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Dr. Joshua Hunter, MD

Bountiful, UT

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hunter, Orthopedic Surgeon in Bountiful, UT?

    Dr. Joshua Hunter, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Bountiful, UT with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Hunter is fluent in English and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hunter’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hunter’s office at (801) 533-2002.

    What languages does Dr. Hunter speak?

    Dr. Hunter and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • German

    What conditions does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Hunter typically treat?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Hunter 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. Hunter. 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:

    • Right Foot Pain
    • Left Foot Pain
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Aching right foot
    • Right foot discomfort
    • Pain in right sole
    • Ache in left foot
    • Left foot discomfort
    • Sore left foot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M79671: Pain in right foot
    • M79672: Pain in left foot

    Also known as:

    • Other Surgical Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • General post-operative care
    • Unspecified surgical recovery
    • Surgical follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare

    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:

    • Pain in Left Ankle and Foot
    • Ankle Injuries and Disorder
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Left Ankle Ache
    • Left Foot Discomfort
    • Sore Left Ankle and Foot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25572: Pain in left ankle and joints of left foot

    What procedures does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Hunter typically perform?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Hunter 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. Hunter. 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Ankle Ligament Repair
    • Collateral Ankle Ligament Surgery
    • Ankle Sprain Repair
    • Watson-Jones Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 27698: Repair, secondary, disrupted ligament, ankle, collateral (eg, Watson-Jones procedure)

    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:

    • Large Bone Graft
    • Bone Grafts
    • Major Bone Grafting
    • Autograft
    • Allograft

    CPT Codes:

    • 20902: Bone graft, any donor area; major or large

    Also known as:

    • Leg or Ankle Tendon Adjustment Surgery
    • Leg tendon lengthening
    • Ankle tendon shortening
    • Tendon surgery leg

    CPT Codes:

    • 27685: Lengthening or shortening of tendon, leg or ankle; single tendon (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Shin Bone Partial Removal
    • Tibia Bone Excision
    • Shin Bone Debridement
    • Osteomyelitis Tibia Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27640: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, or diaphysectomy), bone (eg, osteomyelitis); tibia

    Also known as:

    • Foot or Ankle Tendon Transfer Surgery
    • Deep tendon rerouting
    • Tendon transplant surgery
    • Muscle redirection surgery
    • Tibial tendon transfer

    CPT Codes:

    • 27691: Transfer or transplant of single tendon (with muscle redirection or rerouting); deep (eg, anterior tibial or posterior tibial through interosseous space, flexor digitorum longus, flexor hallucis longus, or peroneal tendon to midfoot or hindfoot)

    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. Hunter accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hunter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (801) 533-2002 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hunter accept in Bountiful, UT?

    Dr. Hunter in Bountiful, UT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cambia Health Solutions

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Intermountain Health

    • Medicare

    • Other TPA

    • State of Utah

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Hunter's office located?

    Dr. Joshua Hunter's Primary Practice

    1551 Renaissance Towne Dr Ste 400

    Bountiful, UT 84010

    (801) 533-2002

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    Dr. Joshua Hunter's Practice 2

    82 S 1100 E Ste 303

    Salt Lake Cty, UT 84102

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    Dr. Joshua Hunter's Practice 3

    201 W Layton Pkwy Ste 400

    Layton, UT 84041

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    What is Dr. Hunter's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Hunter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861634081.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hunter?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hunter

    What is Dr. Joshua Hunter's specialty?

    Dr. Hunter is an Orthopedic Surgeon near Bountiful, UT.

    What does an Orthopedic Surgeon do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Joshua Hunter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hunter is affiliated with Lakeview Hospital - Bountiful, Ut, Commonspirit - Holy Cross Hospital - Davis, Alta View Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Dr. Joshua Hunter accepting new patients in Bountiful, UT?

    Yes, Dr. Joshua Hunter is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joshua Hunter offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hunter's office at (801) 533-2002 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Joshua Hunter?

    Please contact Dr. Hunter's office at (801) 533-2002 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Hunter's office located?

    Dr. Hunter's offices are located in Bountiful, UT, Salt Lake Cty, UT, and Layton, UT.