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Dr. Christopher Samujh, MD

Dr. Christopher Samujh, MD

Allentown, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Samujh, Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon in Allentown, PA?

    Dr. Christopher Samujh, MD is an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Allentown, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Samujh completed his residency at University of Missouri-Kansas City. Dr. Samujh is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Samujh’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Samujh’s office.

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

    • Residency: University of Missouri-Kansas City

    What languages does Dr. Samujh speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Samujh typically treat?

    As an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Samujh 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. Samujh. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the left hip
    • 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
    • M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
    • M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip

    Also known as:

    • Joint Replacement Aftercare
    • Hip Replacement
    • Joint Disorder
    • Knee Replacement
    • Post-joint replacement care
    • Joint surgery recovery
    • Orthopedic aftercare

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery

    Also known as:

    • Right Artificial Knee Joint
    • Left Artificial Knee Joint
    • Knee Replacement
    • Right Knee Replacement
    • Right Knee Prosthesis
    • Right Knee Arthroplasty
    • Left Knee Replacement
    • Left Knee Prosthesis
    • Left Knee Arthroplasty

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z96651: Presence of right artificial knee joint
    • Z96652: Presence of left artificial knee joint

    What procedures does an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Samujh typically perform?

    As an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Samujh 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. Samujh. 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 here.

    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:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

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

    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:

    • Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
    • Endoscopy
    • Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
    • Knee Cartilage Shaving
    • Arthroscopic Knee Debridement

    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

    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:

    • Pulse Oximetry
    • Oxygen Saturation Test
    • Oximeter Reading
    • Blood Oxygen Level Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 94760: Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; single determination

    Also known as:

    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance

    CPT Codes:

    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Samujh accept my insurance?

    Dr. Samujh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Samujh accept in Allentown, PA?

    Dr. Samujh in Allentown, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield Association

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Highmark Health

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Medicare

    • Risant Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Samujh's office located?

    110 Lvpg Orthopedics And Sports Medicine

    1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd

    Allentown, PA 18103

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    Dr. Christopher Samujh's Practice 2

    135 S Main St

    Pittston, PA 18640

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    Dr. Christopher Samujh's Practice 3

    334 Main St

    Dickson City, PA 18519

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

    Dr. Samujh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588878904.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Samujh?

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

    What is Dr. Christopher Samujh's specialty?

    Dr. Samujh is a Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon near Allentown, PA.

    What does an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon do?

    Adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgeons, recognized as a fellowship subspecialty by several state medical boards, focus on reconstructive procedures including joint arthroplasty (such as hip and knee replacements), osteotomy, arthroscopy, soft-tissue reconstruction, and various other adult reconstructive surgical interventions.

    Is this Dr. Christopher Samujh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Samujh is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network - Dickson City, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Hazleton, Lehigh Valley Health Network- Pocono, Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Schuylkill S. Jackson Street, Geisinger Wyoming Valley 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 Christopher Samujh accepting new patients in Allentown, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Samujh is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christopher Samujh offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Samujh's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christopher Samujh?

    Please contact Dr. Samujh's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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