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Who is Dr. Nam, Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon in Chicago, IL?
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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Nam?
Dr. Denis Nam, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon 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. Nam empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Hip & Knee Replacement, Joint Replacement, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Robotic Surgery, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Chicago, IL community, Dr. Nam is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Nam speak?
Dr. Nam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Nam typically treat?
As an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Nam 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. Nam. 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:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
- Osteoarthritis of the left hip
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Right Hip Arthritis
- Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
- M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
- M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
Also known as:
- Surgical Dressing Change or Removal
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Wound dressing care
- Post-op dressing change
- Surgical wound management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4801: Encounter for change or removal of surgical wound dressing
Also known as:
- Left Artificial Knee Joint
- Knee Replacement
- Left Knee Replacement
- Left Knee Prosthesis
- Left Knee Arthroplasty
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z96652: Presence of left artificial knee joint
What procedures does an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Nam typically perform?
As an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Nam 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. Nam. 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:
- 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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (No Imaging)
- Lower Back Epidural Injection
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Pain Injection (Lumbar)
CPT Codes:
- 62322: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); without imaging guidance
Does Dr. Nam accept my insurance?
Dr. Nam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (877) 632-6637 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nam accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Nam in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
Cook County Health & Hospitals System
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
State of Illinois
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Nam's office located?
Dr. Denis Nam's Primary Practice
1611 W Harrison St Ste 400
Chicago, IL 60612
(877) 632-6637
What hospitals are Dr. Nam affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Nam has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Nam's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114184058.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nam