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Dr. Thiran Udawatta, MD

Bellingham, WA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Udawatta, Foot and Ankle Surgeon in Bellingham, WA?

    Dr. Thiran Udawatta, MD is a Foot and Ankle Surgeon, who primarily practices in Bellingham, WA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Udawatta is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Udawatta’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Udawatta’s office at (360) 733-7670.

    What languages does Dr. Udawatta speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Udawatta treat?

    As a Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Udawatta 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. Udawatta. 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 left knee
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis of both knees
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
    • Ankle Arthritis
    • Foot Arthritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
    • M19072: Primary osteoarthritis, left ankle and foot

    Also known as:

    • Other Orthopedic Aftercare
    • General orthopedic recovery
    • Musculoskeletal post-op care
    • Bone and joint follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

    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:

    • Right Ankle and Foot Pain
    • Ankle Injuries and Disorder
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Sore Right Ankle
    • Sore Right Foot
    • Aching Right Ankle and Foot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25571: Pain in right ankle and joints of right foot

    What procedures does Dr. Udawatta perform?

    As a Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Udawatta 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. Udawatta. 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:

    • 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:

    • Open Surgery for Broken Ankle Bone
    • Ankle Fracture Repair (Bimalleolar)
    • Open Repair of Trimalleolar Ankle Fracture
    • Open Repair of Complex Ankle Fracture
    • Lateral Malleolus Fracture Repair
    • Distal Fibula Fracture Surgery
    • Ankle Fixation Surgery
    • Broken Ankle Surgery
    • Malleolar Fracture Fixation
    • Open Ankle Fracture Treatment
    • Trimalleolar Ankle Fracture Surgery
    • Ankle Fracture Fixation
    • Open Ankle Fracture Reduction
    • Ankle ORIF (Trimalleolar)
    • Broken Ankle Fixation
    • Posterior Malleolus Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 27792: Open treatment of distal fibular fracture (lateral malleolus), includes internal fixation, when performed
    • 27814: Open treatment of bimalleolar ankle fracture (eg, lateral and medial malleoli, or lateral and posterior malleoli, or medial and posterior malleoli), includes internal fixation, when performed
    • 27822: Open treatment of trimalleolar ankle fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed, medial and/or lateral malleolus; without fixation of posterior lip
    • 27823: Open treatment of trimalleolar ankle fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed, medial and/or lateral malleolus; with fixation of posterior lip

    Also known as:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    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:

    • Open Treatment for Ankle Joint Disruption
    • Syndesmosis Repair
    • Distal Tibiofibular Joint Fixation
    • Ankle Ligament Repair Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27829: Open treatment of distal tibiofibular joint (syndesmosis) disruption, includes internal fixation, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Achilles Tendon Repair
    • Ruptured Achilles Tendon Surgery
    • Open Achilles Repair
    • Percutaneous Achilles Repair
    • Heel Tendon Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27650: Repair, primary, open or percutaneous, ruptured Achilles tendon;

    Also known as:

    • Minor Bone Graft
    • Large Bone Graft
    • Bone Grafts
    • Small Bone Graft
    • Dowel Bone Graft
    • Button Bone Graft
    • Autograft (Small)
    • Major Bone Grafting
    • Autograft
    • Allograft

    CPT Codes:

    • 20900: Bone graft, any donor area; minor or small (eg, dowel or button)
    • 20902: Bone graft, any donor area; major or large

    Also known as:

    • Heel Bone Cut (Calcaneus Osteotomy)
    • Foot Bone Reshaping (First Metatarsal)
    • Foot Bone Infection Removal
    • Partial Foot Bone Removal
    • Calcaneus Osteotomy
    • Heel Bone Reshaping Surgery
    • Dwyer Procedure
    • Chambers Procedure
    • First Metatarsal Osteotomy
    • Foot Bone Lengthening/Shortening
    • Bunion Surgery (Bone Reshaping)
    • Tarsal Bone Excision
    • Metatarsal Bone Infection Treatment
    • Talus Bone Excision
    • Calcaneus Bone Excision
    • Foot Bone Debridement
    • Osteomyelitis Bone Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 28300: Osteotomy; calcaneus (eg, Dwyer or Chambers type procedure), with or without internal fixation
    • 28306: Osteotomy, with or without lengthening, shortening or angular correction, metatarsal; first metatarsal
    • 28122: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, sequestrectomy, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis or bossing); tarsal or metatarsal bone, except talus or calcaneus
    • 28120: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, sequestrectomy, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis or bossing); talus or calcaneus

    Also known as:

    • Open Metatarsal Fracture Repair
    • Foot Bone Fracture Surgery
    • Metatarsal Fixation
    • Broken Foot Bone Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 28485: Open treatment of metatarsal fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed, each

    Also known as:

    • Ankle Joint Cleaning (Arthroscopy)
    • Endoscopy
    • Ankle Debridement
    • Ankle Scope Surgery
    • Tibiotalar Joint Arthroscopy
    • Ankle debridement
    • Ankle scope surgery
    • Arthroscopic ankle cleanup
    • Tibiotalar joint debridement

    CPT Codes:

    • 29897: Arthroscopy, ankle (tibiotalar and fibulotalar joints), surgical; debridement, limited
    • 29898: Arthroscopy, ankle (tibiotalar and fibulotalar joints), surgical; debridement, extensive

    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:

    • Open Surgery for Midfoot Bone Fracture
    • Heel Bone Removal
    • Big Toe Arthritis Surgery (Hallux Rigidus)
    • Tarsal Bone Fracture Repair (Open)
    • Midfoot Fracture Fixation
    • Foot Bone Break Surgery
    • Calcaneus Ostectomy
    • Heel Bone Resection
    • Foot Bone Removal
    • Calcaneal Bone Excision
    • Cheilectomy for hallux rigidus
    • Big toe joint debridement
    • First MTP joint release

    CPT Codes:

    • 28465: Open treatment of tarsal bone fracture (except talus and calcaneus), includes internal fixation, when performed, each
    • 28118: Ostectomy, calcaneus;
    • 28289: Hallux rigidus correction with cheilectomy, debridement and capsular release of the first metatarsophalangeal joint; without implant

    Also known as:

    • Midfoot Joint Dislocation Repair
    • Tarsometatarsal joint dislocation open reduction
    • Lisfranc injury repair
    • Midfoot dislocation surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 28615: Open treatment of tarsometatarsal joint dislocation, includes internal fixation, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Leg Tendon Repair
    • Achilles Tendon Repair (Secondary)
    • Flexor Tendon Repair
    • Leg Tendon Surgery
    • Tendon Reconstruction Leg
    • Achilles Tendon Reconstruction
    • Graft for Achilles Tendon
    • Re-repair Achilles Tendon
    • Ankle Tendon Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27658: Repair, flexor tendon, leg; primary, without graft, each tendon
    • 27654: Repair, secondary, Achilles tendon, with or without graft

    Also known as:

    • Ankle Ligament Repair
    • Collateral Ankle Ligament Surgery
    • Ankle Sprain Repair
    • Watson-Jones Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 27698: Repair, secondary, disrupted ligament, ankle, collateral (eg, Watson-Jones procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Subtalar Joint Fusion
    • Big Toe Joint Fusion
    • Ankle Joint Fusion
    • Subtalar Arthrodesis
    • Hindfoot Fusion Surgery
    • Talocalcaneal Fusion
    • Great Toe Arthrodesis
    • MTP Joint Fusion
    • Big Toe Fusion Surgery
    • Hallux Rigidus Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 28725: Arthrodesis; subtalar
    • 28750: Arthrodesis, great toe; metatarsophalangeal joint

    Also known as:

    • Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
    • Endoscopy
    • Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
    • Knee Cartilage Shaving
    • Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
    • 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
    • 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:

    • Foot or Ankle Tendon Transfer Surgery
    • Deep tendon rerouting
    • Tendon transplant surgery
    • Muscle redirection surgery
    • Tibial tendon transfer

    CPT Codes:

    • 27691: Transfer or transplant of single tendon (with muscle redirection or rerouting); deep (eg, anterior tibial or posterior tibial through interosseous space, flexor digitorum longus, flexor hallucis longus, or peroneal tendon to midfoot or hindfoot)

    Also known as:

    • Foot Joint Fusion Surgery
    • Midfoot or Tarsometatarsal Joint Fusion
    • Midfoot Fusion
    • Tarsometatarsal Arthrodesis
    • Foot Bone Fusion
    • Midtarsal Arthrodesis
    • Tarsometatarsal Fusion
    • Foot Joint Immobilization

    CPT Codes:

    • 28730: Arthrodesis, midtarsal or tarsometatarsal, multiple or transverse;
    • 28740: Arthrodesis, midtarsal or tarsometatarsal, single joint

    Also known as:

    • Open Surgery for Lower Leg Fracture (Tibia and Fibula)
    • Pilon Fracture Repair
    • Tibial Plafond Fracture Surgery
    • Ankle Fracture Internal Fixation
    • Tibia and Fibula Fracture Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 27828: Open treatment of fracture of weight bearing articular surface/portion of distal tibia (eg, pilon or tibial plafond), with internal fixation, when performed; of both tibia and fibula

    Also known as:

    • Calf Muscle Lengthening Surgery
    • Gastrocnemius Release
    • Strayer Procedure
    • Calf Tightness Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27687: Gastrocnemius recession (eg, Strayer procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Bunion Correction with Big Toe Joint Fusion
    • Hallux Valgus Repair
    • Bunionectomy with Arthrodesis
    • Big Toe Fusion Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 28297: Correction, hallux valgus with bunionectomy, with sesamoidectomy when performed; with first metatarsal and medial cuneiform joint arthrodesis, any method

    Also known as:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Joint Fluid Removal
    • Bursa Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 20605: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, intermediate joint or bursa (eg, temporomandibular, acromioclavicular, wrist, elbow or ankle, olecranon bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Small Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
    • Joint Tap
    • Bursa Fluid Removal
    • Small Joint Injection
    • Arthrocentesis

    CPT Codes:

    • 20600: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, small joint or bursa (eg, fingers, toes); without ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Open Tarsal Bone Dislocation Repair
    • Foot Bone Dislocation Surgery
    • Tarsal Joint Fixation
    • Midfoot Dislocation Repair
    • Open Reduction Foot Dislocation

    CPT Codes:

    • 28555: Open treatment of tarsal bone dislocation, includes internal fixation, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Morton's Neuroma Removal
    • Excision of Morton's Neuroma
    • Interdigital Neuroma Excision
    • Foot Nerve Tumor Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 28080: Excision, interdigital (Morton) neuroma, single, each

    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:

    • Achilles Tendon Release (Percutaneous)
    • Anesthesia
    • Percutaneous Achilles tenotomy
    • Achilles tendon lengthening (minimally invasive)
    • Heel cord release

    CPT Codes:

    • 27606: Tenotomy, percutaneous, Achilles tendon (separate procedure); general anesthesia

    Also known as:

    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch

    Also known as:

    • Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
    • Sciatic Nerve Block
    • Sciatica Injection
    • Steroid Injection for Sciatica
    • Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve

    CPT Codes:

    • 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Udawatta accept my insurance?

    Dr. Udawatta accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (360) 733-7670 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Udawatta accept in Bellingham, WA?

    Dr. Udawatta in Bellingham, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cambia (Regence)

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • EDS

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Premera Blue Cross

    • State of Washington

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Udawatta's office located?

    Dr. Thiran Udawatta's Primary Practice

    2979 Squalicum Pkwy Ste 203

    Bellingham, WA 98225

    (360) 733-7670

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    Dr. Thiran Udawatta's Practice 2

    1550 N 115th St

    Seattle, WA 98133

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

    Dr. Udawatta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073925087.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Udawatta?

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

    What is Dr. Thiran Udawatta's specialty?

    Dr. Udawatta is a Foot and Ankle Surgeon near Bellingham, WA. Foot and ankle surgeons, recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty of orthopaedic surgery, specialize in adult reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, management of adult foot and ankle trauma, sports medicine related to the foot and ankle, and reconstructive surgery for children’s foot and ankle conditions. Contact Dr. Udawatta to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Thiran Udawatta affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Udawatta is affiliated with Skagit Valley Hospital 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 Thiran Udawatta accepting new patients in Bellingham, WA?

    Yes, Dr. Thiran Udawatta is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Thiran Udawatta offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Udawatta's office at (360) 733-7670 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Thiran Udawatta?

    Please contact Dr. Udawatta's office at (360) 733-7670 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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