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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Knetsche, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Danville, KY?
Dr. Robert Knetsche, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in Danville, KY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Knetsche completed his residency at Wm Beaumont Army Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; D D Eisenhower Army Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Knetsche is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Knetsche’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Knetsche’s office at (859) 238-7746.
Where did Dr. Knetsche go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Wm Beaumont Army Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; D D Eisenhower Army Med Ctr, General Surgery
Medical School: Med Univ of Sc Coll of Med, Charleston Sc
What languages does Dr. Knetsche speak?
Dr. Knetsche and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Knetsche typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Knetsche 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. Knetsche. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spondylosis
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Other Surgical Aftercare
- After Surgery
- General post-operative care
- Unspecified surgical recovery
- Surgical follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare
What procedures does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Knetsche typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Knetsche 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. Knetsche. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
- TFESI (Lumbar)
- Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
- Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
- Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
- Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Paravertebral Facet Injection
- Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)
CPT Codes:
- 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
- 64493: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; single level
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
- Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64484: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, each additional level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Facet joint block
- Zygapophyseal joint injection
- Lower back facet injection
- Sacral facet injection
CPT Codes:
- 64494: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; second level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Lumbar Spine Decompression Surgery
- Laminectomy
- Facetectomy
- Foraminotomy
- Spinal Stenosis Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 63047: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; lumbar
Also known as:
- Additional Spinal Decompression Segment
- Laminectomy for Spinal Stenosis
- Facetectomy for Nerve Decompression
- Foraminotomy for Pinched Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 63048: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; each additional vertebral segment, cervical, thoracic, or lumbar (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
- Interbody Device Implantation
- Spinal Fusion with Cage
- Synthetic Disc Space Device
CPT Codes:
- 22853: Insertion of interbody biomechanical device(s) (eg, synthetic cage, mesh) with integral anterior instrumentation for device anchoring (eg, screws, flanges), when performed, to intervertebral disc space in conjunction with interbody arthrodesis, each interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Knetsche accept my insurance?
Dr. Knetsche accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (859) 238-7746 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Knetsche accept in Danville, KY?
Dr. Knetsche in Danville, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareSource
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Knetsche's office located?
Dr. Robert Knetsche's Primary Practice
236 W Main St Ste 202
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-7746
What is Dr. Knetsche's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Knetsche's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891805982.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Knetsche?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Knetsche
What is Dr. Robert Knetsche's specialty?
Dr. Knetsche is a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near Danville, KY.
What does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon do?
Orthopaedic surgeons specializing in the spine, recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty of orthopaedic surgery, focus on the evaluation and treatment for both nonoperative and operative of a wide range of primary spinal disorders. These include trauma, degenerative conditions, deformities, tumors, and reconstructive issues related to the spine.
Is this Dr. Robert Knetsche affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Knetsche is affiliated with Baptist Health Hardin, Baptist Health Corbin, Baptist Health Lexington, Norton Hospital 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 Robert Knetsche accepting new patients in Danville, KY?
Yes, Dr. Robert Knetsche is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert Knetsche offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Knetsche's office at (859) 238-7746 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Robert Knetsche?
Please contact Dr. Knetsche's office at (859) 238-7746 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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