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Dr. James Dennison, MD

New Hartford, NY

29 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Dennison, Orthopedic Surgeon in New Hartford, NY?

    Dr. James Dennison, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in New Hartford, NY. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified. Dr. Dennison completed his residency at Amer Sports Med Inst, Sports Medicine-Orthopedic Surgery; U Hosp-Suny Hlth Sci Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; U Hosp-Suny Hlth Sci Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Dennison is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dennison’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dennison’s office at (315) 735-4496.

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

    • Residency: Amer Sports Med Inst, Sports Medicine-Orthopedic Surgery; U Hosp-Suny Hlth Sci Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; U Hosp-Suny Hlth Sci Ctr, General Surgery | American Sports Med Institute

    • Medical School: Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Syracuse, Coll of Med, Syracuse Ny | Upstate Medical University/ College of Health Professions

    Is Dr. Dennison board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?

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

    What languages does Dr. Dennison speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Dennison treat?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Dennison 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. Dennison. 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 both knees
    • Osteoarthritis of the right shoulder
    • Osteoarthritis of the left shoulder
    • 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
    • M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
    • M19011: Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulder
    • M19012: Primary osteoarthritis, left shoulder
    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25511: Pain in right shoulder
    • M25512: Pain in left shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Complete Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Rotator Cuff Strain
    • Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Rotator Cuff Injuries
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Full Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Complete Rotator Cuff Rupture
    • Severed Shoulder Tendon
    • Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle
    • Shoulder Tendon Strain
    • Rotator Cuff Sprain
    • Strained Shoulder Tendon
    • Torn Shoulder Tendon
    • Shoulder Tendon Rupture
    • Rotator Cuff Rupture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M75121: Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
    • S46011A: Strain of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of the rotator cuff of right shoulder, initial encounter
    • M75122: Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of left shoulder, not specified as traumatic

    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:

    • Left Artificial Knee Joint
    • Right Artificial Knee Joint
    • Knee Replacement
    • Left Knee Replacement
    • Left Knee Prosthesis
    • Left Knee Arthroplasty
    • Right Knee Replacement
    • Right Knee Prosthesis
    • Right Knee Arthroplasty

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z96652: Presence of left artificial knee joint
    • Z96651: Presence of right artificial knee joint

    Also known as:

    • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Sprain
    • Knee Ligament Sprain
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Sprains and Strains
    • ACL Sprain
    • ACL Injury
    • Knee Ligament Tear
    • Sprained Knee Ligament
    • Ligament Injury in Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S83511A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of right knee, initial encounter
    • S83512A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of left knee, initial encounter

    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:

    • Suture Removal
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Stitch removal
    • Taking out stitches
    • Post-surgery suture care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4802: Encounter for removal of sutures

    What procedures does Dr. Dennison perform?

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

    • Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
    • Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
    • Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
    • Knee Injection with Ultrasound
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20611: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting
    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
    • Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
    • Endoscopy
    • Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff
    • Keyhole Rotator Cuff Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Shoulder Repair
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
    • Subacromial Decompression
    • Shoulder Impingement Surgery
    • Acromioplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 29827: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with rotator cuff repair
    • 29826: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; decompression of subacromial space with partial acromioplasty, with coracoacromial ligament (ie, arch) release, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
    • Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus Repair
    • Knee Arthroscopy for Cartilage Shaving
    • Endoscopy
    • Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
    • Knee Cartilage Shaving
    • Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
    • Knee scope with meniscectomy
    • Arthroscopic knee surgery
    • Cartilage shaving knee
    • Meniscus repair knee arthroscopy
    • Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
    • Knee Scope Meniscus Surgery
    • Torn Meniscus Repair (Arthroscopic)
    • Knee chondroplasty
    • Arthroscopic cartilage debridement
    • Knee scope cartilage repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 29881: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial OR lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performed
    • 29880: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial AND lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performed
    • 29882: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscus repair (medial OR lateral)
    • 29877: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty)

    Also known as:

    • Limited Shoulder Debridement (Arthroscopic)
    • Shoulder Arthroscopy with Biceps Repair
    • Shoulder Synovectomy
    • Endoscopy
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Clean-up
    • Shoulder Joint Debridement
    • Keyhole Shoulder Repair
    • Rotator Cuff Debridement
    • Arthroscopic Biceps Tenodesis
    • Keyhole Shoulder Biceps Surgery
    • Shoulder Scope Biceps Repair
    • Shoulder scope surgery
    • Partial synovectomy shoulder
    • Shoulder joint lining removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 29822: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; debridement, limited, 1 or 2 discrete structures (eg, humeral bone, humeral articular cartilage, glenoid bone, glenoid articular cartilage, biceps tendon, biceps anchor complex, labrum, articular capsule, articular side of the rotator cuff, bursal side of the rotator cuff, subacromial bursa, foreign body[ies])
    • 29828: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; biceps tenodesis
    • 29820: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; synovectomy, partial

    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:

    • ACL Repair Surgery
    • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
    • Arthroscopic ACL Surgery
    • Knee Ligament Repair
    • ACL Augmentation

    CPT Codes:

    • 29888: Arthroscopically aided anterior cruciate ligament repair/augmentation or reconstruction

    Also known as:

    • Quadriceps or Hamstring Muscle Repair
    • Thigh Muscle Rupture Repair
    • Quadriceps Tendon Repair
    • Hamstring Tendon Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27385: Suture of quadriceps or hamstring muscle rupture; primary

    Also known as:

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

    CPT Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Dennison accept my insurance?

    Dr. Dennison accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (315) 735-4496 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Dennison accept in New Hartford, NY?

    Dr. Dennison in New Hartford, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • Excellus BlueCross BlueShield

    • HealthComp

    • Martin's Point

    • Medicare

    • MVP Healthcare

    • State of Maine

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Dennison's office located?

    Dr. James Dennison's Primary Practice

    4401 Middle Settlement Rd Ste 102

    New Hartford, NY 13413

    (315) 735-4496

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

    Dr. Dennison's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750368064.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dennison?

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

    What is Dr. James Dennison's specialty?

    Dr. Dennison is a Orthopedic Surgeon near New Hartford, NY. 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. Dennison to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Dennison is affiliated with Wynn Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Dennison accepting new patients in New Hartford, NY?

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

    Does Dr. James Dennison offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Dennison's office at (315) 735-4496 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Dennison?

    Please contact Dr. Dennison's office at (315) 735-4496 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. James Dennison have?

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

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