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Who is Dr. Schenk, Orthopedic Trauma Specialist in Whippany, NJ?
Dr. Richard Schenk, MD is an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist, who primarily practices in Whippany, NJ. He is board certified. Dr. Schenk graduated from Rutgers and completed his residency at Umdnj-Univ Hosp, Orthopedic Surgery; Umdnj-Univ Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Schenk is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Schenk’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Schenk’s office at (973) 599-9779.
Where did Dr. Schenk go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Umdnj-Univ Hosp, Orthopedic Surgery; Umdnj-Univ Hosp, General Surgery | UMDNJ
Medical School: Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch- Newark Nj | Rutgers
Is Dr. Schenk board certified as an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Schenk, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Schenk speak?
Dr. Schenk and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Schenk treat?
As an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist, Dr. Schenk 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. Schenk. 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:
- Colles' Fracture
- Broken Hip Bone
- Arm Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Broken wrist
- Distal radius fracture
- Wrist break
- Silver-fork deformity
- Hip fracture
- Femoral neck fracture
- Broken upper thigh bone
ICD-10 Codes:
- S52532A: Colles' fracture of left radius, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S72002A: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S72001A: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Right Hip Fracture
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Broken Hip
- Right Femur Fracture
- Thigh Bone Break
- Hip Bone Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S72141A: Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of right femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S72141D: Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of right femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
Also known as:
- Hip Fracture
- Upper Shin Bone Fracture
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Broken Hip
- Thigh Bone Fracture
- Femoral Fracture
- Broken Upper Shin Bone
- Proximal Tibia Fracture
- Upper Leg Bone Break
ICD-10 Codes:
- S72142A: Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S82101A: Unspecified fracture of upper end of right tibia, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Broken Ankle (Right Leg)
- Ankle Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Ankle Fracture
- Fractured Ankle
- Trimalleolar Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S82851A: Displaced trimalleolar fracture of right lower leg, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Colles' Fracture of Right Wrist
- Arm Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Broken right wrist
- Right distal radius fracture
- Right wrist fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S52531A: Colles' fracture of right radius, initial encounter for closed fracture
What procedures does Dr. Schenk perform?
As an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist, Dr. Schenk 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. Schenk. 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:
- Shoulder Bone Shaving (Arthroscopic)
- Limited Shoulder Debridement (Arthroscopic)
- Shoulder SLAP Tear Repair (Arthroscopic)
- Endoscopy
- Arthroscopic Distal Claviculectomy
- Mumford Procedure (Arthroscopic)
- AC Joint Resection (Arthroscopic)
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Clean-up
- Shoulder Joint Debridement
- Keyhole Shoulder Repair
- Rotator Cuff Debridement
- Arthroscopic SLAP Lesion Repair
- Shoulder Labrum Repair (Arthroscopic)
- Keyhole Shoulder Surgery for SLAP
CPT Codes:
- 29824: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; distal claviculectomy including distal articular surface (Mumford procedure)
- 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])
- 29807: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; repair of SLAP lesion
Also known as:
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
- Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
- Endoscopy
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
- Subacromial Decompression
- Shoulder Impingement Surgery
- Acromioplasty
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff
- Keyhole Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Shoulder Repair
CPT Codes:
- 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)
- 29827: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with rotator cuff repair
Also known as:
- Knee Arthroscopy with Major Synovectomy
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
- Endoscopy
- Arthroscopic Knee Synovectomy
- Knee Lining Removal (Arthroscopic)
- Minimally Invasive Knee Synovectomy
- Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
- Knee Cartilage Shaving
- Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
CPT Codes:
- 29876: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; synovectomy, major, 2 or more compartments (eg, medial or lateral)
- 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
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. Schenk accept my insurance?
Dr. Schenk accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (973) 599-9779 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Schenk accept in Whippany, NJ?
Dr. Schenk in Whippany, 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
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
HealthComp
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
Rockford Health Plans
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Schenk's office located?
Dr. Richard Schenk's Primary Practice
91 S Jefferson Rd Ste 201
Whippany, NJ 07981
(973) 599-9779
What is Dr. Schenk's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Schenk's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578538039.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Schenk?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Schenk
What is Dr. Richard Schenk's specialty?
Dr. Schenk is a Orthopedic Trauma Specialist near Whippany, NJ. Contact Dr. Schenk to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Richard Schenk affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Schenk is affiliated with Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, St. Joseph's University Medical Center, Atlantic Health CentraState Medical Center, Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest 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 Richard Schenk accepting new patients in Whippany, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Richard Schenk is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Schenk offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Schenk's office at (973) 599-9779 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Schenk?
Please contact Dr. Schenk's office at (973) 599-9779 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Schenk have?
Dr. Richard Schenk is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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