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Dr. James Sherrell, MD

Dr. James Sherrell, MD

Knoxville, TN

18 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sherrell, Orthopedic Surgeon in Knoxville, TN?

    Dr. James Sherrell, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Knoxville, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 18 years. Dr. Sherrell graduated from Georgetown University, Washington, DC and completed his residency at Univ Of Tn Coll Of Med, General Surgery. Dr. Sherrell is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sherrell’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sherrell’s office at (865) 558-4400.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Tn Coll Of Med, General Surgery

    • Medical School: University of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn | Georgetown University, Washington, DC

    What languages does Dr. Sherrell speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Sherrell treat?

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

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
    • Osteoarthritis of the left hip
    • Osteoarthritis of both knees
    • 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
    • M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z96651: Presence of right artificial knee joint
    • Z96652: Presence of left artificial knee joint

    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:

    • 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 Dr. Sherrell perform?

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

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Revision of One Knee Replacement Part
    • Revision Total Knee Replacement
    • Partial Knee Replacement Revision
    • Knee Arthroplasty Revision
    • Knee Implant Exchange
    • Failed Knee Replacement Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27486: Revision of total knee arthroplasty, with or without allograft; 1 component
    • 27487: Revision of total knee arthroplasty, with or without allograft; femoral and entire tibial component

    Also known as:

    • Upper Thigh Bone Fracture Repair with Rod
    • Femoral Fracture Intramedullary Nailing
    • Hip Fracture Rod Fixation
    • Intertrochanteric Fracture Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 27245: Treatment of intertrochanteric, peritrochanteric, or subtrochanteric femoral fracture; with intramedullary implant, with or without interlocking screws and/or cerclage

    Also known as:

    • Knee Joint Exploration and Drainage
    • Knee arthrotomy
    • Knee foreign body removal
    • Knee infection drainage
    • Open knee surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27310: Arthrotomy, knee, with exploration, drainage, or removal of foreign body (eg, infection)

    Also known as:

    • Revision of Total Hip Replacement (Both Components)
    • Hip Replacement
    • Hip Arthroplasty Revision
    • Re-do Hip Replacement
    • Total Hip Revision Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27134: Revision of total hip arthroplasty; both components, with or without autograft or allograft

    Also known as:

    • Revision Total Hip Replacement
    • Hip Replacement
    • Hip Arthroplasty Revision
    • Repeat Hip Replacement
    • Hip Joint Revision Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27132: Conversion of previous hip surgery to total hip arthroplasty, with or without autograft or allograft

    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:

    • 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

    Does Dr. Sherrell accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sherrell accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (865) 558-4400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sherrell accept in Knoxville, TN?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)

    • BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Sherrell's office located?

    Dr. James Sherrell's Primary Practice

    256 Fort Sanders West Blvd Ste 200

    Knoxville, TN 37922

    (865) 558-4400

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    Dr. James Sherrell's Practice 2

    1422 Old Weisgarber Rd

    Knoxville, TN 37909

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    Dr. James Sherrell's Practice 3

    381 Kuhn Ln

    Morristown, TN 37813

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

    Dr. Sherrell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225246044.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sherrell?

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

    What is Dr. James Sherrell's specialty?

    Dr. Sherrell is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Knoxville, TN. 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. Contact Dr. Sherrell to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. James Sherrell affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sherrell is affiliated with Parkwest Medical Center, Lake Cumberland Regional 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 James Sherrell accepting new patients in Knoxville, TN?

    Yes, Dr. James Sherrell is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Sherrell offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sherrell's office at (865) 558-4400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Sherrell?

    Please contact Dr. Sherrell's office at (865) 558-4400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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