Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Puryear, Orthopedic Surgeon in Indianapolis, IN?
Where did Dr. Puryear go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University Of Michigan Hospitals
Is Dr. Puryear board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Aki Puryear, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Puryear speak?
Dr. Puryear and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Albanian
- Arabic
- Bengali
- Burmese
- Croatian
- English
- French
- German
- Italian
- Korean
- Pushto; Pashto
- Romanian; Moldavian; Moldovan
- Russian
- Slavic languages
- Somali
- Spanish
- Swahili
- Turkish
- Urdu
- Vietnamese
What conditions does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Puryear typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Puryear 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. Puryear. 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:
- Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
- Scoliosis of the Mid-Lower Back
- Scoliosis
- Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
- Scoliosis in Children and Teens
- Teenage Scoliosis
- Idiopathic Spinal Curvature
- Adolescent Curved Spine
- Thoracolumbar Scoliosis
- Mid-Lower Back Spinal Curve
- Curved Thoracolumbar Spine
- Curved Spine
- Spinal Curvature
- Backbone Curve
- Teenage scoliosis
- Scoliosis in teens
- AIS
ICD-10 Codes:
- M41129: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, site unspecified
- M4185: Other forms of scoliosis, thoracolumbar region
- M419: Scoliosis, unspecified
- M41124: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, thoracic region
Also known as:
- Other Congenital Spinal Malformations
- Birth Defects
- Spinal birth defects
- Congenital spine abnormalities
- Vertebral malformations
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q7649: Other congenital malformations of spine, not associated with scoliosis
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
What procedures does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Puryear typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Puryear 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. Puryear. 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:
- 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:
- Closed Treatment of Forearm Bone Fractures (No Manipulation)
- Radial Shaft Fracture Treatment
- Ulnar Shaft Fracture Treatment
- Non-Manipulative Forearm Fracture Care
CPT Codes:
- 25560: Closed Treatment Of Radial And Ulnar Shaft Fractures; Without Manipulation
Also known as:
- Local Bone Graft for Spine Surgery
- Spine Autograft
- Local Bone Harvest for Spine
- Spinal Fusion Bone Graft
CPT Codes:
- 20936: Autograft for spine surgery only (includes harvesting the graft); local (eg, ribs, spinous process, or laminar fragments) obtained from same incision (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Spine Allograft Placement
- Spinal Bone Graft
- Osteopromotive Material Spine
- Donor Bone Graft Spine
- Spine Fusion Material
CPT Codes:
- 20930: Allograft, morselized, or placement of osteopromotive material, for spine surgery only (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Growth Plate Surgery for Leg Deformity
- Hemiepiphyseal Arrest
- Guided Growth Surgery
- Leg Straightening Surgery
- Genu Varus/Valgus Correction
CPT Codes:
- 27485: Arrest, hemiepiphyseal, distal femur or proximal tibia or fibula (eg, genu varus or valgus)
Does Dr. Puryear accept my insurance?
Dr. Puryear accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (314) 678-2180 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Puryear accept in Indianapolis, IN?
Dr. Puryear in Indianapolis, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareSource
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Sagamore Health Network
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Puryear's office located?
Dr. Aki Puryear's Primary Practice
705 Riley Hospital Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(314) 678-2180
What hospitals are Dr. Puryear affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Puryear has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Puryear's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Puryear's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033138243.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Puryear?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Puryear