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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Whatley, Orthopedic Surgeon in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. John Whatley, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Whatley is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Whatley’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Whatley’s office at (225) 924-2424.
What languages does Dr. Whatley speak?
Dr. Whatley and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Whatley treat?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Whatley 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. Whatley. 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:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Osteoarthritis of both knees
- 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
- M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
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:
- Left Artificial Knee Joint
- Right Artificial Knee Joint
- Knee Replacement
- Left Knee Replacement
- Left Knee Prosthesis
- Left Knee Arthroplasty
- Right Knee Replacement
- Right Knee Prosthesis
- Right Knee Arthroplasty
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z96652: Presence of left artificial knee joint
- Z96651: Presence of right artificial knee joint
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:
- 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
What procedures does Dr. Whatley perform?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Whatley 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. Whatley. 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:
- Total Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Total Knee Arthroplasty
- Knee Joint Replacement
- Full Knee Replacement
- TKA Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27447: Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial AND lateral compartments with or without patella resurfacing (total knee arthroplasty)
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
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:
- Upper Thigh Bone Fracture Repair with Rod
- Hip Fracture Repair with Internal Fixation or Replacement
- Open Surgery for Complex Hip Socket Fracture
- 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
- Acetabular fracture repair
- Hip socket fracture surgery
- Internal fixation for hip fracture
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
- 27228: Open treatment of acetabular fracture(s) involving anterior and posterior (two) columns, includes T-fracture and both column fracture with complete articular detachment, or single column or transverse fracture with associated acetabular wall fracture, with internal fixation
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:
- 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 Upper Arm Bone Fracture Repair
- Open Tibial Plateau Fracture Repair
- Thigh Bone Fracture Repair with Rod
- Humerus Fracture Surgery
- Arm Bone Fixation
- Humeral Shaft Plating
- Knee Fracture Open Reduction
- Proximal Tibia Fracture Surgery
- Tibial Plateau Fixation
- Shin Bone Fracture Repair
- Femoral shaft fracture open reduction
- Intramedullary nailing of femur
- Thigh bone fracture surgery
- Femur fracture repair with implant
CPT Codes:
- 24515: Open treatment of humeral shaft fracture with plate/screws, with or without cerclage
- 27536: Open treatment of tibial fracture, proximal (plateau); bicondylar, with or without internal fixation
- 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:
- Open Repair of Tibial Plateau Fracture
- Tibia Fracture Surgery
- Knee Fracture Repair
- Tibial Plateau Fixation
- Broken Shin Bone Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27535: Open treatment of tibial fracture, proximal (plateau); unicondylar, includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Open Surgery for Broken Ankle Bone
- Lateral Malleolus Fracture Repair
- Distal Fibula Fracture Surgery
- Ankle Fixation Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27792: Open treatment of distal fibular fracture (lateral malleolus), includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Open Repair of Broken Kneecap
- Patellar fracture open reduction
- Kneecap internal fixation
- Patellectomy
CPT Codes:
- 27524: Open treatment of patellar fracture, with internal fixation and/or partial or complete patellectomy and soft tissue repair
Also known as:
- Open Repair of Broken Collarbone
- Clavicle Fracture Surgery
- Collarbone Fixation
- Open Clavicle Reduction
CPT Codes:
- 23515: Open treatment of clavicular fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Open Surgery for Upper Arm Bone Fracture
- Proximal Humerus Fracture Repair
- Shoulder Fracture Open Reduction
- Upper Arm Bone Break Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 23615: Open treatment of proximal humeral (surgical or anatomical neck) fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed, includes repair of tuberosity(s), when performed;
Also known as:
- Minimally Invasive Pelvic Bone Fracture Repair
- Percutaneous Pelvic Fixation
- Pelvic Ring Fracture Stabilization
- Sacroiliac Joint Fixation
- Pelvic Fracture Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27216: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of posterior pelvic bone fracture and/or dislocation, for fracture patterns that disrupt the pelvic ring, unilateral (includes ipsilateral ilium, sacroiliac joint and/or sacrum)
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:
- 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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Bone Debridement (Cleaning of Bone Wound)
- Bone Wound Cleaning
- Surgical Bone Debridement
- Dead Bone Removal
- Wound Cleaning with Bone Involvement
CPT Codes:
- 11044: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Computer-Assisted Orthopedic Surgery
- Image-Guided Orthopedic Surgery
- Navigational Orthopedic Procedure
- Robotic Orthopedic Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 0055T: Computer-assisted musculoskeletal surgical navigational orthopedic procedure, with image-guidance based on CT/MRI images (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Whatley accept my insurance?
Dr. Whatley accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 924-2424 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Whatley accept in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Whatley in Baton Rouge, LA 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 and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
MedImpact
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Whatley's office located?
Dr. John Whatley's Primary Practice
8080 Bluebonnet Blvd Ste 1000
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 924-2424
What is Dr. Whatley's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Whatley's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053610865.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Whatley?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Whatley
What is Dr. John Whatley's specialty?
Dr. Whatley is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Baton Rouge, LA. 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. Whatley to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. John Whatley affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Whatley is affiliated with Baton Rouge General - Bluebonnet, North Oaks Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area Hospital, Lake Charles Memorial Hospital 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 John Whatley accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?
Yes, Dr. John Whatley is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Whatley offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Whatley's office at (225) 924-2424 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Whatley?
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