into place with rods or screws.

After surgery, it is common to stay in the hospital for several days. Recovery can be slow, and patients will likely need help doing regular activities for the first few weeks. Lifting objects and bending or twisting, such as when getting out of bed or into a car, will be extremely difficult at first. Physical therapy can help patients heal and move. Most daily activities can be resumed after six weeks, and most patients return to full activity, including playing certain sports, within a year.

Although the recovery from spinal osteotomy can be significant, it can be quite effective at reducing pain. Correcting a spinal deformity can also improve appearance and self-esteem, increase balance, and improve stability when moving.

**Gender**
Male	13
Female	19

**Age**
From 65 to 74	15
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	116
spinal procedures	11

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	71

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	110
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	31
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

doctor visit	213

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	81

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	134
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	35
Dementia	15
Cancer	22

doctor visit	421
spinal procedures	15

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2018 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Andrew Pallotta, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Nicholas Andrew Pallotta, MD, MS treated as a spine surgeon in Creve Coeur, MO were spinal procedures.

doctor visit	250
spinal procedures	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2018 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Andrew Pallotta, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	16
Female	17

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	24
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	8
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	15

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Andrew Pallotta, MD, MS From 2018 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nicholas Andrew Pallotta, MD, MS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	21
High Cholesterol	20
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	8
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	3
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	3
Diabetes	10
Atrial Fibrillation	2
Cancer	3
Dementia	2

Education & Training

Dr. Nicholas Andrew Pallotta, MD, MS graduated from Stony Brook University Medical Center, School of Medicine. He completed residency at Stony Brook University Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: Orthopaedic Surgery/Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Missouri.

Medical School: Stony Brook University Medical Center, School of Medicine

Residency: Stony Brook University Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certification: Orthopaedic Surgery/Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Missouri

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Nicholas Andrew Pallotta, MD, MS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Washington University Physicians

BJC HealthCare

Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL)

SELECT PHYSICAL THERAPY HOLDINGS INC

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. Nicholas Andrew Pallotta, MD, MS appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna US Access, Aetna National Advantage Program, Aetna Elect Choice, Aetna Open Choice PPO, United Healthcare, Aetna Open Access HMO, Aetna, MHBP, Aetna Choice POS II, Humana, Aetna Select, Aetna Elect Choice EPO, Coventry, Cigna, Blue California, Aetna Open Access PPO, Aetna Medicare HMO and Aetna Medicare PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Nicholas Andrew Pallotta, MD, MS accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna US Access

Aetna National Advantage Program

Aetna Elect Choice

Aetna Open Choice PPO

United Healthcare

Aetna Open Access HMO

Aetna

MHBP

Aetna Choice POS II

Humana

Aetna Select

Aetna Elect Choice EPO

Coventry

Cigna

Blue California

Aetna Open Access PPO

Aetna Medicare HMO

Aetna Medicare PPO

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Nicholas Andrew Pallotta, MD, MS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$11,301 EVEREST Spinal System $10,933	YUKON OCT Spinal System $240	CAPRI Corpectomy Cage System $127
Globus Medical, Inc.	$1,698 SABLE $766	Excelsius Robotics System $758	RISE-L $174
SMAIO SA	$1,197 $1,197
Medtronic, Inc.	$556 CD HORIZON SPINAL SYSTEM $276	CD HORIZON $253	INTELLIS $28
Baxter Healthcare	$309 TISSEEL $223	FLOSEAL $86
Other	$675 Scarlet AL-T $196	Symphony $135	I-FACTOR PEPTIDE ENHANCED BONE GRAFT $99	METRx $40	EVEREST $23	Other $183

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$10,500
Travel and Lodging	$3,039
Food and Beverage	$2,099
Education	$99

Biography

Dr. Nicholas Pallotta is a specialist in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. His areas of expertise include the following: scoliosis, laminectomy, and cervical herniated disc. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Washington University Physicians and Barnes-Jewish Hospital.