Who is Dr. Hulstyn, Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist in Providence, RI?
Dr. Michael Hulstyn, MD is an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Providence, RI with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Hulstyn graduated from The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and completed his residency at Rhode Island Hosp-Lifespan, Orthopedic Surgery; Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, General Surgery.
Dr. Hulstyn is fluent in English, Dutch, and Flemish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hulstyn’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hulstyn’s office at (401) 457-1530.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Hulstyn?
Dr. Michael Hulstyn, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array
of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Hulstyn empowers
patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Knee Injuries, Shoulder Injuries, Sports Medicine, or comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the Providence/RI community, Dr. Hulstyn is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Hulstyn go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Rhode Island Hosp-Lifespan, Orthopedic Surgery; Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, General Surgery | Rhode Island Hospital | Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital-Lifespan Program
Medical School: The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Is Dr. Hulstyn board certified as an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Michael Hulstyn, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery , American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery since 1995
What languages does Dr. Hulstyn speak?
Dr. Hulstyn and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Dutch
English
Flemish
What conditions does Dr. Hulstyn treat?
As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Hulstyn 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. Hulstyn. 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:
Other tear of the medial meniscus in the right knee
Other tear of the medial meniscus in the left knee
Other tear of the lateral meniscus in the right knee
Complex tear of the medial meniscus in the left knee
Other tear of the lateral 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
S83281A: Other tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter
S83232A: Complex tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter
S83282A: Other tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter
Also known as:
Knee Ligament Sprain
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Sprain
Knee Injuries and Disorder
Sprains and Strains
Sprained Knee Ligament
Ligament Injury in Knee
ACL Sprain
ACL Injury
Knee Ligament Tear
ICD-10 Codes:
S83512A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of left knee, initial encounter
S83511A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of right knee, initial encounter
S83511D: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of right knee, subsequent encounter
Also known as:
Pain in Right Knee
Pain in Left Knee
Knee Injuries and Disorder
Pain
Right Knee Ache
Right Knee Discomfort
Sore Right Knee
Left Knee Ache
Left Knee Discomfort
Sore Left Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
M25561: Pain in right knee
M25562: Pain in left knee
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:
Rotator Cuff Strain
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Sprains and Strains
Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle
Shoulder Tendon Strain
Rotator Cuff Sprain
Strained Shoulder Tendon
ICD-10 Codes:
S46011A: Strain of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of the rotator cuff of right shoulder, initial encounter
S46012A: Strain of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of the rotator cuff of left shoulder, initial encounter
Also known as:
Shoulder Sprain
Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
Sprains and Strains
Strained Shoulder
Shoulder Ligament Injury
Shoulder Joint Sprain
ICD-10 Codes:
S43491A: Other sprain of right shoulder joint, initial encounter
S43492A: Other sprain of left shoulder joint, initial encounter
Also known as:
Recurrent Left Shoulder Dislocation
Dislocated Shoulder
Chronic Left Shoulder Dislocation
Repeated Left Shoulder Dislocation
Unstable Left Shoulder
ICD-10 Codes:
M24412: Recurrent dislocation, left shoulder
Also known as:
Right Shoulder Pain
Pain
Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
Sore Right Shoulder
Right Shoulder Ache
Right Shoulder Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
M25511: Pain in right shoulder
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
Also known as:
Dislocated Shoulder
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Luxation
Shoulder Subluxation
Separated Shoulder
ICD-10 Codes:
S43015A: Anterior dislocation of left humerus, initial encounter
What procedures does Dr. Hulstyn perform?
As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Hulstyn 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. Hulstyn. 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:
Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus Repair
Knee Arthroscopy for Cartilage Shaving
Knee Arthroscopy with Major Synovectomy
Knee Arthroscopy for Loose Body Removal
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
Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
Knee Scope Meniscus Surgery
Torn Meniscus Repair (Arthroscopic)
Knee chondroplasty
Arthroscopic cartilage debridement
Knee scope cartilage repair
Arthroscopic Knee Synovectomy
Knee Lining Removal (Arthroscopic)
Minimally Invasive Knee Synovectomy
Knee Scope for Debris
Arthroscopic Loose Body Excision
Knee Chondral Fragmentation Removal
Knee Joint Cleaning
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
29882: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscus repair (medial OR lateral)
29877: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty)
29876: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; synovectomy, major, 2 or more compartments (eg, medial or lateral)
29874: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; for removal of loose body or foreign body (eg, osteochondritis dissecans fragmentation, chondral fragmentation)
Also known as:
ACL Repair Surgery
Kneecap Stabilization Surgery
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Arthroscopic ACL Surgery
Knee Ligament Repair
ACL Augmentation
Patella Reconstruction
Dislocating Kneecap Repair
Knee Extensor Realignment
CPT Codes:
29888: Arthroscopically aided anterior cruciate ligament repair/augmentation or reconstruction
27422: Reconstruction of dislocating patella; with extensor realignment and/or muscle advancement or release (eg, Campbell, Goldwaite type procedure)
Also known as:
Extensive Shoulder Arthroscopy Debridement
Shoulder Arthroscopy with Capsulorrhaphy
Limited Shoulder Debridement (Arthroscopic)
Shoulder Arthroscopy with Biceps Repair
Shoulder Bone Shaving (Arthroscopic)
Endoscopy
Shoulder Scope Cleaning
Arthroscopic Shoulder Debridement
Shoulder Joint Cleanup Surgery
Keyhole Shoulder Surgery
Shoulder Capsule Repair
Arthroscopic Shoulder Stabilization
Arthroscopic Shoulder Clean-up
Shoulder Joint Debridement
Keyhole Shoulder Repair
Rotator Cuff Debridement
Arthroscopic Biceps Tenodesis
Keyhole Shoulder Biceps Surgery
Shoulder Scope Biceps Repair
Arthroscopic Distal Claviculectomy
Mumford Procedure (Arthroscopic)
AC Joint Resection (Arthroscopic)
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])
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:
Multi-Layer Leg Compression Wrap
Compression Bandage Application
Leg Compression System
Ankle and Foot Compression
CPT Codes:
29581: Application of multi-layer compression system; leg (below knee), including ankle and foot
Also known as:
Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
Hardware Removal Surgery
Buried Implant Extraction
Orthopedic Implant Removal
CPT Codes:
20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)
Also known as:
Quadriceps or Hamstring Muscle Repair
Thigh Muscle Rupture Repair
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Hamstring Tendon Surgery
CPT Codes:
27385: Suture of quadriceps or hamstring muscle rupture; primary
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
Also known as:
Lower Leg Nerve Block Injection
Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
Fascial plane block for leg pain
Lower extremity nerve injection
Leg pain block with imaging
Shoulder Nerve Injection
Arm Pain Injection
Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
64473: Lower Extremity Fascial Plane Block, Unilateral; By Injection(S), Including Imaging Guidance, When Performed
64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Hulstyn accept my insurance?
Dr. Hulstyn accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (401) 457-1530 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hulstyn accept in Providence, RI?
Dr. Hulstyn in Providence, RI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
What is Dr. Hulstyn's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hulstyn's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508814062.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hulstyn?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hulstyn
What is Dr. Michael Hulstyn's specialty?
Dr. Hulstyn is a Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist near Providence, RI.
An Orthopaedic surgeon well-trained in sports medicines is responsible to provide proper care for musculoskeletal structures which are directly affected by involving in the sports activity. The key focus areas of these specialists include conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, nutrition on performance and health. Additionally, they handle the coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Orthopaedic surgeon with specialization in sports medicine are able to prevent and manage any athletic injuries as they have a deep understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices. Contact Dr. Hulstyn to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Michael Hulstyn affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hulstyn is affiliated with Rhode Island Hospital, The Miriam 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.
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Is Michael Hulstyn accepting new patients in Providence, RI?
Yes, Dr. Michael Hulstyn is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Hulstyn offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hulstyn's office at (401) 457-1530 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Hulstyn?
Please contact Dr. Hulstyn's office at (401) 457-1530 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Hulstyn have?
Dr. Michael Hulstyn is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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