Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Blint, Orthopedic Surgeon in Rockford, IL?
Where did Dr. Blint go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin
What languages does Dr. Blint speak?
Dr. Blint and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Blint typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Blint 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. Blint. 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:
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis of the left hip
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
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:
- 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
What procedures does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Blint typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Blint 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. Blint. 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:
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
- Knee Arthroscopy with Major Synovectomy
- Endoscopy
- Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
- Knee Cartilage Shaving
- Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
- Arthroscopic Knee Synovectomy
- Knee Lining Removal (Arthroscopic)
- Minimally Invasive Knee Synovectomy
- Knee scope with meniscectomy
- Arthroscopic knee surgery
- Cartilage shaving knee
- Meniscus repair knee arthroscopy
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
- 29876: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; synovectomy, major, 2 or more compartments (eg, medial or lateral)
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
- Median Nerve Neuroplasty
- Carpal Tunnel Decompression
- Median Nerve Transposition
CPT Codes:
- 64721: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; median nerve at carpal tunnel
Does Dr. Blint accept my insurance?
Dr. Blint accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Blint accept in Rockford, IL?
Dr. Blint in Rockford, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Quartz Health Solutions
State of Illinois
UMR Administered Payer
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Where is Dr. Blint's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Blint affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Blint has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Blint's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Blint's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619181120.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Blint?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Blint