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Dr. Gorden Potter, MD

Dr. Gorden Potter, MD

Amarillo, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Potter, Orthopedic Surgeon in Amarillo, TX?

    Dr. Gorden Potter, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Amarillo, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Potter completed his residency at Mayo Clinic. Dr. Potter is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Potter’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Potter’s office at (605) 328-2663.

    Where did Dr. Potter go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Mayo Clinic

    • Medical School: SABA University School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Potter speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Potter treat?

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

    • Other Post-Surgery Condition
    • Postoperative State
    • Recovery After Surgery
    • Surgical Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S72001A: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
    • S42412A: Displaced simple supracondylar fracture without intercondylar fracture of left humerus, initial encounter for closed fracture
    • S72002A: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Hip Fracture
    • Fractures
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Broken Hip
    • Thigh Bone Fracture
    • Femoral Fracture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S72142A: Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Right Hip Fracture
    • Fractures
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Broken Hip
    • Right Femur Fracture
    • Thigh Bone Break
    • Hip Bone Fracture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S72141A: Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of right femur, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Lower Leg Fracture
    • Fractures
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Shin Bone Break
    • Tibia Fracture
    • Fibula Fracture
    • Lower Leg Bone Break

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S82891A: Other fracture of right lower leg, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Broken Wrist Bone
    • Arm Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Fractured Wrist
    • Wrist Fracture
    • Distal Radius Fracture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S52509A: Unspecified fracture of the lower end of unspecified radius, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S52502A: Unspecified fracture of the lower end of left radius, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Buckle Fracture of Left Wrist
    • Arm Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Torus fracture of left wrist
    • Left distal radius buckle fracture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S52522A: Torus fracture of lower end of left radius, initial encounter for closed fracture

    What procedures does Dr. Potter perform?

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

    • Upper Thigh Bone Fracture Repair with Rod
    • Hip Fracture Repair with Internal Fixation or Replacement
    • Femoral Fracture Intramedullary Nailing
    • Hip Fracture Rod Fixation
    • Intertrochanteric Fracture Repair
    • Femoral Neck Fracture Repair
    • Proximal Femur Fracture Treatment
    • Hip Pinning Surgery
    • Hip Fracture Prosthetic Replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 27245: Treatment of intertrochanteric, peritrochanteric, or subtrochanteric femoral fracture; with intramedullary implant, with or without interlocking screws and/or cerclage
    • 27236: Open treatment of femoral fracture, proximal end, neck, internal fixation or prosthetic replacement

    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:

    • Thigh Bone Fracture Repair with Rod
    • Femoral shaft fracture open reduction
    • Intramedullary nailing of femur
    • Thigh bone fracture surgery
    • Femur fracture repair with implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 27506: Open treatment of femoral shaft fracture, with or without external fixation, with insertion of intramedullary implant, with or without cerclage and/or locking screws

    Also known as:

    • Ankle Fracture Repair (Bimalleolar)
    • Broken Ankle Surgery
    • Malleolar Fracture Fixation
    • Open Ankle Fracture Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 27814: Open treatment of bimalleolar ankle fracture (eg, lateral and medial malleoli, or lateral and posterior malleoli, or medial and posterior malleoli), includes internal fixation, when performed

    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:

    • 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 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:

    • Deep Wound Cleaning for Open Fracture
    • Excisional Debridement (Bone)
    • Open Fracture Debridement
    • Foreign Material Removal (Fracture)
    • Deep Tissue Wound Cleaning

    CPT Codes:

    • 11012: Debridement including removal of foreign material at the site of an open fracture and/or an open dislocation (eg, excisional debridement); skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscle fascia, muscle, and bone

    Does Dr. Potter accept my insurance?

    Dr. Potter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (605) 328-2663 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Potter accept in Amarillo, TX?

    Dr. Potter in Amarillo, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • State of Mississippi

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Potter's office located?

    Dr. Gorden Potter's Primary Practice

    3501 S Soncy Rd Ste 104

    Amarillo, TX 79119

    (605) 328-2663

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    Dr. Gorden Potter's Practice 2

    1301 S Coulter St Ste 103

    Amarillo, TX 79106

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    Dr. Gorden Potter's Practice 3

    PO Box

    Dalhart, TX 79022

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

    Dr. Potter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518278969.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Potter?

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

    What is Dr. Gorden Potter's specialty?

    Dr. Potter is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Amarillo, TX. 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. Potter to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Gorden Potter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Potter is affiliated with Roosevelt General Hospital, Plains Regional 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 Gorden Potter accepting new patients in Amarillo, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Gorden Potter is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Gorden Potter offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Potter's office at (605) 328-2663 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Gorden Potter?

    Please contact Dr. Potter's office at (605) 328-2663 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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