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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Weitlich, Orthopedic Surgeon in Saint Joseph, MO?
Dr. John Dale Weitlich, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Saint Joseph, MO with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Weitlich is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Weitlich’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Weitlich’s office at (816) 233-9888.
What languages does Dr. Weitlich speak?
Dr. Weitlich and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Weitlich treat?
As a Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Weitlich 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. Weitlich. 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:
- Fracture of the Lower Radius
- Arm Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Distal Radius Fracture
- Broken Wrist
- Radius Fracture near Wrist
ICD-10 Codes:
- S52571A: Other intraarticular fracture of lower end of right radius, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S52572A: Other intraarticular fracture of lower end of left radius, initial encounter for closed fracture
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:
- Left Wrist Radius Fracture
- Arm Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Broken Left Wrist Bone
- Distal Left Radius Fracture
- Left Wrist Bone Break
ICD-10 Codes:
- S52502A: Unspecified fracture of the lower end of left radius, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Broken Collarbone
- Fractures
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Clavicle Fracture
- Collarbone Break
- Bone Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S42022A: Displaced fracture of shaft of left clavicle, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Broken Ankle
- Ankle Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Bimalleolar Fracture
- Ankle Break
- Fractured Ankle
ICD-10 Codes:
- S82841A: Displaced bimalleolar fracture of right lower leg, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Broken Right Collarbone (Shaft)
- Fractures
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Clavicle Fracture
- Collarbone Break
- Broken Shoulder Bone
ICD-10 Codes:
- S42021A: Displaced fracture of shaft of right clavicle, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Broken Hand Bone
- Fractures
- Hand Injuries and Disorder
- Fractured hand
- Hand bone break
- Metacarpal fracture
- Broken finger bone
ICD-10 Codes:
- S62336A: Displaced fracture of neck of fifth metacarpal bone, right hand, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Right Ankle Sprain
- Ankle Injuries and Disorder
- Sprains and Strains
- Twisted Right Ankle
- Right Ankle Ligament Injury
- Right Ankle Strain
- Right Ankle Joint Sprain
ICD-10 Codes:
- S93431A: Sprain of tibiofibular ligament of right ankle, initial encounter
What procedures does Dr. Weitlich perform?
As a Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Weitlich 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. Weitlich. 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:
- 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
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:
- Open Repair of Hand Bone Fracture (Metacarpal)
- Metacarpal Fracture Surgery
- Hand Fracture Fixation
- Broken Hand Bone Surgery
- Metacarpal Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF)
CPT Codes:
- 26615: Open treatment of metacarpal fracture, single, includes internal fixation, when performed, each bone
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Wrist Fracture Pinning
- Percutaneous wrist fracture fixation
- Distal radius fracture repair
- Epiphyseal separation fixation
- Wrist bone pinning
CPT Codes:
- 25606: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of distal radial fracture or epiphyseal separation
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:
- Open Surgery for Finger/Thumb Fracture
- Phalangeal Shaft Fracture Repair
- Finger Bone Internal Fixation
- Broken Finger Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 26735: Open treatment of phalangeal shaft fracture, proximal or middle phalanx, finger or thumb, includes internal fixation, when performed, each
Also known as:
- Open Wrist Fracture Repair with Fixation
- Distal Radius Fracture Surgery
- Wrist Bone Fixation
- Epiphyseal Separation Repair
CPT Codes:
- 25608: Open treatment of distal radial intra-articular fracture or epiphyseal separation; with internal fixation of 2 fragments
Also known as:
- Setting Broken Forearm Bones (Without Surgery)
- Closed Reduction of Forearm Fracture
- Radial and Ulnar Fracture Manipulation
- Non-Surgical Forearm Bone Setting
CPT Codes:
- 25565: Closed Treatment Of Radial And Ulnar Shaft Fractures; With Manipulation
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:
- 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:
- 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. Weitlich accept my insurance?
Dr. Weitlich accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (816) 233-9888 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Weitlich accept in Saint Joseph, MO?
Dr. Weitlich in Saint Joseph, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Medicare
Physicians Mutual Insurance Company
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Weitlich's office located?
Dr. John Dale Weitlich's Primary Practice
3107 Frederick Ave Ste B
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 233-9888
What is Dr. Weitlich's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Weitlich's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417339623.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Weitlich?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Weitlich
What is Dr. John Dale Weitlich's specialty?
Dr. Weitlich is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Saint Joseph, MO. An orthopedic surgeon has specialization in preserving, investigating, and restoring the form and function of the extremities, spine, and related structures through medical, surgical, and physical methods. They care for patients with musculoskeletal issues, including congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances, and degenerative diseases affecting the spine, hands, feet, knees, hips, shoulders, and elbows in both children and adults. Additionally, orthopedic surgeons address primary and secondary muscular problems and the impact of central or peripheral nervous system lesions on the musculoskeletal system. Contact Dr. Weitlich to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. John Dale Weitlich affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Weitlich is affiliated with Mosaic Life Care at St. Joseph - Medical Center 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 John Dale Weitlich accepting new patients in Saint Joseph, MO?
Yes, Dr. John Dale Weitlich is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Dale Weitlich offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Weitlich's office at (816) 233-9888 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Dale Weitlich?
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