14 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kulkarni, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon in Sacramento, CA?
What languages does Dr. Kulkarni speak?
Dr. Kulkarni and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Kulkarni typically treat?
As a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Kulkarni 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. Kulkarni. 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:
- Spastic Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Cerebral Palsy
- Paralysis
- Hemiplegic CP
- Spastic CP affecting one side
- One-sided spastic paralysis
- Quadriplegic CP
- Spastic CP affecting all limbs
- Four-limb spastic paralysis
- Spastic Diplegia
- CP with spastic diplegia
- Little's disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G802: Spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy
- G800: Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy
- G801: Spastic diplegic cerebral palsy
Also known as:
- Other Orthopedic Aftercare
- General orthopedic recovery
- Musculoskeletal post-op care
- Bone and joint follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare
Also known as:
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Difficulty Walking
- Unsteady Gait
- Balance Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
What procedures does a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Kulkarni typically perform?
As a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Kulkarni 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. Kulkarni. 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:
- Short Leg Cast Application
- Walking Short Leg Cast Application
- Long Leg Cast Application
- Below Knee Cast
- Lower Leg Cast
- Foot and Ankle Cast
- Below Knee Walking Cast
- Ambulatory Short Leg Cast
- Full leg cast
- Thigh to toe cast
- Leg cast application
- Full leg immobilization
CPT Codes:
- 29405: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes);
- 29425: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes); walking or ambulatory type
- 29345: Application of long leg cast (thigh to toes);
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:
- Clubfoot Casting and Manipulation
- Ponseti Method for Clubfoot
- Clubfoot Correction with Cast
- Serial Casting for Clubfoot
CPT Codes:
- 29450: Application of clubfoot cast with molding or manipulation, long or short leg
Also known as:
- Leg or Ankle Tendon Adjustment Surgery
- Leg tendon lengthening
- Ankle tendon shortening
- Tendon surgery leg
CPT Codes:
- 27685: Lengthening or shortening of tendon, leg or ankle; single tendon (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Growth Plate Surgery for Leg Deformity
- Hemiepiphyseal Arrest
- Guided Growth Surgery
- Leg Straightening Surgery
- Genu Varus/Valgus Correction
CPT Codes:
- 27485: Arrest, hemiepiphyseal, distal femur or proximal tibia or fibula (eg, genu varus or valgus)
Does Dr. Kulkarni accept my insurance?
Dr. Kulkarni accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 453-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kulkarni accept in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Kulkarni in Sacramento, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Shield of California
California Water Service Group
Care N' Care Insurance Company
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Kaiser Permanente
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Kulkarni's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Kulkarni affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Kulkarni has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Kulkarni's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kulkarni's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023273604.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kulkarni?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kulkarni