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Dr. Oliver Schipper, MD

Arlington, VA

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Schipper, Foot and Ankle Surgeon in Arlington, VA?

    Dr. Oliver Schipper, MD is a Foot and Ankle Surgeon, who primarily practices in Arlington, VA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Schipper is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Schipper’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Schipper’s office at (703) 892-6500.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Schipper?

    Dr. Oliver Schipper, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Foot and Ankle Surgeon 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. Schipper empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Foot & Ankle Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Arlington/VA community, Dr. Schipper is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    What languages does Dr. Schipper speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Schipper treat?

    As a Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Schipper 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. Schipper. 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:

    • Bunion
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Toe Injuries and Disorder
    • Hallux Valgus
    • Big Toe Deformity
    • Foot Bump

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M2012: Hallux valgus (acquired), left foot
    • M2011: Hallux valgus (acquired), right foot

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis of the right ankle and foot
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
    • Ankle Arthritis
    • Foot Arthritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M19071: Primary osteoarthritis, right ankle and foot
    • M19072: Primary osteoarthritis, left ankle and foot

    Also known as:

    • Plantar Fibromatosis
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Heel Injuries and Disorder
    • Ledderhose disease
    • Plantar fasciitis nodule
    • Foot fibromatosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M722: Plantar fascial fibromatosis

    Also known as:

    • Unstable Left Ankle Joint
    • Ankle Injuries and Disorder
    • Loose Left Ankle
    • Left Ankle Joint Instability
    • Wobbly Left Ankle

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25372: Other instability, left ankle

    Also known as:

    • Stiff Big Toe
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Toe Injuries and Disorder
    • Hallux Rigidus
    • Big Toe Arthritis
    • Frozen Big Toe

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M2021: Hallux rigidus, right foot

    What procedures does Dr. Schipper perform?

    As a Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Schipper 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. Schipper. 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:

    • Bunion Correction with Double Bone Cut
    • Hammertoe Correction Surgery
    • Toe Bone Reshaping Surgery
    • Big Toe Arthritis Surgery (Hallux Rigidus)
    • Midfoot Capsule Release
    • Partial Plantar Fascia Removal
    • Bunion Correction Surgery
    • Endoscopic Plantar Fasciotomy
    • Heel Bone Removal
    • Hallux Valgus Correction
    • Bunionectomy with Osteotomy
    • Double Osteotomy Bunion Repair
    • Hammertoe Repair
    • Toe Straightening Surgery
    • Phalangectomy for Hammertoe
    • Toe Phalangeal Osteotomy
    • Toe Shortening Surgery
    • Toe Deformity Correction
    • Cheilectomy for hallux rigidus
    • Big toe joint debridement
    • First MTP joint release
    • Medial midfoot capsulotomy
    • Foot joint release surgery
    • Midfoot soft tissue release
    • Plantar Fasciectomy
    • Foot Fascia Release
    • Plantar Fasciitis Surgery
    • Hallux Valgus Repair
    • Bunionectomy with Sesamoidectomy
    • Big Toe Deformity Correction
    • Keyhole Plantar Fascia Release
    • Minimally Invasive Plantar Fasciotomy
    • Heel Pain Endoscopic Surgery
    • Calcaneus Ostectomy
    • Heel Bone Resection
    • Foot Bone Removal
    • Calcaneal Bone Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 28299: Correction, hallux valgus with bunionectomy, with sesamoidectomy when performed; with double osteotomy, any method
    • 28285: Correction, hammertoe (eg, interphalangeal fusion, partial or total phalangectomy)
    • 28312: Osteotomy, shortening, angular or rotational correction; other phalanges, any toe
    • 28289: Hallux rigidus correction with cheilectomy, debridement and capsular release of the first metatarsophalangeal joint; without implant
    • 28260: Capsulotomy, midfoot; medial release only (separate procedure)
    • 28060: Fasciectomy, plantar fascia; partial (separate procedure)
    • 28292: Correction, hallux valgus with bunionectomy, with sesamoidectomy when performed; with resection of proximal phalanx base, when performed, any method
    • 29893: Endoscopic plantar fasciotomy
    • 28118: Ostectomy, calcaneus;

    Also known as:

    • Heel Bone Cut (Calcaneus Osteotomy)
    • Foot Bone Reshaping (Metatarsal Osteotomy)
    • Partial Foot Bone Removal
    • Foot Bone Reshaping (Tarsal Osteotomy)
    • Foot Bone Reshaping (First Metatarsal)
    • Foot Bone Infection Removal
    • Calcaneus Osteotomy
    • Heel Bone Reshaping Surgery
    • Dwyer Procedure
    • Chambers Procedure
    • Metatarsal Osteotomy
    • Foot Bone Lengthening
    • Foot Bone Shortening
    • Foot Bone Angle Correction
    • Talus Bone Excision
    • Calcaneus Bone Excision
    • Foot Bone Debridement
    • Osteomyelitis Bone Removal
    • Tarsal Bone Cut
    • Midfoot Osteotomy
    • Foot Bone Realignment Surgery
    • Corrective Foot Bone Surgery
    • First Metatarsal Osteotomy
    • Foot Bone Lengthening/Shortening
    • Bunion Surgery (Bone Reshaping)
    • Tarsal Bone Excision
    • Metatarsal Bone Infection Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 28300: Osteotomy; calcaneus (eg, Dwyer or Chambers type procedure), with or without internal fixation
    • 28308: Osteotomy, with or without lengthening, shortening or angular correction, metatarsal; other than first metatarsal, each
    • 28120: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, sequestrectomy, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis or bossing); talus or calcaneus
    • 28304: Osteotomy, tarsal bones, other than calcaneus or talus;
    • 28306: Osteotomy, with or without lengthening, shortening or angular correction, metatarsal; first metatarsal
    • 28122: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, sequestrectomy, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis or bossing); tarsal or metatarsal bone, except talus or calcaneus

    Also known as:

    • Ankle Ligament Repair
    • Collateral Ankle Ligament Surgery
    • Ankle Sprain Repair
    • Watson-Jones Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 27698: Repair, secondary, disrupted ligament, ankle, collateral (eg, Watson-Jones procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Large Bone Graft
    • Minor Bone Graft
    • Bone Grafts
    • Major Bone Grafting
    • Autograft
    • Allograft
    • Small Bone Graft
    • Dowel Bone Graft
    • Button Bone Graft
    • Autograft (Small)

    CPT Codes:

    • 20902: Bone graft, any donor area; major or large
    • 20900: Bone graft, any donor area; minor or small (eg, dowel or button)

    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:

    • Ankle Joint Cleaning (Arthroscopy)
    • Endoscopy
    • Ankle debridement
    • Ankle scope surgery
    • Arthroscopic ankle cleanup
    • Tibiotalar joint debridement
    • Ankle Debridement
    • Ankle Scope Surgery
    • Tibiotalar Joint Arthroscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 29898: Arthroscopy, ankle (tibiotalar and fibulotalar joints), surgical; debridement, extensive
    • 29897: Arthroscopy, ankle (tibiotalar and fibulotalar joints), surgical; debridement, limited

    Also known as:

    • Ankle Arthroscopy for Cartilage Repair
    • Total Ankle Replacement Surgery
    • Open Treatment for Ankle Joint Disruption
    • Ankle Arthroscopy for Synovectomy
    • Endoscopy
    • Keyhole Ankle Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Ankle Cartilage Repair
    • Ankle Bone Defect Excision
    • Ankle arthroplasty with implant
    • Total ankle prosthesis
    • Ankle joint replacement
    • Syndesmosis Repair
    • Distal Tibiofibular Joint Fixation
    • Ankle Ligament Repair Surgery
    • Ankle Synovectomy
    • Arthroscopic Ankle Surgery
    • Ankle Joint Lining Removal
    • Tibiotalar Synovectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 29891: Arthroscopy, ankle, surgical, excision of osteochondral defect of talus and/or tibia, including drilling of the defect
    • 27702: Arthroplasty, ankle; with implant (total ankle)
    • 27829: Open treatment of distal tibiofibular joint (syndesmosis) disruption, includes internal fixation, when performed
    • 29895: Arthroscopy, ankle (tibiotalar and fibulotalar joints), surgical; synovectomy, partial

    Also known as:

    • Calf Muscle Lengthening Surgery
    • Gastrocnemius Release
    • Strayer Procedure
    • Calf Tightness Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27687: Gastrocnemius recession (eg, Strayer procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Leg Flexor Tendon Repair
    • Achilles Tendon Repair
    • Secondary Leg Tendon Repair
    • Leg Tendon Graft
    • Flexor Tendon Surgery Leg
    • Ruptured Achilles Tendon Surgery
    • Open Achilles Repair
    • Percutaneous Achilles Repair
    • Heel Tendon Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27659: Repair, flexor tendon, leg; secondary, with or without graft, each tendon
    • 27650: Repair, primary, open or percutaneous, ruptured Achilles tendon;

    Also known as:

    • Big Toe Joint Fusion
    • Subtalar Joint Fusion
    • Great Toe Arthrodesis
    • MTP Joint Fusion
    • Big Toe Fusion Surgery
    • Hallux Rigidus Surgery
    • Ankle Joint Fusion
    • Subtalar Arthrodesis
    • Hindfoot Fusion Surgery
    • Talocalcaneal Fusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 28750: Arthrodesis, great toe; metatarsophalangeal joint
    • 28725: Arthrodesis; subtalar

    Also known as:

    • Midfoot or Tarsometatarsal Joint Fusion
    • Foot Joint Fusion Surgery
    • Midtarsal Arthrodesis
    • Tarsometatarsal Fusion
    • Foot Joint Immobilization
    • Midfoot Fusion
    • Tarsometatarsal Arthrodesis
    • Foot Bone Fusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 28740: Arthrodesis, midtarsal or tarsometatarsal, single joint
    • 28730: Arthrodesis, midtarsal or tarsometatarsal, multiple or transverse;

    Also known as:

    • Foot or Ankle Tendon Transfer Surgery
    • Multiple Tendon Release in Leg/Ankle
    • Deep tendon rerouting
    • Tendon transplant surgery
    • Muscle redirection surgery
    • Tibial tendon transfer
    • Leg Tendon Tenolysis
    • Ankle Tendon Release Surgery
    • Flexor/Extensor Tendon Adhesion Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 27691: Transfer or transplant of single tendon (with muscle redirection or rerouting); deep (eg, anterior tibial or posterior tibial through interosseous space, flexor digitorum longus, flexor hallucis longus, or peroneal tendon to midfoot or hindfoot)
    • 27681: Tenolysis, flexor or extensor tendon, leg and/or ankle; multiple tendons (through separate incision[s])

    Also known as:

    • Shin Bone Partial Removal
    • Partial Fibula Bone Removal
    • Tibia Bone Excision
    • Shin Bone Debridement
    • Osteomyelitis Tibia Surgery
    • Fibula Osteomyelitis Surgery
    • Bone Excision (Fibula)
    • Craterization of Fibula

    CPT Codes:

    • 27640: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, or diaphysectomy), bone (eg, osteomyelitis); tibia
    • 27641: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, or diaphysectomy), bone (eg, osteomyelitis); fibula

    Also known as:

    • Achilles Tendon Repair (Secondary)
    • Leg Tendon Repair
    • Achilles Tendon Reconstruction
    • Graft for Achilles Tendon
    • Re-repair Achilles Tendon
    • Ankle Tendon Surgery
    • Flexor Tendon Repair
    • Leg Tendon Surgery
    • Tendon Reconstruction Leg

    CPT Codes:

    • 27654: Repair, secondary, Achilles tendon, with or without graft
    • 27658: Repair, flexor tendon, leg; primary, without graft, each tendon

    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:

    • Ankle Ligament Repair
    • Collateral Ligament Repair
    • Ankle Ligament Surgery
    • Ankle Ligament Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 27695: Repair, primary, disrupted ligament, ankle; collateral

    Also known as:

    • Toe Deformity Correction (Soft Tissue)
    • Angular Toe Deformity Repair
    • Overlapping Toe Correction
    • Curly Toe Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 28313: Reconstruction, angular deformity of toe, soft tissue procedures only (eg, overlapping second toe, fifth toe, curly toes)

    Also known as:

    • Leg or Ankle Tendon Release
    • Tendon Loosening Surgery (Leg)
    • Ankle Tendon Tenolysis
    • Flexor or Extensor Tendon Release

    CPT Codes:

    • 27680: Tenolysis, flexor or extensor tendon, leg and/or ankle; single, each tendon

    Also known as:

    • Preventive Tibia Bone Stabilization
    • Tibia Prophylactic Fixation
    • Shin Bone Reinforcement
    • Tibia Nailing/Plating
    • Bone Cement for Tibia

    CPT Codes:

    • 27745: Prophylactic treatment (nailing, pinning, plating or wiring) with or without methylmethacrylate, tibia

    Also known as:

    • Foot Tendon Transfer
    • Tendon transplant surgery
    • Muscle redirection surgery
    • Anterior tibial tendon transfer

    CPT Codes:

    • 27690: Transfer or transplant of single tendon (with muscle redirection or rerouting); superficial (eg, anterior tibial extensors into midfoot)

    Also known as:

    • Partial Removal of Toe Bone
    • Toe phalanx excision
    • Toe bone cleaning
    • Osteomyelitis toe treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 28124: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, sequestrectomy, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis or bossing); phalanx of toe

    Also known as:

    • Foot Bone Fracture Treatment (No Manipulation)
    • Metatarsal Fracture Care
    • Non-Surgical Foot Fracture Treatment
    • Closed Metatarsal Fracture Reduction

    CPT Codes:

    • 28470: Closed treatment of metatarsal fracture; without manipulation, each

    Also known as:

    • Open Metatarsal Fracture Repair
    • Foot Bone Fracture Surgery
    • Metatarsal Fixation
    • Broken Foot Bone Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 28485: Open treatment of metatarsal fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed, each

    Also known as:

    • Heel Spur Removal Surgery
    • Calcaneal Ostectomy
    • Plantar Fasciitis Surgery
    • Bone Spur Excision Foot

    CPT Codes:

    • 28119: Ostectomy, calcaneus; for spur, with or without plantar fascial release

    Also known as:

    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch

    Also known as:

    • Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
    • Sciatic Nerve Block
    • Sciatica Injection
    • Steroid Injection for Sciatica
    • Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve

    CPT Codes:

    • 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Hand or Foot Nerve Repair
    • Neuroplasty
    • Nerve Decompression
    • Nerve Release Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 64704: Neuroplasty; nerve of hand or foot

    Does Dr. Schipper accept my insurance?

    Dr. Schipper accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (703) 892-6500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Schipper accept in Arlington, VA?

    Dr. Schipper in Arlington, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Schipper's office located?

    Dr. Oliver Schipper's Primary Practice

    2445 Army Navy Dr

    Arlington, VA 22206

    (703) 892-6500

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    Dr. Oliver Schipper's Practice 2

    8101 Hinson Farm Rd

    Alexandria, VA 22306

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    Dr. Oliver Schipper's Practice 3

    24801 Pinebrook Rd

    Chantilly, VA 20152

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    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Oliver Schipper?

    Dr. Schipper has appointments available at his Arlington, VA office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.

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

    Dr. Schipper's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396031142.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Schipper?

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

    What is Dr. Oliver Schipper's specialty?

    Dr. Schipper is a Foot and Ankle Surgeon near Arlington, VA. Foot and ankle surgeons, recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty of orthopaedic surgery, specialize in adult reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, management of adult foot and ankle trauma, sports medicine related to the foot and ankle, and reconstructive surgery for children’s foot and ankle conditions. Contact Dr. Schipper to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Oliver Schipper affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Schipper is affiliated with Inova Mount Vernon Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Oliver Schipper accepting new patients in Arlington, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Oliver Schipper is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Oliver Schipper offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Schipper, or call (703) 892-6500 for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with Oliver Schipper?

    Please contact Dr. Schipper's office at (703) 892-6500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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