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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Griffiths, Orthopedic Surgeon in Walnut Creek, CA?
Dr. Sean Griffiths, DO is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Walnut Creek, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Griffiths is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Griffiths’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Griffiths’s office at (866) 974-2673.
What languages does Dr. Griffiths speak?
Dr. Griffiths and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Griffiths typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Griffiths 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. Griffiths. 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:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
- Osteoarthritis of both knees
- 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
- M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
- M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
- M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
What procedures does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Griffiths typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Griffiths 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. Griffiths. 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:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
- Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
- Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
- Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
- Knee Injection with Ultrasound
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
- 20611: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting
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:
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Griffiths accept my insurance?
Dr. Griffiths accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (866) 974-2673 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Griffiths accept in Walnut Creek, CA?
Dr. Griffiths in Walnut Creek, 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
Blue Shield of California
Central Health
Contra Costa
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Griffiths' office located?
Dr. Sean Griffiths' Primary Practice
2405 Shadelands Dr Ste 300
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(866) 974-2673
What is Dr. Griffiths's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Griffiths's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457705667.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Griffiths?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Griffiths
What is Dr. Sean Griffiths's specialty?
Dr. Griffiths is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Walnut Creek, CA.
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 this Dr. Sean Griffiths affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Griffiths is affiliated with John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus, John Muir Health Concord Medical Center 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 Sean Griffiths accepting new patients in Walnut Creek, CA?
Yes, Dr. Sean Griffiths is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sean Griffiths offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Griffiths's office at (866) 974-2673 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sean Griffiths?
Please contact Dr. Griffiths's office at (866) 974-2673 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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