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Dr. Sean Lager, MD

Clifton, NJ

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lager, Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist in Clifton, NJ?

    Dr. Sean Lager, MD is an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Clifton, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Lager graduated from Mechanical Engineering and completed his residency at Suny Hlth Sci Ctr Brooklyn, Orthopedic Surgery; Ny Medical College, General Surgery. Dr. Lager is fluent in English, Norwegian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lager’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lager’s office at (973) 928-1325.

    Where did Dr. Lager go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Suny Hlth Sci Ctr Brooklyn, Orthopedic Surgery; Ny Medical College, General Surgery | SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn Program

    • Medical School: Mechanical Engineering

    Is Dr. Lager board certified as an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Sean Lager, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Lager speak?

    Dr. Lager and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Norwegian

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Lager treat?

    As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Lager 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. Lager. 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:

    • Osteoarthritis of both knees
    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Other tear of the medial meniscus in the right knee
    • Other 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:

    • S83241D: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, subsequent encounter
    • S83241A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter
    • S83242A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Left Knee
    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Left Knee Ache
    • Left Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Left Knee
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25562: Pain in left knee
    • M25561: Pain in right knee

    Also known as:

    • Knee Joint Disorder
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Internal Knee Derangement
    • Knee Joint Problem
    • Knee Instability

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M2391: Unspecified internal derangement of right knee
    • M2392: Unspecified internal derangement of left knee

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
    • Rotator Cuff Injuries
    • Swimmer's Shoulder
    • Impingement Syndrome
    • Rotator Cuff Impingement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7541: Impingement syndrome of right shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Sprain of Lower Back Ligaments
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Lumbar Spine Sprain
    • Stretched Lower Back Ligaments
    • Lower Back Strain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S335XXA: Sprain of ligaments of lumbar spine, initial 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:

    • Lower Back Disc Degeneration
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
    • Worn Lumbar Discs
    • Lumbar Disc Wear and Tear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5136: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Displacement
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back
    • Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
    • Lumbar Disc Protrusion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Juvenile Scoliosis
    • Scoliosis
    • Childhood Idiopathic Scoliosis
    • Scoliosis in Young Children
    • Pre-Teen Scoliosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M41119: Juvenile idiopathic scoliosis, site unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Softening of Kneecap Cartilage
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Patellar Chondromalacia', 'Runner's Knee
    • Anterior Knee Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M2241: Chondromalacia patellae, right knee

    What procedures does Dr. Lager perform?

    As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Lager 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. Lager. 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:

    • 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:

    • Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
    • Endoscopy
    • Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
    • Knee Cartilage Shaving
    • Arthroscopic Knee Debridement

    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

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
    • Endoscopy
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
    • Subacromial Decompression
    • Shoulder Impingement Surgery
    • Acromioplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 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
    • Endoscopy
    • Shoulder Scope Cleaning
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Debridement
    • Shoulder Joint Cleanup Surgery

    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])

    Does Dr. Lager accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lager accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (973) 928-1325 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lager accept in Clifton, NJ?

    Dr. Lager in Clifton, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • ArcBest Corporation

    • Carepoint Health

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Geico

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Lager's office located?

    Dr. Sean Lager also offers virtual visits

    Dr. Sean Lager's Primary Practice

    50 Mount Prospect Ave Ste 104

    Clifton, NJ 07013

    (973) 928-1325

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    Dr. Sean Lager's Practice 2

    2500 Morris Ave Ste 220

    Union, NJ 07083

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    Dr. Sean Lager's Practice 3

    20 E 46th St Rm 600

    New York, NY 10017

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    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Sean Lager?

    Dr. Lager has appointments available at his Clifton, NJ office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.

    Ratings & Reviews

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    Based on 1 reviews

    Patients give Dr. Sean Lager an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Lager has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Lager, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.

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    What is Dr. Lager's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Lager's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164473864.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lager?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lager

    What is Dr. Sean Lager's specialty?

    Dr. Lager is a Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist near Clifton, NJ. 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. Lager to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Sean Lager affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Lager is affiliated with Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall - Newburgh, Englewood Hospital, Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest, Holy Name Medical Center, Hudson Regional 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. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    Where can I learn more about Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist?

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    Is Sean Lager accepting new patients in Clifton, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Sean Lager is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sean Lager offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Lager, or call (973) 928-1325 for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with Sean Lager?

    Yes, Dr. Lager offers telehealth appointments. You can use online booking to schedule a telehealth appointment with Dr. Lager, or call (973) 928-1325 for more information.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Sean Lager have?

    Dr. Sean Lager is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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