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Who is Dr. Buber, Orthopedic Trauma Specialist in Bethesda, MD?
Dr. Robert Buber, MD is an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist, who primarily practices in Bethesda, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Buber graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Buber is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Buber’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Buber’s office at (301) 530-1010.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Buber?
Dr. Robert Buber, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Trauma Specialist 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. Buber empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Fractures, Trauma, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Bethesda/MD community, Dr. Buber is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Buber go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Is Dr. Buber board certified as an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Robert Buber, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Buber speak?
Dr. Buber and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Buber treat?
As an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist, Dr. Buber 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. Buber. 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:
- Right Hip Fracture
- Left Hip Fracture
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Broken Hip
- Right Femur Fracture
- Thigh Bone Break
- Hip Bone Fracture
- Left Femur Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S72141D: Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of right femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
- S72142D: Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of left femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
- S72141A: Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of right femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Right Wrist Fracture
- Left Radius Fracture (Wrist Joint)
- Arm Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Broken Right Wrist
- Distal Right Radius Fracture
- Right Forearm Fracture
- Broken Left Wrist
- Left Arm Fracture
- Intraarticular Radius Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S52551D: Other extraarticular fracture of lower end of right radius, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
- S52572D: Other intraarticular fracture of lower end of left radius, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
Also known as:
- Distal Radius Fracture
- Arm Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Broken wrist
- Wrist fracture
- Forearm fracture
- Radius bone break
ICD-10 Codes:
- S52552D: Other extraarticular fracture of lower end of left radius, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
Also known as:
- Left Upper Arm Bone Fracture
- Right Upper Arm Bone Fracture
- Fractures
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Broken Humerus
- Arm Bone Break
- Proximal Humerus Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S42222D: 2-part displaced fracture of surgical neck of left humerus, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S42221D: 2-part displaced fracture of surgical neck of right humerus, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
Also known as:
- Broken Ankle
- Bimalleolar Ankle Fracture
- Ankle Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Bimalleolar Fracture
- Ankle Break
- Fractured Ankle
- Malleolar Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S82841D: Displaced bimalleolar fracture of right lower leg, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
- S82842D: Displaced bimalleolar fracture of left lower leg, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
Also known as:
- Broken Pelvis
- Fractures
- Pelvic Fracture
- Fractured Pelvis
- Pelvis Break
ICD-10 Codes:
- S32810D: Multiple fractures of pelvis with stable disruption of pelvic ring, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
What procedures does Dr. Buber perform?
As an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist, Dr. Buber 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. Buber. 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:
- Upper Thigh Bone Fracture Repair with Rod
- Hip Fracture Repair with Internal Fixation or Replacement
- Hip Fracture Repair (Minimally Invasive)
- Femoral Fracture Intramedullary Nailing
- Hip Fracture Rod Fixation
- Intertrochanteric Fracture Repair
- Femoral Neck Fracture Repair
- Proximal Femur Fracture Treatment
- Hip Pinning Surgery
- Hip Fracture Prosthetic Replacement
- Percutaneous Femoral Neck Fixation
- Minimally Invasive Hip Fracture Surgery
- Proximal Femur Fracture Fixation
CPT Codes:
- 27245: Treatment of intertrochanteric, peritrochanteric, or subtrochanteric femoral fracture; with intramedullary implant, with or without interlocking screws and/or cerclage
- 27236: Open treatment of femoral fracture, proximal end, neck, internal fixation or prosthetic replacement
- 27235: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of femoral fracture, proximal end, neck
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:
- Ankle Fracture Repair (Bimalleolar)
- Open Surgery for Broken Ankle Bone
- Broken Ankle Surgery
- Malleolar Fracture Fixation
- Open Ankle Fracture Treatment
- Lateral Malleolus Fracture Repair
- Distal Fibula Fracture Surgery
- Ankle Fixation Surgery
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
- 27792: Open treatment of distal fibular fracture (lateral malleolus), includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Open Upper Arm Bone Fracture Repair
- Thigh Bone Fracture Repair with Rod
- Open Tibial Plateau Fracture Repair
- Humerus Fracture Surgery
- Arm Bone Fixation
- Humeral Shaft Plating
- Femoral shaft fracture open reduction
- Intramedullary nailing of femur
- Thigh bone fracture surgery
- Femur fracture repair with implant
- Knee Fracture Open Reduction
- Proximal Tibia Fracture Surgery
- Tibial Plateau Fixation
- Shin Bone Fracture Repair
CPT Codes:
- 24515: Open treatment of humeral shaft fracture with plate/screws, with or without cerclage
- 27506: Open treatment of femoral shaft fracture, with or without external fixation, with insertion of intramedullary implant, with or without cerclage and/or locking screws
- 27536: Open treatment of tibial fracture, proximal (plateau); bicondylar, with or without internal fixation
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:
- 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:
- Tibia Fracture Repair with Rod and Screws
- Tibial Shaft Fracture Fixation
- Intramedullary Rod for Tibia Fracture
- Shin Bone Fracture Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27759: Treatment of tibial shaft fracture (with or without fibular fracture) by intramedullary implant, with or without interlocking screws and/or cerclage
Also known as:
- Open Repair of Distal Radius Fracture with Internal Fixation
- Wrist Fracture Surgery
- Radial Bone Fracture Repair
- Distal Radius Fixation
CPT Codes:
- 25607: Open Treatment Of Distal Radial Extra-Articular Fracture Or Epiphyseal Separation, With Internal Fixation
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:
- Open Repair of Broken Kneecap
- Patellar fracture open reduction
- Kneecap internal fixation
- Patellectomy
CPT Codes:
- 27524: Open treatment of patellar fracture, with internal fixation and/or partial or complete patellectomy and soft tissue repair
Also known as:
- Open Repair of Tibial Plateau Fracture
- Tibia Fracture Surgery
- Knee Fracture Repair
- Tibial Plateau Fixation
- Broken Shin Bone Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27535: Open treatment of tibial fracture, proximal (plateau); unicondylar, includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Open Repair of Broken Collarbone
- Clavicle Fracture Surgery
- Collarbone Fixation
- Open Clavicle Reduction
CPT Codes:
- 23515: Open treatment of clavicular fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Open Surgery for Ulnar Fracture
- Olecranon Fracture Repair
- Coronoid Process Fracture Surgery
- Ulnar Bone Fracture Fixation
CPT Codes:
- 24685: Open treatment of ulnar fracture, proximal end (eg, olecranon or coronoid process[es]), includes internal fixation, when performed
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:
- 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 Surgery for Upper Arm Bone Fracture
- Proximal Humerus Fracture Repair
- Shoulder Fracture Open Reduction
- Upper Arm Bone Break Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 23615: Open treatment of proximal humeral (surgical or anatomical neck) fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed, includes repair of tuberosity(s), when performed;
Also known as:
- Deep Wound Cleaning for Open Fracture
- Excisional Debridement (Bone)
- Open Fracture Debridement
- Foreign Material Removal (Fracture)
- Deep Tissue Wound Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 11012: Debridement including removal of foreign material at the site of an open fracture and/or an open dislocation (eg, excisional debridement); skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscle fascia, muscle, and bone
Does Dr. Buber accept my insurance?
Dr. Buber accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 530-1010 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Buber accept in Bethesda, MD?
Dr. Buber in Bethesda, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Erie Insurance
Express Scripts
Hennepin Health Plan (MN)
Highmark Inc.
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Buber's office located?
Dr. Robert Buber's Primary Practice
10215 Fernwood Rd Ste 506
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 530-1010
What is Dr. Buber's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Buber's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588826671.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Buber?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Buber
What is Dr. Robert Buber's specialty?
Dr. Buber is a Orthopedic Trauma Specialist near Bethesda, MD. Contact Dr. Buber to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Robert Buber affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Buber is affiliated with Suburban Hospital, Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center 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 Robert Buber accepting new patients in Bethesda, MD?
Yes, Dr. Robert Buber is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert Buber offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Buber's office at (301) 530-1010 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Robert Buber?
Please contact Dr. Buber's office at (301) 530-1010 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Robert Buber have?
Dr. Robert Buber is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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