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Who is Dr. Tauchen, Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Alexander Tauchen, MD is an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Tauchen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tauchen’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tauchen’s office at (847) 866-7846.
What languages does Dr. Tauchen speak?
Dr. Tauchen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Tauchen typically treat?
As an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Tauchen 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. Tauchen. 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:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Osteoarthritis of the left hip
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Right Hip Arthritis
- Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
- M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
- M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
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:
- Right Artificial Knee Joint
- Knee Replacement
- Right Knee Replacement
- Right Knee Prosthesis
- Right Knee Arthroplasty
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z96651: Presence of right artificial knee joint
What procedures does an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Tauchen typically perform?
As an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Tauchen 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. Tauchen. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Computer-Assisted Musculoskeletal Surgery (Image-less)
- Navigational Musculoskeletal Surgery
- Image-less Computer-Guided Surgery
- Orthopedic Navigation System
- CAS Musculoskeletal Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 20985: Computer-assisted surgical navigational procedure for musculoskeletal procedures, image-less (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
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. Tauchen accept my insurance?
Dr. Tauchen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (847) 866-7846 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tauchen accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Tauchen in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Tauchen's office located?
Dr. Alexander Tauchen's Primary Practice
2923 N California Ave Ste 100
Chicago, IL 60618
(847) 866-7846
What is Dr. Tauchen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tauchen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992004162.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tauchen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tauchen
What is Dr. Alexander Tauchen's specialty?
Dr. Tauchen is a Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon near Chicago, IL.
What does an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon do?
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.
Is this Dr. Alexander Tauchen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tauchen is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital, Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Hinsdale, Endeavor Health Edward Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, Endeavor Health Northwest Community Hospital 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 Alexander Tauchen accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Alexander Tauchen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alexander Tauchen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tauchen's office at (847) 866-7846 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alexander Tauchen?
Please contact Dr. Tauchen's office at (847) 866-7846 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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