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Dr. John Klimkiewicz, MD

Chevy Chase, MD

50 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Klimkiewicz, Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist in Chevy Chase, MD?

    Dr. John Klimkiewicz, MD is an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Chevy Chase, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 50 years and is board certified. Dr. Klimkiewicz completed his residency at University Of Pennsylvania. Dr. Klimkiewicz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Klimkiewicz’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Klimkiewicz’s office at (202) 444-8766.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Klimkiewicz?

    Dr. John Klimkiewicz, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Klimkiewicz empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cartilage Damage, Knee Injuries, Knee Reconstruction, Shoulder Surgery, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Chevy Chase, MD community, Dr. Klimkiewicz is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: University Of Pennsylvania

    Is Dr. Klimkiewicz board certified as an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. John Klimkiewicz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Klimkiewicz speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist like Dr. Klimkiewicz typically treat?

    As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Klimkiewicz 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. Klimkiewicz. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
    • M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
    • M19011: Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulder

    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:

    • Right Shoulder Pain
    • Pain
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Sore Right Shoulder
    • Right Shoulder Ache
    • Right Shoulder Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25511: Pain in right shoulder

    What procedures does an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist like Dr. Klimkiewicz typically perform?

    As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Klimkiewicz 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. Klimkiewicz. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
    • Knee Arthroscopy for Cartilage Shaving
    • Endoscopy
    • Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
    • Knee Cartilage Shaving
    • Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
    • Knee chondroplasty
    • Arthroscopic cartilage debridement
    • Knee scope cartilage repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 29881: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial OR lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performed
    • 29877: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty)

    Also known as:

    • Total Knee Replacement
    • Knee Replacement
    • Total Knee Arthroplasty
    • Knee Joint Replacement
    • Full Knee Replacement
    • TKA Surgery

    CPT Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
    • Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
    • Endoscopy
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
    • Subacromial Decompression
    • Shoulder Impingement Surgery
    • Acromioplasty
    • Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff
    • Keyhole Rotator Cuff Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Shoulder Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 29826: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; decompression of subacromial space with partial acromioplasty, with coracoacromial ligament (ie, arch) release, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 29827: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with rotator cuff repair

    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:

    • ACL Repair Surgery
    • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
    • Arthroscopic ACL Surgery
    • Knee Ligament Repair
    • ACL Augmentation

    CPT Codes:

    • 29888: Arthroscopically aided anterior cruciate ligament repair/augmentation or reconstruction

    Also known as:

    • Limited Shoulder Debridement (Arthroscopic)
    • Endoscopy
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Clean-up
    • Shoulder Joint Debridement
    • Keyhole Shoulder Repair
    • Rotator Cuff Debridement

    CPT Codes:

    • 29822: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; debridement, limited, 1 or 2 discrete structures (eg, humeral bone, humeral articular cartilage, glenoid bone, glenoid articular cartilage, biceps tendon, biceps anchor complex, labrum, articular capsule, articular side of the rotator cuff, bursal side of the rotator cuff, subacromial bursa, foreign body[ies])

    Does Dr. Klimkiewicz accept my insurance?

    Dr. Klimkiewicz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 444-8766 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Klimkiewicz accept in Chevy Chase, MD?

    Dr. Klimkiewicz in Chevy Chase, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Klimkiewicz's office located?

    Dr. John Klimkiewicz's Primary Practice

    5550 Friendship Blvd Ste 300

    Chevy Chase, MD 20815

    (202) 444-8766

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    306 Novacare Rehabilitation

    501 N Frederick Ave Ste 306

    Gaithersburg, MD 20877

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    Dr. John Klimkiewicz's Practice 3

    8380 Colesville Rd Ste 400

    Silver Spring, MD 20910

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    Ratings & Reviews

    Rating Star

    5.0

    Overall rating

    Based on 1 reviews

    Patients give Dr. John Klimkiewicz an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Klimkiewicz has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Klimkiewicz, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.

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

    Dr. Klimkiewicz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346249505.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Klimkiewicz?

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

    What is Dr. John Klimkiewicz's specialty?

    Dr. Klimkiewicz is a Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist near Chevy Chase, MD.

    What does an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist do?

    An Orthopaedic surgeon well-trained in sports medicines is responsible to provide proper care for musculoskeletal structures which are directly affected by involving in the sports activity. The key focus areas of these specialists include conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, nutrition on performance and health. Additionally, they handle the coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Orthopaedic surgeon with specialization in sports medicine are able to prevent and manage any athletic injuries as they have a deep understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices.

    Is this Dr. John Klimkiewicz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Klimkiewicz is affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital 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

    When to see an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is John Klimkiewicz accepting new patients in Chevy Chase, MD?

    Yes, Dr. John Klimkiewicz is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Klimkiewicz offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Klimkiewicz's office at (202) 444-8766 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Klimkiewicz?

    Please contact Dr. Klimkiewicz's office at (202) 444-8766 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. John Klimkiewicz have?

    Dr. John Klimkiewicz is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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