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Dr. Thomas Hickernell, MD

Stamford, CT

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hickernell, Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon in Stamford, CT?

    Dr. Thomas Hickernell, MD is an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Stamford, CT with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Hickernell is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hickernell’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hickernell’s office at (203) 785-2579.

    What languages does Dr. Hickernell speak?

    Dr. Hickernell and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Hickernell treat?

    As an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Hickernell 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. Hickernell. 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
    • Osteoarthritis of both knees
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the left 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
    • M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
    • M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
    • M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip

    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 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:

    • 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:

    • Left Artificial Knee Joint
    • Right Artificial Knee Joint
    • Knee Replacement
    • Left Knee Replacement
    • Left Knee Prosthesis
    • Left Knee Arthroplasty
    • Right Knee Replacement
    • Right Knee Prosthesis
    • Right Knee Arthroplasty

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z96652: Presence of left artificial knee joint
    • Z96651: Presence of right artificial knee joint

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    What procedures does Dr. Hickernell perform?

    As an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Hickernell 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. Hickernell. 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:

    • 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:

    • Bladder Ultrasound for Residual Urine
    • Post-void residual urine measurement
    • Bladder capacity ultrasound
    • Non-imaging bladder scan

    CPT Codes:

    • 51798: Measurement of post-voiding residual urine and/or bladder capacity by ultrasound, non-imaging

    Does Dr. Hickernell accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hickernell accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 785-2579 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hickernell accept in Stamford, CT?

    Dr. Hickernell in Stamford, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • ArcBest Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Express Scripts

    • HealthComp

    • Medicare

    • State of Connecticut

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Hickernell's office located?

    Dr. Thomas Hickernell's Primary Practice

    260 Long Ridge Rd

    Stamford, CT 06902

    (203) 785-2579

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    Dr. Thomas Hickernell's Practice 2

    1931 Black Rock Tpke

    Fairfield, CT 06825

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    Dr. Thomas Hickernell's Practice 3

    47 College St Ste 221

    New Haven, CT 06510

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    What is Dr. Hickernell's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Hickernell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003259706.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hickernell?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hickernell

    What is Dr. Thomas Hickernell's specialty?

    Dr. Hickernell is a Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon near Stamford, CT. 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. Contact Dr. Hickernell to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Thomas Hickernell affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hickernell is affiliated with Greenwich Hospital, Stamford Hospital, Griffin Hospital, Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, Bridgeport Hospital, Atlantic Health Chilton 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 Thomas Hickernell accepting new patients in Stamford, CT?

    Yes, Dr. Thomas Hickernell is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Thomas Hickernell offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hickernell's office at (203) 785-2579 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Thomas Hickernell?

    Please contact Dr. Hickernell's office at (203) 785-2579 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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