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Dr. Kristina Welton, MD

Covington, WA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Welton, Orthopedic Surgeon in Covington, WA?

    Dr. Kristina Welton, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Covington, WA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Welton is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Welton’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Welton’s office at (734) 232-6343.

    What languages does Dr. Welton speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Welton treat?

    As a Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Welton 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. Welton. 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 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:

    • Other Right Hip Joint Problems
    • Other Left Hip Joint Problems
    • Hip Injuries and Disorder
    • Right Hip Joint Condition
    • Right Hip Arthropathy
    • Right Hip Articular Disorder
    • Left Hip Joint Condition
    • Left Hip Arthropathy
    • Left Hip Articular Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25851: Other specified joint disorders, right hip
    • M25852: Other specified joint disorders, left hip

    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

    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 Hip Sprain
    • Hip Injuries and Disorder
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Hip Ligament Sprain
    • Pulled Hip Ligament
    • Hip Strain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S73191A: Other sprain of right hip, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee

    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

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip

    What procedures does Dr. Welton perform?

    As a Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Welton 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. Welton. 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:

    • 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:

    • 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

    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:

    • Hip Arthroscopy with Labral Repair
    • Endoscopy
    • Surgical Hip Arthroscopy
    • Hip Labral Tear Repair
    • Keyhole Hip Surgery with Labral Repair
    • Minimally Invasive Hip Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 29916: Arthroscopy, hip, surgical; with labral repair

    Does Dr. Welton accept my insurance?

    Dr. Welton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (734) 232-6343 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Welton accept in Covington, WA?

    Dr. Welton in Covington, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • Cambia (Regence)

    • Corporate Services

    • EDS

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Medicare

    • SGS North America Inc

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Welton's office located?

    Dr. Kristina Welton's Primary Practice

    17700 SE 272nd St

    Covington, WA 98042

    (734) 232-6343

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    Dr. Kristina Welton's Practice 2

    222 State Ave N

    Kent, WA 98030

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    Dr. Kristina Welton's Practice 3

    311 S L St

    Tacoma, WA 98405

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

    Dr. Welton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093008971.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Welton?

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

    What is Dr. Kristina Welton's specialty?

    Dr. Welton is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Covington, WA. 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. Welton to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Kristina Welton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Welton is affiliated with MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital, Confluence Health Hospital - Central Campus 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 Kristina Welton accepting new patients in Covington, WA?

    Yes, Dr. Kristina Welton is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kristina Welton offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Welton's office at (734) 232-6343 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kristina Welton?

    Please contact Dr. Welton's office at (734) 232-6343 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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