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Dr. Michele D'apuzzo, MD

Miami, FL

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. D'apuzzo, Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon in Miami, FL?

    Dr. Michele D'apuzzo, MD is an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Miami, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. D'apuzzo completed his residency at Mayo Clinic. Dr. D'apuzzo is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. D'apuzzo’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. D'apuzzo’s office at (305) 585-6262.

    Where did Dr. D'apuzzo go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: Hospital for Special Surgery

    • Residency: Mayo Clinic | University of Virginia

    • Medical School: Universidad Central De Venezuela | Mayo Clinic (Research Program)

    What languages does Dr. D'apuzzo speak?

    Dr. D'apuzzo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. D'apuzzo treat?

    As an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. D'apuzzo 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. D'apuzzo. 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:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Osteoarthritis of both knees
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
    • Osteoarthritis of the left hip
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Right Hip Arthritis
    • Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    • Right Artificial Knee Joint
    • Left Artificial Knee Joint
    • Having a Left Artificial Hip Joint
    • Having a Right Artificial Hip Joint
    • Knee Replacement
    • Hip Replacement
    • Right Knee Replacement
    • Right Knee Prosthesis
    • Right Knee Arthroplasty
    • Left Knee Replacement
    • Left Knee Prosthesis
    • Left Knee Arthroplasty
    • Left hip replacement
    • Left hip prosthesis
    • Artificial left hip
    • Right hip replacement
    • Right hip prosthesis
    • Artificial right hip

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z96651: Presence of right artificial knee joint
    • Z96652: Presence of left artificial knee joint
    • Z96642: Presence of left artificial hip joint
    • Z96641: Presence of right artificial hip joint

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments
    • Pre-op blood work
    • Lab tests before surgery
    • Pre-treatment lab assessment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
    • Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination

    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:

    • Idiopathic Aseptic Necrosis
    • Osteonecrosis
    • Bone Death from Unknown Cause
    • Avascular Necrosis of Unknown Origin
    • Idiopathic Osteonecrosis
    • Bone Death without Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M87052: Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of left femur

    Also known as:

    • Left Hip Pain
    • Hip Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Sore Left Hip
    • Left Hip Ache
    • Left Hip Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25552: Pain in left hip

    What procedures does Dr. D'apuzzo perform?

    As an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. D'apuzzo 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. D'apuzzo. 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:

    • 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:

    • Computer-Assisted Musculoskeletal Surgery (Image-less)
    • Navigational Musculoskeletal Surgery
    • Image-less Computer-Guided Surgery
    • Orthopedic Navigation System
    • CAS Musculoskeletal Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 20985: Computer-assisted surgical navigational procedure for musculoskeletal procedures, image-less (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    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:

    • 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. D'apuzzo accept my insurance?

    Dr. D'apuzzo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (305) 585-6262 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. D'apuzzo accept in Miami, FL?

    Dr. D'apuzzo in Miami, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • AvMed Health Plan

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Florida Blue / Guidewell

    • HealthComp

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. D'apuzzo's office located?

    Dr. Michele D'apuzzo's Primary Practice

    1611 NW 12th Ave Ste 600

    Miami, FL 33136

    (305) 585-6262

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    Dr. Michele D'apuzzo's Practice 2

    9035 SW 72nd St Ste 104

    Miami, FL 33173

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    Dr. Michele D'apuzzo's Practice 3

    7000 SW 62nd Ave Ste 600

    South Miami, FL 33143

    (305) 917-0777

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

    Dr. D'apuzzo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396865606.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. D'apuzzo?

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

    What is Dr. Michele D'apuzzo's specialty?

    Dr. D'apuzzo is a Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon near Miami, FL. Adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgeons, recognized as a fellowship subspecialty by several state medical boards, focus on reconstructive procedures including joint arthroplasty (such as hip and knee replacements), osteotomy, arthroscopy, soft-tissue reconstruction, and various other adult reconstructive surgical interventions. Contact Dr. D'apuzzo to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Michele D'apuzzo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. D'apuzzo is affiliated with Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, Homestead Hospital, Memorial Regional Hospital, Jackson South Medical Center, Jupiter Medical Center, UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial 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

    Where can I learn more about Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon?

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    Is Michele D'apuzzo accepting new patients in Miami, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Michele D'apuzzo is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michele D'apuzzo offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. D'apuzzo's office at (305) 585-6262 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Michele D'apuzzo?

    Please contact Dr. D'apuzzo's office at (305) 585-6262 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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