Who is Dr. Carrer, Orthopedic Surgeon in East Orange, NJ?
What languages does Dr. Carrer speak?
Dr. Carrer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- French
- Spanish
What conditions does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Carrer typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Carrer 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. Carrer. 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 Shoulder Joint Problems
- Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Joint Disorder
- Shoulder Joint Derangement
- Unspecified Shoulder Issues
- Shoulder Joint Dysfunction
- PVNS
- Villonodular Synovitis
- Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumor
- Giant Cell Tumor of Tendon Sheath
ICD-10 Codes:
- M24812: Other specific joint derangements of left shoulder, not elsewhere classified
- M12211: Villonodular synovitis (pigmented), right shoulder
- M12212: Villonodular synovitis (pigmented), left shoulder
Also known as:
- Shoulder Joint Derangement
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Shoulder Joint Dysfunction
- Shoulder Joint Instability
- Shoulder Joint Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- M24811: Other specific joint derangements of right shoulder, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Softening of Kneecap Cartilage
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Patellar Chondromalacia
- Runner's Knee
- Anterior Knee Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2242: Chondromalacia patellae, left knee
- M2241: Chondromalacia patellae, right knee
Also known as:
- Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Swimmer's Shoulder
- Impingement Syndrome
- Rotator Cuff Impingement
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7541: Impingement syndrome of right shoulder
- M7542: Impingement syndrome of left shoulder
What procedures does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Carrer typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Carrer 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. Carrer. 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:
- Extensive Shoulder Arthroscopy Debridement
- Shoulder Synovectomy (Arthroscopic)
- Diagnostic Shoulder Arthroscopy
- Endoscopy
- Shoulder Scope Cleaning
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Debridement
- Shoulder Joint Cleanup Surgery
- Shoulder Joint Lining Removal
- Keyhole Shoulder Surgery for Synovium
- Shoulder Scope
- Shoulder Joint Examination
- Shoulder Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 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])
- 29821: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; synovectomy, complete
- 29805: Arthroscopy, shoulder, diagnostic, with or without synovial biopsy (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Adhesion Removal
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
- Endoscopy
- Shoulder Scope Surgery
- Shoulder Adhesiolysis
- Frozen Shoulder Surgery
- Shoulder Joint Cleaning
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
- Subacromial Decompression
- Shoulder Impingement Surgery
- Acromioplasty
CPT Codes:
- 29825: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with lysis and resection of adhesions, with or without manipulation
- 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)
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 Joint Lining Removal
- Endoscopy
- Knee Synovectomy
- Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
- Plica Resection
CPT Codes:
- 29875: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; synovectomy, limited (eg, plica or shelf resection) (separate procedure)
Does Dr. Carrer accept my insurance?
Dr. Carrer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 506-0232 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Carrer accept in East Orange, NJ?
Dr. Carrer in East Orange, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
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Centene Corporation
Farmers Insurance Group
Fox Insurance Company
GEICO
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
Patrolmen's Benevolent Association of the City of New York
Safeco
The Travelers Companies
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Where is Dr. Carrer's office located?
Dr. Alexandra Carrer's Primary Practice
576 Central Ave Ste 202
East Orange, NJ 07018
(212) 506-0232
What hospitals are Dr. Carrer affiliated with?
Dr. Carrer has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Carrer's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Carrer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902047343.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Carrer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Carrer