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Dr. Joshua Carothers, MD

Santa Fe, NM

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Carothers, Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon in Santa Fe, NM?

    Dr. Joshua Carothers, MD is an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Santa Fe, NM with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Carothers graduated from University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine. Dr. Carothers is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Carothers’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Carothers’s office at (505) 724-4300.

    Where did Dr. Carothers go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine

    Is Dr. Carothers board certified as an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Joshua Carothers, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Carothers speak?

    Dr. Carothers and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Carothers treat?

    As an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Carothers diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Carothers. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis of both knees
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
    • Osteoarthritis of the left hip
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Right Hip Arthritis
    • Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
    • M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
    • M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip

    Also known as:

    • Left Artificial Knee Joint
    • Right Artificial Knee Joint
    • Knee Replacement
    • Left Knee Replacement
    • Left Knee Prosthesis
    • Left Knee Arthroplasty
    • Right Knee Replacement
    • Right Knee Prosthesis
    • Right Knee Arthroplasty

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z96652: Presence of left artificial knee joint
    • Z96651: Presence of right artificial knee joint

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Pain in Left Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee
    • Left Knee Ache
    • Left Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Left Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee
    • M25562: Pain in left knee

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    What procedures does Dr. Carothers perform?

    As an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Carothers performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Carothers. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Total Knee Replacement
    • Partial Knee Replacement
    • Knee Replacement
    • Total Knee Arthroplasty
    • Knee Joint Replacement
    • Full Knee Replacement
    • TKA Surgery
    • Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty
    • Medial Knee Replacement
    • Lateral Knee Replacement
    • Partial Knee Resurfacing

    CPT Codes:

    • 27447: Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial AND lateral compartments with or without patella resurfacing (total knee arthroplasty)
    • 27446: Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial OR lateral compartment

    Also known as:

    • Total Hip Replacement
    • Hip Replacement
    • Hip arthroplasty
    • Artificial hip surgery
    • Hip joint replacement
    • Femoral head replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 27130: Arthroplasty, acetabular and proximal femoral prosthetic replacement (total hip arthroplasty), with or without autograft or allograft

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
    • Hardware Removal Surgery
    • Buried Implant Extraction
    • Orthopedic Implant Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)

    Also known as:

    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Nerve Destruction for Pain
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain
    • Neurolytic nerve block
    • Peripheral nerve ablation
    • Nerve destruction procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
    • 64640: Destruction by neurolytic agent; other peripheral nerve or branch

    Also known as:

    • Pulse Oximetry
    • Oxygen Saturation Test
    • Oximeter Reading
    • Blood Oxygen Level Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 94760: Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; single determination

    Does Dr. Carothers accept my insurance?

    Dr. Carothers accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (505) 724-4300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Carothers accept in Santa Fe, NM?

    Dr. Carothers in Santa Fe, NM accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • HealthComp

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • Presbyterian Health Plan

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Carothers' office located?

    Dr. Joshua Carothers' Primary Practice

    2968 Rodeo Park Dr W Ste 150

    Santa Fe, NM 87505

    (505) 724-4300

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    Dr. Joshua Carothers' Practice 2

    2100 Louisiana Blvd NE Ste 410

    Albuquerque, NM 87110

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    Nmo Rio Rancho Clinic

    2101 Unser Blvd SE

    Rio Rancho, NM 87124

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    What is Dr. Carothers's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Carothers's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407020597.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Carothers?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Carothers

    What is Dr. Joshua Carothers's specialty?

    Dr. Carothers is a Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon near Santa Fe, NM. Adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgeons, recognized as a fellowship subspecialty by several state medical boards, focus on reconstructive procedures including joint arthroplasty (such as hip and knee replacements), osteotomy, arthroscopy, soft-tissue reconstruction, and various other adult reconstructive surgical interventions. Contact Dr. Carothers to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Joshua Carothers affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Carothers is affiliated with Presbyterian Hospital - Albuquerque, NM which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Joshua Carothers accepting new patients in Santa Fe, NM?

    Yes, Dr. Joshua Carothers is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joshua Carothers offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Carothers's office at (505) 724-4300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Joshua Carothers?

    Please contact Dr. Carothers's office at (505) 724-4300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Joshua Carothers have?

    Dr. Joshua Carothers is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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