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Who is Dr. Wahl, Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist in Bellevue, WA?
Dr. Christopher Wahl, MD is an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Bellevue, WA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Wahl completed his residency at Hospital For Special Surgery. Dr. Wahl is fluent in English, German, Portuguese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wahl’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wahl’s office at (425) 392-3030.
WebsiteWhat are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Wahl?
Dr. Christopher Wahl, 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. Wahl empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Fractures, Knee Cartilage/Meniscus Transplants, Knee Ligament Reconstruction, Knee Replacement, Osteotomy, Partial and Patient-Specific Alignment Total Knee Arthroplasty, Partial and Patient-Specific Alignment Total Knee Arthroplasty, Shoulder Arthroscopic Surgery, Sports Medicine, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Bellevue/WA community, Dr. Wahl is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Wahl go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Hospital For Special Surgery
Is Dr. Wahl board certified as an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Wahl, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Wahl speak?
Dr. Wahl and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
German
Portuguese
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Wahl treat?
As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Wahl 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. Wahl. 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:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Osteoarthritis of both knees
- 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
- M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
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:
- 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
- S83512D: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of left knee, subsequent encounter
- S83511D: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of right knee, subsequent encounter
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Other tear of the medial meniscus in the left knee
- Other tear of the medial meniscus in the right knee
- 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:
- S83242A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter
- S83241A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter
- S83232A: Complex tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Right Artificial Knee Joint
- Left Artificial Knee Joint
- Knee Replacement
- Right Knee Replacement
- Right Knee Prosthesis
- Right Knee Arthroplasty
- Left Knee Replacement
- Left Knee Prosthesis
- Left Knee Arthroplasty
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z96651: Presence of right artificial knee joint
- Z96652: Presence of left artificial knee joint
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:
- Left Knee Instability
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Loose left knee
- Unstable left knee joint
- Left knee hypermobility
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25362: Other instability, left knee
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 Dr. Wahl perform?
As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Wahl 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. Wahl. 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 Scar Tissue Removal
- Knee Cartilage Repair (Arthroscopic)
- Endoscopy
- Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
- Knee Cartilage Shaving
- Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
- Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
- Knee Scope Meniscus Surgery
- Torn Meniscus Repair (Arthroscopic)
- Knee chondroplasty
- Arthroscopic cartilage debridement
- Knee scope cartilage repair
- Knee scope with meniscectomy
- Arthroscopic knee surgery
- Cartilage shaving knee
- Meniscus repair knee arthroscopy
- Knee Scope for Adhesions
- Arthroscopic Lysis of Knee Adhesions
- Knee Manipulation Under Anesthesia
- Knee abrasion arthroplasty
- Knee microfracture surgery
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
- 29882: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscus repair (medial OR lateral)
- 29877: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty)
- 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
- 29884: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with lysis of adhesions, with or without manipulation (separate procedure)
- 29879: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; abrasion arthroplasty (includes chondroplasty where necessary) or multiple drilling or microfracture
Also known as:
- ACL Repair Surgery
- Kneecap Stabilization Surgery
- Tibial Tubercle Surgery
- Open Knee Cartilage Transplant
- Knee Ligament Repair
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
- Arthroscopic ACL Surgery
- ACL Augmentation
- Patella Reconstruction
- Dislocating Kneecap Repair
- Knee Extensor Realignment
- Maquet procedure
- Knee bone realignment surgery
- Tibial tubercle osteotomy
- Kneecap stabilization surgery
- Knee Osteochondral Allograft
- Knee Cartilage Repair Surgery
- Open Knee Cartilage Graft
- Knee Joint Resurfacing
- Collateral Ligament Repair
- Knee Capsule Repair
- Torn Knee Ligament Surgery
- MCL Repair
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)
- 27418: Anterior tibial tubercleplasty (eg, Maquet type procedure)
- 27415: Osteochondral allograft, knee, open
- 27405: Repair, primary, torn ligament and/or capsule, knee; collateral
Also known as:
- Total Knee Replacement
- Partial Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Total Knee Arthroplasty
- Knee Joint Replacement
- Full Knee Replacement
- TKA Surgery
- Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty
- Medial Knee Replacement
- Lateral Knee Replacement
- Partial Knee Resurfacing
CPT Codes:
- 27447: Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial AND lateral compartments with or without patella resurfacing (total knee arthroplasty)
- 27446: Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial OR lateral compartment
Also known as:
- Knee Ligament Reconstruction
- PCL Reconstruction Surgery
- Extra-Articular Knee Ligament Repair
- Knee Ligament Augmentation
- Knee Stabilization Surgery
- ACL Reconstruction
- Posterior Cruciate Ligament Repair
- Knee Ligament Surgery
- Arthroscopic PCL Repair
CPT Codes:
- 27427: Ligamentous reconstruction (augmentation), knee; extra-articular
- 29889: Arthroscopically aided posterior cruciate ligament repair/augmentation or reconstruction
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
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:
- Shin Bone Reshaping for Bowleg or Knock-knee
- Femur Bone Cut with Fixation
- Proximal Tibia Osteotomy
- Bowleg Correction Surgery
- Knock-knee Correction Surgery
- Leg Alignment Surgery
- Femoral Osteotomy
- Thigh Bone Reshaping Surgery
- Femur Shaft Osteotomy
- Supracondylar Femur Osteotomy
CPT Codes:
- 27457: Osteotomy, proximal tibia, including fibular excision or osteotomy (includes correction of genu varus [bowleg] or genu valgus [knock-knee]); after epiphyseal closure
- 27450: Osteotomy, femur, shaft or supracondylar; with fixation
Also known as:
- Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
- Biceps Tendon Repair (Tenodesis)
- Endoscopy
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff
- Keyhole Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Shoulder Repair
- Long Head Biceps Tenodesis
- Shoulder Biceps Tendon Surgery
- Biceps Tendon Reattachment
- Shoulder Tendon Repair
CPT Codes:
- 29827: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with rotator cuff repair
- 23430: Tenodesis of long tendon of biceps
Also known as:
- Knee Manipulation Under Anesthesia
- Anesthesia
- Knee Joint Manipulation
- Knee Mobilization Under Sedation
- Knee Adhesion Release (Anesthesia)
CPT Codes:
- 27570: Manipulation of knee joint under general anesthesia (includes application of traction or other fixation devices)
Also known as:
- Large Bone Graft
- Bone Grafts
- Major Bone Grafting
- Autograft
- Allograft
CPT Codes:
- 20902: Bone graft, any donor area; major or large
Also known as:
- Partial Collarbone Removal
- Partial Claviculectomy
- Collarbone Resection
- Shoulder Bone Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 23120: Claviculectomy; partial
Also known as:
- Complex Knee Ligament Reconstruction
- Knee Ligament Repair Surgery
- Intra-articular Knee Ligament Augmentation
- Open Knee Ligament Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 27429: Ligamentous reconstruction (augmentation), knee; intra-articular (open) and extra-articular
Also known as:
- Shoulder Arthroscopy with Capsulorrhaphy
- Endoscopy
- Keyhole Shoulder Surgery
- Shoulder Capsule Repair
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Stabilization
CPT Codes:
- 29806: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; capsulorrhaphy
Also known as:
- Continuous Femoral Nerve Block
- Femoral Nerve Catheter Infusion
- Thigh Nerve Block
- Continuous Pain Relief Injection
CPT Codes:
- 64448: Injection(S), Anesthetic Agent(S) And/Or Steroid; Femoral Nerve, Continuous Infusion By Catheter (Including Catheter Placement), Including Imaging Guidance, When Performed
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. Wahl accept my insurance?
Dr. Wahl accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (425) 392-3030 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wahl accept in Bellevue, WA?
Dr. Wahl in Bellevue, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cambia (Regence)
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
EDS
Express Scripts
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Premera Blue Cross
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Wahl's office located?
Proliance Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
3101 Northup Way, Suite 201
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 392-3030
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510 8th Ave. NE, Suite 200
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 392-3030
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18100 NE Union Hill Rd., Suite 330
Redmond, WA 98052
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What is Dr. Wahl's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wahl's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295810026.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wahl?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wahl
What is Dr. Christopher Wahl's specialty?
Dr. Wahl is a Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist near Bellevue, WA. 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. Wahl to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Wahl affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wahl is affiliated with Swedish Issaquah Campus, Overlake Hospital 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 Christopher Wahl accepting new patients in Bellevue, WA?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Wahl is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Wahl offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wahl's office at (425) 392-3030 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Wahl?
Please contact Dr. Wahl's office at (425) 392-3030 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Wahl have?
Dr. Christopher Wahl is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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