Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Elkhechen, Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist in North Palm Beach, FL?
What languages does Dr. Elkhechen speak?
Dr. Elkhechen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist like Dr. Elkhechen typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Elkhechen 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. Elkhechen. 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:
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right 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:
- 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:
- Left Hip Bursitis
- Bursitis
- Hip Injuries and Disorder
- Left Trochanteric Bursitis
- Inflamed left hip bursa
- Left hip joint inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7062: Trochanteric bursitis, left hip
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
What procedures does an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist like Dr. Elkhechen typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Elkhechen 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. Elkhechen. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Elkhechen accept my insurance?
Dr. Elkhechen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (561) 840-1090 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Elkhechen accept in North Palm Beach, FL?
Dr. Elkhechen in North Palm Beach, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Bankers Life
CareCentrix
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Globe Life
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Elkhechen's office located?
Dr. Rami Elkhechen also offers virtual visits
Dr. Rami Elkhechen's Primary Practice
733 US Highway 1
North Palm Beach, FL 33408
(561) 840-1090
What hospitals are Dr. Elkhechen affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Elkhechen has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Elkhechen's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Elkhechen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285875609.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Elkhechen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Elkhechen