Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Melnic, Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon in Boston, MA?
Dr. Christopher Melnic, MD is an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Melnic is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Melnic’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Melnic’s office at (617) 643-7251.
What languages does Dr. Melnic speak?
Dr. Melnic and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Melnic typically treat?
As an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Melnic 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. Melnic. 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:
- Joint Replacement Aftercare
- Hip Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Knee Replacement
- Post-joint replacement care
- Joint surgery recovery
- Orthopedic aftercare
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery
Also known as:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
- Osteoarthritis of the left hip
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Right Hip Arthritis
- Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
- M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
- M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
Also known as:
- Right Artificial Knee Joint
- Knee Replacement
- Right Knee Replacement
- Right Knee Prosthesis
- Right Knee Arthroplasty
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z96651: Presence of right artificial knee joint
Also known as:
- Pain in Left Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Left Knee Ache
- Left Knee Discomfort
- Sore Left Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25562: Pain in left knee
What procedures does an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Melnic typically perform?
As an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Melnic 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. Melnic. 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:
- Total Knee Replacement
- Partial Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Total Knee Arthroplasty
- Knee Joint Replacement
- Full Knee Replacement
- TKA Surgery
- Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty
- Medial Knee Replacement
- Lateral Knee Replacement
- Partial Knee Resurfacing
CPT Codes:
- 27447: Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial AND lateral compartments with or without patella resurfacing (total knee arthroplasty)
- 27446: Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial OR lateral compartment
Also known as:
- Total Hip Replacement
- Hip Replacement
- Hip arthroplasty
- Artificial hip surgery
- Hip joint replacement
- Femoral head replacement
CPT Codes:
- 27130: Arthroplasty, acetabular and proximal femoral prosthetic replacement (total hip arthroplasty), with or without autograft or allograft
Does Dr. Melnic accept my insurance?
Dr. Melnic accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 643-7251 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Melnic accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Melnic 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Mass General Brigham
Medicare
Point32Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Melnic's office located?
Dr. Christopher Melnic's Practice 2
2014 Washington St Ste 361
Newton Lower Falls, MA 02462
What is Dr. Melnic's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Melnic's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205128030.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Melnic?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Melnic
What is Dr. Christopher Melnic's specialty?
Dr. Melnic is a Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon near Boston, MA.
What does an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon do?
Adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgeons, recognized as a fellowship subspecialty by several state medical boards, focus on reconstructive procedures including joint arthroplasty (such as hip and knee replacements), osteotomy, arthroscopy, soft-tissue reconstruction, and various other adult reconstructive surgical interventions.
Is this Dr. Christopher Melnic affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Melnic is affiliated with Emerson Health, Massachusetts General Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital Of Medford, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Dartmouth Hitchcock 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
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Is Christopher Melnic accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
No, Dr. Christopher Melnic is not accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Melnic offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Melnic's office at (617) 643-7251 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Melnic?
Please contact Dr. Melnic's office at (617) 643-7251 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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