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Dr. Kristin Livingston, MD

Boston, MA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Livingston, Orthopedic Surgeon in Boston, MA?

    Dr. Kristin Livingston, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Livingston is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Livingston’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Livingston’s office at (415) 353-9384.

    What languages does Dr. Livingston speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Livingston treat?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Livingston 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. Livingston. 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:

    • Left Wrist Radius Fracture
    • Right Wrist Radius Fracture
    • Arm Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Broken Left Wrist Bone
    • Distal Left Radius Fracture
    • Left Wrist Bone Break
    • Broken Right Wrist Bone
    • Distal Right Radius Fracture
    • Right Wrist Bone Break

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S52502D: Unspecified fracture of the lower end of left radius, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
    • S52501D: Unspecified fracture of the lower end of right radius, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
    • S52502A: Unspecified fracture of the lower end of left radius, initial encounter for closed fracture
    • S52501A: Unspecified fracture of the lower end of right radius, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Unspecified Injury
    • General injury
    • Injury, unknown location
    • Trauma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T148XXA: Other injury of unspecified body region, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Pain
    • Body ache
    • Discomfort
    • Soreness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R52: Pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Left Forearm Fracture
    • Right Forearm Fracture
    • Arm Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Broken Left Forearm
    • Closed Left Forearm Fracture
    • Left Arm Bone Break
    • Broken Right Forearm
    • Right Arm Bone Break
    • Right Radius and Ulna Fracture
    • Traumatic Right Forearm Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S5292XA: Unspecified fracture of left forearm, initial encounter for closed fracture
    • S5291XD: Unspecified fracture of right forearm, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing

    Also known as:

    • Broken left upper arm bone above the elbow, with bone out of place
    • Elbow Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Displaced left supracondylar humerus fracture
    • Left elbow fracture
    • Broken arm bone

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S42412A: Displaced simple supracondylar fracture without intercondylar fracture of left humerus, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Other Hip Deformity at Birth
    • Birth Defects
    • Hip Injuries and Disorder
    • Congenital Hip Malformation
    • Birth Defect of Hip
    • Abnormal Hip Development

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q6589: Other specified congenital deformities of hip

    What procedures does Dr. Livingston perform?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Livingston 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. Livingston. 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:

    • Long Arm Cast Application
    • Short Leg Cast Application
    • Long Leg Cast Application
    • Shoulder to hand cast
    • Full arm cast
    • Arm fracture cast
    • Below Knee Cast
    • Lower Leg Cast
    • Foot and Ankle Cast
    • Full leg cast
    • Thigh to toe cast
    • Leg cast application
    • Full leg immobilization

    CPT Codes:

    • 29065: Application, cast; shoulder to hand (long arm)
    • 29405: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes);
    • 29345: Application of long leg cast (thigh to toes);

    Also known as:

    • Short Arm Cast Application
    • Elbow to Finger Cast
    • Forearm Cast
    • Arm Immobilization Cast

    CPT Codes:

    • 29075: Application, cast; elbow to finger (short arm)

    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:

    • Percutaneous Humeral Fracture Fixation
    • Open Repair of Forearm Bone Fractures
    • Open Humerus Fracture Repair (Elbow Area)
    • Upper Arm Bone Fracture Repair
    • Elbow Fracture Fixation (Percutaneous)
    • Humeral Condyle Fracture Repair
    • Radius and Ulna Fracture Surgery
    • Forearm Bone Fixation
    • Open Reduction Internal Fixation (Forearm)
    • Arm Fracture ORIF
    • Elbow Fracture Surgery
    • Humeral Epicondyle Fixation
    • Upper Arm Bone Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 24538: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of supracondylar or transcondylar humeral fracture, with or without intercondylar extension
    • 25575: Open Treatment Of Radial And Ulnar Shaft Fractures, With Internal Fixation, When Performed; Of Radius And Ulna
    • 24575: Open treatment of humeral epicondylar fracture, medial or lateral, includes internal fixation, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Tibia Fracture Repair with Internal Fixation
    • Forearm Bone Fracture Repair (Open Surgery)
    • Open Tibia Fracture Surgery
    • Pilon Fracture Repair
    • Ankle Fracture Surgery
    • Radial Shaft Fracture Open Reduction
    • Radius Fracture Internal Fixation
    • Broken Forearm Open Surgery
    • Forearm Bone Plating

    CPT Codes:

    • 27827: Open treatment of fracture of weight bearing articular surface/portion of distal tibia (eg, pilon or tibial plafond), with internal fixation, when performed; of tibia only
    • 25515: Open Treatment Of Radial Shaft Fracture, Includes Internal Fixation, When Performed

    Also known as:

    • Full Arm or Leg Cast Removal
    • Bivalving a cast
    • Cutting off a cast
    • Cast splitting

    CPT Codes:

    • 29705: Removal or bivalving; full arm or full leg cast

    Also known as:

    • Open Repair of Distal Radius Fracture with Internal Fixation
    • Wrist Fracture Surgery
    • Radial Bone Fracture Repair
    • Distal Radius Fixation

    CPT Codes:

    • 25607: Open Treatment Of Distal Radial Extra-Articular Fracture Or Epiphyseal Separation, With Internal Fixation

    Also known as:

    • Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
    • Sciatic Nerve Block
    • Sciatica Injection
    • Steroid Injection for Sciatica
    • Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve

    CPT Codes:

    • 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Livingston accept my insurance?

    Dr. Livingston accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 353-9384 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Livingston accept in Boston, MA?

    Dr. Livingston in Boston, MA 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 Massachusetts

    • Boston Medical Center

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Fallon Community Health Plan

    • Health Plans

    • Point32Health

    • State of Massachusetts

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Livingston's office located?

    Dr. Kristin Livingston's Primary Practice

    300 Longwood Ave

    Boston, MA 02115

    (415) 353-9384

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    Dr. Kristin Livingston's Practice 2

    55 Fruit St

    Boston, MA 02114

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    Dr. Kristin Livingston's Practice 3

    1825 4th St Fl 5

    San Francisco, CA 94143

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

    Dr. Livingston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841428257.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Livingston?

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

    What is Dr. Kristin Livingston's specialty?

    Dr. Livingston is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Boston, MA. 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. Livingston to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Kristin Livingston affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Livingston is affiliated with Emerson Health, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Concord Hospital, Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, Boston Medical Center, St. Luke's Hospital - New Bedford, MA 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 Kristin Livingston accepting new patients in Boston, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Kristin Livingston is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kristin Livingston offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Livingston's office at (415) 353-9384 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kristin Livingston?

    Please contact Dr. Livingston's office at (415) 353-9384 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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