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Dr. Arun Rajaram, MD

Dr. Arun Rajaram, MD

East Brunswick, NJ

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Rajaram, Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist in East Brunswick, NJ?

    Board certified orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Arun Rajaram specializes in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery of the knee and shoulder. He treats patients of all ages, ranging from pediatrics to the adult population at Alliance Orthopedics.

    His surgical and clinical interests include joint procedures, ACL and other ligament reconstruction, meniscal repairs, rotator cuff repairs and shoulder repairs. From weekend warriors to professional athletes, Dr. Rajaram’s goal is to provide stellar care with compassion, expertise and cutting-edge techniques.

    Dr. Rajaram completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Yale University. He completed his orthopedic sports medicine fellowship through the Baylor College of Medicine at the Texas Medical Center, the largest medical center in the world. During his fellowship, he gained extraordinary experience while serving as assistant team physician for multiple professional teams, including the Houston Texans, Rockets, Astros and Dynamo. He received his medical degree and bachelor’s degree in computer science from The George Washington University.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Rajaram?

    Dr. Arun Rajaram, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Rajaram empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in ACL Reconstruction, Arthroscopic Surgery-Knee, Arthroscopic Surgery-Shoulder, Athletic Injuries - Amateur to Professional Level, Joint Preservation, Ligament Reconstruction, Meniscus Repair, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Pediatric to Adult Orthopedic Care, Rotator Cuff Repair, Shoulder Injuries, Sports Medicine, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the East Brunswick, NJ community, Dr. Rajaram is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    What languages does Dr. Rajaram speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist like Dr. Rajaram typically treat?

    As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Rajaram 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. Rajaram. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Right Shoulder Joint Disorder
    • Other Left Shoulder Joint Problems
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Right shoulder problem
    • Right shoulder arthropathy
    • Right shoulder joint disease
    • Left Shoulder Joint Condition
    • Left Shoulder Arthropathy
    • Left Shoulder Articular Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25811: Other specified joint disorders, right shoulder
    • M25812: Other specified joint disorders, left shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Knee Joint Disorder
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Internal Knee Derangement
    • Knee Joint Problem
    • Knee Instability

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M2391: Unspecified internal derangement of right knee
    • M2392: Unspecified internal derangement of left knee

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis of the left shoulder
    • Osteoarthritis of the right shoulder
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M19012: Primary osteoarthritis, left shoulder
    • M19011: Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Other tear of the medial meniscus in the left knee
    • Other tear of the medial meniscus in the right knee
    • Cartilage Disorder
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Torn meniscus
    • Knee cartilage tear
    • Meniscal injury
    • Torn knee cartilage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S83242A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter
    • S83241A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter

    What procedures does an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist like Dr. Rajaram typically perform?

    As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Rajaram 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. Rajaram. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Extensive Shoulder Arthroscopy Debridement
    • Shoulder Bone Shaving (Arthroscopic)
    • Shoulder Synovectomy
    • Endoscopy
    • Shoulder Scope Cleaning
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Debridement
    • Shoulder Joint Cleanup Surgery
    • Arthroscopic Distal Claviculectomy
    • Mumford Procedure (Arthroscopic)
    • AC Joint Resection (Arthroscopic)
    • Shoulder scope surgery
    • Partial synovectomy shoulder
    • Shoulder joint lining removal

    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])
    • 29824: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; distal claviculectomy including distal articular surface (Mumford procedure)
    • 29820: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; synovectomy, partial

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
    • Endoscopy
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
    • Subacromial Decompression
    • Shoulder Impingement Surgery
    • Acromioplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 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:

    • Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
    • Knee Arthroscopy for Cartilage Shaving
    • Endoscopy
    • Knee scope with meniscectomy
    • Arthroscopic knee surgery
    • Cartilage shaving knee
    • Meniscus repair knee arthroscopy
    • Knee chondroplasty
    • Arthroscopic cartilage debridement
    • Knee scope cartilage repair
    • Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
    • Knee Cartilage Shaving
    • Arthroscopic Knee Debridement

    CPT Codes:

    • 29880: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial AND lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performed
    • 29877: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty)
    • 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:

    • 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

    Does Dr. Rajaram accept my insurance?

    Dr. Rajaram accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (201) 371-7626 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Rajaram accept in East Brunswick, NJ?

    Dr. Rajaram in East Brunswick, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Independence Health Group

    • Medicare

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Rajaram's office located?

    Alliance Orthopedics

    Alliance Orthopedics

    150A Tices Lane

    East Brunswick, NJ 08816

    (201) 371-7626

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    Alliance Orthopedics

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    1455 Broad Street, Suite 250

    Bloomfield, NJ 07003

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    Alliance Orthopedics

    210 Mounts Corner Dr.

    Freehold, NJ 07728

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    300 Perrine Rd. Ste 315

    Old Bridge, NJ 08857

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    Alliance Orthopedics

    222 Banta Pl.

    Fair Lawn, NJ 07410

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    Alliance Orthopedics

    525 NJ-35

    Middletown Township, NJ 07701

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    Alliance Orthopedics

    765 NJ-10

    Randolph, NJ 07869

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    Alliance Orthopedics

    1311 Morris Ave.

    Union, NJ 07083

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

    Dr. Rajaram's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881838993.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rajaram?

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

    What is Dr. Arun Rajaram's specialty?

    Dr. Rajaram is a Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist near East Brunswick, NJ.

    What does an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist do?

    An Orthopaedic surgeon well-trained in sports medicines is responsible to provide proper care for musculoskeletal structures which are directly affected by involving in the sports activity. The key focus areas of these specialists include conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, nutrition on performance and health. Additionally, they handle the coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Orthopaedic surgeon with specialization in sports medicine are able to prevent and manage any athletic injuries as they have a deep understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices.

    Is this Dr. Arun Rajaram affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Rajaram is affiliated with Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Atlantic Health Centrastate Medical Center, Hackensack Meridian Old Bridge Medical Center, Holy Name Medical Center, St. Joseph's University 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

    When to see an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Arun Rajaram accepting new patients in East Brunswick, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Arun Rajaram is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Arun Rajaram offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Rajaram's office at (201) 371-7626 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Arun Rajaram?

    Please contact Dr. Rajaram's office at (201) 371-7626 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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