Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nitche, Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist in Brick, NJ?
Dr. Jason Nitche, MD is an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Brick, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Nitche graduated from Rutgers and completed his residency at UMDNJ. Dr. Nitche is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nitche’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nitche’s office.
Where did Dr. Nitche go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: UMDNJ
Medical School: Rutgers
What languages does Dr. Nitche speak?
Dr. Nitche and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Nitche treat?
As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Nitche 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. Nitche. 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:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Osteoarthritis of both knees
- Osteoarthritis of the knee
- Osteoarthritis of the right shoulder
- Osteoarthritis of the left 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
- M1710: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, unspecified knee
- M19011: Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulder
- M19012: Primary osteoarthritis, left shoulder
Also known as:
- Rotator Cuff Strain
- Complete Rotator Cuff Tear
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Sprains and Strains
- Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle
- Shoulder Tendon Strain
- Rotator Cuff Sprain
- Strained Shoulder Tendon
- Full Rotator Cuff Tear
- Complete Rotator Cuff Rupture
- Severed Shoulder Tendon
ICD-10 Codes:
- S46011A: Strain of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of the rotator cuff of right shoulder, initial encounter
- S46012A: Strain of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of the rotator cuff of left shoulder, initial encounter
- M75121: Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
Also known as:
- Knee Ligament Sprain
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Sprain
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Sprains and Strains
- Sprained Knee Ligament
- Ligament Injury in Knee
- ACL Sprain
- ACL Injury
- Knee Ligament Tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- S83512A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of left knee, initial encounter
- S83511A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of right knee, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Shoulder Bursitis
- Bursitis
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Inflamed Shoulder Bursa
- Shoulder Joint Inflammation
- Shoulder Bursa Inflammation
- Subacromial Bursitis
- Shoulder Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7551: Bursitis of right shoulder
- M7552: Bursitis of left shoulder
Also known as:
- Torn Meniscus
- Cartilage Disorder
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Meniscus Tear
- Knee Cartilage Tear
- Meniscal Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S83231A: Complex tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter
- S83211A: Bucket-handle tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Complex tear of the medial meniscus in the left knee
- Cartilage Disorder
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Torn meniscus
- Knee cartilage tear
- Meniscal injury
- Torn knee cartilage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S83232A: Complex tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Left Knee Bruise
- Right Knee Bruise
- Bruises
- Left knee contusion
- Left knee ecchymosis
- Black and blue left knee
- Right knee contusion
- Right knee ecchymosis
- Black and blue right knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- S8002XA: Contusion of left knee, initial encounter
- S8001XA: Contusion of right knee, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Dislocated Right Shoulder
- Dislocated Shoulder
- Right Shoulder Luxation
- Displaced Right Shoulder Joint
- Right Shoulder Joint Dislocation
ICD-10 Codes:
- S43014A: Anterior dislocation of right humerus, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Softening of Kneecap Cartilage
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Patellar Chondromalacia', 'Runner's Knee
- Anterior Knee Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2241: Chondromalacia patellae, right knee
What procedures does Dr. Nitche perform?
As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Nitche 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. Nitche. 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:
- 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:
- Shoulder Bone Shaving (Arthroscopic)
- Shoulder Arthroscopy with Biceps Repair
- Shoulder Arthroscopy with Capsulorrhaphy
- Endoscopy
- Arthroscopic Distal Claviculectomy
- Mumford Procedure (Arthroscopic)
- AC Joint Resection (Arthroscopic)
- Arthroscopic Biceps Tenodesis
- Keyhole Shoulder Biceps Surgery
- Shoulder Scope Biceps Repair
- Keyhole Shoulder Surgery
- Shoulder Capsule Repair
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Stabilization
CPT Codes:
- 29824: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; distal claviculectomy including distal articular surface (Mumford procedure)
- 29828: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; biceps tenodesis
- 29806: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; capsulorrhaphy
Also known as:
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus Repair
- Knee Cartilage Repair (Arthroscopic)
- Endoscopy
- Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
- Knee Cartilage Shaving
- Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
- Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
- Knee Scope Meniscus Surgery
- Torn Meniscus Repair (Arthroscopic)
- Knee abrasion arthroplasty
- Knee microfracture surgery
- Knee chondroplasty
- Knee scope with meniscectomy
- Arthroscopic knee surgery
- Cartilage shaving knee
- Meniscus repair knee arthroscopy
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
- 29882: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscus repair (medial OR lateral)
- 29879: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; abrasion arthroplasty (includes chondroplasty where necessary) or multiple drilling or microfracture
- 29880: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial AND lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performed
Also known as:
- ACL Repair Surgery
- Knee Arthroscopy with Joint Lining Removal
- Endoscopy
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
- Arthroscopic ACL Surgery
- Knee Ligament Repair
- ACL Augmentation
- Knee Synovectomy
- Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
- Plica Resection
CPT Codes:
- 29888: Arthroscopically aided anterior cruciate ligament repair/augmentation or reconstruction
- 29875: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; synovectomy, limited (eg, plica or shelf resection) (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Biceps or Triceps Tendon Repair
- Distal biceps tendon reinsertion
- Triceps tendon repair surgery
- Tendon graft for arm
CPT Codes:
- 24342: Reinsertion of ruptured biceps or triceps tendon, distal, with or without tendon graft
Also known as:
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Nitche accept my insurance?
Dr. Nitche accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nitche accept in Brick, NJ?
Dr. Nitche in Brick, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
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CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Nitche's office located?
What is Dr. Nitche's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nitche's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700050978.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nitche?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nitche
What is Dr. Jason Nitche's specialty?
Dr. Nitche is a Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist near Brick, NJ. 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. Contact Dr. Nitche to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Jason Nitche affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nitche is affiliated with Atlantic Health CentraState Medical Center, Hackensack Meridian Ocean University Medical Center, Bryn Mawr Hospital, Community Medical Center - Toms River 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
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Is Jason Nitche accepting new patients in Brick, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Jason Nitche is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jason Nitche offer online booking?
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