Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tierney, Specialist in Dedham, MA?
Where did Dr. Tierney go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: New England Baptist Hospital | New England Baptist Hospital, Fellow:Sports Medicine
Residency: Caritas St Elizabeth's Medical Center
Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Is Dr. Tierney board certified as a Specialist?
Yes, Dr. John Tierney, DO is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Tierney speak?
Dr. Tierney and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Specialist like Dr. Tierney typically treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. Tierney 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. Tierney. 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:
- 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:
- 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 Rotator Cuff Tear
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Right rotator cuff rupture
- Right shoulder tendon tear
- Right shoulder muscle tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- M75101: Unspecified rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
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
What procedures does a Specialist like Dr. Tierney typically perform?
As a Specialist, Dr. Tierney 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. Tierney. 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
- 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:
- 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:
- Extensive Shoulder Arthroscopy Debridement
- Shoulder Arthroscopy with Biceps Repair
- Endoscopy
- Shoulder Scope Cleaning
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Debridement
- Shoulder Joint Cleanup Surgery
- Arthroscopic Biceps Tenodesis
- Keyhole Shoulder Biceps Surgery
- Shoulder Scope Biceps Repair
CPT Codes:
- 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])
- 29828: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; biceps tenodesis
Also known as:
- Knee Fracture Repair with Scope and Internal Fixation
- Tibial Plateau Fracture Repair
- Arthroscopic Knee Fracture Surgery
- Knee Fracture Fixation
CPT Codes:
- 29855: Arthroscopically aided treatment of tibial fracture, proximal (plateau); unicondylar, includes internal fixation, when performed (includes arthroscopy)
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)
Does Dr. Tierney accept my insurance?
Dr. Tierney accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (781) 461-4543 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tierney accept in Dedham, MA?
Dr. Tierney in Dedham, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Allied Benefit Systems
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Eternal Health
Medicare
Point32Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Tierney's office located?
Dr. John Tierney's Primary Practice
200 Providence Hwy Ste 200
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 461-4543
What hospitals are Dr. Tierney affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Tierney has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American Osteopathic Association
DO Member
Awards
American Osteopathic Board Of Orthopedic
Surgery (aobos) Board Certified
What is Dr. Tierney's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tierney's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417913047.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tierney?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tierney