16 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wera, Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon in Cleveland Heights, OH?
Dr. Glenn Wera, MD is an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Cleveland Heights, OH with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 16 years and is board certified. Dr. Wera is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wera’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wera’s office at (216) 778-7800.
Is Dr. Wera board certified as an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Glenn Wera, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Wera speak?
Dr. Wera and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Wera typically treat?
As an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Wera 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. Wera. 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:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
- Osteoarthritis of the left hip
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Right Hip Arthritis
- Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
- M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
- M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left 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
What procedures does an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Wera typically perform?
As an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Wera 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. Wera. 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:
- 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:
- 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
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:
- CPAP Initiation and Management
- CPAP Setup
- Sleep Apnea Machine Setup
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 94660: Continuous positive airway pressure ventilation (CPAP), initiation and management
Also known as:
- Bladder Ultrasound for Residual Urine
- Post-void residual urine measurement
- Bladder capacity ultrasound
- Non-imaging bladder scan
CPT Codes:
- 51798: Measurement of post-voiding residual urine and/or bladder capacity by ultrasound, non-imaging
Does Dr. Wera accept my insurance?
Dr. Wera accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (216) 778-7800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wera accept in Cleveland Heights, OH?
Dr. Wera in Cleveland Heights, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareSource
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Devoted Health
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Wera's office located?
Dr. Glenn Wera's Primary Practice
5 Severance Cir Ste 115
Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
(216) 778-7800
What is Dr. Wera's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861607160.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wera?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wera
What is Dr. Glenn Wera's specialty?
Dr. Wera is a Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon near Cleveland Heights, OH.
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. Glenn Wera affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wera is affiliated with Metrohealth Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Glenn Wera accepting new patients in Cleveland Heights, OH?
Yes, Dr. Glenn Wera is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Glenn Wera offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wera's office at (216) 778-7800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Glenn Wera?
Please contact Dr. Wera's office at (216) 778-7800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Glenn Wera have?
Dr. Glenn Wera is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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