17 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sankar, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon in Philadelphia, PA?
Where did Dr. Sankar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, Shriners Hospitals for Children, Los Angeles, CA | Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Medical School: Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Is Dr. Sankar board certified as a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Wudbhav Sankar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Sankar speak?
Dr. Sankar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Sankar typically treat?
As a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Sankar 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. Sankar. 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:
- 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:
- Musculoskeletal Screening
- Health Screening
- Bone and Muscle Check-up
- Joint Health Screening
- Orthopedic Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z13828: Encounter for screening for other musculoskeletal disorder
Also known as:
- Adolescent Scoliosis of Mid-Back
- Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
- Scoliosis
- Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
- Scoliosis in Children and Teens
- Thoracolumbar Adolescent Scoliosis
- Teen Mid-Back Curve
- Idiopathic Adolescent Scoliosis
- Teenage scoliosis
- Scoliosis in teens
- AIS
ICD-10 Codes:
- M41125: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, thoracolumbar region
- M41124: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, thoracic region
Also known as:
- Right Hip Pain
- Hip Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Sore Right Hip
- Right Hip Ache
- Right Hip Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25551: Pain in right hip
Also known as:
- Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease
- Hip Injuries and Disorder
- Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease
- Perthes Disease
- Coxa Plana
- Childhood Hip Avascular Necrosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M9111: Juvenile osteochondrosis of head of femur [Legg-Calve-Perthes], right leg
What procedures does a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Sankar typically perform?
As a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Sankar 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. Sankar. 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)
Does Dr. Sankar accept my insurance?
Dr. Sankar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sankar accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Sankar in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Independence Health Group
Jefferson Health
Risant Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Sankar's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Sankar affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Sankar has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
Member of Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America
Member of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Member of American Orthopaedic Association, emerging leader program
Awards
Forrest Whittaker Award, 2007
Stanley Chung Resident Research Award, 2007
AOA-OREF-Zimmer Resident Leader, 2006
OREF-Orthopaedic Overseas traveling fellowship, 2006
William G. Munns prize, 2001
Alpha Omega Alpha, 2002
Magna Cum Laude, 1998
Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society, 1997
What is Dr. Sankar's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sankar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528128030.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sankar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sankar