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Dr. Yair Kissin, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon

Hackensack, NJ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kissin, Orthopedic Surgeon in Hackensack, NJ?

    Dr. Yair Kissin, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Hackensack, NJ. He is board certified. Dr. Kissin graduated from Sackler School of Medicine at Tel Aviv University in Israel and completed his residency at The Montefiore Medical Center. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Kissin is fluent in English, Hebrew, and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kissin’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kissin’s office at (201) 336-8867.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Kissin?

    Dr. Yair Kissin, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Kissin empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Knee Injuries, Knee Pain, Knee Surgery, Sports Medicine, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Hackensack, NJ community, Dr. Kissin is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Fellowship: Insall Scott Kelly Institue | NSLIJ/Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine at Lenox Hill Hospital Program

    • Residency: The Montefiore Medical Center | Montefiore Hospital

    • Medical School: Sackler School of Medicine at Tel Aviv University in Israel | Sackler Fac Of Med Tel Aviv University

    Is Dr. Kissin board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Yair Kissin, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery , American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery since 2011

    What languages does Dr. Kissin speak?

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

    • English
    • Hebrew
    • Russian

    What conditions does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Kissin typically treat?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Kissin 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. Kissin. 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:

    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Pain in Left Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee
    • Left Knee Ache
    • Left Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Left Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee
    • M25562: Pain in left knee

    Also known as:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z96651: Presence of right artificial knee joint

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    What procedures does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Kissin typically perform?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Kissin 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. Kissin. 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:

    • 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
    • Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus Repair
    • 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)

    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)

    Also known as:

    • ACL Repair Surgery
    • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
    • Arthroscopic ACL Surgery
    • Knee Ligament Repair
    • ACL Augmentation

    CPT Codes:

    • 29888: Arthroscopically aided anterior cruciate ligament repair/augmentation or reconstruction

    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:

    • 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:

    • Lower Leg Nerve Block Injection
    • Fascial plane block for leg pain
    • Lower extremity nerve injection
    • Leg pain block with imaging

    CPT Codes:

    • 64473: Lower Extremity Fascial Plane Block, Unilateral; By Injection(S), Including Imaging Guidance, When Performed

    Does Dr. Kissin accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kissin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (201) 336-8867 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kissin accept in Hackensack, NJ?

    Dr. Kissin in Hackensack, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Carepoint Health

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • National Benefit Fund

    • Oscar Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Kissin's office located?

    Dr. Yair Kissin's Primary Practice

    360 Essex St Ste 303

    Hackensack, NJ 07601

    (201) 336-8867

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    Ratings & Reviews

    Rating Star

    1.0

    Overall rating

    Based on 1 review

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    Office Experience

    20% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern

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    Attentiveness

    20% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly

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    Wait Times

    80% of patients were satisfied with the wait time

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    Appointment Booking

    20% of patients found it easy to book an appointment

    Patients give Dr. Yair Kissin a Poor overall experience rating of 1 out of 5 stars. Dr. Kissin has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Kissin, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

    Fellow

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

    Dr. Kissin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619182276.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kissin?

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

    What is Dr. Yair Kissin's specialty?

    Dr. Kissin is an Orthopedic Surgeon near Hackensack, NJ.

    What does an Orthopedic Surgeon do?

    An orthopedic surgeon has specialization in preserving, investigating, and restoring the form and function of the extremities, spine, and related structures through medical, surgical, and physical methods. They care for patients with musculoskeletal issues, including congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances, and degenerative diseases affecting the spine, hands, feet, knees, hips, shoulders, and elbows in both children and adults. Additionally, orthopedic surgeons address primary and secondary muscular problems and the impact of central or peripheral nervous system lesions on the musculoskeletal system.

    Is Dr. Yair Kissin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kissin is affiliated with Hackensack University 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 Dr. Yair Kissin accepting new patients in Hackensack, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Yair Kissin is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Yair Kissin offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kissin's office at (201) 336-8867 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Yair Kissin?

    Please contact Dr. Kissin's office at (201) 336-8867 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Kissin's office located?

    Dr. Kissin's office is located in Hackensack, NJ.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Yair Kissin have?

    Dr. Yair Kissin is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.