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Who is Dr. Kestner, Orthopedic Surgeon in North Charleston, SC?
Dr. Christopher Kestner, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in North Charleston, SC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kestner graduated from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Kestner is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kestner’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kestner’s office at (843) 572-2663.
Where did Dr. Kestner go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
What languages does Dr. Kestner speak?
Dr. Kestner and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kestner treat?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Kestner 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. Kestner. 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 Foot Pain
- Left Foot Pain
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Aching right foot
- Right foot discomfort
- Pain in right sole
- Ache in left foot
- Left foot discomfort
- Sore left foot
ICD-10 Codes:
- M79671: Pain in right foot
- M79672: Pain in left foot
Also known as:
- Pain in Left Ankle and Foot
- Ankle Injuries and Disorder
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Left Ankle Ache
- Left Foot Discomfort
- Sore Left Ankle and Foot
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25572: Pain in left ankle and joints of left foot
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
Also known as:
- Stiff Big Toe
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Toe Injuries and Disorder
- Hallux Rigidus
- Big Toe Arthritis
- Frozen Big Toe
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2021: Hallux rigidus, right foot
Also known as:
- Unstable Right Ankle Joint
- Ankle Injuries and Disorder
- Loose Right Ankle
- Right Ankle Joint Instability
- Wobbly Right Ankle
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25371: Other instability, right ankle
Also known as:
- Bunion
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Toe Injuries and Disorder
- Hallux Valgus
- Big Toe Deformity
- Foot Bump
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2012: Hallux valgus (acquired), left foot
What procedures does Dr. Kestner perform?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Kestner 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. Kestner. 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:
- Hammertoe Correction Surgery
- Heel Bone Removal
- Tarsal Tunnel Release
- Big Toe Arthritis Surgery (Hallux Rigidus)
- Hammertoe Repair
- Toe Straightening Surgery
- Phalangectomy for Hammertoe
- Calcaneus Ostectomy
- Heel Bone Resection
- Foot Bone Removal
- Calcaneal Bone Excision
- Posterior Tibial Nerve Decompression
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome Surgery
- Nerve Release in Foot
- Foot Nerve Decompression
- Cheilectomy for hallux rigidus
- Big toe joint debridement
- First MTP joint release
CPT Codes:
- 28285: Correction, hammertoe (eg, interphalangeal fusion, partial or total phalangectomy)
- 28118: Ostectomy, calcaneus;
- 28035: Release, tarsal tunnel (posterior tibial nerve decompression)
- 28289: Hallux rigidus correction with cheilectomy, debridement and capsular release of the first metatarsophalangeal joint; without implant
Also known as:
- Leg Tendon Repair
- Achilles Tendon Repair (Secondary)
- Flexor Tendon Repair
- Leg Tendon Surgery
- Tendon Reconstruction Leg
- Achilles Tendon Reconstruction
- Graft for Achilles Tendon
- Re-repair Achilles Tendon
- Ankle Tendon Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27658: Repair, flexor tendon, leg; primary, without graft, each tendon
- 27654: Repair, secondary, Achilles tendon, with or without graft
Also known as:
- Achilles Tendon Repair
- Ruptured Achilles Tendon Surgery
- Open Achilles Repair
- Percutaneous Achilles Repair
- Heel Tendon Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27650: Repair, primary, open or percutaneous, ruptured Achilles tendon;
Also known as:
- Open Treatment for Ankle Joint Disruption
- Ankle Arthroscopy for Cartilage Repair
- Endoscopy
- Syndesmosis Repair
- Distal Tibiofibular Joint Fixation
- Ankle Ligament Repair Surgery
- Keyhole Ankle Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Ankle Cartilage Repair
- Ankle Bone Defect Excision
CPT Codes:
- 27829: Open treatment of distal tibiofibular joint (syndesmosis) disruption, includes internal fixation, when performed
- 29891: Arthroscopy, ankle, surgical, excision of osteochondral defect of talus and/or tibia, including drilling of the defect
Also known as:
- Ankle Ligament Repair
- Ankle Ligament Repair (Both Collateral Ligaments)
- Collateral Ankle Ligament Surgery
- Ankle Sprain Repair
- Watson-Jones Procedure
- Ankle Collateral Ligament Repair
- Disrupted Ankle Ligament Repair
- Ankle Sprain Surgery
- Lateral and Medial Ankle Ligament Repair
CPT Codes:
- 27698: Repair, secondary, disrupted ligament, ankle, collateral (eg, Watson-Jones procedure)
- 27696: Repair, primary, disrupted ligament, ankle; both collateral ligaments
Also known as:
- Foot Bone Reshaping (Metatarsal Osteotomy)
- Partial Foot Bone Removal
- Metatarsal Osteotomy
- Foot Bone Lengthening
- Foot Bone Shortening
- Foot Bone Angle Correction
- Talus Bone Excision
- Calcaneus Bone Excision
- Foot Bone Debridement
- Osteomyelitis Bone Removal
CPT Codes:
- 28308: Osteotomy, with or without lengthening, shortening or angular correction, metatarsal; other than first metatarsal, each
- 28120: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, sequestrectomy, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis or bossing); talus or calcaneus
Also known as:
- Ankle Joint Cleaning (Arthroscopy)
- Endoscopy
- Ankle debridement
- Ankle scope surgery
- Arthroscopic ankle cleanup
- Tibiotalar joint debridement
CPT Codes:
- 29898: Arthroscopy, ankle (tibiotalar and fibulotalar joints), surgical; debridement, extensive
Also known as:
- Open Surgery for Broken Ankle Bone
- Lateral Malleolus Fracture Repair
- Distal Fibula Fracture Surgery
- Ankle Fixation Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27792: Open treatment of distal fibular fracture (lateral malleolus), includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Bunion Correction with Big Toe Joint Fusion
- Hallux Valgus Repair
- Bunionectomy with Arthrodesis
- Big Toe Fusion Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 28297: Correction, hallux valgus with bunionectomy, with sesamoidectomy when performed; with first metatarsal and medial cuneiform joint arthrodesis, any method
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:
- Midfoot or Tarsometatarsal Joint Fusion
- Midtarsal Arthrodesis
- Tarsometatarsal Fusion
- Foot Joint Immobilization
CPT Codes:
- 28740: Arthrodesis, midtarsal or tarsometatarsal, single joint
Also known as:
- Big Toe Joint Fusion
- Great Toe Arthrodesis
- MTP Joint Fusion
- Big Toe Fusion Surgery
- Hallux Rigidus Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 28750: Arthrodesis, great toe; metatarsophalangeal joint
Also known as:
- Open Metatarsal Fracture Repair
- Foot Bone Fracture Surgery
- Metatarsal Fixation
- Broken Foot Bone Repair
CPT Codes:
- 28485: Open treatment of metatarsal fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed, each
Also known as:
- Leg or Ankle Tendon Release
- Tendon Loosening Surgery (Leg)
- Ankle Tendon Tenolysis
- Flexor or Extensor Tendon Release
CPT Codes:
- 27680: Tenolysis, flexor or extensor tendon, leg and/or ankle; single, each tendon
Also known as:
- Ankle Ligament Repair
- Collateral Ligament Repair
- Ankle Ligament Surgery
- Ankle Ligament Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 27695: Repair, primary, disrupted ligament, ankle; collateral
Also known as:
- Foot Extensor Tendon Repair
- Tendon Repair Foot
- Foot Tendon Surgery
- Extensor Tendon Reconstruction Foot
CPT Codes:
- 28208: Repair, tendon, extensor, foot; primary or secondary, each tendon
Also known as:
- Bone Marrow Aspiration
- Bone Marrow Tests
- Bone Marrow Biopsy
- Marrow Aspiration
- Diagnostic Bone Marrow Test
- Bone Marrow Sample
CPT Codes:
- 38220: Diagnostic bone marrow; aspiration(s)
Does Dr. Kestner accept my insurance?
Dr. Kestner accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (843) 572-2663 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kestner accept in North Charleston, SC?
Dr. Kestner in North Charleston, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
Carepoint Health
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kestner's office located?
Dr. Christopher Kestner's Primary Practice
9100 Medcom St
North Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 572-2663
What is Dr. Kestner's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kestner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912147083.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kestner?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kestner
What is Dr. Christopher Kestner's specialty?
Dr. Kestner is a Orthopedic Surgeon near North Charleston, SC. 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. Kestner to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Kestner affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kestner is affiliated with MUSC Health University Medical Center, MUSC Health - Orangeburg, Trident 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 Christopher Kestner accepting new patients in North Charleston, SC?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Kestner is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Kestner offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kestner's office at (843) 572-2663 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Kestner?
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