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54 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Babb, Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist in Wichita, KS?
Dr. John Babb, MD is an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Wichita, KS with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 54 years and is board certified. Dr. Babb is fluent in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Babb’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Babb’s office at (316) 630-9300.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Babb?
Dr. John Babb, 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. Babb empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Wichita/KS community, Dr. Babb is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Is Dr. Babb board certified as an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. John Babb, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Babb speak?
Dr. Babb and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
Vietnamese
What conditions does Dr. Babb treat?
As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Babb 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. Babb. 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:
- Osteoarthritis of the left shoulder
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis of the right shoulder
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M19012: Primary osteoarthritis, left shoulder
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M19011: Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulder
Also known as:
- Complete Rotator Cuff Tear
- Rotator Cuff Strain
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Sprains and Strains
- Full Rotator Cuff Tear
- Complete Rotator Cuff Rupture
- Severed Shoulder Tendon
- Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle
- Shoulder Tendon Strain
- Rotator Cuff Sprain
- Strained Shoulder Tendon
- Torn Shoulder Tendon
- Shoulder Tendon Rupture
- Rotator Cuff Rupture
ICD-10 Codes:
- M75121: Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
- S46011A: Strain of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of the rotator cuff of right shoulder, initial encounter
- M75122: Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of left shoulder, not specified as traumatic
Also known as:
- Knee Meniscus Disorder
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Torn Meniscus
- Meniscus Tear
- Knee Cartilage Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- M23322: Other meniscus derangements, posterior horn of medial meniscus, left knee
- M23321: Other meniscus derangements, posterior horn of medial meniscus, right knee
Also known as:
- Other tear of the medial meniscus in the right knee
- Other tear of the medial meniscus in the left knee
- Cartilage Disorder
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Torn meniscus
- Knee cartilage tear
- Meniscal injury
- Torn knee cartilage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S83241A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter
- S83242A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Sprain
- Knee Ligament Sprain
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Sprains and Strains
- ACL Sprain
- ACL Injury
- Knee Ligament Tear
- Sprained Knee Ligament
- Ligament Injury in Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- S83511A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of right knee, initial encounter
- S83512A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of left knee, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Right Hip Pain
- Left Hip Pain
- Hip Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Sore Right Hip
- Right Hip Ache
- Right Hip Discomfort
- Sore Left Hip
- Left Hip Ache
- Left Hip Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25551: Pain in right hip
- M25552: Pain in left hip
Also known as:
- Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Left Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Right Wrist Nerve Compression
- Right Hand Numbness
- Right CTS
- Left Wrist Nerve Compression
- Left Hand Numbness
- Left CTS
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
- G5602: Carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb
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:
- Right Trochanteric Bursitis
- Bursitis
- Hip Injuries and Disorder
- Right Hip Bursitis
- Inflamed Right Hip Bursa
- Right Greater Trochanteric Bursitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7061: Trochanteric bursitis, right hip
Also known as:
- Knee Fat Pad Swelling
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Hoffa's fat pad syndrome
- Infrapatellar fat pad hypertrophy
- Swollen knee fat pad
ICD-10 Codes:
- M794: Hypertrophy of (infrapatellar) fat pad
What procedures does Dr. Babb perform?
As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Babb 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. Babb. 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:
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus Repair
- Knee Cartilage Repair (Arthroscopic)
- Knee Arthroscopy for Cartilage Shaving
- Knee Arthroscopy with Scar Tissue Removal
- Knee Arthroscopy with Major Synovectomy
- 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 abrasion arthroplasty
- Knee microfracture surgery
- Knee chondroplasty
- Arthroscopic cartilage debridement
- Knee scope cartilage repair
- Knee Scope for Adhesions
- Arthroscopic Lysis of Knee Adhesions
- Knee Manipulation Under Anesthesia
- Arthroscopic Knee Synovectomy
- Knee Lining Removal (Arthroscopic)
- Minimally Invasive Knee Synovectomy
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
- 29879: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; abrasion arthroplasty (includes chondroplasty where necessary) or multiple drilling or microfracture
- 29877: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty)
- 29884: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with lysis of adhesions, with or without manipulation (separate procedure)
- 29876: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; synovectomy, major, 2 or more compartments (eg, medial or lateral)
Also known as:
- Shoulder Arthroscopy with Biceps Repair
- Limited Shoulder Debridement (Arthroscopic)
- Shoulder Bone Shaving (Arthroscopic)
- Shoulder Arthroscopy with Capsulorrhaphy
- Extensive Shoulder Arthroscopy Debridement
- Shoulder SLAP Tear Repair (Arthroscopic)
- Endoscopy
- Arthroscopic Biceps Tenodesis
- Keyhole Shoulder Biceps Surgery
- Shoulder Scope Biceps Repair
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Clean-up
- Shoulder Joint Debridement
- Keyhole Shoulder Repair
- Rotator Cuff Debridement
- Arthroscopic Distal Claviculectomy
- Mumford Procedure (Arthroscopic)
- AC Joint Resection (Arthroscopic)
- Keyhole Shoulder Surgery
- Shoulder Capsule Repair
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Stabilization
- Shoulder Scope Cleaning
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Debridement
- Shoulder Joint Cleanup Surgery
- Arthroscopic SLAP Lesion Repair
- Shoulder Labrum Repair (Arthroscopic)
- Keyhole Shoulder Surgery for SLAP
CPT Codes:
- 29828: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; biceps tenodesis
- 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])
- 29824: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; distal claviculectomy including distal articular surface (Mumford procedure)
- 29806: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; capsulorrhaphy
- 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])
- 29807: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; repair of SLAP lesion
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
- 23430: Tenodesis of long tendon of biceps
Also known as:
- ACL Repair Surgery
- Knee Arthroscopy with Joint Lining Removal
- Knee Arthroscopy with Lateral Release
- Kneecap Stabilization Surgery
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus Repair
- Endoscopy
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
- Arthroscopic ACL Surgery
- Knee Ligament Repair
- ACL Augmentation
- Knee Synovectomy
- Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
- Plica Resection
- Knee Scope with Lateral Release
- Lateral Retinacular Release
- Knee Patella Realignment Surgery
- Patella Reconstruction
- Dislocating Kneecap Repair
- Knee Extensor Realignment
- Knee Scope with Meniscus Fix
- Medial and Lateral Meniscus Surgery
- Keyhole Knee Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 29888: Arthroscopically aided anterior cruciate ligament repair/augmentation or reconstruction
- 29875: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; synovectomy, limited (eg, plica or shelf resection) (separate procedure)
- 29873: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with lateral release
- 27422: Reconstruction of dislocating patella; with extensor realignment and/or muscle advancement or release (eg, Campbell, Goldwaite type procedure)
- 29883: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscus repair (medial AND lateral)
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:
- Hip Arthroscopy with Labral Repair
- Hip Arthroscopy for Cartilage or Labrum Repair
- Endoscopy
- Surgical Hip Arthroscopy
- Hip Labral Tear Repair
- Keyhole Hip Surgery with Labral Repair
- Minimally Invasive Hip Surgery
- Hip Scope with Chondroplasty
- Hip Labrum Resection
- Arthroscopic Hip Debridement
CPT Codes:
- 29916: Arthroscopy, hip, surgical; with labral repair
- 29862: Arthroscopy, hip, surgical; with debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), abrasion arthroplasty, and/or resection of labrum
Also known as:
- Removal of Hip Bursa or Calcification
- Hip Arthroscopy with Acetabuloplasty
- Endoscopy
- Trochanteric Bursitis Excision
- Hip Calcification Removal
- Bursa Removal from Hip
- Hip Scope for Pincer Lesion
- Hip Joint Reshaping Surgery
- Keyhole Hip Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27062: Excision; trochanteric bursa or calcification
- 29915: Arthroscopy, hip, surgical; with acetabuloplasty (ie, treatment of pincer lesion)
Also known as:
- Total Shoulder Replacement
- Glenohumeral Arthroplasty
- Shoulder Joint Replacement
- Proximal Humeral Replacement
- Artificial Shoulder Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 23472: Arthroplasty, glenohumeral joint; total shoulder (glenoid and proximal humeral replacement (eg, total shoulder))
Also known as:
- Hip Arthroscopy with Femoroplasty
- Endoscopy
- Hip Scope Surgery
- Cam Lesion Treatment Hip
- Hip Joint Reshaping Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 29914: Arthroscopy, hip, surgical; with femoroplasty (ie, treatment of cam lesion)
Also known as:
- Tennis Elbow Tendon Repair with Debridement
- Golfer's Elbow Surgery
- Epicondylitis Repair
- Elbow Tendon Release and Repair
- Open Tendon Debridement Elbow
CPT Codes:
- 24359: Tenotomy, elbow, lateral or medial (eg, epicondylitis, tennis elbow, golfer's elbow); debridement, soft tissue and/or bone, open with tendon repair or reattachment
Also known as:
- Trigger Finger Release Surgery
- Tendon Sheath Incision
- Trigger Finger Tenolysis
- Finger Tendon Release
- Hand Tendon Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)
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:
- Biceps or Triceps Tendon Repair
- Distal biceps tendon reinsertion
- Triceps tendon repair surgery
- Tendon graft for arm
CPT Codes:
- 24342: Reinsertion of ruptured biceps or triceps tendon, distal, with or without tendon graft
Also known as:
- Knee Manipulation Under Anesthesia
- Anesthesia
- Knee Joint Manipulation
- Knee Mobilization Under Sedation
- Knee Adhesion Release (Anesthesia)
CPT Codes:
- 27570: Manipulation of knee joint under general anesthesia (includes application of traction or other fixation devices)
Also known as:
- Wrist Tendon Sheath Release
- De Quervain's Release
- Wrist Tendon Decompression
- Extensor Tendon Sheath Incision
CPT Codes:
- 25000: Incision, extensor tendon sheath, wrist (eg, deQuervains disease)
Also known as:
- Hip or Thigh Muscle Release Surgery
- Hip Fasciotomy
- Thigh Fasciotomy
- Fascia Release Hip
- Muscle Compartment Release Thigh
CPT Codes:
- 27025: Fasciotomy, hip or thigh, any type
Also known as:
- Removal of Elbow Bursa
- Olecranon Bursa Excision
- Elbow Bursa Removal Surgery
- Bursitis Elbow Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 24105: Excision, olecranon bursa
Also known as:
- Shoulder Manipulation Under Anesthesia
- Anesthesia
- Frozen Shoulder Manipulation
- Shoulder Joint Mobilization
- Shoulder MUA
CPT Codes:
- 23700: Manipulation under anesthesia, shoulder joint, including application of fixation apparatus (dislocation excluded)
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
- 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:
- Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
- Median Nerve Neuroplasty
- Carpal Tunnel Decompression
- Median Nerve Transposition
CPT Codes:
- 64721: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; median nerve at carpal tunnel
Also known as:
- Axillary Nerve Block Injection
- Armpit nerve block
- Axillary nerve pain injection
- Shoulder nerve block
- Guided nerve injection
CPT Codes:
- 64417: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; axillary nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Ulnar Nerve Release or Repositioning at Elbow
- Ulnar Nerve Transposition
- Cubital Tunnel Release
- Elbow Nerve Surgery
- Neuroplasty Ulnar Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 64718: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at elbow
Does Dr. Babb accept my insurance?
Dr. Babb accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (316) 630-9300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Babb accept in Wichita, KS?
Dr. Babb in Wichita, KS accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas
Christian Healthcare Ministries
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Medicare
State of Kansas
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Babb's office located?
What is Dr. Babb's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Babb's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427104926.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Babb?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Babb
What is Dr. John Babb's specialty?
Dr. Babb is a Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist near Wichita, KS. 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. Babb to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. John Babb affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Babb is affiliated with Wesley Medical Center, Ascension Via Christi St. Francis 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 John Babb accepting new patients in Wichita, KS?
Yes, Dr. John Babb is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Babb offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Babb's office at (316) 630-9300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Babb?
Please contact Dr. Babb's office at (316) 630-9300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. John Babb have?
Dr. John Babb is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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