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Dr. Karl Shively, MD

Carmel, IN

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shively, Orthopedic Surgeon in Carmel, IN?

    Dr. Karl Shively, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Carmel, IN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Shively is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shively’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shively’s office.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Shively?

    Dr. Karl Shively, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Shively empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Fractures, Trauma, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Carmel/IN community, Dr. Shively is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Is Dr. Shively board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Karl Shively, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Shively speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Shively treat?

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

    • Unspecified Injury
    • General injury
    • Injury, unknown location
    • Trauma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T148XXA: Other injury of unspecified body region, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Pain in Left Knee
    • Pain in Left Ankle and Foot
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Ankle Injuries and Disorder
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee
    • Left Knee Ache
    • Left Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Left Knee
    • Left Ankle Ache
    • Left Foot Discomfort
    • Sore Left Ankle and Foot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee
    • M25562: Pain in left knee
    • M25572: Pain in left ankle and joints of left foot

    Also known as:

    • Other Skin Disorder
    • Skin Condition
    • Unspecified Skin Condition
    • Skin and Tissue Disorder
    • Dermatological Condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L988: Other specified disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

    Also known as:

    • Right Ankle and Foot Pain
    • Ankle Injuries and Disorder
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Sore Right Ankle
    • Sore Right Foot
    • Aching Right Ankle and Foot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25571: Pain in right ankle and joints of right foot

    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

    Also known as:

    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication

    Also known as:

    • Right Foot Pain
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Aching right foot
    • Right foot discomfort
    • Pain in right sole

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M79671: Pain in right foot

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis of both knees
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee

    What procedures does Dr. Shively perform?

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

    • Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
    • Hardware Removal Surgery
    • Buried Implant Extraction
    • Orthopedic Implant Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)

    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:

    • Short Arm Cast Application
    • Elbow to Finger Cast
    • Forearm Cast
    • Arm Immobilization Cast

    CPT Codes:

    • 29075: Application, cast; elbow to finger (short arm)

    Also known as:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Joint Fluid Removal
    • Bursa Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 20605: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, intermediate joint or bursa (eg, temporomandibular, acromioclavicular, wrist, elbow or ankle, olecranon bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Removal of External Fixator
    • Anesthesia
    • External Fixation Device Removal
    • Bone Fixator Removal
    • Hardware Removal Surgery
    • External Frame Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20694: Removal, under anesthesia, of external fixation system

    Also known as:

    • Open Treatment for Ankle Joint Disruption
    • Ankle Joint Surgery with Tendon Release
    • Syndesmosis Repair
    • Distal Tibiofibular Joint Fixation
    • Ankle Ligament Repair Surgery
    • Ankle Arthrotomy
    • Posterior Ankle Capsule Release
    • Achilles Tendon Lengthening
    • Ankle Tendon Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27829: Open treatment of distal tibiofibular joint (syndesmosis) disruption, includes internal fixation, when performed
    • 27612: Arthrotomy, posterior capsular release, ankle, with or without Achilles tendon lengthening

    Also known as:

    • Open Surgery for Complex Wrist Fracture
    • Distal Radius Fracture Repair (Open)
    • Wrist Fracture with Internal Fixation
    • Complex Radial Fracture Surgery
    • Epiphyseal Separation Repair (Wrist)

    CPT Codes:

    • 25609: Open treatment of distal radial intra-articular fracture or epiphyseal separation; with internal fixation of 3 or more fragments

    Also known as:

    • Open Wrist Fracture Repair with Fixation
    • Distal Radius Fracture Surgery
    • Wrist Bone Fixation
    • Epiphyseal Separation Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 25608: Open treatment of distal radial intra-articular fracture or epiphyseal separation; with internal fixation of 2 fragments

    Also known as:

    • Ankle Fracture Repair (Bimalleolar)
    • Broken Ankle Surgery
    • Malleolar Fracture Fixation
    • Open Ankle Fracture Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 27814: Open treatment of bimalleolar ankle fracture (eg, lateral and medial malleoli, or lateral and posterior malleoli, or medial and posterior malleoli), includes internal fixation, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Open Bone Biopsy (Superficial)
    • Biopsy
    • Bone Sample Collection
    • Superficial Bone Biopsy
    • Open Biopsy of Bone

    CPT Codes:

    • 20240: Biopsy, bone, open; superficial (eg, sternum, spinous process, rib, patella, olecranon process, calcaneus, tarsal, metatarsal, carpal, metacarpal, phalanx)

    Also known as:

    • Bone Debridement (Cleaning of Bone Wound)
    • Bone Debridement
    • Bone Wound Cleaning
    • Surgical Bone Debridement
    • Dead Bone Removal
    • Wound Cleaning with Bone Involvement
    • Bone Cleaning Surgery
    • Surgical Debridement of Bone

    CPT Codes:

    • 11044: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
    • 11047: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Debridement
    • Muscle Cleaning Procedure
    • Fascia Debridement
    • Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)

    CPT Codes:

    • 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch

    Does Dr. Shively accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shively 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. Shively accept in Carmel, IN?

    Dr. Shively in Carmel, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

    • Cooperative Benefit Group

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • Unified Group Services

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    Where is Dr. Shively's office located?

    Dr. Karl Shively's Primary Practice

    11725 Illinois St Ste 520

    Carmel, IN 46032

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    Dr. Karl Shively's Practice 2

    720 Eskenazi Ave

    Indianapolis, IN 46202

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    Dr. Karl Shively's Practice 3

    11700 N Meridian St

    Carmel, IN 46032

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

    Dr. Shively's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497914295.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shively?

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

    What is Dr. Karl Shively's specialty?

    Dr. Shively is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Carmel, IN. 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. Contact Dr. Shively to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Karl Shively affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shively is affiliated with IU Health North 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

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    Is Karl Shively accepting new patients in Carmel, IN?

    Yes, Dr. Karl Shively is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Karl Shively offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shively's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Karl Shively?

    Please contact Dr. Shively's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Karl Shively have?

    Dr. Karl Shively is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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