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Who is Dr. Debritz, Orthopedic Surgeon in Washington, DC?
Dr. James Debritz, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Debritz graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Georgetown Univ Hosp, Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Debritz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Debritz’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Debritz’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Debritz?
Dr. James Debritz, 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. Debritz empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Trauma, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Washington/DC community, Dr. Debritz is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Debritz go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Georgetown Univ Hosp, Orthopedic Surgery | Georgetown University Hospital
Medical School: Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc | Georgetown University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Debritz board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. James Debritz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Debritz speak?
Dr. Debritz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Debritz treat?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Debritz 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. Debritz. 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:
- Broken Shin Bone
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Tibia Fracture
- Shin Bone Break
- Tibial Plateau Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S82142A: Displaced bicondylar fracture of left tibia, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S82141A: Displaced bicondylar fracture of right tibia, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S82142D: Displaced bicondylar fracture of left tibia, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
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:
- Right Hip Pain
- Left Hip Pain
- Hip Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Sore Right Hip
- Right Hip Ache
- Right Hip Discomfort
- Sore Left Hip
- Left Hip Ache
- Left Hip Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25551: Pain in right hip
- M25552: Pain in left hip
Also known as:
- Tibia Fracture near Knee
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Broken Shin Bone near Knee
- Upper Shin Bone Break
- Tibial Plateau Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S82141D: Displaced bicondylar fracture of right tibia, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
Also known as:
- Right Ankle and Foot Pain
- Ankle Injuries and Disorder
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Sore Right Ankle
- Sore Right Foot
- Aching Right Ankle and Foot
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25571: Pain in right ankle and joints of right foot
What procedures does Dr. Debritz perform?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Debritz 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. Debritz. 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:
- 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:
- Removal of External Fixator
- Anesthesia
- External Fixation Device Removal
- Bone Fixator Removal
- Hardware Removal Surgery
- External Frame Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20694: Removal, under anesthesia, of external fixation system
Also known as:
- Open Tibial Plateau Fracture Repair
- Open Upper Arm Bone Fracture Repair
- Thigh Bone Fracture Repair with Rod
- Open Tibia Fracture Repair with Plate and Screws
- Knee Fracture Open Reduction
- Proximal Tibia Fracture Surgery
- Tibial Plateau Fixation
- Shin Bone Fracture Repair
- Humerus Fracture Surgery
- Arm Bone Fixation
- Humeral Shaft Plating
- Femoral shaft fracture open reduction
- Intramedullary nailing of femur
- Thigh bone fracture surgery
- Femur fracture repair with implant
- Tibial Shaft Fracture Surgery
- Open Reduction Internal Fixation (Tibia)
- Leg Bone Fracture Repair
- Tibia Plate and Screw Fixation
CPT Codes:
- 27536: Open treatment of tibial fracture, proximal (plateau); bicondylar, with or without internal fixation
- 24515: Open treatment of humeral shaft fracture with plate/screws, with or without cerclage
- 27506: Open treatment of femoral shaft fracture, with or without external fixation, with insertion of intramedullary implant, with or without cerclage and/or locking screws
- 27758: Open treatment of tibial shaft fracture (with or without fibular fracture), with plate/screws, with or without cerclage
Also known as:
- Open Surgery for Complex Hip Socket Fracture
- Upper Thigh Bone Fracture Repair with Rod
- Hip Fracture Repair with Internal Fixation or Replacement
- Acetabular fracture repair
- Hip socket fracture surgery
- Internal fixation for hip fracture
- Femoral Fracture Intramedullary Nailing
- Hip Fracture Rod Fixation
- Intertrochanteric Fracture Repair
- Femoral Neck Fracture Repair
- Proximal Femur Fracture Treatment
- Hip Pinning Surgery
- Hip Fracture Prosthetic Replacement
CPT Codes:
- 27228: Open treatment of acetabular fracture(s) involving anterior and posterior (two) columns, includes T-fracture and both column fracture with complete articular detachment, or single column or transverse fracture with associated acetabular wall fracture, with internal fixation
- 27245: Treatment of intertrochanteric, peritrochanteric, or subtrochanteric femoral fracture; with intramedullary implant, with or without interlocking screws and/or cerclage
- 27236: Open treatment of femoral fracture, proximal end, neck, internal fixation or prosthetic replacement
Also known as:
- Open Surgery for Ulnar Fracture
- Open Surgery for Lower Leg Fracture (Tibia and Fibula)
- Lower Leg Bone Fracture Repair
- Olecranon Fracture Repair
- Coronoid Process Fracture Surgery
- Ulnar Bone Fracture Fixation
- Pilon Fracture Repair
- Tibial Plafond Fracture Surgery
- Ankle Fracture Internal Fixation
- Tibia and Fibula Fracture Repair
- Fibula Fracture Surgery
- Lower Leg Fracture Fixation
- Open Reduction Fibula Fracture
CPT Codes:
- 24685: Open treatment of ulnar fracture, proximal end (eg, olecranon or coronoid process[es]), includes internal fixation, when performed
- 27828: Open treatment of fracture of weight bearing articular surface/portion of distal tibia (eg, pilon or tibial plafond), with internal fixation, when performed; of both tibia and fibula
- 27784: Open treatment of proximal fibula or shaft fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Open Repair of Trimalleolar Ankle Fracture
- Ankle Fracture Repair (Bimalleolar)
- Trimalleolar Ankle Fracture Surgery
- Ankle Fracture Fixation
- Open Ankle Fracture Reduction
- Broken Ankle Surgery
- Malleolar Fracture Fixation
- Open Ankle Fracture Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 27822: Open treatment of trimalleolar ankle fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed, medial and/or lateral malleolus; without fixation of posterior lip
- 27814: Open treatment of bimalleolar ankle fracture (eg, lateral and medial malleoli, or lateral and posterior malleoli, or medial and posterior malleoli), includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Knee Meniscus Repair
- Knee Joint Exploration and Drainage
- Knee Arthrotomy with Meniscus Repair
- Open Meniscus Surgery
- Torn Meniscus Repair
- Knee arthrotomy
- Knee foreign body removal
- Knee infection drainage
- Open knee surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27403: Arthrotomy with meniscus repair, knee
- 27310: Arthrotomy, knee, with exploration, drainage, or removal of foreign body (eg, infection)
Also known as:
- Open Repair of Tibial Plateau Fracture
- Tibia Fracture Surgery
- Knee Fracture Repair
- Tibial Plateau Fixation
- Broken Shin Bone Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27535: Open treatment of tibial fracture, proximal (plateau); unicondylar, includes internal fixation, when performed
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:
- Open Treatment for Ankle Joint Disruption
- Syndesmosis Repair
- Distal Tibiofibular Joint Fixation
- Ankle Ligament Repair Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27829: Open treatment of distal tibiofibular joint (syndesmosis) disruption, includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Open Surgery for Complex Wrist Fracture
- Distal Radius Fracture Repair (Open)
- Wrist Fracture with Internal Fixation
- Complex Radial Fracture Surgery
- Epiphyseal Separation Repair (Wrist)
CPT Codes:
- 25609: Open treatment of distal radial intra-articular fracture or epiphyseal separation; with internal fixation of 3 or more fragments
Also known as:
- Tibia Fracture Repair with Rod and Screws
- Tibial Shaft Fracture Fixation
- Intramedullary Rod for Tibia Fracture
- Shin Bone Fracture Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27759: Treatment of tibial shaft fracture (with or without fibular fracture) by intramedullary implant, with or without interlocking screws and/or cerclage
Also known as:
- Open Wrist Fracture Repair with Fixation
- Distal Radius Fracture Surgery
- Wrist Bone Fixation
- Epiphyseal Separation Repair
CPT Codes:
- 25608: Open treatment of distal radial intra-articular fracture or epiphyseal separation; with internal fixation of 2 fragments
Also known as:
- Minimally Invasive Pelvic Bone Fracture Repair
- Percutaneous Pelvic Fixation
- Pelvic Ring Fracture Stabilization
- Sacroiliac Joint Fixation
- Pelvic Fracture Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27216: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of posterior pelvic bone fracture and/or dislocation, for fracture patterns that disrupt the pelvic ring, unilateral (includes ipsilateral ilium, sacroiliac joint and/or sacrum)
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- External Fixation System Application
- Ilizarov Fixator Application
- Bone External Fixation
- Limb Lengthening Device Application
CPT Codes:
- 20692: Application of a multiplane (pins or wires in more than 1 plane), unilateral, external fixation system (eg, Ilizarov, Monticelli type)
Also known as:
- Open Repair of Forearm Bone Fractures
- Radius and Ulna Fracture Surgery
- Forearm Bone Fixation
- Open Reduction Internal Fixation (Forearm)
- Arm Fracture ORIF
CPT Codes:
- 25575: Open Treatment Of Radial And Ulnar Shaft Fractures, With Internal Fixation, When Performed; Of Radius And Ulna
Also known as:
- Open Surgery for Upper Arm Bone Fracture
- Proximal Humerus Fracture Repair
- Shoulder Fracture Open Reduction
- Upper Arm Bone Break Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 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:
- Open Repair of Humeral Condyle Fracture
- Elbow fracture surgery
- Humeral condyle fixation
- Open reduction internal fixation elbow
CPT Codes:
- 24579: Open treatment of humeral condylar fracture, medial or lateral, includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Open Repair of Broken Kneecap
- Patellar fracture open reduction
- Kneecap internal fixation
- Patellectomy
CPT Codes:
- 27524: Open treatment of patellar fracture, with internal fixation and/or partial or complete patellectomy and soft tissue repair
Also known as:
- Deep Wound Cleaning for Open Fracture
- Muscle Debridement
- Deep Wound Cleaning
- Excisional Debridement (Bone)
- Open Fracture Debridement
- Foreign Material Removal (Fracture)
- Deep Tissue Wound Cleaning
- Muscle Cleaning Procedure
- Fascia Debridement
- Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
- Surgical Wound Debridement
- Tissue Removal for Wound Healing
CPT Codes:
- 11012: Debridement including removal of foreign material at the site of an open fracture and/or an open dislocation (eg, excisional debridement); skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscle fascia, muscle, and bone
- 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 11046: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Complex Wound Repair (Scalp, Arms, Legs)
- Complex Wound Repair (Additional Area)
- Deep Wound Repair (Extremities)
- Surgical Closure of Complex Wound
- Advanced Wound Stitching
- Extensive Laceration Repair
- Deep Wound Closure (Scalp/Limbs)
- Complex Skin Repair
CPT Codes:
- 13121: Repair, complex, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
- 13122: Repair, complex, scalp, arms, and/or legs; each additional 5 cm or less (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Bone Debridement (Cleaning of Bone Wound)
- Bone Debridement
- Bone Wound Cleaning
- Surgical Bone Debridement
- Dead Bone Removal
- Wound Cleaning with Bone Involvement
- Bone Cleaning Surgery
- Surgical Debridement of Bone
CPT Codes:
- 11044: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 11047: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
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. Debritz accept my insurance?
Dr. Debritz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Debritz accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Debritz in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
District of Columbia
Express Scripts
Federal Employee Program
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
RiverSpring Health
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Debritz's office located?
What is Dr. Debritz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Debritz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063437374.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Debritz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Debritz
What is Dr. James Debritz's specialty?
Dr. Debritz is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Washington, DC. 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. Debritz to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. James Debritz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Debritz is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: George Washington University Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 James Debritz accepting new patients in Washington, DC?
Yes, Dr. James Debritz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Debritz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Debritz's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Debritz?
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Which board certifications does Dr. James Debritz have?
Dr. James Debritz is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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