Who is Dr. Christoforetti, Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist in Bethesda, MD?
Dr. John Christoforetti, MD is an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Bethesda, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 18 years. Dr. Christoforetti graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine.
Dr. Christoforetti is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Christoforetti’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Christoforetti’s office at (214) 383-9356.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Christoforetti?
Dr. John Christoforetti, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array
of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Christoforetti empowers
patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Arthroscopic Surgery-Hip, Knee Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Shoulder Surgery, Sports Injuries, Sports Medicine, or comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the Bethesda/MD community, Dr. Christoforetti is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Christoforetti go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Christoforetti speak?
Dr. Christoforetti and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Christoforetti treat?
As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Christoforetti 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. Christoforetti. 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 Hip Pain
Left Hip Pain
Hip Injuries and Disorder
Pain
Sore Right Hip
Right Hip Ache
Right Hip Discomfort
Sore Left Hip
Left Hip Ache
Left Hip Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
M25551: Pain in right hip
M25552: Pain in left hip
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:
Left Hip Sprain
Other Hip Sprain
Right Hip Sprain
Hip Injuries and Disorder
Sprains and Strains
Left Hip Ligament Injury
Pulled Left Hip Ligament
Left Hip Strain
Hip Ligament Sprain
Pulled Hip Ligament
Hip Strain
Right Hip Ligament Injury
Pulled Right Hip Ligament
Right Hip Strain
ICD-10 Codes:
S73192A: Other sprain of left hip, initial encounter
S73192D: Other sprain of left hip, subsequent encounter
S73191A: Other sprain of right hip, initial encounter
S73191D: Other sprain of right hip, subsequent encounter
Also known as:
Right Shoulder Pain
Left Shoulder Pain
Pain
Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
Sore Right Shoulder
Right Shoulder Ache
Right Shoulder Discomfort
Sore Left Shoulder
Left Shoulder Ache
Left Shoulder Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
M25511: Pain in right shoulder
M25512: Pain in left shoulder
Also known as:
Pain in Right Knee
Pain in Left Knee
Knee Injuries and Disorder
Pain
Right Knee Ache
Right Knee Discomfort
Sore Right Knee
Left Knee Ache
Left Knee Discomfort
Sore Left Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
M25561: Pain in right knee
M25562: Pain in left knee
Also known as:
Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
Osteoarthritis of the left knee
Osteoarthritis of the right shoulder
Osteoarthritis
Right Knee Arthritis
Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
Degenerative joint disease
Wear-and-tear arthritis
Arthrosis
Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
M19011: Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulder
Also known as:
Knee Ligament Sprain
Knee Injuries and Disorder
Sprains and Strains
Sprained Knee Ligament
Ligament Injury in Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
S83512A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of left knee, initial encounter
S83512D: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of left knee, subsequent encounter
Also known as:
Other Left Hip Joint Problems
Other Right Hip Joint Problems
Hip Injuries and Disorder
Left Hip Joint Condition
Left Hip Arthropathy
Left Hip Articular Disorder
Right Hip Joint Condition
Right Hip Arthropathy
Right Hip Articular Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
M25852: Other specified joint disorders, left hip
M25851: Other specified joint disorders, right hip
Also known as:
New Right Hip Muscle, Fascia, or Tendon Strain
New Left Hip Muscle, Fascia, or Tendon Strain
Hip Injuries and Disorder
Sprains and Strains
Recent Right Hip Muscle Pull
Acute Right Hip Tendon Strain
Right Hip Soft Tissue Strain
Sudden Right Hip Strain
Recent Left Hip Muscle Pull
Acute Left Hip Tendon Strain
Left Hip Soft Tissue Strain
Sudden Left Hip Strain
ICD-10 Codes:
S76011A: Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of right hip, initial encounter
S76012A: Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of left hip, initial encounter
What procedures does Dr. Christoforetti perform?
As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Christoforetti 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. Christoforetti. 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:
Hip Arthroscopy with Labral Repair
Hip Arthroscopy for Cartilage or Labrum Repair
Hip Arthroscopy with Synovectomy
Endoscopy
Surgical Hip Arthroscopy
Hip Labral Tear Repair
Keyhole Hip Surgery with Labral Repair
Minimally Invasive Hip Surgery
Hip Scope with Chondroplasty
Hip Labrum Resection
Arthroscopic Hip Debridement
Hip Joint Clean-up
Synovial Membrane Removal Hip
Keyhole Hip Surgery
CPT Codes:
29916: Arthroscopy, hip, surgical; with labral repair
29862: Arthroscopy, hip, surgical; with debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), abrasion arthroplasty, and/or resection of labrum
29863: Arthroscopy, hip, surgical; with synovectomy
Also known as:
Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
Endoscopy
Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff
Keyhole Rotator Cuff Surgery
Minimally Invasive Shoulder Repair
Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
Subacromial Decompression
Shoulder Impingement Surgery
Acromioplasty
CPT Codes:
29827: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with rotator cuff repair
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:
Hip Arthroscopy with Femoroplasty
Endoscopy
Hip Scope Surgery
Cam Lesion Treatment Hip
Hip Joint Reshaping Surgery
CPT Codes:
29914: Arthroscopy, hip, surgical; with femoroplasty (ie, treatment of cam lesion)
Also known as:
Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
Endoscopy
Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
Knee Cartilage Shaving
Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
CPT Codes:
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:
ACL Repair Surgery
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Arthroscopic ACL Surgery
Knee Ligament Repair
ACL Augmentation
CPT Codes:
29888: Arthroscopically aided anterior cruciate ligament repair/augmentation or reconstruction
Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
Knee Injection with Ultrasound
CPT Codes:
20611: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting
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. Christoforetti accept my insurance?
Dr. Christoforetti accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (214) 383-9356 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Christoforetti accept in Bethesda, MD?
Dr. Christoforetti in Bethesda, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Diagnosis
100% of patients were satisfied with the doctor's diagnosis and explanation of their condition
Patients give Dr. John Christoforetti an Excellent
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What is Dr. Christoforetti's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Christoforetti's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003995218.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Christoforetti?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Christoforetti
What is Dr. John Christoforetti's specialty?
Dr. Christoforetti is a Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist near Bethesda, MD.
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. Contact Dr. Christoforetti to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. John Christoforetti affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Christoforetti is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like
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Is John Christoforetti accepting new patients in Bethesda, MD?
Yes, Dr. John Christoforetti is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Christoforetti offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Christoforetti's office at (214) 383-9356 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
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