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Dr. John Mcelroy, MD

Morgantown, WV

27 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Mcelroy, Specialist in Morgantown, WV?

    Dr. John Mcelroy, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Morgantown, WV with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Mcelroy graduated from Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine and completed his residency at Mt Carmel Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; Mt Carmel Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Mcelroy is fluent in English and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mcelroy’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mcelroy’s office at (304) 485-8040.

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

    • Residency: Mt Carmel Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; Mt Carmel Med Ctr, General Surgery | Ohio State University/Mt Carmel Hospital Program

    • Medical School: Marshall Univ Sch of Med, Huntington Wv | Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Is Dr. Mcelroy board certified as a Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. John Mcelroy, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Mcelroy speak?

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

    • English

    • German

    What conditions does a Specialist like Dr. Mcelroy typically treat?

    As a Specialist, Dr. Mcelroy 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. Mcelroy. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee

    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:

    • 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

    What procedures does a Specialist like Dr. Mcelroy typically perform?

    As a Specialist, Dr. Mcelroy 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. Mcelroy. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
    • Endoscopy
    • Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
    • Knee Cartilage Shaving
    • Arthroscopic Knee Debridement

    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

    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:

    • Limited Shoulder Debridement (Arthroscopic)
    • Endoscopy
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Clean-up
    • Shoulder Joint Debridement
    • Keyhole Shoulder Repair
    • Rotator Cuff Debridement

    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])

    Also known as:

    • Trigger Finger Release Surgery
    • Tendon Sheath Incision
    • Trigger Finger Tenolysis
    • Finger Tendon Release
    • Hand Tendon Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)

    Also known as:

    • Open Rotator Cuff Repair (Chronic Tear)
    • Shoulder Tendon Repair
    • Chronic Rotator Cuff Surgery
    • Open Musculotendinous Cuff Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 23412: Repair of ruptured musculotendinous cuff (eg, rotator cuff) open; chronic

    Also known as:

    • Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
    • Median Nerve Neuroplasty
    • Carpal Tunnel Decompression
    • Median Nerve Transposition

    CPT Codes:

    • 64721: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; median nerve at carpal tunnel

    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. Mcelroy accept my insurance?

    Dr. Mcelroy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (304) 485-8040 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Mcelroy accept in Morgantown, WV?

    Dr. Mcelroy in Morgantown, WV 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)

    • Highmark Health

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of West Virginia

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

    • West Virginia United Health System

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    Where is Dr. Mcelroy's office located?

    Dr. John Mcelroy's Primary Practice

    1 Medical Center Dr

    Morgantown, WV 26506

    (304) 485-8040

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    Dr. John Mcelroy's Practice 2

    1600 Murdoch Ave

    Parkersburg, WV 26101

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

    Dr. Mcelroy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235105545.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mcelroy?

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

    What is Dr. John Mcelroy's specialty?

    Dr. Mcelroy is a Specialist near Morgantown, WV.

    Is this Dr. John Mcelroy affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Mcelroy is affiliated with Wvu Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center, Marietta Memorial 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 John Mcelroy accepting new patients in Morgantown, WV?

    Yes, Dr. John Mcelroy is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Mcelroy offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Mcelroy's office at (304) 485-8040 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Mcelroy?

    Please contact Dr. Mcelroy's office at (304) 485-8040 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. John Mcelroy have?

    Dr. John Mcelroy is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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