Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chuinard, Orthopedic Surgeon in Traverse City, MI?
Dr. Christopher Chuinard, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Traverse City, MI with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Chuinard completed his residency at U Mo Ks City Sch Of Med, Orthopedic Surgery; La State Univ Sch Of Med, General Surgery. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Chuinard is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chuinard’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chuinard’s office at (231) 935-0900.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Chuinard?
Dr. Christopher Chuinard, 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. Chuinard empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Joint Replacement, Shoulder & Elbow Surgery, Sports Medicine, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Traverse City/MI community, Dr. Chuinard is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Chuinard go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: U Mo Ks City Sch Of Med, Orthopedic Surgery; La State Univ Sch Of Med, General Surgery
Medical School: Louisiana State Univ School Of Medicine In New Orleans
Is Dr. Chuinard board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Chuinard, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Chuinard speak?
Dr. Chuinard and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Chuinard treat?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Chuinard 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. Chuinard. 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:
- 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:
- Complete Rotator Cuff Tear
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Right 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
- Right rotator cuff rupture
- Right shoulder tendon tear
- Right shoulder muscle tear
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
- M75101: Unspecified rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
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:
- Other Right Shoulder Joint Disorder
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Specific Right Shoulder Joint Disease
- Uncommon Right Shoulder Condition
- Atypical Right Shoulder Arthropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- M12811: Other specific arthropathies, not elsewhere classified, right shoulder
What procedures does Dr. Chuinard perform?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Chuinard 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. Chuinard. 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:
- Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Adhesion Removal
- Endoscopy
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff
- Keyhole Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Shoulder Repair
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
- Subacromial Decompression
- Shoulder Impingement Surgery
- Acromioplasty
- Shoulder Scope Surgery
- Shoulder Adhesiolysis
- Frozen Shoulder Surgery
- Shoulder Joint Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 29827: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with rotator cuff repair
- 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)
- 29825: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with lysis and resection of adhesions, with or without manipulation
Also known as:
- Shoulder Arthroscopy with Biceps Repair
- Extensive Shoulder Arthroscopy Debridement
- Limited Shoulder Debridement (Arthroscopic)
- Shoulder Bone Shaving (Arthroscopic)
- Shoulder Arthroscopy with Capsulorrhaphy
- Endoscopy
- Arthroscopic Biceps Tenodesis
- Keyhole Shoulder Biceps Surgery
- Shoulder Scope Biceps Repair
- Shoulder Scope Cleaning
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Debridement
- Shoulder Joint Cleanup Surgery
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Clean-up
- Shoulder Joint Debridement
- Keyhole Shoulder Repair
- Rotator Cuff Debridement
- Arthroscopic Distal Claviculectomy
- Mumford Procedure (Arthroscopic)
- AC Joint Resection (Arthroscopic)
- Keyhole Shoulder Surgery
- Shoulder Capsule Repair
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Stabilization
CPT Codes:
- 29828: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; biceps tenodesis
- 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])
- 29824: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; distal claviculectomy including distal articular surface (Mumford procedure)
- 29806: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; capsulorrhaphy
Also known as:
- Total Shoulder Replacement
- Glenohumeral Arthroplasty
- Shoulder Joint Replacement
- Proximal Humeral Replacement
- Artificial Shoulder Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 23472: Arthroplasty, glenohumeral joint; total shoulder (glenoid and proximal humeral replacement (eg, total shoulder))
Also known as:
- Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
- Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
- Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
- Knee Injection with Ultrasound
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20611: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery (Endoscopic)
- Endoscopy
- Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Surgery
- Wrist Endoscopy for Carpal Tunnel
- Transverse Carpal Ligament Release
CPT Codes:
- 29848: Endoscopy, wrist, surgical, with release of transverse carpal ligament
Also known as:
- Extensive Elbow Arthroscopy with Debridement
- Endoscopy
- Elbow Scope with Cleaning
- Surgical Elbow Debridement
- Arthroscopic Elbow Cleanup
CPT Codes:
- 29838: Arthroscopy, elbow, surgical; debridement, extensive
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:
- 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:
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
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
Also known as:
- Major Arm or Leg Nerve Repair
- Peripheral Nerve Surgery
- Nerve Reconstruction Arm/Leg
- Open Neuroplasty
CPT Codes:
- 64708: Neuroplasty, major peripheral nerve, arm or leg, open; other than specified
Does Dr. Chuinard accept my insurance?
Dr. Chuinard accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (231) 935-0900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chuinard accept in Traverse City, MI?
Dr. Chuinard in Traverse City, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
Citizens Rx
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
McLaren Health Plan
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Chuinard's office located?
Dr. Christopher Chuinard's Primary Practice
4045 W Royal Dr
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 935-0900
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Fellow
What is Dr. Chuinard's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chuinard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205926268.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chuinard?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chuinard
What is Dr. Christopher Chuinard's specialty?
Dr. Chuinard is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Traverse City, MI. 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. Chuinard to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Chuinard affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chuinard is affiliated with Munson Medical Center 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 Christopher Chuinard accepting new patients in Traverse City, MI?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Chuinard is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Chuinard offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chuinard's office at (231) 935-0900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Chuinard?
Please contact Dr. Chuinard's office at (231) 935-0900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Chuinard have?
Dr. Christopher Chuinard is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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