
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Capiola, Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. David Capiola, MD is an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Capiola completed his residency at St. Luke's/ Roosevelt (Columbia Affiliate). Dr. Capiola is fluent in English, Arabic, Chinese, Italian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Capiola’s office at (718) 836-8888.
Where did Dr. Capiola go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: New England Baptist Hospital
Residency: St. Luke's/ Roosevelt (Columbia Affiliate) | St Luke's Med Center
What languages does Dr. Capiola speak?
Dr. Capiola and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
Chinese
English
Italian
Spanish
What conditions does an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist like Dr. Capiola typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Capiola 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. Capiola. 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:
- Other tear of the medial meniscus in the left knee
- Other tear of the medial meniscus in the right knee
- Other tear of the lateral meniscus in the left knee
- Other tear of the lateral meniscus in the right knee
- Cartilage Disorder
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Torn meniscus
- Knee cartilage tear
- Meniscal injury
- Torn knee cartilage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S83242A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter
- S83241A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter
- S83282A: Other tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter
- S83281A: Other tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis
- Joint Disorder
- PVNS
- Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumor
- Giant Cell Tumor of Tendon Sheath
- Villonodular Synovitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M12212: Villonodular synovitis (pigmented), left shoulder
- M12211: Villonodular synovitis (pigmented), right shoulder
Also known as:
- Right Rotator Cuff Tear
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Right rotator cuff rupture
- Right shoulder tendon tear
- Right shoulder muscle tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- M75101: Unspecified rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
What procedures does an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist like Dr. Capiola typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Capiola 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. Capiola. 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:
- Shoulder Synovectomy (Arthroscopic)
- Extensive Shoulder Arthroscopy Debridement
- Endoscopy
- Shoulder Joint Lining Removal
- Keyhole Shoulder Surgery for Synovium
- Shoulder Scope Cleaning
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Debridement
- Shoulder Joint Cleanup Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 29821: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; synovectomy, complete
- 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])
Also known as:
- Knee Arthroscopy with Scar Tissue Removal
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
- Endoscopy
- Knee Scope for Adhesions
- Arthroscopic Lysis of Knee Adhesions
- Knee Manipulation Under Anesthesia
- Knee scope with meniscectomy
- Arthroscopic knee surgery
- Cartilage shaving knee
- Meniscus repair knee arthroscopy
CPT Codes:
- 29884: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with lysis of adhesions, with or without manipulation (separate procedure)
- 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:
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Adhesion Removal
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
- Endoscopy
- Shoulder Scope Surgery
- Shoulder Adhesiolysis
- Frozen Shoulder Surgery
- Shoulder Joint Cleaning
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
- Subacromial Decompression
- Shoulder Impingement Surgery
- Acromioplasty
CPT Codes:
- 29825: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with lysis and resection of adhesions, with or without manipulation
- 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)
Also known as:
- Knee Arthroscopy with Joint Lining Removal
- Endoscopy
- Knee Synovectomy
- Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
- Plica Resection
CPT Codes:
- 29875: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; synovectomy, limited (eg, plica or shelf resection) (separate procedure)
Does Dr. Capiola accept my insurance?
Dr. Capiola accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 836-8888 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Capiola accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Capiola in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CCMSI
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
EmblemHealth
Farmers Insurance Group
Federal government of the United States
Fox Insurance Company
GEICO
Main Street America Insurance
Patrolmen's Benevolent Association of the City of New York
State of New York
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Where is Dr. Capiola's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Capiola affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Capiola has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Capiola's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Capiola's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316968647.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Capiola?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Capiola
What is Dr. David Capiola's specialty?
Dr. Capiola is an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist near Brooklyn, NY.
What does an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist do?
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.
Is Dr. David Capiola affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Capiola is affiliated with Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional 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 Dr. David Capiola accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?
Yes, Dr. David Capiola is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Capiola offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Capiola's office at (718) 836-8888 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. David Capiola?
Please contact Dr. Capiola's office at (718) 836-8888 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Capiola's office located?
Dr. Capiola's offices are located in Brooklyn, NY and New York, NY.
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