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Dr. William Balcom, MD

Worcester, MA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Balcom, Orthopedic Surgeon in Worcester, MA?

    Dr. William Balcom, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Worcester, MA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Balcom graduated from Pennsylvania State Univ College of Medicine and completed his residency at U Ma Mem Hlthcare-Univ Campus, Orthopedic Surgery; U Ma Mem Hlthcare-Univ Campus, General Surgery. Dr. Balcom is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Balcom’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Balcom’s office at (508) 368-3140.

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

    • Residency: U Ma Mem Hlthcare-Univ Campus, Orthopedic Surgery; U Ma Mem Hlthcare-Univ Campus, General Surgery | Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare Family Medicine Program

    • Medical School: Pa State Univ Coll Of Med- Hershey Pa | Pennsylvania State Univ College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Balcom board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. William Balcom, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Balcom speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Balcom treat?

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

    • 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:

    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
    • Osteoarthritis of the left hip
    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Pre-op blood work
    • Lab tests before surgery
    • Pre-treatment lab assessment
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination
    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Blood Typing
    • Blood
    • Blood Group Test
    • ABO Typing
    • Rh Factor Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0183: Encounter for blood typing

    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

    What procedures does Dr. Balcom perform?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Balcom 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. Balcom. 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 Knee Replacement
    • Partial Knee Replacement
    • Knee Replacement
    • Total Knee Arthroplasty
    • Knee Joint Replacement
    • Full Knee Replacement
    • TKA Surgery
    • Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty
    • Medial Knee Replacement
    • Lateral Knee Replacement
    • Partial Knee Resurfacing

    CPT Codes:

    • 27447: Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial AND lateral compartments with or without patella resurfacing (total knee arthroplasty)
    • 27446: Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial OR lateral compartment

    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:

    • Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
    • 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

    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

    Also known as:

    • Knee Manipulation Under Anesthesia
    • Anesthesia
    • Knee Joint Manipulation
    • Knee Mobilization Under Sedation
    • Knee Adhesion Release (Anesthesia)

    CPT Codes:

    • 27570: Manipulation of knee joint under general anesthesia (includes application of traction or other fixation devices)

    Also known as:

    • Open Repair of Broken Collarbone
    • Clavicle Fracture Surgery
    • Collarbone Fixation
    • Open Clavicle Reduction

    CPT Codes:

    • 23515: Open treatment of clavicular fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed

    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

    Does Dr. Balcom accept my insurance?

    Dr. Balcom accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (508) 368-3140 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Balcom accept in Worcester, MA?

    Dr. Balcom in Worcester, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Express Scripts

    • Fallon Community Health Plan

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Point32Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Balcom's office located?

    Dr. William Balcom's Primary Practice

    123 Summer St Ste 320

    Worcester, MA 01608

    (508) 368-3140

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    Dr. William Balcom's Practice 2

    28 Newton St Ste 300

    Southborough, MA 01772

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

    Dr. Balcom's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639159841.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Balcom?

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

    What is Dr. William Balcom's specialty?

    Dr. Balcom is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Worcester, MA. 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. Balcom to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. William Balcom affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Balcom is affiliated with Saint Vincent Hospital - Worcester, MA, Holyoke 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 William Balcom accepting new patients in Worcester, MA?

    Yes, Dr. William Balcom is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. William Balcom offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Balcom's office at (508) 368-3140 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with William Balcom?

    Please contact Dr. Balcom's office at (508) 368-3140 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. William Balcom have?

    Dr. William Balcom is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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