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Who is Dr. Buck, Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon in Walnut Creek, CA?
Dr. Joseph Buck, MD is an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Walnut Creek, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Buck is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Buck’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Buck’s office at (801) 587-7109.
What languages does Dr. Buck speak?
Dr. Buck and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Buck treat?
As an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Buck 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. Buck. 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
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
- Osteoarthritis of the left hip
- Osteoarthritis of both knees
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Both Hips
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Right Hip Arthritis
- Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease
- Bilateral Hip Arthritis
- Primary Degenerative Hip Disease
- Both Hips Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
- M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
- M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
- M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
- M160: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of hip
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:
- Other Orthopedic Aftercare
- General orthopedic recovery
- Musculoskeletal post-op care
- Bone and joint follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare
Also known as:
- Right Artificial Knee Joint
- Left Artificial Knee Joint
- Having a Right Artificial Hip Joint
- Knee Replacement
- Hip Replacement
- Right Knee Replacement
- Right Knee Prosthesis
- Right Knee Arthroplasty
- Left Knee Replacement
- Left Knee Prosthesis
- Left Knee Arthroplasty
- Right hip replacement
- Right hip prosthesis
- Artificial right hip
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z96651: Presence of right artificial knee joint
- Z96652: Presence of left artificial knee joint
- Z96641: Presence of right artificial hip joint
What procedures does Dr. Buck perform?
As an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Buck 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. Buck. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Buck accept my insurance?
Dr. Buck accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (801) 587-7109 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Buck accept in Walnut Creek, CA?
Dr. Buck in Walnut Creek, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Conifer Health Solutions
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Mohawk Industries
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Buck's office located?
What is Dr. Buck's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Buck's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366837304.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Buck?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Buck
What is Dr. Joseph Buck's specialty?
Dr. Buck is a Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon near Walnut Creek, CA. Adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgeons, recognized as a fellowship subspecialty by several state medical boards, focus on reconstructive procedures including joint arthroplasty (such as hip and knee replacements), osteotomy, arthroscopy, soft-tissue reconstruction, and various other adult reconstructive surgical interventions. Contact Dr. Buck to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Joseph Buck affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Buck is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Antioch Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente - Walnut Creek Medical Center, Vacaville Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente- Vallejo Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Joseph Buck accepting new patients in Walnut Creek, CA?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Buck is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Buck offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Buck's office at (801) 587-7109 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Buck?
Please contact Dr. Buck's office at (801) 587-7109 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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