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Dr. Joel Malin, MD

Dr. Joel Malin, MD

Fairfield, CT

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Malin, Orthopedic Surgeon in Fairfield, CT?

    Dr. Joel Malin, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Fairfield, CT with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Malin graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Johns Hopkins Hosp, Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the Yale-New Haven Children's Hospital, Bridgeport Campus. Dr. Malin is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Malin’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Malin’s office at (203) 337-2600.

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

    • Residency: Johns Hopkins Hosp, Orthopedic Surgery | Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Program A

    • Medical School: Johns Hopkins Univ Sch of Med, Baltimore Md | Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Malin board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Joel Malin, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Malin speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Malin typically treat?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Malin 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. Malin. 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:

    • 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:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the left hip
    • 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
    • M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee

    What procedures does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Malin typically perform?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Malin 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. Malin. 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:

    • 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
    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Computer-Assisted Musculoskeletal Surgery (Image-less)
    • Navigational Musculoskeletal Surgery
    • Image-less Computer-Guided Surgery
    • Orthopedic Navigation System
    • CAS Musculoskeletal Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 20985: Computer-assisted surgical navigational procedure for musculoskeletal procedures, image-less (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Computer-Assisted Orthopedic Surgery
    • Image-Guided Orthopedic Surgery
    • Navigational Orthopedic Procedure
    • Robotic Orthopedic Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 0055T: Computer-assisted musculoskeletal surgical navigational orthopedic procedure, with image-guidance based on CT/MRI images (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

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

    CPT Codes:

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

    Does Dr. Malin accept my insurance?

    Dr. Malin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 337-2600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Malin accept in Fairfield, CT?

    Dr. Malin in Fairfield, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Medicare

    • State of Connecticut

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Malin's office located?

    Orthopaedic Specialty Group

    1931 Black Rock Tpke

    Fairfield, CT 06825

    (203) 337-2600

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    Dr. Joel Malin's Practice 2

    222 Post Rd Ste E

    Fairfield, CT 06824

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    Dr. Joel Malin's Practice 3

    3102 Main St

    Bridgeport, CT 06606

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    Yale-New Haven Children's Hospital, Bridgeport Campus

    Member

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

    Dr. Malin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235142183.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Malin?

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

    What is Dr. Joel Malin's specialty?

    Dr. Malin is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Fairfield, CT.

    What does an Orthopedic Surgeon do?

    An orthopedic surgeon has specialization in preserving, investigating, and restoring the form and function of the extremities, spine, and related structures through medical, surgical, and physical methods. They care for patients with musculoskeletal issues, including congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances, and degenerative diseases affecting the spine, hands, feet, knees, hips, shoulders, and elbows in both children and adults. Additionally, orthopedic surgeons address primary and secondary muscular problems and the impact of central or peripheral nervous system lesions on the musculoskeletal system.

    Is this Dr. Joel Malin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Malin is affiliated with St. Vincent's Medical Center - Bridgeport, Griffin Hospital, Bridgeport Hospital, The Hospital Of Central Connecticut - New Britain General Campus which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Orthopedic Surgeon. 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 Joel Malin accepting new patients in Fairfield, CT?

    Yes, Dr. Joel Malin is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joel Malin offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Malin's office at (203) 337-2600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Joel Malin?

    Please contact Dr. Malin's office at (203) 337-2600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Joel Malin have?

    Dr. Joel Malin is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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