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Dr. Stephen Helper, MD

Cleveland Heights, OH

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Helper, Orthopedic Surgeon in Cleveland Heights, OH?

    Dr. Stephen Helper, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Cleveland Heights, OH with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Helper graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and completed his residency at St Luke'S Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; St Luke'S Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Helper is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Helper’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Helper’s office at (440) 449-6291.

    Where did Dr. Helper go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: St Luke'S Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; St Luke'S Med Ctr, General Surgery | St Luke's Hospital Program

    • Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Helper board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Stephen Helper, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Helper speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Helper treat?

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

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the left hip
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right 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
    • M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
    • M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee
    • M25562: Pain in left knee

    Also known as:

    • Cholera
    • Asiatic cholera
    • Epidemic cholera
    • Vibrio cholerae infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A000: Cholera due to Vibrio cholerae 01, biovar cholerae

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    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

    What procedures does Dr. Helper perform?

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

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Continuous Femoral Nerve Block
    • Femoral Nerve Catheter Infusion
    • Thigh Nerve Block
    • Continuous Pain Relief Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64448: Injection(S), Anesthetic Agent(S) And/Or Steroid; Femoral Nerve, Continuous Infusion By Catheter (Including Catheter Placement), Including Imaging Guidance, When Performed

    Also known as:

    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch

    Also known as:

    • Pulse Oximetry
    • Oxygen Saturation Test
    • Oximeter Reading
    • Blood Oxygen Level Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 94760: Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; single determination

    Does Dr. Helper accept my insurance?

    Dr. Helper accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (440) 449-6291 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Helper accept in Cleveland Heights, OH?

    Dr. Helper in Cleveland Heights, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medical Mutual

    • Medicare

    • State of Nevada

    • State of Tennessee

    • SummaCare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Helper's office located?

    Dr. Stephen Helper's Primary Practice

    5 Severance Cir Ste 115

    Cleveland Heights, OH 44118

    (440) 449-6291

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    Dr. Stephen Helper's Practice 2

    29001 Cedar Rd Ste 519

    Cleveland, OH 44124

    (440) 449-6291

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    Dr. Stephen Helper's Practice 3

    27100 Cedar Rd

    Beachwood, OH 44122

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

    Dr. Helper's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336145895.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Helper?

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

    What is Dr. Stephen Helper's specialty?

    Dr. Helper is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Cleveland Heights, OH. 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. Helper to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Stephen Helper affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Helper is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, Hillcrest Hospital, Southwest General Health Center, UH Ahuja Medical Center, Marymount Hospital 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 Stephen Helper accepting new patients in Cleveland Heights, OH?

    Yes, Dr. Stephen Helper is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Stephen Helper offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Helper's office at (440) 449-6291 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Stephen Helper?

    Please contact Dr. Helper's office at (440) 449-6291 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Stephen Helper have?

    Dr. Stephen Helper is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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