Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cabezas, Orthopedic Surgeon in Hagerstown, MD?
Dr. Alvaro Cabezas, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Hagerstown, MD with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Cabezas is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cabezas’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cabezas’s office at (301) 665-4575.
What languages does Dr. Cabezas speak?
Dr. Cabezas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Cabezas typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Cabezas 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. Cabezas. 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
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Right Hip Arthritis
- Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
- M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
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:
- Left Artificial Knee Joint
- Right Artificial Knee Joint
- Knee Replacement
- Left Knee Replacement
- Left Knee Prosthesis
- Left Knee Arthroplasty
- Right Knee Replacement
- Right Knee Prosthesis
- Right Knee Arthroplasty
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z96652: Presence of left artificial knee joint
- Z96651: Presence of right artificial knee joint
What procedures does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Cabezas typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Cabezas 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. Cabezas. 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:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
- Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
- Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
- Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
- Knee Injection with Ultrasound
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
- 20611: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting
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:
- Total Hip Replacement
- Hip Replacement
- Hip arthroplasty
- Artificial hip surgery
- Hip joint replacement
- Femoral head replacement
CPT Codes:
- 27130: Arthroplasty, acetabular and proximal femoral prosthetic replacement (total hip arthroplasty), with or without autograft or allograft
Also known as:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
Does Dr. Cabezas accept my insurance?
Dr. Cabezas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 665-4575 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cabezas accept in Hagerstown, MD?
Dr. Cabezas in Hagerstown, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Bankers
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Johns Hopkins Health System
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Maryland
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Cabezas' office located?
Dr. Alvaro Cabezas' Primary Practice
13 Western Maryland Pkwy Ste 104
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 665-4575
What is Dr. Cabezas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cabezas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497950620.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cabezas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cabezas
What is Dr. Alvaro Cabezas's specialty?
Dr. Cabezas is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Hagerstown, MD.
What does an Orthopedic Surgeon do?
An orthopedic surgeon has specialization in preserving, investigating, and restoring the form and function of the extremities, spine, and related structures through medical, surgical, and physical methods. They care for patients with musculoskeletal issues, including congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances, and degenerative diseases affecting the spine, hands, feet, knees, hips, shoulders, and elbows in both children and adults. Additionally, orthopedic surgeons address primary and secondary muscular problems and the impact of central or peripheral nervous system lesions on the musculoskeletal system.
Is this Dr. Alvaro Cabezas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cabezas is affiliated with Meritus Health which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Alvaro Cabezas accepting new patients in Hagerstown, MD?
Yes, Dr. Alvaro Cabezas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alvaro Cabezas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cabezas's office at (301) 665-4575 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alvaro Cabezas?
Please contact Dr. Cabezas's office at (301) 665-4575 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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