Dr. Christopher Ghigiarelli, MD
Allentown, PA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ghigiarelli, Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist in Allentown, PA?
Dr. Christopher Ghigiarelli, MD is an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Allentown, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Ghigiarelli completed his residency at Mcp Hahnemann Univ, Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Ghigiarelli is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ghigiarelli’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ghigiarelli’s office.
Where did Dr. Ghigiarelli go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mcp Hahnemann Univ, Orthopedic Surgery | Hahnemann University | Hahnemann University Hospital
Medical School: Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc
Is Dr. Ghigiarelli board certified as an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Ghigiarelli, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery , American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery since 2003
What languages does Dr. Ghigiarelli speak?
Dr. Ghigiarelli and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ghigiarelli treat?
As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ghigiarelli 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. Ghigiarelli. 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
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
- Osteoarthritis of the left hip
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
- Right Hip Arthritis
- Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
- M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
- M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
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:
- Left Artificial Knee Joint
- Right Artificial Knee Joint
- Knee Replacement
- Left Knee Replacement
- Left Knee Prosthesis
- Left Knee Arthroplasty
- Right Knee Replacement
- Right Knee Prosthesis
- Right Knee Arthroplasty
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z96652: Presence of left artificial knee joint
- Z96651: Presence of right artificial knee joint
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:
- Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
- Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
- Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
- Cardiovascular Clearance Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination
Also known as:
- Shoulder Bursitis
- Bursitis
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Inflamed Shoulder Bursa
- Shoulder Joint Inflammation
- Shoulder Bursa Inflammation
- Subacromial Bursitis
- Shoulder Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7551: Bursitis of right shoulder
- M7552: Bursitis of left shoulder
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
Also known as:
- Right Shoulder Pain
- Pain
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Sore Right Shoulder
- Right Shoulder Ache
- Right Shoulder Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25511: Pain in right shoulder
Also known as:
- Torn Meniscus
- Cartilage Disorder
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Meniscus Tear
- Knee Cartilage Tear
- Meniscal Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S83231A: Complex tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Kneecap and Thigh Bone Problems
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome', 'Runner's Knee
- Anterior Knee Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M222X1: Patellofemoral disorders, right knee
Also known as:
- Complex tear of the medial meniscus in the left knee
- Cartilage Disorder
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Torn meniscus
- Knee cartilage tear
- Meniscal injury
- Torn knee cartilage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S83232A: Complex tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter
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
What procedures does Dr. Ghigiarelli perform?
As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ghigiarelli 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. Ghigiarelli. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Non-Surgical Wrist Fracture Treatment
- Closed Distal Radial Fracture Treatment
- Colles Fracture Treatment
- Smith Fracture Treatment
- Ulnar Styloid Fracture Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 25600: Closed Treatment Of Distal Radial Fracture (Eg, Colles Or Smith Type) Or Epiphyseal Separation, Includes Closed Treatment Of Fracture Of Ulnar Styloid, When Performed; Without Manipulation
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
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
- Median Nerve Neuroplasty
- Carpal Tunnel Decompression
- Median Nerve Transposition
CPT Codes:
- 64721: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; median nerve at carpal tunnel
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:
- Pulse Oximetry
- Oxygen Saturation Test
- Oximeter Reading
- Blood Oxygen Level Test
CPT Codes:
- 94760: Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; single determination
Also known as:
- CPAP Initiation and Management
- CPAP Setup
- Sleep Apnea Machine Setup
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 94660: Continuous positive airway pressure ventilation (CPAP), initiation and management
Does Dr. Ghigiarelli accept my insurance?
Dr. Ghigiarelli accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ghigiarelli accept in Allentown, PA?
Dr. Ghigiarelli in Allentown, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Humana
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Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ghigiarelli's office located?
Dr. Christopher Ghigiarelli's Primary Practice
1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 110
Allentown, PA 18103
What is Dr. Ghigiarelli's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ghigiarelli's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275553208.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ghigiarelli?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ghigiarelli
What is Dr. Christopher Ghigiarelli's specialty?
Dr. Ghigiarelli is a Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist near Allentown, PA. 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. Ghigiarelli to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Ghigiarelli affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ghigiarelli is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network - Dickson City, Lehigh Valley Health Network- Pocono, Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Hazleton, Regional Hospital of Scranton 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 Christopher Ghigiarelli accepting new patients in Allentown, PA?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Ghigiarelli is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Ghigiarelli offer online booking?
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How can I make an appointment with Christopher Ghigiarelli?
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Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Ghigiarelli have?
Dr. Christopher Ghigiarelli is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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