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Who is Dr. Merrill, Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist in Glastonbury, CT?
Dr. Christian Merrill, MD is an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Glastonbury, CT with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Merrill is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Merrill’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Merrill’s office at (860) 652-8883.
What languages does Dr. Merrill speak?
Dr. Merrill and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Merrill treat?
As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Merrill 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. Merrill. 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 of the left knee
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
- Right Hip Arthritis
- Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
Also known as:
- Torn Meniscus
- Cartilage Disorder
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Meniscus Tear
- Knee Cartilage Tear
- Meniscal Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S83231A: Complex tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Rotator Cuff Strain
- Complete Rotator Cuff Tear
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Sprains and Strains
- Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle
- Shoulder Tendon Strain
- Rotator Cuff Sprain
- Strained Shoulder Tendon
- Full Rotator Cuff Tear
- Complete Rotator Cuff Rupture
- Severed Shoulder Tendon
ICD-10 Codes:
- S46012A: Strain of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of the rotator cuff of left shoulder, initial encounter
- M75121: Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
Also known as:
- Complex tear of the medial meniscus in the left knee
- Cartilage Disorder
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Torn meniscus
- Knee cartilage tear
- Meniscal injury
- Torn knee cartilage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S83232A: Complex tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
Also known as:
- Right Bicep Tendinitis
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Tendinitis
- Right biceps tendon inflammation
- Right shoulder tendinitis
- Right bicipital tendinopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7521: Bicipital tendinitis, right shoulder
Also known as:
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Sprain
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Sprains and Strains
- ACL Sprain
- ACL Injury
- Knee Ligament Tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- S83511A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of right knee, initial encounter
What procedures does Dr. Merrill perform?
As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Merrill 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. Merrill. 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:
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
- Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
- Biceps Tendon Repair (Tenodesis)
- Endoscopy
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
- Subacromial Decompression
- Shoulder Impingement Surgery
- Acromioplasty
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff
- Keyhole Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Shoulder Repair
- Long Head Biceps Tenodesis
- Shoulder Biceps Tendon Surgery
- Biceps Tendon Reattachment
- Shoulder Tendon Repair
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
- 23430: Tenodesis of long tendon of biceps
Also known as:
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus Repair
- Knee Cartilage Repair (Arthroscopic)
- Endoscopy
- Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
- Knee Cartilage Shaving
- Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
- Knee scope with meniscectomy
- Arthroscopic knee surgery
- Cartilage shaving knee
- Meniscus repair knee arthroscopy
- Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
- Knee Scope Meniscus Surgery
- Torn Meniscus Repair (Arthroscopic)
- Knee abrasion arthroplasty
- Knee microfracture surgery
- Knee chondroplasty
CPT Codes:
- 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
- 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
- 29882: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscus repair (medial OR lateral)
- 29879: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; abrasion arthroplasty (includes chondroplasty where necessary) or multiple drilling or microfracture
Also known as:
- Extensive Shoulder Arthroscopy Debridement
- Shoulder Arthroscopy with Capsulorrhaphy
- Shoulder Bone Shaving (Arthroscopic)
- Endoscopy
- Shoulder Scope Cleaning
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Debridement
- Shoulder Joint Cleanup Surgery
- Keyhole Shoulder Surgery
- Shoulder Capsule Repair
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Stabilization
- Arthroscopic Distal Claviculectomy
- Mumford Procedure (Arthroscopic)
- AC Joint Resection (Arthroscopic)
CPT Codes:
- 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])
- 29806: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; capsulorrhaphy
- 29824: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; distal claviculectomy including distal articular surface (Mumford procedure)
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:
- ACL Repair Surgery
- Knee Arthroscopy with Joint Lining Removal
- Knee Arthroscopy with Lateral Release
- Endoscopy
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
- Arthroscopic ACL Surgery
- Knee Ligament Repair
- ACL Augmentation
- Knee Synovectomy
- Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
- Plica Resection
- Knee Scope with Lateral Release
- Lateral Retinacular Release
- Knee Patella Realignment Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 29888: Arthroscopically aided anterior cruciate ligament repair/augmentation or reconstruction
- 29875: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; synovectomy, limited (eg, plica or shelf resection) (separate procedure)
- 29873: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with lateral release
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:
- Quadriceps or Hamstring Muscle Repair
- Thigh Muscle Rupture Repair
- Quadriceps Tendon Repair
- Hamstring Tendon Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27385: Suture of quadriceps or hamstring muscle rupture; primary
Also known as:
- Total Shoulder Replacement
- Glenohumeral Arthroplasty
- Shoulder Joint Replacement
- Proximal Humeral Replacement
- Artificial Shoulder Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 23472: Arthroplasty, glenohumeral joint; total shoulder (glenoid and proximal humeral replacement (eg, total shoulder))
Also known as:
- Hip Arthroscopy with Femoroplasty
- Endoscopy
- Hip Scope Surgery
- Cam Lesion Treatment Hip
- Hip Joint Reshaping Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 29914: Arthroscopy, hip, surgical; with femoroplasty (ie, treatment of cam lesion)
Also known as:
- Hip Arthroscopy with Labral Repair
- Endoscopy
- Surgical Hip Arthroscopy
- Hip Labral Tear Repair
- Keyhole Hip Surgery with Labral Repair
- Minimally Invasive Hip Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 29916: Arthroscopy, hip, surgical; with labral repair
Also known as:
- Open Repair of Broken Collarbone
- Clavicle Fracture Surgery
- Collarbone Fixation
- Open Clavicle Reduction
CPT Codes:
- 23515: Open treatment of clavicular fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Ulnar Nerve Release or Repositioning at Elbow
- Ulnar Nerve Transposition
- Cubital Tunnel Release
- Elbow Nerve Surgery
- Neuroplasty Ulnar Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 64718: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at elbow
Does Dr. Merrill accept my insurance?
Dr. Merrill accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (860) 652-8883 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Merrill accept in Glastonbury, CT?
Dr. Merrill in Glastonbury, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
American HealthCare Group
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
State of Connecticut
State of Tennessee
The Health Plan of the Upper Ohio Valley
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Merrill's office located?
Dr. Christian Merrill's Primary Practice
84 Glastonbury Blvd Ste 101
Glastonbury, CT 06033
(860) 652-8883
What is Dr. Merrill's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Merrill's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962899849.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Merrill?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Merrill
What is Dr. Christian Merrill's specialty?
Dr. Merrill is a Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist near Glastonbury, CT. 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. Contact Dr. Merrill to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christian Merrill affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Merrill is affiliated with William W. Backus Hospital, Saint Francis Hospital - Hartford, CT, Windham Hospital, Day Kimball Hospital, UConn John Dempsey Hospital, Middlesex 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
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Is Christian Merrill accepting new patients in Glastonbury, CT?
Yes, Dr. Christian Merrill is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christian Merrill offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Merrill's office at (860) 652-8883 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christian Merrill?
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