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Dr. Robert Frangie, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon, Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist

Bellaire, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Frangie, Orthopedic Surgeon in Bellaire, TX?

    Dr. Robert Frangie, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Bellaire, TX with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Frangie is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Frangie’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Frangie’s office at (713) 486-4880.

    What languages does Dr. Frangie speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Frangie typically treat?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Frangie 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. Frangie. 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee

    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

    What procedures does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Frangie typically perform?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Frangie 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. Frangie. 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:

    • ACL Repair Surgery
    • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
    • Arthroscopic ACL Surgery
    • Knee Ligament Repair
    • ACL Augmentation

    CPT Codes:

    • 29888: Arthroscopically aided anterior cruciate ligament repair/augmentation or reconstruction

    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:

    • 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:

    • Computer-Assisted Orthopedic Surgery
    • Image-Guided Orthopedic Surgery
    • Navigational Orthopedic Procedure
    • Robotic Orthopedic Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 0055T: Computer-assisted musculoskeletal surgical navigational orthopedic procedure, with image-guidance based on CT/MRI images (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Frangie accept my insurance?

    Dr. Frangie accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 486-4880 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Frangie accept in Bellaire, TX?

    Dr. Frangie in Bellaire, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Oscar Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Frangie's office located?

    Dr. Robert Frangie's Primary Practice

    5420 West Loop S Ste 2400

    Bellaire, TX 77401

    (713) 486-4880

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    Dr. Robert Frangie's Practice 2

    6400 Fannin St Ste 1700

    Houston, TX 77030

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

    Dr. Frangie's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912496001.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Frangie?

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

    What is Dr. Robert Frangie's specialty?

    Dr. Frangie is an Orthopedic Surgeon near Bellaire, TX.

    What does an Orthopedic Surgeon do?

    An orthopedic surgeon has specialization in preserving, investigating, and restoring the form and function of the extremities, spine, and related structures through medical, surgical, and physical methods. They care for patients with musculoskeletal issues, including congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances, and degenerative diseases affecting the spine, hands, feet, knees, hips, shoulders, and elbows in both children and adults. Additionally, orthopedic surgeons address primary and secondary muscular problems and the impact of central or peripheral nervous system lesions on the musculoskeletal system.

    Is Dr. Robert Frangie affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Frangie is affiliated with Oakbend Medical Center, Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital, Memorial Hermann Northeast 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 Dr. Robert Frangie accepting new patients in Bellaire, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Robert Frangie is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Robert Frangie offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Frangie's office at (713) 486-4880 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Robert Frangie?

    Please contact Dr. Frangie's office at (713) 486-4880 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Frangie's office located?

    Dr. Frangie's offices are located in Bellaire, TX and Houston, TX.