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Dr. Anthony Romero, MD

Dr. Anthony Romero, MD

Santa Barbara, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Romero, Orthopedic Surgeon in Santa Barbara, CA?

    Dr. Anthony Romero, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Santa Barbara, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Romero graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine and completed his residency at Nyu Hospitals Center, Sports Medicine-Orthopedic Surgery; Stanford Univ Hosp, Orthopedic Surgery; Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, General Surgery. Dr. Romero is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Romero’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Romero’s office at (805) 682-7801.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Romero?

    Dr. Anthony Romero, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Romero empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Arthroscopic Surgery, Fractures, Joint Replacement, Knee Injuries/ACL/Meniscus Tears, Rotator Cuff Surgery, Sports Medicine, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Santa Barbara/CA community, Dr. Romero is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Romero go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Nyu Hospitals Center, Sports Medicine-Orthopedic Surgery; Stanford Univ Hosp, Orthopedic Surgery; Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, General Surgery | Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford Ca - Bariatric Surgery | Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Program

    • Medical School: University of Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca | University of Illinois College of Medicine | University of California

    Is Dr. Romero board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Anthony Romero, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Romero speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Romero treat?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Romero 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. Romero. 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
    • Osteoarthritis of both knees
    • Osteoarthritis of the knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
    • Joint Degeneration
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1990: Unspecified osteoarthritis, unspecified site
    • M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
    • M179: Osteoarthritis of knee, unspecified
    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee

    Also known as:

    • Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Right Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Rotator Cuff Injuries
    • Torn Rotator Cuff
    • Rotator Cuff Rupture
    • Shoulder Tendon Tear
    • Right rotator cuff rupture
    • Right shoulder tendon tear
    • Right shoulder muscle tear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M75100: Unspecified rotator cuff tear or rupture of unspecified shoulder, not specified as traumatic
    • M75101: Unspecified rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
    • Rotator Cuff Injuries
    • Swimmer's Shoulder
    • Impingement Syndrome
    • Rotator Cuff Impingement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7541: Impingement syndrome of right shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Lower Leg Muscle or Tendon Strain
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Pulled lower leg muscle
    • Calf strain
    • Shin muscle pull
    • Leg tendon strain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S86919A: Strain of unspecified muscle(s) and tendon(s) at lower leg level, unspecified leg, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Unspecified Injury
    • General injury
    • Injury, unknown location
    • Trauma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T148XXA: Other injury of unspecified body region, initial encounter

    What procedures does Dr. Romero perform?

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

    • Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
    • Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
    • Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
    • Knee Injection with Ultrasound
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20611: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting
    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
    • Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
    • Shoulder Arthroscopy for Adhesion Removal
    • Endoscopy
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
    • Subacromial Decompression
    • Shoulder Impingement Surgery
    • Acromioplasty
    • Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff
    • Keyhole Rotator Cuff Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Shoulder Repair
    • Shoulder Scope Surgery
    • Shoulder Adhesiolysis
    • Frozen Shoulder Surgery
    • Shoulder Joint Cleaning

    CPT Codes:

    • 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)
    • 29827: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with rotator cuff repair
    • 29825: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with lysis and resection of adhesions, with or without manipulation

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder Arthroscopy with Biceps Repair
    • Extensive Shoulder Arthroscopy Debridement
    • Shoulder Bone Shaving (Arthroscopic)
    • Endoscopy
    • Arthroscopic Biceps Tenodesis
    • Keyhole Shoulder Biceps Surgery
    • Shoulder Scope Biceps Repair
    • Shoulder Scope Cleaning
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Debridement
    • Shoulder Joint Cleanup Surgery
    • Arthroscopic Distal Claviculectomy
    • Mumford Procedure (Arthroscopic)
    • AC Joint Resection (Arthroscopic)

    CPT Codes:

    • 29828: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; biceps tenodesis
    • 29823: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; debridement, extensive, 3 or more discrete structures (eg, humeral bone, humeral articular cartilage, glenoid bone, glenoid articular cartilage, biceps tendon, biceps anchor complex, labrum, articular capsule, articular side of the rotator cuff, bursal side of the rotator cuff, subacromial bursa, foreign body[ies])
    • 29824: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; distal claviculectomy including distal articular surface (Mumford procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
    • Endoscopy
    • Knee scope with meniscectomy
    • Arthroscopic knee surgery
    • Cartilage shaving knee
    • Meniscus repair knee arthroscopy
    • Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
    • Knee Cartilage Shaving
    • Arthroscopic Knee Debridement

    CPT Codes:

    • 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
    • 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

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch

    Does Dr. Romero accept my insurance?

    Dr. Romero accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (805) 682-7801 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Romero accept in Santa Barbara, CA?

    Dr. Romero in Santa Barbara, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Athens Administrators

    • Blue Shield of California

    • CCMSI

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Romero's office located?

    Dr. Anthony Romero's Primary Practice

    2324 Bath St

    Santa Barbara, CA 93105

    (805) 682-7801

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    Dr. Anthony Romero's Practice 2

    400 W Pueblo St

    Santa Barbara, CA 93105

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    Dr. Anthony Romero's Practice 3

    1901 Outlet Center Dr Ste 100

    Oxnard, CA 93036

    (805) 988-3200

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

    Dr. Romero's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245250133.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Romero?

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

    What is Dr. Anthony Romero's specialty?

    Dr. Romero is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Santa Barbara, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Romero to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Anthony Romero affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Romero is affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage 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 Anthony Romero accepting new patients in Santa Barbara, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Anthony Romero is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Anthony Romero offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Romero's office at (805) 682-7801 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Anthony Romero?

    Please contact Dr. Romero's office at (805) 682-7801 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Anthony Romero have?

    Dr. Anthony Romero is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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