Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lemme, Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist in Chicago, IL?
What languages does Dr. Lemme speak?
Dr. Lemme and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lemme typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Lemme 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. Lemme. 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:
- Broken Left Kneecap
- Broken Bone Around Right Hip Replacement
- Fractures
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Patella Fracture
- Kneecap Break
- Shattered Kneecap
- Right hip implant fracture
- Fracture near right hip prosthesis
- Periprosthetic right hip fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S82002D: Unspecified fracture of left patella, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
- M9701XD: Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic right hip joint, subsequent encounter
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:
- Knee Ligament Sprain
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Sprains and Strains
- Sprained Knee Ligament
- Ligament Injury in Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- S83512A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of left knee, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
Also known as:
- Knee Joint Disorder
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Internal Knee Derangement
- Knee Joint Problem
- Knee Instability
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2392: Unspecified internal derangement of left knee
What procedures does an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lemme typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Lemme 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. Lemme. 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:
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus Repair
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
- Knee Arthroscopy for Cartilage Shaving
- Endoscopy
- Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
- Knee Scope Meniscus Surgery
- Torn Meniscus Repair (Arthroscopic)
- Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
- Knee Cartilage Shaving
- Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
- Knee chondroplasty
- Arthroscopic cartilage debridement
- Knee scope cartilage repair
CPT Codes:
- 29882: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscus repair (medial OR lateral)
- 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
- 29877: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty)
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:
- Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
- Endoscopy
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff
- Keyhole Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Shoulder Repair
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
- Subacromial Decompression
- Shoulder Impingement Surgery
- Acromioplasty
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)
Also known as:
- Shoulder Bone Shaving (Arthroscopic)
- Shoulder Arthroscopy with Biceps Repair
- Endoscopy
- Arthroscopic Distal Claviculectomy
- Mumford Procedure (Arthroscopic)
- AC Joint Resection (Arthroscopic)
- Arthroscopic Biceps Tenodesis
- Keyhole Shoulder Biceps Surgery
- Shoulder Scope Biceps Repair
CPT Codes:
- 29824: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; distal claviculectomy including distal articular surface (Mumford procedure)
- 29828: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; biceps tenodesis
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:
- 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. Lemme accept my insurance?
Dr. Lemme accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (401) 206-3273 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lemme accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Lemme in Chicago, IL 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 Rhode Island
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island
State of Illinois
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Lemme's office located?
Dr. Nicholas Lemme's Primary Practice
1611 W Harrison St Ste 400
Chicago, IL 60612
(401) 206-3273
What hospitals are Dr. Lemme affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Lemme has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Lemme's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lemme's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649761008.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lemme?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lemme