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Dr. Michelle Mo, MD, PHD

Boston, MA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Mo, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon in Boston, MA?

    Dr. Michelle Mo, MD, PHD is a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Mo is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mo’s practice accepts Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mo’s office at (617) 355-6000.

    What languages does Dr. Mo speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Mo treat?

    As a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Mo 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. Mo. 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:

    • Right Clubfoot
    • Birth Defects
    • Right Talipes Equinovarus
    • Congenital Right Clubfoot
    • Twisted Right Foot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q6601: Congenital talipes equinovarus, right foot

    Also known as:

    • Foot Birth Defects
    • Birth Defects
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Congenital Foot Deformities
    • Foot Malformations at Birth
    • Deformed Feet at Birth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q6689: Other specified congenital deformities of feet

    Also known as:

    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Difficulty Walking
    • Unsteady Gait
    • Balance Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

    • Other Hip Deformity at Birth
    • Birth Defects
    • Hip Injuries and Disorder
    • Congenital Hip Malformation
    • Birth Defect of Hip
    • Abnormal Hip Development

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q6589: Other specified congenital deformities of hip

    Also known as:

    • Unequal Limb Length
    • Bone Disease
    • Limb Length Discrepancy
    • Leg Length Inequality
    • Arm Length Difference

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M2170: Unequal limb length (acquired), unspecified site

    Also known as:

    • Knee Birth Defect
    • Birth Defects
    • Congenital knee anomaly
    • Knee malformation
    • Deformed knee at birth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q741: Congenital malformation of knee

    Also known as:

    • Acquired Clubfoot
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Talipes Equinovarus (Acquired)
    • Foot Inversion Deformity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M21549: Acquired clubfoot, unspecified foot

    Also known as:

    • Pain
    • Body ache
    • Discomfort
    • Soreness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R52: Pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Right Foot Pain
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Aching right foot
    • Right foot discomfort
    • Pain in right sole

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M79671: Pain in right foot

    Also known as:

    • Left Wrist Radius Fracture
    • Arm Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Broken Left Wrist Bone
    • Distal Left Radius Fracture
    • Left Wrist Bone Break

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S52502D: Unspecified fracture of the lower end of left radius, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing

    What procedures does Dr. Mo perform?

    As a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Mo 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. Mo. 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:

    • Clubfoot Casting and Manipulation
    • Ponseti Method for Clubfoot
    • Clubfoot Correction with Cast
    • Serial Casting for Clubfoot

    CPT Codes:

    • 29450: Application of clubfoot cast with molding or manipulation, long or short leg

    Also known as:

    • Short Leg Cast Application
    • Long Arm Cast Application
    • Long Leg Cast Application
    • Below Knee Cast
    • Lower Leg Cast
    • Foot and Ankle Cast
    • Shoulder to hand cast
    • Full arm cast
    • Arm fracture cast
    • Full leg cast
    • Thigh to toe cast
    • Leg cast application
    • Full leg immobilization

    CPT Codes:

    • 29405: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes);
    • 29065: Application, cast; shoulder to hand (long arm)
    • 29345: Application of long leg cast (thigh to toes);

    Also known as:

    • Short Arm Cast Application
    • Elbow to Finger Cast
    • Forearm Cast
    • Arm Immobilization Cast

    CPT Codes:

    • 29075: Application, cast; elbow to finger (short arm)

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
    • Hardware Removal Surgery
    • Buried Implant Extraction
    • Orthopedic Implant Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)

    Also known as:

    • Growth Plate Surgery for Leg Deformity
    • Distal Femur Growth Plate Arrest
    • Growth Plate Arrest (Lower Leg)
    • Hemiepiphyseal Arrest
    • Guided Growth Surgery
    • Leg Straightening Surgery
    • Genu Varus/Valgus Correction
    • Epiphysiodesis of femur
    • Knee growth plate surgery
    • Femur growth arrest
    • Epiphysiodesis tibia fibula
    • Proximal tibia and fibula growth arrest
    • Leg length discrepancy surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27485: Arrest, hemiepiphyseal, distal femur or proximal tibia or fibula (eg, genu varus or valgus)
    • 27475: Arrest, epiphyseal, any method (eg, epiphysiodesis); distal femur
    • 27477: Arrest, epiphyseal, any method (eg, epiphysiodesis); tibia and fibula, proximal

    Also known as:

    • Percutaneous Achilles Tendon Release with Local Anesthesia
    • Anesthesia
    • Achilles Tendon Cut
    • Minimally Invasive Achilles Tenotomy
    • Heel Cord Release

    CPT Codes:

    • 27605: Tenotomy, percutaneous, Achilles tendon (separate procedure); local anesthesia

    Also known as:

    • Achilles Tendon Release (Percutaneous)
    • Anesthesia
    • Percutaneous Achilles tenotomy
    • Achilles tendon lengthening (minimally invasive)
    • Heel cord release

    CPT Codes:

    • 27606: Tenotomy, percutaneous, Achilles tendon (separate procedure); general anesthesia

    Also known as:

    • Leg or Ankle Tendon Adjustment Surgery
    • Leg tendon lengthening
    • Ankle tendon shortening
    • Tendon surgery leg

    CPT Codes:

    • 27685: Lengthening or shortening of tendon, leg or ankle; single tendon (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Foot Tendon Transfer
    • Tendon transplant surgery
    • Muscle redirection surgery
    • Anterior tibial tendon transfer

    CPT Codes:

    • 27690: Transfer or transplant of single tendon (with muscle redirection or rerouting); superficial (eg, anterior tibial extensors into midfoot)

    Also known as:

    • Calf Muscle Lengthening Surgery
    • Gastrocnemius Release
    • Strayer Procedure
    • Calf Tightness Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27687: Gastrocnemius recession (eg, Strayer procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Polydactyly Toe Reconstruction
    • Extra toe removal
    • Toe duplication surgery
    • Polydactyly repair
    • Foot deformity correction

    CPT Codes:

    • 28344: Reconstruction, toe(s); polydactyly

    Also known as:

    • Percutaneous Humeral Fracture Fixation
    • Upper Arm Bone Fracture Repair
    • Elbow Fracture Fixation (Percutaneous)
    • Humeral Condyle Fracture Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 24538: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of supracondylar or transcondylar humeral fracture, with or without intercondylar extension

    Also known as:

    • Open Toe Tendon Release
    • Flexor Tenotomy Toe
    • Toe Tendon Lengthening
    • Hammer Toe Surgery
    • Toe Tendon Cut

    CPT Codes:

    • 28232: Tenotomy, open, tendon flexor; toe, single tendon (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Tibia Fracture Repair with Internal Fixation
    • Open Tibia Fracture Surgery
    • Pilon Fracture Repair
    • Ankle Fracture Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27827: Open treatment of fracture of weight bearing articular surface/portion of distal tibia (eg, pilon or tibial plafond), with internal fixation, when performed; of tibia only

    Also known as:

    • Foot or Ankle Tendon Transfer Surgery
    • Deep tendon rerouting
    • Tendon transplant surgery
    • Muscle redirection surgery
    • Tibial tendon transfer

    CPT Codes:

    • 27691: Transfer or transplant of single tendon (with muscle redirection or rerouting); deep (eg, anterior tibial or posterior tibial through interosseous space, flexor digitorum longus, flexor hallucis longus, or peroneal tendon to midfoot or hindfoot)

    Also known as:

    • Full Arm or Leg Cast Removal
    • Bivalving a cast
    • Cutting off a cast
    • Cast splitting

    CPT Codes:

    • 29705: Removal or bivalving; full arm or full leg cast

    Also known as:

    • Removal of External Fixator
    • Anesthesia
    • External Fixation Device Removal
    • Bone Fixator Removal
    • Hardware Removal Surgery
    • External Frame Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20694: Removal, under anesthesia, of external fixation system

    Also known as:

    • Ankle Joint Surgery with Tendon Release
    • Ankle Arthrotomy
    • Posterior Ankle Capsule Release
    • Achilles Tendon Lengthening
    • Ankle Tendon Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27612: Arthrotomy, posterior capsular release, ankle, with or without Achilles tendon lengthening

    Also known as:

    • Continuous Sciatic Nerve Pain Block
    • Sciatic Nerve Catheter Infusion
    • Sciatic Nerve Block (Continuous)
    • Pain Pump for Sciatica

    CPT Codes:

    • 64446: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, continuous infusion by catheter (including catheter placement), including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Mo accept my insurance?

    Dr. Mo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 355-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Mo accept in Boston, MA?

    Dr. Mo in Boston, MA 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 Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

    • Boston Medical Center

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Fallon Community Health Plan

    • Health Plans

    • Network Health

    • Point32Health

    • State of Massachusetts

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Mo's office located?

    Dr. Michelle Mo's Primary Practice

    300 Longwood Ave

    Boston, MA 02115

    (617) 355-6000

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    Dr. Michelle Mo's Practice 2

    1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz

    Saint Louis, MO 63110

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

    Dr. Mo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386094795.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mo?

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

    What is Dr. Michelle Mo's specialty?

    Dr. Mo is a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon near Boston, MA. An orthopedic surgeon with specialized training in pediatric orthopedics focuses on diagnosing, treating, and managing musculoskeletal issues in infants, children, and adolescents. This includes addressing limb and spine deformities (such as clubfoot and scoliosis), gait abnormalities (like limping), bone and joint infections, and fractures. Contact Dr. Mo to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Michelle Mo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Mo is affiliated with Elliot Hospital, New London Hospital, Rhode Island Hospital, Boston Medical Center, Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, Pen Bay 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 Michelle Mo accepting new patients in Boston, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Michelle Mo is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michelle Mo offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Mo's office at (617) 355-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Michelle Mo?

    Please contact Dr. Mo's office at (617) 355-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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