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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nunley, Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Ryan Nunley, MD is an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Saint Louis, MO with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Nunley graduated from Physician Assistant Studies, Barry University, FL and completed his residency at Jewish Hospital of Cincinnati Program. Dr. Nunley is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nunley’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nunley’s office at (314) 747-2500.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Nunley?
Dr. Ryan Nunley, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon 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. Nunley empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Hip & Knee Reconstruction, Hip & Knee Replacement, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Saint Louis/MO community, Dr. Nunley is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Nunley go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Jewish Hospital of Cincinnati Program
Medical School: Physician Assistant Studies, Barry University, FL
Is Dr. Nunley board certified as an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Ryan Nunley, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Nunley speak?
Dr. Nunley and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Nunley treat?
As an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Nunley 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. Nunley. 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:
- 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:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Pain in Left Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
- Left Knee Ache
- Left Knee Discomfort
- Sore Left Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
- M25562: Pain in left knee
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis of both knees
- Osteoarthritis of the left hip
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
- Right Hip Arthritis
- Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
- M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
- M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
Also known as:
- Right Artificial Knee Joint
- Left Artificial Knee Joint
- Having a Right Artificial Hip Joint
- Having a Left 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
- Left hip replacement
- Left hip prosthesis
- Artificial left 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
- Z96642: Presence of left artificial hip joint
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:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
- Pre-op blood work
- Lab tests before surgery
- Pre-treatment lab assessment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
- Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination
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:
- Infected Right Knee Replacement
- Right knee implant mechanical problem
- Knee Replacement
- Right Knee Prosthesis Infection
- Inflamed Right Knee Implant
- Right Knee Arthroplasty Infection
- Right knee prosthesis malfunction
- Right knee replacement mechanical failure
- Right knee implant device issue
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8453XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal right knee prosthesis, initial encounter
- T84092D: Other mechanical complication of internal right knee prosthesis, subsequent encounter
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Nunley perform?
As an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Nunley 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. Nunley. 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
- Partial Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Total Knee Arthroplasty
- Knee Joint Replacement
- Full Knee Replacement
- TKA Surgery
- Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty
- Medial Knee Replacement
- Lateral Knee Replacement
- Partial Knee Resurfacing
CPT Codes:
- 27447: Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial AND lateral compartments with or without patella resurfacing (total knee arthroplasty)
- 27446: Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial OR lateral compartment
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
- Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
- Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
- Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
- Knee Injection with Ultrasound
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
- 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:
- 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:
- Dry Needling for Muscles
- Needle Insertion into Muscle
- Therapeutic Dry Needling
- Muscle Needle Therapy
- Multiple Muscle Needling
- Dry Needling (1-2 Muscles)
- Muscle Needle Treatment
- Therapeutic Needle Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 20561: Needle insertion(s) without injection(s); 3 or more muscles
- 20560: Needle insertion(s) without injection(s); 1 or 2 muscle(s)
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:
- 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:
- Knee Nerve Pain Injection
- Genicular Nerve Block
- Knee Pain Steroid Injection
- Knee Nerve Anesthetic Injection
CPT Codes:
- 64454: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; genicular nerve branches, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Lower Leg Nerve Block Injection
- Fascial plane block for leg pain
- Lower extremity nerve injection
- Leg pain block with imaging
CPT Codes:
- 64473: Lower Extremity Fascial Plane Block, Unilateral; By Injection(S), Including Imaging Guidance, When Performed
Also known as:
- CPAP Initiation and Management
- CPAP Setup
- Sleep Apnea Machine Setup
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 94660: Continuous positive airway pressure ventilation (CPAP), initiation and management
Does Dr. Nunley accept my insurance?
Dr. Nunley accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (314) 747-2500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nunley accept in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Nunley in Saint Louis, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Essence Healthcare
Express Scripts
HealthComp
Medicare
State of South Carolina
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Nunley's office located?
Dr. Ryan Nunley's Primary Practice
1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 747-2500
What is Dr. Nunley's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nunley's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164568887.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nunley?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nunley
What is Dr. Ryan Nunley's specialty?
Dr. Nunley is a Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon near Saint Louis, MO. 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. Nunley to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ryan Nunley affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nunley is affiliated with Barnes-Jewish 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 Ryan Nunley accepting new patients in Saint Louis, MO?
Yes, Dr. Ryan Nunley is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ryan Nunley offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nunley's office at (314) 747-2500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ryan Nunley?
Please contact Dr. Nunley's office at (314) 747-2500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ryan Nunley have?
Dr. Ryan Nunley is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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