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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wydra, Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist in Denver, CO?
Frank Wydra, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon and fellowship trained in sports medicine. With his sports medicine background, his interests include shoulder, hip, and knee injuries as well as shoulder replacement. Using innovative technology, some of the surgeries he performs are rotator cuff repairs, knee arthroscopy, ACL reconstructions, and hip arthroscopy. He trained at Denver Health and also takes care of a variety of trauma and fractures. Dr. Wydra was born and raised in Palos Park, Illinois (located in the south suburbs of Chicago). He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology with a minor in Chemistry from the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana. Dr. Wydra then earned his Master of Arts in Medical Science at Loyola University of Chicago. He continued his education at Rush University Medical College and was recognized by the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. Dr. Wydra completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Colorado in 2018. He worked with the Denver Public Schools to provide medical care to their athletes and was the team physician at various football, wrestling, and gymnastic events. Dr. Wydra went on to specialize in orthopedic sports medicine by completing a fellowship at Kerlan-Jobe Institute, a Cedars-Sinai affiliate in Santa Monica, California. There, he trained under leaders in the field of sports medicine. During his fellowship, he was assistant team physician to the LA Galaxy MLS soccer team, US Women�s Soccer team, Pepperdine University, Santa Monica College, the Santa Monica Rugby Club, AMGEN bike tour of California, and several of the local high school football teams. His experience during fellowship was invaluable and allowed him to care for patients and athletes from all athletic levels. Dr. Wydra is very excited to be back in Denver. He is married to his amazing wife, Stevie, and enjoys all that Colorado has to offer. He enjoys spending time in the mountains and hiking with his dog Layla. Dr. Wydra is honored for the opportunity to provide medical care to the Denver community.
WebsiteWhat are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Wydra?
Dr. Frank Wydra, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Wydra empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Arthroscopic Surgery-Hip, Arthroscopic Surgery-Knee, Fractures, Shoulder Arthroscopic Surgery, Shoulder Replacement, Sports Medicine, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Denver/CO community, Dr. Wydra is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Wydra speak?
Dr. Wydra and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Wydra treat?
As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Wydra 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. Wydra. 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:
- Osteoarthritis of the right shoulder
- Osteoarthritis of the left shoulder
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M19011: Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulder
- M19012: Primary osteoarthritis, left shoulder
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
Also known as:
- Rotator Cuff Strain
- Complete Rotator Cuff Tear
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Sprains and Strains
- Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle
- Shoulder Tendon Strain
- Rotator Cuff Sprain
- Strained Shoulder Tendon
- Full Rotator Cuff Tear
- Complete Rotator Cuff Rupture
- Severed Shoulder Tendon
ICD-10 Codes:
- S46011A: Strain of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of the rotator cuff of right shoulder, initial encounter
- S46012A: Strain of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of the rotator cuff of left shoulder, initial encounter
- M75121: Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
Also known as:
- Knee Ligament Sprain
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Sprain
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Sprains and Strains
- Sprained Knee Ligament
- Ligament Injury in Knee
- ACL Sprain
- ACL Injury
- Knee Ligament Tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- S83512A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of left knee, initial encounter
- S83511A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of right knee, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Shoulder Lesion
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Shoulder Injury
- Shoulder Problem
- Shoulder Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7581: Other shoulder lesions, right shoulder
- M7582: Other shoulder lesions, left shoulder
Also known as:
- Right Shoulder Pain
- Left Shoulder Pain
- Pain
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Sore Right Shoulder
- Right Shoulder Ache
- Right Shoulder Discomfort
- Sore Left Shoulder
- Left Shoulder Ache
- Left Shoulder Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25511: Pain in right shoulder
- M25512: Pain in left shoulder
Also known as:
- Other Right Shoulder Joint Disorder
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Specific Right Shoulder Joint Disease
- Uncommon Right Shoulder Condition
- Atypical Right Shoulder Arthropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- M12811: Other specific arthropathies, not elsewhere classified, right shoulder
Also known as:
- Other tear of the medial meniscus in the left knee
- Other tear of the medial meniscus in the right knee
- Cartilage Disorder
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Torn meniscus
- Knee cartilage tear
- Meniscal injury
- Torn knee cartilage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S83242A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter
- S83241A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Right Bicep Tendinitis
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Tendinitis
- Right biceps tendon inflammation
- Right shoulder tendinitis
- Right bicipital tendinopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7521: Bicipital tendinitis, right shoulder
Also known as:
- Shoulder Fracture
- Fractures
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Broken shoulder bone
- Upper arm bone break
- Humerus head fracture
- Shoulder bone injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S42292A: Other displaced fracture of upper end of left humerus, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Other Specific Left Shoulder Joint Condition
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Atypical Left Shoulder Joint Disease
- Uncommon Left Shoulder Disorder
- Miscellaneous Left Shoulder Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- M12812: Other specific arthropathies, not elsewhere classified, left shoulder
Also known as:
- Shoulder Labrum Tear
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Sprains and Strains
- Labral Tear
- SLAP Lesion
- Torn Shoulder Labrum
ICD-10 Codes:
- S43431A: Superior glenoid labrum lesion of right shoulder, initial encounter
What procedures does Dr. Wydra perform?
As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Wydra 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. Wydra. 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:
- Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
- Biceps Tendon Repair (Tenodesis)
- Open Surgery for Upper Arm Bone Fracture
- Endoscopy
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff
- Keyhole Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Shoulder Repair
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
- Subacromial Decompression
- Shoulder Impingement Surgery
- Acromioplasty
- Long Head Biceps Tenodesis
- Shoulder Biceps Tendon Surgery
- Biceps Tendon Reattachment
- Shoulder Tendon Repair
- Proximal Humerus Fracture Repair
- Shoulder Fracture Open Reduction
- Upper Arm Bone Break Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 29827: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with rotator cuff repair
- 29826: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; decompression of subacromial space with partial acromioplasty, with coracoacromial ligament (ie, arch) release, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 23430: Tenodesis of long tendon of biceps
- 23615: Open treatment of proximal humeral (surgical or anatomical neck) fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed, includes repair of tuberosity(s), when performed;
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
- Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
- Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
- Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
- Knee Injection with Ultrasound
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
- 20611: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting
Also known as:
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus Repair
- Knee Arthroscopy for Cartilage Shaving
- Endoscopy
- Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
- Knee Cartilage Shaving
- Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
- Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
- Knee Scope Meniscus Surgery
- Torn Meniscus Repair (Arthroscopic)
- Knee chondroplasty
- Arthroscopic cartilage debridement
- Knee scope cartilage repair
- Knee scope with meniscectomy
- Arthroscopic knee surgery
- Cartilage shaving knee
- Meniscus repair knee arthroscopy
CPT Codes:
- 29881: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial OR lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performed
- 29882: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscus repair (medial OR lateral)
- 29877: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty)
- 29880: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial AND lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performed
Also known as:
- Total Shoulder Replacement
- Glenohumeral Arthroplasty
- Shoulder Joint Replacement
- Proximal Humeral Replacement
- Artificial Shoulder Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 23472: Arthroplasty, glenohumeral joint; total shoulder (glenoid and proximal humeral replacement (eg, total shoulder))
Also known as:
- ACL Repair Surgery
- Knee Ligament Repair
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
- Arthroscopic ACL Surgery
- ACL Augmentation
- Collateral Ligament Repair
- Knee Capsule Repair
- Torn Knee Ligament Surgery
- MCL Repair
CPT Codes:
- 29888: Arthroscopically aided anterior cruciate ligament repair/augmentation or reconstruction
- 27405: Repair, primary, torn ligament and/or capsule, knee; collateral
Also known as:
- Extensive Shoulder Arthroscopy Debridement
- Shoulder Arthroscopy with Biceps Repair
- Shoulder Arthroscopy with Capsulorrhaphy
- Limited Shoulder Debridement (Arthroscopic)
- Endoscopy
- Shoulder Scope Cleaning
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Debridement
- Shoulder Joint Cleanup Surgery
- Arthroscopic Biceps Tenodesis
- Keyhole Shoulder Biceps Surgery
- Shoulder Scope Biceps Repair
- Keyhole Shoulder Surgery
- Shoulder Capsule Repair
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Stabilization
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Clean-up
- Shoulder Joint Debridement
- Keyhole Shoulder Repair
- Rotator Cuff Debridement
CPT Codes:
- 29823: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; debridement, extensive, 3 or more discrete structures (eg, humeral bone, humeral articular cartilage, glenoid bone, glenoid articular cartilage, biceps tendon, biceps anchor complex, labrum, articular capsule, articular side of the rotator cuff, bursal side of the rotator cuff, subacromial bursa, foreign body[ies])
- 29828: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; biceps tenodesis
- 29806: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; capsulorrhaphy
- 29822: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; debridement, limited, 1 or 2 discrete structures (eg, humeral bone, humeral articular cartilage, glenoid bone, glenoid articular cartilage, biceps tendon, biceps anchor complex, labrum, articular capsule, articular side of the rotator cuff, bursal side of the rotator cuff, subacromial bursa, foreign body[ies])
Also known as:
- Open Repair of Broken Collarbone
- Clavicle Fracture Surgery
- Collarbone Fixation
- Open Clavicle Reduction
CPT Codes:
- 23515: Open treatment of clavicular fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Open Surgery for Shoulder Separation
- AC Joint Dislocation Repair
- Acromioclavicular Joint Surgery
- Shoulder Dislocation Open Reduction
CPT Codes:
- 23550: Open treatment of acromioclavicular dislocation, acute or chronic;
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:
- Knee Ligament Reconstruction
- Extra-Articular Knee Ligament Repair
- Knee Ligament Augmentation
- Knee Stabilization Surgery
- ACL Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 27427: Ligamentous reconstruction (augmentation), knee; extra-articular
Also known as:
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
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. Wydra accept my insurance?
Dr. Wydra accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (866) 506-7200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wydra accept in Denver, CO?
Dr. Wydra in Denver, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Where is Dr. Wydra's office located?
Orthopedic Centers of Colorado
4700 E. Hale Parkway, Suite 550
Denver, CO 80220
(866) 506-7200
What is Dr. Wydra's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wydra's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467895623.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wydra?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wydra
What is Dr. Frank Wydra's specialty?
Dr. Wydra is a Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist near Denver, CO. An Orthopaedic surgeon well-trained in sports medicines is responsible to provide proper care for musculoskeletal structures which are directly affected by involving in the sports activity. The key focus areas of these specialists include conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, nutrition on performance and health. Additionally, they handle the coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Orthopaedic surgeon with specialization in sports medicine are able to prevent and manage any athletic injuries as they have a deep understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices. Contact Dr. Wydra to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Frank Wydra affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wydra is affiliated with HCA HealthONE Rose which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Frank Wydra accepting new patients in Denver, CO?
Yes, Dr. Frank Wydra is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Frank Wydra offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wydra's office at (866) 506-7200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
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