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Who is Dr. Cipriano, Orthopedic Surgeon in Philadelphia, PA?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Cipriano?
Dr. Cara Cipriano, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified 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. Cipriano empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Hip Replacement & Revision, Knee Replacement & Revision, Sarcoma, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Philadelphia, PA community, Dr. Cipriano is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Cipriano go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Musculoskeletal Oncology: University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
Residency: Rush University Medical Center
Medical School: Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania
Is Dr. Cipriano board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Cara Cipriano, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Cipriano speak?
Dr. Cipriano and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Cipriano typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Cipriano 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. Cipriano. 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:
- Other Bone Disorder in Other Body Areas
- Bone Disease
- Uncommon bone conditions in other sites
- Rare bone diseases in other areas
- Specific bone problems elsewhere
ICD-10 Codes:
- M898X8: Other specified disorders of bone, other site
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
Also known as:
- Right Hip Pain
- Hip Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Sore Right Hip
- Right Hip Ache
- Right Hip Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25551: Pain in right hip
Also known as:
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Bone Cancer
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
Also known as:
- Cancer Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Cancer
- Post-cancer surgery care
- Oncology aftercare
- Cancer recovery follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z483: Aftercare following surgery for neoplasm
Also known as:
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma
- Cancer
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Malignant Soft Tissue Tumor
- Connective Tissue Cancer
- Soft Tissue Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C499: Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue, unspecified
What procedures does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Cipriano typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Cipriano 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. Cipriano. 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 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:
- 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:
- Large Thigh or Knee Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
- Thigh Tumor Excision
- Knee Soft Tissue Mass Removal
- Intramuscular Tumor Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27339: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of thigh or knee area, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); 5 cm or greater
Also known as:
- Hip Fracture Repair with Internal Fixation or Replacement
- Femoral Neck Fracture Repair
- Proximal Femur Fracture Treatment
- Hip Pinning Surgery
- Hip Fracture Prosthetic Replacement
CPT Codes:
- 27236: Open treatment of femoral fracture, proximal end, neck, internal fixation or prosthetic replacement
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:
- Partial Hip Replacement
- Hip Replacement
- Hemiarthroplasty of Hip
- Femoral Stem Prosthesis
- Bipolar Arthroplasty
- Hip Resurfacing
CPT Codes:
- 27125: Hemiarthroplasty, hip, partial (eg, femoral stem prosthesis, bipolar arthroplasty)
Does Dr. Cipriano accept my insurance?
Dr. Cipriano accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 662-3340 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cipriano accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Cipriano in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Humana
Independence Health Group
Jefferson Health
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Cipriano's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Cipriano affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Cipriano has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Cipriano's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cipriano's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578725537.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cipriano?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cipriano