Who is Dr. Mendez-Zfass, Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist in North Bergen, NJ?
Dr. Matthew Mendez-Zfass, MD is an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in North Bergen, NJ with 1 additional practice location.
Dr. Mendez-Zfass is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mendez-Zfass’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mendez-Zfass’s office at (212) 737-3301.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Mendez-Zfass?
Dr. Matthew Mendez-Zfass, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist 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. Mendez-Zfass empowers
patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Arthroscopic Surgery-Hip, Arthroscopic Surgery-Knee, Arthroscopic Surgery-Shoulder, Arthroscopy- Elbow, Cartilage Repair/Restoration, Fractures, Knee Injuries/Ligament Surgery, Shoulder Arthroplasty, Sports Medicine, Trauma, or comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the North Bergen/NJ community, Dr. Mendez-Zfass is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Mendez-Zfass speak?
Dr. Mendez-Zfass and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Mendez-Zfass treat?
As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Mendez-Zfass 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. Mendez-Zfass. 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 here.
Also known as:
Other tear of the medial meniscus in the left knee
Other tear of the medial meniscus in the right knee
Other tear of the lateral meniscus in the left knee
Other tear of the lateral meniscus in the right knee
Cartilage Disorder
Knee Injuries and Disorder
Torn meniscus
Knee cartilage tear
Meniscal injury
Torn knee cartilage
ICD-10 Codes:
S83242A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter
S83241A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter
S83282A: Other tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter
S83281A: Other tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter
Also known as:
Knee Ligament Sprain
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Sprain
Knee Injuries and Disorder
Sprains and Strains
Sprained Knee Ligament
Ligament Injury in Knee
ACL Sprain
ACL Injury
Knee Ligament Tear
ICD-10 Codes:
S83512A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of left knee, initial encounter
S83511A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of right knee, initial encounter
Also known as:
Osteoarthritis of both knees
Osteoarthritis
Degenerative joint disease
Wear-and-tear arthritis
Arthrosis
Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
What procedures does Dr. Mendez-Zfass perform?
As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Mendez-Zfass 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. Mendez-Zfass. 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 here.
Also known as:
Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus Repair
Knee Arthroscopy for Cartilage Shaving
Endoscopy
Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
Knee Cartilage Shaving
Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
Knee Scope Meniscus Surgery
Torn Meniscus Repair (Arthroscopic)
Knee scope with meniscectomy
Arthroscopic knee surgery
Cartilage shaving knee
Meniscus repair knee arthroscopy
Knee chondroplasty
Arthroscopic cartilage debridement
Knee scope cartilage repair
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
29882: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscus repair (medial OR lateral)
29880: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial AND lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performed
29877: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty)
Also known as:
Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
Biceps Tendon Repair (Tenodesis)
Endoscopy
Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
Subacromial Decompression
Shoulder Impingement Surgery
Acromioplasty
Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff
Keyhole Rotator Cuff Surgery
Minimally Invasive Shoulder Repair
Long Head Biceps Tenodesis
Shoulder Biceps Tendon Surgery
Biceps Tendon Reattachment
Shoulder Tendon Repair
CPT Codes:
29826: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; decompression of subacromial space with partial acromioplasty, with coracoacromial ligament (ie, arch) release, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
29827: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with rotator cuff repair
29823: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; debridement, extensive, 3 or more discrete structures (eg, humeral bone, humeral articular cartilage, glenoid bone, glenoid articular cartilage, biceps tendon, biceps anchor complex, labrum, articular capsule, articular side of the rotator cuff, bursal side of the rotator cuff, subacromial bursa, foreign body[ies])
29822: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; debridement, limited, 1 or 2 discrete structures (eg, humeral bone, humeral articular cartilage, glenoid bone, glenoid articular cartilage, biceps tendon, biceps anchor complex, labrum, articular capsule, articular side of the rotator cuff, bursal side of the rotator cuff, subacromial bursa, foreign body[ies])
Also known as:
ACL Repair Surgery
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Arthroscopic ACL Surgery
Knee Ligament Repair
ACL Augmentation
CPT Codes:
29888: Arthroscopically aided anterior cruciate ligament repair/augmentation or reconstruction
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:
Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
Knee Injection with Ultrasound
CPT Codes:
20611: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting
Also known as:
Open Surgery for Complex Wrist Fracture
Distal Radius Fracture Repair (Open)
Wrist Fracture with Internal Fixation
Complex Radial Fracture Surgery
Epiphyseal Separation Repair (Wrist)
CPT Codes:
25609: Open treatment of distal radial intra-articular fracture or epiphyseal separation; with internal fixation of 3 or more fragments
27650: Repair, primary, open or percutaneous, ruptured Achilles tendon;
Also known as:
Wrist Ganglion Cyst Removal
Ganglion Excision
Wrist Cyst Surgery
Dorsal/Volar Ganglion Removal
CPT Codes:
25111: Excision of ganglion, wrist (dorsal or volar); primary
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:
Ankle Joint Cleaning (Arthroscopy)
Endoscopy
Ankle debridement
Ankle scope surgery
Arthroscopic ankle cleanup
Tibiotalar joint debridement
CPT Codes:
29898: Arthroscopy, ankle (tibiotalar and fibulotalar joints), surgical; debridement, extensive
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:
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:
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
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
Does Dr. Mendez-Zfass accept my insurance?
Dr. Mendez-Zfass accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 737-3301 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mendez-Zfass accept in North Bergen, NJ?
Dr. Mendez-Zfass in North Bergen, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Matthew Mendez-Zfass?
Dr. Mendez-Zfass has appointments available at his North Bergen, NJ office, as well as 1 other location. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Mendez-Zfass's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mendez-Zfass's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144462847.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mendez-Zfass?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mendez-Zfass
What is Dr. Matthew Mendez-Zfass's specialty?
Dr. Mendez-Zfass is a Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist near North Bergen, NJ.
An Orthopaedic surgeon well-trained in sports medicines is responsible to provide proper care for musculoskeletal structures which are directly affected by involving in the sports activity. The key focus areas of these specialists include conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, nutrition on performance and health. Additionally, they handle the coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Orthopaedic surgeon with specialization in sports medicine are able to prevent and manage any athletic injuries as they have a deep understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices. Contact Dr. Mendez-Zfass to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Matthew Mendez-Zfass affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mendez-Zfass is affiliated with Lenox Hill 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 Matthew Mendez-Zfass accepting new patients in North Bergen, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Matthew Mendez-Zfass is accepting new patients at this time.
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