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Who is Dr. Mathew, Orthopedic Surgeon in Saint Paul, MN?
Dr. Smitha Mathew is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Saint Paul, MN with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Mathew is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mathew’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mathew’s office at (402) 955-6300.
What languages does Dr. Mathew speak?
Dr. Mathew and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Mathew treat?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Mathew 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. Mathew. 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:
- Right Clubfoot
- Birth Defects
- Right Talipes Equinovarus
- Congenital Right Clubfoot
- Twisted Right Foot
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q6601: Congenital talipes equinovarus, right foot
Also known as:
- Foot Birth Defects
- Birth Defects
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Congenital Foot Deformities
- Foot Malformations at Birth
- Deformed Feet at Birth
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q6689: Other specified congenital deformities of feet
Also known as:
- Left Clubfoot
- Birth Defects
- Left talipes equinovarus
- Congenital left clubfoot
- Left foot turned inward at birth
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q6602: Congenital talipes equinovarus, left foot
Also known as:
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Difficulty Walking
- Unsteady Gait
- Balance Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
Also known as:
- Flat Feet
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Fallen arches
- Pes planus
- Pronated foot
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2141: Flat foot [pes planus] (acquired), right foot
Also known as:
- Other Hip Deformity at Birth
- Birth Defects
- Hip Injuries and Disorder
- Congenital Hip Malformation
- Birth Defect of Hip
- Abnormal Hip Development
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q6589: Other specified congenital deformities of hip
Also known as:
- Leg and Hip Birth Defects
- Birth Defects
- Congenital lower limb malformation
- Pelvic girdle defect
- Leg and hip anomalies
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q742: Other congenital malformations of lower limb(s), including pelvic girdle
Also known as:
- Elbow Fracture
- Elbow Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Humerus fracture
- Broken elbow
- Upper arm bone fracture
- Supracondylar fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S42412D: Displaced simple supracondylar fracture without intercondylar fracture of left humerus, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
Also known as:
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
- CMT Disease
- Hereditary Motor Sensory Neuropathy
- Peroneal Muscular Atrophy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G600: Hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy
Also known as:
- Right Wrist Radius Fracture
- Arm Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Broken Right Wrist Bone
- Distal Right Radius Fracture
- Right Wrist Bone Break
ICD-10 Codes:
- S52501D: Unspecified fracture of the lower end of right radius, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
What procedures does Dr. Mathew perform?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Mathew 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. Mathew. 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:
- Clubfoot Casting and Manipulation
- Ponseti Method for Clubfoot
- Clubfoot Correction with Cast
- Serial Casting for Clubfoot
CPT Codes:
- 29450: Application of clubfoot cast with molding or manipulation, long or short leg
Also known as:
- Long Arm Cast Application
- Short Leg Cast Application
- Walking Short Leg Cast Application
- Long Leg Cast Application
- Shoulder to hand cast
- Full arm cast
- Arm fracture cast
- Below Knee Cast
- Lower Leg Cast
- Foot and Ankle Cast
- Below Knee Walking Cast
- Ambulatory Short Leg Cast
- Full leg cast
- Thigh to toe cast
- Leg cast application
- Full leg immobilization
CPT Codes:
- 29065: Application, cast; shoulder to hand (long arm)
- 29405: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes);
- 29425: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes); walking or ambulatory type
- 29345: Application of long leg cast (thigh to toes);
Also known as:
- Removal of Superficial Implant (Wire, Pin, or Rod)
- Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
- Buried wire removal
- Pin removal surgery
- Rod removal (superficial)
- Hardware Removal Surgery
- Buried Implant Extraction
- Orthopedic Implant Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20670: Removal of implant; superficial (eg, buried wire, pin or rod) (separate procedure)
- 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)
Also known as:
- Achilles Tendon Release (Percutaneous)
- Anesthesia
- Percutaneous Achilles tenotomy
- Achilles tendon lengthening (minimally invasive)
- Heel cord release
CPT Codes:
- 27606: Tenotomy, percutaneous, Achilles tendon (separate procedure); general anesthesia
Also known as:
- Foot or Ankle Tendon Transfer Surgery
- Leg or Ankle Tendon Lengthening/Shortening
- Big Toe Muscle Release
- Deep tendon rerouting
- Tendon transplant surgery
- Muscle redirection surgery
- Tibial tendon transfer
- Tendon Adjustment Surgery Leg
- Leg Tendon Release
- Ankle Tendon Lengthening
- Abductor Hallucis Tenotomy
- Big Toe Tendon Lengthening
- Foot Muscle Release
- Hallux Abductor Release
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)
- 27686: Lengthening or shortening of tendon, leg or ankle; multiple tendons (through same incision), each
- 28240: Tenotomy, lengthening, or release, abductor hallucis muscle
Also known as:
- Calf Muscle Lengthening Surgery
- Gastrocnemius Release
- Strayer Procedure
- Calf Tightness Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27687: Gastrocnemius recession (eg, Strayer procedure)
Also known as:
- Wrist Fracture Pinning
- Tibia Fracture Repair with Internal Fixation
- Percutaneous wrist fracture fixation
- Distal radius fracture repair
- Epiphyseal separation fixation
- Wrist bone pinning
- Open Tibia Fracture Surgery
- Pilon Fracture Repair
- Ankle Fracture Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 25606: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of distal radial fracture or epiphyseal separation
- 27827: Open treatment of fracture of weight bearing articular surface/portion of distal tibia (eg, pilon or tibial plafond), with internal fixation, when performed; of tibia only
Also known as:
- Foot Bone Reshaping (Tarsal Osteotomy)
- Heel Bone Cut (Calcaneus Osteotomy)
- Tarsal Bone Cut
- Midfoot Osteotomy
- Foot Bone Realignment Surgery
- Corrective Foot Bone Surgery
- Calcaneus Osteotomy
- Heel Bone Reshaping Surgery
- Dwyer Procedure
- Chambers Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 28304: Osteotomy, tarsal bones, other than calcaneus or talus;
- 28300: Osteotomy; calcaneus (eg, Dwyer or Chambers type procedure), with or without internal fixation
Also known as:
- Open Toe Tendon Release
- Flexor Tenotomy Toe
- Toe Tendon Lengthening
- Hammer Toe Surgery
- Toe Tendon Cut
CPT Codes:
- 28232: Tenotomy, open, tendon flexor; toe, single tendon (separate procedure)
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:
- Short Arm Cast Application
- Elbow to Finger Cast
- Forearm Cast
- Arm Immobilization Cast
CPT Codes:
- 29075: Application, cast; elbow to finger (short arm)
Also known as:
- Foot Bone Reshaping Surgery (Talus)
- Talus osteotomy
- Ankle bone reshaping
- Foot bone cut
- Talus surgery
CPT Codes:
- 28302: Osteotomy; talus
Also known as:
- Toe Joint Capsule Release
- Toe Capsulotomy
- Metatarsophalangeal Joint Release
- Toe Joint Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 28270: Capsulotomy; metatarsophalangeal joint, with or without tenorrhaphy, each joint (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Open Repair of Forearm Bone Fractures
- Radius and Ulna Fracture Surgery
- Forearm Bone Fixation
- Open Reduction Internal Fixation (Forearm)
- Arm Fracture ORIF
CPT Codes:
- 25575: Open Treatment Of Radial And Ulnar Shaft Fractures, With Internal Fixation, When Performed; Of Radius And Ulna
Also known as:
- Ankle Joint Surgery with Tendon Release
- Ankle Arthrotomy
- Posterior Ankle Capsule Release
- Achilles Tendon Lengthening
- Ankle Tendon Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27612: Arthrotomy, posterior capsular release, ankle, with or without Achilles tendon lengthening
Also known as:
- Bunion Correction with Bone Cut
- Hallux valgus correction with osteotomy
- Bunionectomy with metatarsal osteotomy
- Big toe bunion surgery
CPT Codes:
- 28296: Correction, hallux valgus with bunionectomy, with sesamoidectomy when performed; with distal metatarsal osteotomy, any method
Also known as:
- Foot or Toe Fasciotomy
- Foot fascia release
- Toe fascia surgery
- Plantar fasciotomy
CPT Codes:
- 28008: Fasciotomy, foot and/or toe
Does Dr. Mathew accept my insurance?
Dr. Mathew accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (402) 955-6300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mathew accept in Saint Paul, MN?
Dr. Mathew in Saint Paul, MN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Centene
City of Beaumont (TX)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Group Benefit Services
Molina
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Mathew's office located?
Dr. Smitha Mathew's Primary Practice
200 University Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(402) 955-6300
What is Dr. Mathew's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mathew's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144843343.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mathew?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mathew
What is Dr. Smitha Mathew's specialty?
Dr. Mathew is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Saint Paul, MN. 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. Mathew to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Smitha Mathew affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mathew is affiliated with OrthoNebraska Hospital, St. Anthony Regional Hospital, Bryan East Campus, Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital, Methodist Women's Hospital, Methodist Hospital - Omaha, NE 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 Smitha Mathew accepting new patients in Saint Paul, MN?
Yes, Dr. Smitha Mathew is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Smitha Mathew offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mathew's office at (402) 955-6300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Smitha Mathew?
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