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Dr. Frank Cordasco, MD

Dr. Frank Cordasco, MD

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Cordasco, Orthopedic Surgeon in New York, NY?

    Dr. Frank Cordasco, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Cordasco graduated from Rutgers and completed his residency at Columbia Presbyn Mc New York or Hospital. Dr. Cordasco is fluent in English and Italian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cordasco’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cordasco’s office at (212) 606-1636.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Cordasco?

    Dr. Frank Cordasco, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon 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. Cordasco empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Arthroscopic Surgery-Knee, Arthroscopic Surgery-Knee, Knee Injuries/ACL/Meniscus Tears, Shoulder & Knee Reconstruction, Shoulder Arthroscopic Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York/NY community, Dr. Cordasco is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Fellowship: Columbia - Presbyterian Medical Center

    • Residency: Columbia Presbyn Mc New York or Hospital | Columbia - Presbyterian Medical Center | New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia) Program

    • Medical School: Rutgers | Rutgers - New Jersey Medical School

    Is Dr. Cordasco board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Frank Cordasco, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Cordasco speak?

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

    • English

    • Italian

    What conditions does Dr. Cordasco treat?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Cordasco 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. Cordasco. 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:

    • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Sprain
    • Knee Ligament Sprain
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Sprains and Strains
    • ACL Sprain
    • ACL Injury
    • Knee Ligament Tear
    • Sprained Knee Ligament
    • Ligament Injury in Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S83511A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of right knee, initial encounter
    • S83512A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of left knee, initial encounter
    • S83511D: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of right knee, subsequent encounter
    • S83512D: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of left 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:

    • Right Shoulder Pain
    • Left Shoulder Pain
    • Pain
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Sore Right Shoulder
    • Right Shoulder Ache
    • Right Shoulder Discomfort
    • Sore Left Shoulder
    • Left Shoulder Ache
    • Left Shoulder Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25511: Pain in right shoulder
    • M25512: Pain in left shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Complete Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Rotator Cuff Sprain
    • Rotator Cuff Injuries
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Torn Shoulder Tendon
    • Shoulder Tendon Rupture
    • Rotator Cuff Rupture
    • Full Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Complete Rotator Cuff Rupture
    • Severed Shoulder Tendon
    • Strained Rotator Cuff
    • Rotator Cuff Ligament Sprain
    • Shoulder Rotator Cuff Sprain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M75122: Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of left shoulder, not specified as traumatic
    • M75121: Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
    • S43421A: Sprain of right rotator cuff capsule, initial encounter

    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:

    • 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:

    • Left Shoulder Instability
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Loose left shoulder
    • Unstable left shoulder joint
    • Left shoulder hypermobility

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25312: Other instability, left shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Right Shoulder Joint Instability
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Right Shoulder Joint Looseness
    • Weak Right Shoulder Joint
    • Right Shoulder Hypermobility

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25311: Other instability, right shoulder

    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:

    • Front Chest Muscle Strain
    • Chest Injuries and Disorder
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Pulled Front Chest Muscle
    • Anterior Thoracic Strain
    • Pectoral Muscle Strain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S29011A: Strain of muscle and tendon of front wall of thorax, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis of the shoulder
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M19019: Primary osteoarthritis, unspecified shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Broken Collarbone
    • Fractures
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Clavicle Fracture
    • Collarbone Break
    • Bone Fracture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S42022A: Displaced fracture of shaft of left clavicle, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder Labrum Tear
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Labral Tear
    • SLAP Lesion
    • Torn Shoulder Labrum

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S43431A: Superior glenoid labrum lesion of right shoulder, initial encounter

    What procedures does Dr. Cordasco perform?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Cordasco 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. Cordasco. 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:

    • ACL Repair Surgery
    • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
    • Arthroscopic ACL Surgery
    • Knee Ligament Repair
    • ACL Augmentation

    CPT Codes:

    • 29888: Arthroscopically aided anterior cruciate ligament repair/augmentation or reconstruction

    Also known as:

    • Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
    • Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus Repair
    • Endoscopy
    • Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
    • Knee Cartilage Shaving
    • Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
    • Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
    • Knee Scope Meniscus Surgery
    • Torn Meniscus Repair (Arthroscopic)

    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)

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
    • Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
    • Endoscopy
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
    • Subacromial Decompression
    • Shoulder Impingement Surgery
    • Acromioplasty
    • Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff
    • Keyhole Rotator Cuff Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Shoulder Repair

    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)
    • 29827: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with rotator cuff repair

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder Bone Shaving (Arthroscopic)
    • Shoulder Arthroscopy with Capsulorrhaphy
    • Endoscopy
    • Arthroscopic Distal Claviculectomy
    • Mumford Procedure (Arthroscopic)
    • AC Joint Resection (Arthroscopic)
    • Keyhole Shoulder Surgery
    • Shoulder Capsule Repair
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Stabilization

    CPT Codes:

    • 29824: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; distal claviculectomy including distal articular surface (Mumford procedure)
    • 29806: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; capsulorrhaphy

    Also known as:

    • Knee Ligament Reconstruction
    • Extra-Articular Knee Ligament Repair
    • Knee Ligament Augmentation
    • Knee Stabilization Surgery
    • ACL Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 27427: Ligamentous reconstruction (augmentation), knee; extra-articular

    Does Dr. Cordasco accept my insurance?

    Dr. Cordasco accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 606-1636 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Cordasco accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Cordasco in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • AmWINS Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • MagnaCare Rx

    • MVP Healthcare

    • State of New York

    • Steward Health Choice

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Cordasco's office located?

    Dr. Frank Cordasco's Primary Practice

    525 E 71st St Ofc 2

    New York, NY 10021

    (212) 606-1636

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    Dr. Frank Cordasco's Practice 2

    535 E 70th St Fl 2

    New York, NY 10021

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

    Dr. Cordasco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922023381.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cordasco?

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

    What is Dr. Frank Cordasco's specialty?

    Dr. Cordasco is a Orthopedic Surgeon near New York, NY. 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. Contact Dr. Cordasco to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Frank Cordasco affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Cordasco is affiliated with Hospital for Special Surgery, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell 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 Frank Cordasco accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Frank Cordasco is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Frank Cordasco offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cordasco's office at (212) 606-1636 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Frank Cordasco?

    Please contact Dr. Cordasco's office at (212) 606-1636 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Frank Cordasco have?

    Dr. Frank Cordasco is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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