Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Krahe, Orthopedic Surgeon in Erie, PA?
Where did Dr. Krahe go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: South Point Hospital Warrensville Heights
What languages does Dr. Krahe speak?
Dr. Krahe and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Macedonian
- Slavic languages
What conditions does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Krahe typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Krahe 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. Krahe. 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.
Also known as:
- Joint Replacement Aftercare
- Hip Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Knee Replacement
- Post-joint replacement care
- Joint surgery recovery
- Orthopedic aftercare
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery
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
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of the right ankle and foot
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Degenerative Joint Disease
- Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
- Ankle Arthritis
- Foot Arthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M19072: Primary osteoarthritis, left ankle and foot
- M19071: Primary osteoarthritis, right ankle and foot
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
What procedures does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Krahe typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Krahe 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. Krahe. 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.
Also known as:
- Calf Muscle Lengthening Surgery
- Gastrocnemius Release
- Strayer Procedure
- Calf Tightness Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27687: Gastrocnemius recession (eg, Strayer procedure)
Also known as:
- Ankle Joint Cleaning (Arthroscopy)
- Endoscopy
- Ankle Debridement
- Ankle Scope Surgery
- Tibiotalar Joint Arthroscopy
- Ankle debridement
- Ankle scope surgery
- Arthroscopic ankle cleanup
- Tibiotalar joint debridement
CPT Codes:
- 29897: Arthroscopy, ankle (tibiotalar and fibulotalar joints), surgical; debridement, limited
- 29898: Arthroscopy, ankle (tibiotalar and fibulotalar joints), surgical; debridement, extensive
Also known as:
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
- Endoscopy
- Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
- Knee Cartilage Shaving
- Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
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
Also known as:
- Open Treatment for Ankle Joint Disruption
- Syndesmosis Repair
- Distal Tibiofibular Joint Fixation
- Ankle Ligament Repair Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27829: Open treatment of distal tibiofibular joint (syndesmosis) disruption, includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Achilles Tendon Repair (Secondary)
- Achilles Tendon Reconstruction
- Graft for Achilles Tendon
- Re-repair Achilles Tendon
- Ankle Tendon Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27654: Repair, secondary, Achilles tendon, with or without graft
Also known as:
- Ankle Ligament Repair
- Collateral Ankle Ligament Surgery
- Ankle Sprain Repair
- Watson-Jones Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 27698: Repair, secondary, disrupted ligament, ankle, collateral (eg, Watson-Jones procedure)
Also known as:
- Foot Flexor Tendon Repair
- Tendon repair foot
- Flexor tendon surgery
- Foot tendon reconstruction
- Ankle tendon repair
CPT Codes:
- 28200: Repair, tendon, flexor, foot; primary or secondary, without free graft, each tendon
Does Dr. Krahe accept my insurance?
Dr. Krahe accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 464-4888 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Krahe accept in Erie, PA?
Dr. Krahe in Erie, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Health
Independence Health Group
Independent Health Association
Jefferson Health
Lifetime Healthcare
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Krahe's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Krahe affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Krahe has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Krahe's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Krahe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295747848.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Krahe?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Krahe