Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pelt, Orthopedic Surgeon in Salt Lake City, UT?
Dr. Christopher Pelt, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Salt Lake City, UT with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Pelt completed his residency at University of Utah Affiliated Hospitals. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, and Utah Orthopedic Society. Dr. Pelt is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pelt’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pelt’s office.
Where did Dr. Pelt go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: U/UT Prog, Salt Lake City, UT,, Orthopedic Surgery | University of Utah Medical Center - Salt Lake City, UT in Adult Reconstruction
Residency: University of Utah Affiliated Hospitals | University of Utah Affiliated Hospitals
What languages does Dr. Pelt speak?
Dr. Pelt and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Pelt treat?
As a Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Pelt 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. Pelt. 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:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
- Right Hip Arthritis
- Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
Also known as:
- Pain in Left Knee
- Pain in Right Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Left Knee Ache
- Left Knee Discomfort
- Sore Left Knee
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25562: Pain in left knee
- M25561: Pain in right knee
Also known as:
- Right Artificial Knee Joint
- Left Artificial Knee Joint
- Knee Replacement
- Right Knee Replacement
- Right Knee Prosthesis
- Right Knee Arthroplasty
- Left Knee Replacement
- Left Knee Prosthesis
- Left Knee Arthroplasty
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z96651: Presence of right artificial knee joint
- Z96652: Presence of left artificial knee joint
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Right Hip Pain
- Hip Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Sore Right Hip
- Right Hip Ache
- Right Hip Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25551: Pain in right hip
What procedures does Dr. Pelt perform?
As a Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Pelt 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. Pelt. 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
- Knee Replacement
- Total Knee Arthroplasty
- Knee Joint Replacement
- Full Knee Replacement
- TKA Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27447: Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial AND lateral compartments with or without patella resurfacing (total knee arthroplasty)
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:
- 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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Computer-Assisted Orthopedic Surgery Guidance
- Image-Guided Orthopedic Surgery
- Navigational Orthopedic Procedure
- Computer-Guided Bone Surgery
- Fluoroscopic-Guided Orthopedic Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 0054T: Computer-assisted musculoskeletal surgical navigational orthopedic procedure, with image-guidance based on fluoroscopic images (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Pelt accept my insurance?
Dr. Pelt accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pelt accept in Salt Lake City, UT?
Dr. Pelt in Salt Lake City, UT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)
Cambia (Regence)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
OptumRx
SGS North America Inc
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Pelt's office located?
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Member
American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
Member
Utah Orthopedic Society
Member
What is Dr. Pelt's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pelt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073653036.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pelt?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pelt
What is Dr. Christopher Pelt's specialty?
Dr. Pelt is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Salt Lake City, UT. 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. Pelt to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Pelt affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pelt is affiliated with St. Mark's Hospital - Salt Lake City, UT, St. John’s Health, Renown Regional Medical Center 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 Christopher Pelt accepting new patients in Salt Lake City, UT?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Pelt is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Pelt offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pelt's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Pelt?
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