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Dr. Sridhar Durbhakula, MD

Dr. Sridhar Durbhakula, MD

Bethesda, MD

22 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Durbhakula, Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon in Bethesda, MD?

    Dr. Sridhar Durbhakula, MD is an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Bethesda, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 22 years. Dr. Durbhakula is fluent in English and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Durbhakula’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Durbhakula’s office at (301) 530-1010.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Durbhakula?

    Dr. Sridhar Durbhakula, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Adult Reconstructive 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. Durbhakula empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Hip & Knee Replacement, Joint Replacement, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Bethesda/MD community, Dr. Durbhakula is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    What languages does Dr. Durbhakula speak?

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

    • English

    • Telugu

    What conditions does Dr. Durbhakula treat?

    As an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Durbhakula 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. Durbhakula. 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 left knee
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
    • Osteoarthritis of both knees
    • Osteoarthritis of the left hip
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Both Hips
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Right Hip Arthritis
    • Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Bilateral Hip Arthritis
    • Primary Degenerative Hip Disease
    • Both Hips Arthritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
    • M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
    • M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
    • M160: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of hip

    Also known as:

    • Joint Replacement Aftercare
    • Hip Replacement
    • Joint Disorder
    • Knee Replacement
    • Post-joint replacement care
    • Joint surgery recovery
    • Orthopedic aftercare

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery

    Also known as:

    • Left Artificial Knee Joint
    • Right Artificial Knee Joint
    • Having a Right Artificial Hip Joint
    • Having a Left Artificial Hip Joint
    • Knee Replacement
    • Hip Replacement
    • Left Knee Replacement
    • Left Knee Prosthesis
    • Left Knee Arthroplasty
    • Right Knee Replacement
    • Right Knee Prosthesis
    • Right Knee Arthroplasty
    • Right hip replacement
    • Right hip prosthesis
    • Artificial right hip
    • Left hip replacement
    • Left hip prosthesis
    • Artificial left hip

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z96652: Presence of left artificial knee joint
    • Z96651: Presence of right artificial knee joint
    • Z96641: Presence of right artificial hip joint
    • Z96642: Presence of left artificial hip joint

    Also known as:

    • Left Hip Bursitis
    • Right Hip Bursitis
    • Bursitis
    • Hip Injuries and Disorder
    • Inflamed left hip bursa
    • Left hip joint swelling
    • Inflamed Right Hip Bursa
    • Right Hip Joint Pain
    • Right Hip Bursa Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7072: Other bursitis of hip, left hip
    • M7071: Other bursitis of hip, right hip

    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:

    • General Health Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Routine Check-up
    • Preventive Health Exam
    • Wellness Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified

    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:

    • 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:

    • S83232A: Complex tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter

    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

    Also known as:

    • Right Hip Pain
    • Hip Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Sore Right Hip
    • Right Hip Ache
    • Right Hip Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25551: Pain in right hip

    What procedures does Dr. Durbhakula perform?

    As an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Durbhakula 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. Durbhakula. 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:

    • 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:

    • Computer-Assisted Musculoskeletal Surgery (Image-less)
    • Navigational Musculoskeletal Surgery
    • Image-less Computer-Guided Surgery
    • Orthopedic Navigation System
    • CAS Musculoskeletal Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 20985: Computer-assisted surgical navigational procedure for musculoskeletal procedures, image-less (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    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:

    • 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
    • Knee Arthroscopy with Scar Tissue Removal
    • Endoscopy
    • Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
    • Knee Cartilage Shaving
    • Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
    • Knee Scope for Adhesions
    • Arthroscopic Lysis of Knee Adhesions
    • Knee Manipulation Under Anesthesia

    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
    • 29884: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with lysis of adhesions, with or without manipulation (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Revision of One Knee Replacement Part
    • Revision Total Knee Replacement
    • Partial Knee Replacement Revision
    • Knee Arthroplasty Revision
    • Knee Implant Exchange
    • Failed Knee Replacement Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27486: Revision of total knee arthroplasty, with or without allograft; 1 component
    • 27487: Revision of total knee arthroplasty, with or without allograft; femoral and entire tibial component

    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:

    • Computer-Assisted Orthopedic Surgery Guidance
    • Image-Guided Orthopedic Surgery
    • Navigational Orthopedic Procedure
    • Computer-Guided Bone Surgery
    • Fluoroscopic-Guided Orthopedic Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 0054T: Computer-assisted musculoskeletal surgical navigational orthopedic procedure, with image-guidance based on fluoroscopic images (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance

    CPT Codes:

    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Drainage of Complex Infected Surgical Wound
    • Postoperative Wound Incision and Drainage
    • Surgical Wound Infection Treatment
    • Complex Wound Debridement

    CPT Codes:

    • 10180: Incision and drainage, complex, postoperative wound infection

    Does Dr. Durbhakula accept my insurance?

    Dr. Durbhakula accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 530-1010 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Durbhakula accept in Bethesda, MD?

    Dr. Durbhakula in Bethesda, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Medicare

    • RiverSpring Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Durbhakula's office located?

    Dr. Sridhar Durbhakula's Primary Practice

    10215 Fernwood Rd Ste 506

    Bethesda, MD 20817

    (301) 530-1010

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    Dr. Sridhar Durbhakula's Practice 2

    11116 Medical Campus Rd

    Hagerstown, MD 21742

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    Dr. Sridhar Durbhakula's Practice 3

    1 Frederick Health Way

    Frederick, MD 21701

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

    Dr. Durbhakula's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053400366.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Durbhakula?

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

    What is Dr. Sridhar Durbhakula's specialty?

    Dr. Durbhakula is a Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon near Bethesda, MD. Adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgeons, recognized as a fellowship subspecialty by several state medical boards, focus on reconstructive procedures including joint arthroplasty (such as hip and knee replacements), osteotomy, arthroscopy, soft-tissue reconstruction, and various other adult reconstructive surgical interventions. Contact Dr. Durbhakula to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Sridhar Durbhakula affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Durbhakula is affiliated with Suburban Hospital, Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove 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 Sridhar Durbhakula accepting new patients in Bethesda, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Sridhar Durbhakula is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sridhar Durbhakula offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Durbhakula's office at (301) 530-1010 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Sridhar Durbhakula?

    Please contact Dr. Durbhakula's office at (301) 530-1010 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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