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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 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 an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Hickernell typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis of both knees
- 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
- M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
- M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
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
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
What procedures does an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Hickernell typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
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
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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
State of Connecticut
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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
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.
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. Thomas Hickernell affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hickernell is affiliated with Greenwich Hospital, Stamford Health, William W. Backus Hospital, St. Vincent's Medical Center - Bridgeport, Smilow Cancer Hospital At Yale New Haven, Bridgeport 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 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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