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Dr. Paul Edwards, MD

Dr. Paul Edwards, MD

Little Rock, AR

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Edwards, Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon in Little Rock, AR?

    Dr. Paul Edwards, MD is an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Little Rock, AR with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Edwards is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Edwards’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Edwards’s office at (501) 663-6455.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Edwards?

    Dr. Paul Edwards, 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. Edwards empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Arthritis-Hip & Knee, Hip Replacement & Revision, Knee Replacement & Revision, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Little Rock/AR community, Dr. Edwards is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    What languages does Dr. Edwards speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Edwards treat?

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

    • Right Artificial Knee Joint
    • Left Artificial Knee Joint
    • Having a Right Artificial Hip Joint
    • Having a Left Artificial Hip Joint
    • Having Artificial Knee Joints (Both Knees)
    • Knee Replacement
    • Hip Replacement
    • Right Knee Replacement
    • Right Knee Prosthesis
    • Right Knee Arthroplasty
    • Left Knee Replacement
    • Left Knee Prosthesis
    • Left Knee Arthroplasty
    • Right hip replacement
    • Right hip prosthesis
    • Artificial right hip
    • Left hip replacement
    • Left hip prosthesis
    • Artificial left hip
    • Bilateral knee replacement
    • Both knee prostheses
    • Double knee replacement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z96651: Presence of right artificial knee joint
    • Z96652: Presence of left artificial knee joint
    • Z96641: Presence of right artificial hip joint
    • Z96642: Presence of left artificial hip joint
    • Z96653: Presence of artificial knee joint, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the left hip
    • Osteoarthritis of both knees
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Both Hips
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Right Hip Arthritis
    • Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Bilateral Hip Arthritis
    • Primary Degenerative Hip Disease
    • Both Hips Arthritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    • 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:

    • Right knee implant mechanical problem
    • Left Knee Replacement Mechanical Problem
    • Infected Right Knee Replacement
    • Infected Left Knee Replacement
    • Knee Replacement
    • Right knee prosthesis malfunction
    • Right knee replacement mechanical failure
    • Right knee implant device issue
    • Left knee implant issue
    • Left knee prosthesis malfunction
    • Left knee replacement device problem
    • Right Knee Prosthesis Infection
    • Inflamed Right Knee Implant
    • Right Knee Arthroplasty Infection
    • Left Knee Prosthesis Infection
    • Inflamed Left Knee Implant
    • Left Knee Arthroplasty Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T84092A: Other mechanical complication of internal right knee prosthesis, initial encounter
    • T84093A: Other mechanical complication of internal left knee prosthesis, initial encounter
    • T8453XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal right knee prosthesis, initial encounter
    • T8454XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal left knee prosthesis, initial encounter

    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

    What procedures does Dr. Edwards perform?

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

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

    CPT Codes:

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

    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:

    • 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:

    • Revision of Total Hip Replacement (Both Components)
    • Hip Socket Replacement Revision
    • Hip Replacement
    • Hip Arthroplasty Revision
    • Re-do Hip Replacement
    • Total Hip Revision Surgery
    • Acetabular Component Revision
    • Hip Replacement Cup Revision
    • Partial Hip Revision Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27134: Revision of total hip arthroplasty; both components, with or without autograft or allograft
    • 27137: Revision of total hip arthroplasty; acetabular component only, with or without autograft or allograft

    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:

    • Revision Total Hip Replacement
    • Revision Hip Replacement (Femoral Component)
    • Hip Replacement
    • Hip Arthroplasty Revision
    • Repeat Hip Replacement
    • Hip Joint Revision Surgery
    • Femoral Component Revision
    • Partial Hip Replacement Revision

    CPT Codes:

    • 27132: Conversion of previous hip surgery to total hip arthroplasty, with or without autograft or allograft
    • 27138: Revision of total hip arthroplasty; femoral component only, with or without allograft

    Also known as:

    • Quadriceps or Hamstring Muscle Repair with Graft
    • Thigh Muscle Rupture Repair
    • Hamstring Tendon Reconstruction
    • Quadriceps Tendon Graft Surgery
    • Leg Muscle Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 27386: Suture of quadriceps or hamstring muscle rupture; secondary reconstruction, including fascial or tendon graft

    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 Knee Replacement Implant
    • Total Knee Prosthesis Removal
    • Knee Implant Explantation
    • Knee Spacer Insertion
    • Revision Knee Surgery (Implant Removal)

    CPT Codes:

    • 27488: Removal of prosthesis, including total knee prosthesis, methylmethacrylate with or without insertion of spacer, knee

    Also known as:

    • Hip Joint Drainage Surgery
    • Hip Arthrotomy
    • Hip Infection Drainage
    • Open Hip Joint Drainage

    CPT Codes:

    • 27030: Arthrotomy, hip, with drainage (eg, infection)

    Also known as:

    • Open Surgery for Complex Hip Socket Fracture
    • Acetabular fracture repair
    • Hip socket fracture surgery
    • Internal fixation for hip fracture

    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

    Also known as:

    • Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
    • Endoscopy
    • Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
    • Knee Cartilage Shaving
    • Arthroscopic Knee Debridement

    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

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Debridement
    • Wound Debridement
    • Muscle Cleaning Procedure
    • Fascia Debridement
    • Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
    • Surgical Wound Cleaning
    • Tissue Removal from Wound
    • Dead Tissue Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
    • 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less

    Does Dr. Edwards accept my insurance?

    Dr. Edwards accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (501) 663-6455 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Edwards accept in Little Rock, AR?

    Dr. Edwards in Little Rock, AR 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 Blue Shield of Arkansas

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Fidelity Insurance Group

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • StableView Health

    • State of Arkansas

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Edwards' office located?

    Dr. Paul Edwards' Primary Practice

    5 Saint Vincent Cir Ste 100

    Little Rock, AR 72205

    (501) 663-6455

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    Dr. Paul Edwards' Practice 2

    115 Skyline Dr # A

    Russellville, AR 72802

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    Dr. Paul Edwards' Practice 3

    1000 S 52nd St

    Rogers, AR 72758

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

    Dr. Edwards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235289596.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Edwards?

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

    What is Dr. Paul Edwards's specialty?

    Dr. Edwards is a Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon near Little Rock, AR. 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. Edwards to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Paul Edwards affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Edwards is affiliated with Baptist Health Medical Center-North Little Rock 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 Paul Edwards accepting new patients in Little Rock, AR?

    Yes, Dr. Paul Edwards is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Paul Edwards offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Edwards's office at (501) 663-6455 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Paul Edwards?

    Please contact Dr. Edwards's office at (501) 663-6455 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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