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Dr. David Spence, MD

Dr. David Spence, MD

Germantown, TN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Spence, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon in Germantown, TN?

    Dr. David Spence, MD is a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Germantown, TN with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Spence graduated from Georgetown University, Washington, DC. Dr. Spence is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Spence’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Spence’s office at (901) 759-3100.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Spence?

    Dr. David Spence, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Spence empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Adolescent Sports Medicine, Congenital Anomalies-Orthopaedic, Hip Disorders-Pediatric, Neuromuscular Disorders, Pediatric Sports Medicine, Scoliosis, Trauma, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Germantown/TN community, Dr. Spence is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Medical School: Georgetown University, Washington, DC

    What languages does Dr. Spence speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Spence treat?

    As a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Spence 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. Spence. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Cerebral Palsy
    • CP
    • Brain paralysis
    • Childhood motor disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G809: Cerebral palsy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Knee Ligament Sprain
    • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Sprain
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Sprained Knee Ligament
    • Ligament Injury in Knee
    • ACL Sprain
    • ACL Injury
    • Knee Ligament Tear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S83512A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of left knee, initial encounter
    • S83511A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of right knee, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Other Hip Deformity at Birth
    • Birth Defects
    • Hip Injuries and Disorder
    • Congenital Hip Malformation
    • Birth Defect of Hip
    • Abnormal Hip Development

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q6589: Other specified congenital deformities of hip

    Also known as:

    • Right Knee Instability
    • Left Knee Instability
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Loose right knee
    • Unstable right knee joint
    • Right knee hypermobility
    • Loose left knee
    • Unstable left knee joint
    • Left knee hypermobility

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25361: Other instability, right knee
    • M25362: Other instability, left knee

    Also known as:

    • Congenital Hip Deformity (Coxa Valga)
    • Birth Defects
    • Hip Injuries and Disorder
    • Coxa Valga at Birth
    • Hip Angle Deformity
    • Valgus Deformity of Hip

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q6581: Congenital coxa valga

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Internal Fixation Device
    • Fractures
    • Hardware removal surgery
    • Implant removal procedure
    • Fixation device extraction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z472: Encounter for removal of internal fixation device

    What procedures does Dr. Spence perform?

    As a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Spence 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. Spence. 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.

    Also known as:

    • ACL Repair Surgery
    • Knee Arthroscopy with Joint Lining Removal
    • Tibial Tubercle Surgery
    • Kneecap Stabilization Surgery
    • Endoscopy
    • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
    • Arthroscopic ACL Surgery
    • Knee Ligament Repair
    • ACL Augmentation
    • Knee Synovectomy
    • Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
    • Plica Resection
    • Maquet procedure
    • Knee bone realignment surgery
    • Tibial tubercle osteotomy
    • Kneecap stabilization surgery
    • Patella Reconstruction
    • Dislocating Kneecap Repair
    • Knee Extensor Realignment

    CPT Codes:

    • 29888: Arthroscopically aided anterior cruciate ligament repair/augmentation or reconstruction
    • 29875: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; synovectomy, limited (eg, plica or shelf resection) (separate procedure)
    • 27418: Anterior tibial tubercleplasty (eg, Maquet type procedure)
    • 27422: Reconstruction of dislocating patella; with extensor realignment and/or muscle advancement or release (eg, Campbell, Goldwaite type procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Knee Arthroscopy for Cartilage Shaving
    • Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus Repair
    • Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
    • Knee Arthroscopy for Loose Body Removal
    • Endoscopy
    • Knee chondroplasty
    • Arthroscopic cartilage debridement
    • Knee scope cartilage repair
    • Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
    • Knee Scope Meniscus Surgery
    • Torn Meniscus Repair (Arthroscopic)
    • Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
    • Knee Cartilage Shaving
    • Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
    • Knee Scope for Debris
    • Arthroscopic Loose Body Excision
    • Knee Chondral Fragmentation Removal
    • Knee Joint Cleaning

    CPT Codes:

    • 29877: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty)
    • 29882: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscus repair (medial OR lateral)
    • 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
    • 29874: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; for removal of loose body or foreign body (eg, osteochondritis dissecans fragmentation, chondral fragmentation)

    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:

    • Knee Ligament Reconstruction
    • Extra-Articular Knee Ligament Repair
    • Knee Ligament Augmentation
    • Knee Stabilization Surgery
    • ACL Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 27427: Ligamentous reconstruction (augmentation), knee; extra-articular

    Also known as:

    • Full Arm or Leg Cast Removal
    • Bivalving a cast
    • Cutting off a cast
    • Cast splitting

    CPT Codes:

    • 29705: Removal or bivalving; full arm or full leg cast

    Also known as:

    • Hip Arthroscopy with Labral Repair
    • Endoscopy
    • Surgical Hip Arthroscopy
    • Hip Labral Tear Repair
    • Keyhole Hip Surgery with Labral Repair
    • Minimally Invasive Hip Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 29916: Arthroscopy, hip, surgical; with labral repair

    Also known as:

    • Long Arm Cast Application
    • Shoulder to hand cast
    • Full arm cast
    • Arm fracture cast

    CPT Codes:

    • 29065: Application, cast; shoulder to hand (long arm)

    Also known as:

    • Hip Arthroscopy with Femoroplasty
    • Endoscopy
    • Hip Scope Surgery
    • Cam Lesion Treatment Hip
    • Hip Joint Reshaping Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 29914: Arthroscopy, hip, surgical; with femoroplasty (ie, treatment of cam lesion)

    Also known as:

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

    CPT Codes:

    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch

    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

    Also known as:

    • Knee Nerve Pain Injection
    • Genicular Nerve Block
    • Knee Pain Steroid Injection
    • Knee Nerve Anesthetic Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64454: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; genicular nerve branches, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Spasticity Injection
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
    • Muscle Denervation

    CPT Codes:

    • 64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Does Dr. Spence accept my insurance?

    Dr. Spence accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (901) 759-3100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Spence accept in Germantown, TN?

    Dr. Spence in Germantown, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arkansas

    • BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Express Scripts

    • HealthComp

    • Medicare

    • State of Arkansas

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Spence's office located?

    Dr. David Spence's Primary Practice

    1400 S Germantown Rd

    Germantown, TN 38138

    (901) 759-3100

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    Dr. David Spence's Practice 2

    1211 Union Ave Ste 500

    Memphis, TN 38104

    (901) 759-3100

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    Dr. David Spence's Practice 3

    7887 Wolf River Blvd

    Memphis, TN 38138

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

    Dr. Spence's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730395542.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Spence?

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

    What is Dr. David Spence's specialty?

    Dr. Spence is a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon near Germantown, TN. An orthopedic surgeon with specialized training in pediatric orthopedics focuses on diagnosing, treating, and managing musculoskeletal issues in infants, children, and adolescents. This includes addressing limb and spine deformities (such as clubfoot and scoliosis), gait abnormalities (like limping), bone and joint infections, and fractures. Contact Dr. Spence to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. David Spence affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Spence is affiliated with Methodist University Hospital 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 David Spence accepting new patients in Germantown, TN?

    Yes, Dr. David Spence is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. David Spence offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Spence's office at (901) 759-3100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with David Spence?

    Please contact Dr. Spence's office at (901) 759-3100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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