23 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Estes, Orthopedic Trauma Specialist in Mount Pleasant, SC?
Dr. William Estes is an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist, who primarily practices in Mount Pleasant, SC with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified. Dr. Estes completed his residency at Med Univ Sc Coll Of Med, Orthopedic Surgery; Med Univ Sc Coll Of Med, General Surgery. Dr. Estes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Estes’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Estes’s office at (843) 971-9350.
Where did Dr. Estes go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Med Univ Sc Coll Of Med, Orthopedic Surgery; Med Univ Sc Coll Of Med, General Surgery
Medical School: University of Iowa Medical School
Is Dr. Estes board certified as an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist?
Yes, Dr. William Estes is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Estes speak?
Dr. Estes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist like Dr. Estes typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist, Dr. Estes 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. Estes. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Other Surgical Aftercare
- Joint Replacement Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Hip Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Knee Replacement
- General post-operative care
- Unspecified surgical recovery
- Surgical follow-up
- Post-joint replacement care
- Joint surgery recovery
- Orthopedic aftercare
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare
- Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery
Also known as:
- Shoulder Labrum Tear
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Sprains and Strains
- Labral Tear
- SLAP Lesion
- Torn Shoulder Labrum
ICD-10 Codes:
- S43431A: Superior glenoid labrum lesion of right shoulder, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Complex 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:
- S83232A: Complex tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Torn Meniscus
- Cartilage Disorder
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Meniscus Tear
- Knee Cartilage Tear
- Meniscal Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S83231A: Complex tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter
What procedures does an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist like Dr. Estes typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist, Dr. Estes 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. Estes. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Biceps Tendon Repair (Tenodesis)
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
- Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
- Endoscopy
- Long Head Biceps Tenodesis
- Shoulder Biceps Tendon Surgery
- Biceps Tendon Reattachment
- Shoulder Tendon Repair
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
- Subacromial Decompression
- Shoulder Impingement Surgery
- Acromioplasty
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff
- Keyhole Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Shoulder Repair
CPT Codes:
- 23430: Tenodesis of long tendon of biceps
- 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 Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
- Knee Arthroscopy with Major Synovectomy
- Knee Cartilage Repair (Arthroscopic)
- Endoscopy
- Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
- Knee Cartilage Shaving
- Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
- Arthroscopic Knee Synovectomy
- Knee Lining Removal (Arthroscopic)
- Minimally Invasive Knee Synovectomy
- Knee abrasion arthroplasty
- Knee microfracture surgery
- Knee chondroplasty
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
- 29876: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; synovectomy, major, 2 or more compartments (eg, medial or lateral)
- 29879: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; abrasion arthroplasty (includes chondroplasty where necessary) or multiple drilling or microfracture
Also known as:
- Shoulder Bone Shaving (Arthroscopic)
- Extensive Shoulder Arthroscopy Debridement
- Endoscopy
- Arthroscopic Distal Claviculectomy
- Mumford Procedure (Arthroscopic)
- AC Joint Resection (Arthroscopic)
- Shoulder Scope Cleaning
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Debridement
- Shoulder Joint Cleanup Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 29824: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; distal claviculectomy including distal articular surface (Mumford procedure)
- 29823: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; debridement, extensive, 3 or more 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])
Does Dr. Estes accept my insurance?
Dr. Estes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (843) 971-9350 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Estes accept in Mount Pleasant, SC?
Dr. Estes in Mount Pleasant, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Physicians Mutual Insurance Company
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Estes' office located?
Dr. William Estes' Primary Practice
851 Leonard Fulghum Dr Ste 101
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 971-9350
What is Dr. Estes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Estes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124080684.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Estes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Estes
What is Dr. William Estes's specialty?
Dr. Estes is a Orthopedic Trauma Specialist near Mount Pleasant, SC.
Is this Dr. William Estes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Estes is affiliated with Musc Health University Medical Center, Musc Health - Orangeburg, Lexington Medical Center, Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital, Trident 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 Estes accepting new patients in Mount Pleasant, SC?
Yes, Dr. William Estes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. William Estes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Estes's office at (843) 971-9350 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with William Estes?
Please contact Dr. Estes's office at (843) 971-9350 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. William Estes have?
Dr. William Estes is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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