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Dr. James Kanellakos, MD

Dr. James Kanellakos, MD

Berkeley Heights, NJ

23 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kanellakos, Orthopedic Surgeon in Berkeley Heights, NJ?

    Dr. James Kanellakos, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Berkeley Heights, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Kanellakos completed his residency at Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine, Halifax Canada. Dr. Kanellakos is fluent in English and Greek, Modern (1453-), and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kanellakos’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kanellakos’s office at (908) 273-4300.

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

    • Residency: Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine, Halifax Canada

    Is Dr. Kanellakos board certified in Orthopedic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. James Kanellakos, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Kanellakos speak?

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

    • English

    • Greek, Modern (1453-)

    What conditions does Dr. Kanellakos treat?

    As a Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Kanellakos 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. Kanellakos. 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:

    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
    • Osteoarthritis of the left hip
    • Osteoarthritis of both knees
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Right Hip Arthritis
    • Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
    • M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
    • M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee

    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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • Other tear of the medial meniscus in the right knee
    • Other tear of the medial meniscus in the left knee
    • Cartilage Disorder
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Torn meniscus
    • Knee cartilage tear
    • Meniscal injury
    • Torn knee cartilage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S83241A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter
    • S83242A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Right Hip Pain
    • Left Hip Pain
    • Hip Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Sore Right Hip
    • Right Hip Ache
    • Right Hip Discomfort
    • Sore Left Hip
    • Left Hip Ache
    • Left Hip Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25551: Pain in right hip
    • M25552: Pain in left hip

    Also known as:

    • Right Artificial Knee Joint
    • Having a Right Artificial Hip Joint
    • Having a Left Artificial Hip Joint
    • Knee Replacement
    • Hip Replacement
    • Right Knee Replacement
    • Right Knee Prosthesis
    • Right Knee Arthroplasty
    • Right hip replacement
    • Right hip prosthesis
    • Artificial right hip
    • Left hip replacement
    • Left hip prosthesis
    • Artificial left hip

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z96651: Presence of right artificial knee joint
    • Z96641: Presence of right artificial hip joint
    • Z96642: Presence of left artificial hip joint

    Also known as:

    • Obesity
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    • Excess Weight
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E669: Obesity, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to Other Factors
    • Unspecified environmental exposure
    • Other external factors health
    • Unknown exposure effects

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • X58XXXA: Exposure to other specified factors, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Knee Joint Stiffness
    • Joint Disorder
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Stiff Knee
    • Knee Ankylosis
    • Knee Joint Fusion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M24662: Ankylosis, left knee

    Which procedures does Dr. Kanellakos perform as a Orthopedic Surgeon?

    As a Orthopedic Surgeon, procedures performed by an Dr. James Kanellakos may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kanellakos' office.

    Does Dr. Kanellakos accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kanellakos accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (908) 273-4300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kanellakos accept in Berkeley Heights, NJ?

    Dr. Kanellakos in Berkeley Heights, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Carepoint Health

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Kanellakos' office located?

    Dr. James Kanellakos' Primary Practice

    1 Diamond Hill Rd

    Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922

    (908) 273-4300

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    Dr. James Kanellakos' Practice 2

    50 Cherry Hill Rd Ste 203

    Parsippany, NJ 07054

    (973) 263-2828

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    Dr. James Kanellakos' Practice 3

    95 Madison Ave Ste D

    Morristown, NJ 07960

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

    Dr. Kanellakos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750499455.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kanellakos?

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

    What is Dr. James Kanellakos's specialty?

    Dr. Kanellakos is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Berkeley Heights, NJ. 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. Kanellakos to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. James Kanellakos affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kanellakos is affiliated with Morristown Medical Center, St. Joseph's University Medical Center, Overlook Medical Center, Chilton Medical Center - Pompton Plains, Nj, Hunterdon 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 James Kanellakos accepting new patients in Berkeley Heights, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. James Kanellakos is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Kanellakos offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kanellakos's office at (908) 273-4300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Kanellakos?

    Please contact Dr. Kanellakos's office at (908) 273-4300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. James Kanellakos have?

    Dr. James Kanellakos is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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