5.0
(1)11 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nwachukwu, Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist in New York, NY?
Where did Dr. Nwachukwu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush University
Residency: Hospital for Special Surgery
Medical School: Columbia University College | Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts | Harvard Business School
Is Dr. Nwachukwu board certified as an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Benedict Nwachukwu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery since 2013
What languages does Dr. Nwachukwu speak?
Dr. Nwachukwu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist like Dr. Nwachukwu typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Nwachukwu 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. Nwachukwu. 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:
- Other Hip Sprain
- Left Hip Sprain
- Hip Injuries and Disorder
- Sprains and Strains
- Hip Ligament Sprain
- Pulled Hip Ligament
- Hip Strain
- Left Hip Ligament Injury
- Pulled Left Hip Ligament
- Left Hip Strain
ICD-10 Codes:
- S73191A: Other sprain of right hip, initial encounter
- S73192A: Other sprain of left hip, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Hip Joint Disorder
- Other Right Hip Joint Problems
- Hip Injuries and Disorder
- Hip problem
- Hip arthropathy
- Hip joint disease
- Right Hip Joint Condition
- Right Hip Arthropathy
- Right Hip Articular Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25859: Other specified joint disorders, unspecified hip
- M25851: Other specified joint disorders, right hip
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:
- Knee Ligament Sprain
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Sprain
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Sprains and Strains
- Sprained Knee Ligament
- Ligament Injury in Knee
- ACL Sprain
- ACL Injury
- Knee Ligament Tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- S83512A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of left knee, initial encounter
- S83511A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of right knee, initial encounter
What procedures does an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist like Dr. Nwachukwu typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Nwachukwu 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. Nwachukwu. 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:
- Hip Arthroscopy with Labral Repair
- Endoscopy
- Surgical Hip Arthroscopy
- Hip Labral Tear Repair
- Keyhole Hip Surgery with Labral Repair
- Minimally Invasive Hip Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 29916: Arthroscopy, hip, surgical; with labral repair
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:
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus Repair
- Endoscopy
- Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
- Knee Cartilage Shaving
- Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
- Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
- Knee Scope Meniscus Surgery
- Torn Meniscus Repair (Arthroscopic)
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)
Also known as:
- ACL Repair Surgery
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
- Arthroscopic ACL Surgery
- Knee Ligament Repair
- ACL Augmentation
CPT Codes:
- 29888: Arthroscopically aided anterior cruciate ligament repair/augmentation or reconstruction
Also known as:
- Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
- Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
- Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
- Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
- Knee Injection with Ultrasound
CPT Codes:
- 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:
- Hip Arthroscopy with Acetabuloplasty
- Endoscopy
- Hip Scope for Pincer Lesion
- Hip Joint Reshaping Surgery
- Keyhole Hip Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 29915: Arthroscopy, hip, surgical; with acetabuloplasty (ie, treatment of pincer lesion)
Also known as:
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
- Endoscopy
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
- Subacromial Decompression
- Shoulder Impingement Surgery
- Acromioplasty
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)
Does Dr. Nwachukwu accept my insurance?
Dr. Nwachukwu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (646) 797-8973 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nwachukwu accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Nwachukwu in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Medicare
MVP Health Care
National Benefit Fund
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Nwachukwu's office located?
Dr. Benedict Nwachukwu's Primary Practice
535 E 70th St
New York, NY 10021
(646) 797-8973
What hospitals are Dr. Nwachukwu affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Nwachukwu has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 1 review
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Patients give Dr. Benedict Nwachukwu an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Nwachukwu has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Nwachukwu, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
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Memberships & Associations
Resident Member of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeon, 2013
Resident Member of Arthroscopy Association of North America, 2014
Resident Member of American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, 2015
What is Dr. Nwachukwu's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nwachukwu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376885467.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nwachukwu?
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