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Dr. Carl Basamania, MD

Dr. Carl Basamania, MD

Seattle, WA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Basamania, Orthopedic Surgeon in Seattle, WA?

    Dr. Carl Basamania, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Seattle, WA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Basamania completed his residency at Madigan Army Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; Madigan Army Med Ctr, General Surgery. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). Dr. Basamania is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Basamania’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Basamania’s office at (206) 386-2600.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Basamania?

    Dr. Carl Basamania, 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. Basamania empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Minimally Invasive Surgery, Shoulder Replacement, Shoulder Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Seattle/WA community, Dr. Basamania is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Madigan Army Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; Madigan Army Med Ctr, General Surgery | Madigan Army Medical Center

    Is Dr. Basamania board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Carl Basamania, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Basamania speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Basamania treat?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Basamania 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. Basamania. 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 the right shoulder
    • Osteoarthritis of the left shoulder
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M19011: Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulder
    • M19012: Primary osteoarthritis, left shoulder

    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:

    • Right Artificial Shoulder Joint
    • Left Artificial Shoulder Joint
    • Artificial Limbs
    • Right Shoulder Replacement
    • Right Shoulder Prosthesis
    • Right Shoulder Arthroplasty
    • Left Shoulder Replacement
    • Left Shoulder Prosthesis
    • Left Shoulder Arthroplasty

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z96611: Presence of right artificial shoulder joint
    • Z96612: Presence of left artificial shoulder joint

    Also known as:

    • Complete Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Rotator Cuff Injuries
    • Full Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Complete Rotator Cuff Rupture
    • Severed Shoulder Tendon
    • Torn Shoulder Tendon
    • Shoulder Tendon Rupture
    • Rotator Cuff Rupture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M75121: Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
    • M75122: Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of left shoulder, not specified as traumatic

    Also known as:

    • Right Bicep Tendinitis
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Tendinitis
    • Right biceps tendon inflammation
    • Right shoulder tendinitis
    • Right bicipital tendinopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7521: Bicipital tendinitis, right shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder Bursitis
    • Bursitis
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Inflamed Shoulder Bursa
    • Shoulder Joint Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7551: Bursitis of right shoulder

    What procedures does Dr. Basamania perform?

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

    • Biceps Tendon Repair (Tenodesis)
    • Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
    • Open Rotator Cuff Repair (Chronic Tear)
    • Shoulder Joint Stabilization for Instability
    • Open Surgery for Upper Arm Bone Fracture
    • Endoscopy
    • Long Head Biceps Tenodesis
    • Shoulder Biceps Tendon Surgery
    • Biceps Tendon Reattachment
    • Shoulder Tendon Repair
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
    • Subacromial Decompression
    • Shoulder Impingement Surgery
    • Acromioplasty
    • Chronic Rotator Cuff Surgery
    • Open Musculotendinous Cuff Repair
    • Glenohumeral Capsulorrhaphy
    • Shoulder Instability Repair
    • Shoulder Dislocation Surgery
    • Shoulder Joint Tightening
    • Proximal Humerus Fracture Repair
    • Shoulder Fracture Open Reduction
    • Upper Arm Bone Break Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 23430: Tenodesis of long tendon of biceps
    • 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)
    • 23412: Repair of ruptured musculotendinous cuff (eg, rotator cuff) open; chronic
    • 23466: Capsulorrhaphy, glenohumeral joint, any type multi-directional instability
    • 23615: Open treatment of proximal humeral (surgical or anatomical neck) fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed, includes repair of tuberosity(s), when performed;

    Also known as:

    • Total Shoulder Replacement
    • Partial Shoulder Replacement
    • Glenohumeral Arthroplasty
    • Shoulder Joint Replacement
    • Proximal Humeral Replacement
    • Artificial Shoulder Surgery
    • Shoulder Hemiarthroplasty
    • Glenohumeral Joint Replacement
    • Shoulder Joint Resurfacing

    CPT Codes:

    • 23472: Arthroplasty, glenohumeral joint; total shoulder (glenoid and proximal humeral replacement (eg, total shoulder))
    • 23470: Arthroplasty, glenohumeral joint; hemiarthroplasty

    Also known as:

    • Extensive Shoulder Arthroscopy Debridement
    • Limited Shoulder Debridement (Arthroscopic)
    • Endoscopy
    • Shoulder Scope Cleaning
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Debridement
    • Shoulder Joint Cleanup Surgery
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Clean-up
    • Shoulder Joint Debridement
    • Keyhole Shoulder Repair
    • Rotator Cuff Debridement

    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])
    • 29822: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; debridement, limited, 1 or 2 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])

    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:

    • Open Repair of Broken Collarbone
    • Clavicle Fracture Surgery
    • Collarbone Fixation
    • Open Clavicle Reduction

    CPT Codes:

    • 23515: Open treatment of clavicular fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed

    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:

    • Partial Collarbone Removal
    • Partial Claviculectomy
    • Collarbone Resection
    • Shoulder Bone Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 23120: Claviculectomy; partial

    Also known as:

    • Biceps or Triceps Tendon Repair
    • Distal biceps tendon reinsertion
    • Triceps tendon repair surgery
    • Tendon graft for arm

    CPT Codes:

    • 24342: Reinsertion of ruptured biceps or triceps tendon, distal, with or without tendon graft

    Also known as:

    • Collarbone Bone Graft for Non-Healing Fracture
    • Clavicle Osteotomy
    • Collarbone Nonunion Repair
    • Malunion Clavicle Surgery
    • Bone Graft for Collarbone

    CPT Codes:

    • 23485: Osteotomy, clavicle, with or without internal fixation; with bone graft for nonunion or malunion (includes obtaining graft and/or necessary fixation)

    Also known as:

    • Revision Total Shoulder Replacement
    • Shoulder Arthroplasty Revision
    • Failed Shoulder Replacement Surgery
    • Shoulder Implant Exchange

    CPT Codes:

    • 23474: Revision of total shoulder arthroplasty, including allograft when performed; humeral and glenoid component

    Also known as:

    • Open Repair of AC Joint Dislocation with Graft
    • AC Joint Reconstruction
    • Acromioclavicular Joint Repair
    • Shoulder Separation Surgery
    • Fascial Graft for AC Joint

    CPT Codes:

    • 23552: Open treatment of acromioclavicular dislocation, acute or chronic; with fascial graft (includes obtaining graft)

    Also known as:

    • Revision of Total Shoulder Replacement
    • Shoulder Arthroplasty Revision
    • Humeral Component Revision
    • Glenoid Component Revision
    • Shoulder Joint Replacement Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 23473: Revision of total shoulder arthroplasty, including allograft when performed; humeral or glenoid component

    Also known as:

    • Ulnar Nerve Release or Repositioning at Elbow
    • Ulnar Nerve Transposition
    • Cubital Tunnel Release
    • Elbow Nerve Surgery
    • Neuroplasty Ulnar Nerve

    CPT Codes:

    • 64718: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at elbow

    Does Dr. Basamania accept my insurance?

    Dr. Basamania accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (206) 386-2600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Basamania accept in Seattle, WA?

    Dr. Basamania in Seattle, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Cambia (Regence)

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • EDS

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Premera Blue Cross

    • State of Washington

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Basamania's office located?

    Dr. Carl Basamania's Primary Practice

    601 Broadway Fl 6

    Seattle, WA 98122

    (206) 386-2600

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    Dr. Carl Basamania's Practice 2

    751 NE Blakely Dr Ste 4020

    Issaquah, WA 98029

    (206) 386-2600

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    Dr. Carl Basamania's Practice 3

    900 Terry Ave Ste 100

    Seattle, WA 98104

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    American College of Surgeons (FACS)

    Fellow

    Awards

    Seattle Super Doctors

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

    Dr. Basamania's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295822930.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Basamania?

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

    What is Dr. Carl Basamania's specialty?

    Dr. Basamania is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Seattle, WA. 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. Basamania to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Carl Basamania affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Basamania is affiliated with Swedish First Hill Campus 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 Carl Basamania accepting new patients in Seattle, WA?

    Yes, Dr. Carl Basamania is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Carl Basamania offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Basamania's office at (206) 386-2600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Carl Basamania?

    Please contact Dr. Basamania's office at (206) 386-2600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Carl Basamania have?

    Dr. Carl Basamania is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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