Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fitzpatrick, Orthopedic Trauma Specialist in Sacramento, CA?
What languages does Dr. Fitzpatrick speak?
Dr. Fitzpatrick and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist like Dr. Fitzpatrick typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist, Dr. Fitzpatrick 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. Fitzpatrick. 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:
- Trimalleolar Ankle Fracture
- Ankle Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Broken Ankle
- Cotton's Fracture
- Ankle Bone Break
ICD-10 Codes:
- S82851D: Displaced trimalleolar fracture of right lower leg, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Other Orthopedic Aftercare
- General orthopedic recovery
- Musculoskeletal post-op care
- Bone and joint follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare
Also known as:
- Broken Shin Bone
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Tibia Fracture
- Shin Bone Break
- Tibial Plateau Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S82142D: Displaced bicondylar fracture of left tibia, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
What procedures does an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist like Dr. Fitzpatrick typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist, Dr. Fitzpatrick 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. Fitzpatrick. 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:
- 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:
- Open Treatment for Ankle Joint Disruption
- Syndesmosis Repair
- Distal Tibiofibular Joint Fixation
- Ankle Ligament Repair Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27829: Open treatment of distal tibiofibular joint (syndesmosis) disruption, includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Removal of External Fixator
- Anesthesia
- External Fixation Device Removal
- Bone Fixator Removal
- Hardware Removal Surgery
- External Frame Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20694: Removal, under anesthesia, of external fixation system
Also known as:
- Open Repair of Broken Collarbone
- Clavicle Fracture Surgery
- Collarbone Fixation
- Open Clavicle Reduction
CPT Codes:
- 23515: Open treatment of clavicular fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed
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:
- 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:
- Tibia Fracture Repair with Rod and Screws
- Tibial Shaft Fracture Fixation
- Intramedullary Rod for Tibia Fracture
- Shin Bone Fracture Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27759: Treatment of tibial shaft fracture (with or without fibular fracture) by intramedullary implant, with or without interlocking screws and/or cerclage
Also known as:
- Suture or Staple Removal
- Stitch Removal
- Wound Staple Removal
- Post-Surgical Suture Removal
- Non-Anesthetic Suture Removal
CPT Codes:
- 15853: Removal of sutures or staples not requiring anesthesia (List separately in addition to E/M code)
Does Dr. Fitzpatrick accept my insurance?
Dr. Fitzpatrick accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 734-2700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fitzpatrick accept in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Fitzpatrick in Sacramento, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Other TPA
State of California
Sutter Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Fitzpatrick's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Fitzpatrick affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Fitzpatrick has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Fitzpatrick's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fitzpatrick's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295961795.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fitzpatrick?
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