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Dr. Alexander Crespo, MD

Skokie, IL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Crespo, Orthopedic Trauma Specialist in Skokie, IL?

    Dr. Alexander Crespo, MD is an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist, who primarily practices in Skokie, IL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Crespo is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Crespo’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Crespo’s office at (224) 251-2468.

    What languages does Dr. Crespo speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist like Dr. Crespo typically treat?

    As an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist, Dr. Crespo 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. Crespo. 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 Post-Surgery Condition
    • Postoperative State
    • Recovery After Surgery
    • Surgical Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

    Also known as:

    • Broken Hip Bone
    • Fractures
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Hip fracture
    • Femoral neck fracture
    • Broken upper thigh bone

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S72002A: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
    • S72001A: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Joint Disorder
    • Joint problem
    • Joint pain
    • Arthropathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M259: Joint disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Right Hip Fracture
    • Fractures
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Broken Hip
    • Right Femur Fracture
    • Thigh Bone Break
    • Hip Bone Fracture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S72141A: Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of right femur, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Hip Fracture
    • Fractures
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Broken Hip
    • Thigh Bone Fracture
    • Femoral Fracture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S72142A: Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture

    What procedures does an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist like Dr. Crespo typically perform?

    As an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist, Dr. Crespo 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. Crespo. 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:

    • Hip Fracture Repair with Internal Fixation or Replacement
    • Upper Thigh Bone Fracture Repair with Rod
    • Femoral Neck Fracture Repair
    • Proximal Femur Fracture Treatment
    • Hip Pinning Surgery
    • Hip Fracture Prosthetic Replacement
    • Femoral Fracture Intramedullary Nailing
    • Hip Fracture Rod Fixation
    • Intertrochanteric Fracture Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 27236: Open treatment of femoral fracture, proximal end, neck, internal fixation or prosthetic replacement
    • 27245: Treatment of intertrochanteric, peritrochanteric, or subtrochanteric femoral fracture; with intramedullary implant, with or without interlocking screws and/or cerclage

    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:

    • 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:

    • Open Surgery for Complex Wrist Fracture
    • Distal Radius Fracture Repair (Open)
    • Wrist Fracture with Internal Fixation
    • Complex Radial Fracture Surgery
    • Epiphyseal Separation Repair (Wrist)

    CPT Codes:

    • 25609: Open treatment of distal radial intra-articular fracture or epiphyseal separation; with internal fixation of 3 or more fragments

    Also known as:

    • Open Repair of Broken Kneecap
    • Patellar fracture open reduction
    • Kneecap internal fixation
    • Patellectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 27524: Open treatment of patellar fracture, with internal fixation and/or partial or complete patellectomy and soft tissue repair

    Also known as:

    • Re-closure of Surgical Wound
    • Secondary Wound Closure
    • Repair of Wound Dehiscence
    • Complicated Surgical Wound Repair
    • Extensive Wound Re-stitching

    CPT Codes:

    • 13160: Secondary closure of surgical wound or dehiscence, extensive or complicated

    Also known as:

    • Deep Wound Cleaning for Open Fracture
    • Excisional Debridement (Bone)
    • Open Fracture Debridement
    • Foreign Material Removal (Fracture)
    • Deep Tissue Wound Cleaning

    CPT Codes:

    • 11012: Debridement including removal of foreign material at the site of an open fracture and/or an open dislocation (eg, excisional debridement); skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscle fascia, muscle, and bone

    Does Dr. Crespo accept my insurance?

    Dr. Crespo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (224) 251-2468 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Crespo accept in Skokie, IL?

    Dr. Crespo in Skokie, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • Cook County Health & Hospitals System

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Northshore University Healthsystem

    • State of Illinois

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Crespo's office located?

    Dr. Alexander Crespo's Primary Practice

    9650 Gross Point Rd Ste 2900

    Skokie, IL 60076

    (224) 251-2468

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    Dr. Alexander Crespo's Practice 2

    3000 N Halsted St Ste 525

    Chicago, IL 60657

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    Dr. Alexander Crespo's Practice 3

    2900 N Lake Shore Dr

    Chicago, IL 60657

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

    Dr. Crespo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982083887.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Crespo?

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

    What is Dr. Alexander Crespo's specialty?

    Dr. Crespo is an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist near Skokie, IL.

    Is Dr. Alexander Crespo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Crespo is affiliated with Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital, Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Vista Medical Center East, Froedtert West Bend 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 Dr. Alexander Crespo accepting new patients in Skokie, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Alexander Crespo is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Alexander Crespo offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Crespo's office at (224) 251-2468 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Alexander Crespo?

    Please contact Dr. Crespo's office at (224) 251-2468 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Crespo's office located?

    Dr. Crespo's offices are located in Skokie, IL and Chicago, IL.