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Who is Dr. Woodhead, Orthopedic Surgeon in Lincoln, NE?
Dr. Benjamin Woodhead, DO is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Lincoln, NE. Dr. Woodhead is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Woodhead’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Woodhead’s office at (402) 436-2000.
What languages does Dr. Woodhead speak?
Dr. Woodhead and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Woodhead treat?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Woodhead 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. Woodhead. 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:
- Right Shoulder Pain
- Left Shoulder Pain
- Pain
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Sore Right Shoulder
- Right Shoulder Ache
- Right Shoulder Discomfort
- Sore Left Shoulder
- Left Shoulder Ache
- Left Shoulder Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25511: Pain in right shoulder
- M25512: Pain in left shoulder
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis of the right shoulder
- Osteoarthritis of the left shoulder
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M19011: Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulder
- M19012: Primary osteoarthritis, left shoulder
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, 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
Also known as:
- Other Orthopedic Aftercare
- General orthopedic recovery
- Musculoskeletal post-op care
- Bone and joint follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare
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:
- Complete Rotator Cuff Tear
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Full Rotator Cuff Tear
- Complete Rotator Cuff Rupture
- Severed Shoulder Tendon
ICD-10 Codes:
- M75121: Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
What procedures does Dr. Woodhead perform?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Woodhead 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. Woodhead. 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:
- Biceps Tendon Repair (Tenodesis)
- Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
- Open Surgery for Upper Arm Bone Fracture
- Endoscopy
- Long Head Biceps Tenodesis
- Shoulder Biceps Tendon Surgery
- Biceps Tendon Reattachment
- Shoulder Tendon Repair
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff
- Keyhole Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Shoulder Repair
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
- Subacromial Decompression
- Shoulder Impingement Surgery
- Acromioplasty
- Proximal Humerus Fracture Repair
- Shoulder Fracture Open Reduction
- Upper Arm Bone Break Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 23430: Tenodesis of long tendon of biceps
- 29827: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with rotator cuff repair
- 29826: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; decompression of subacromial space with partial acromioplasty, with coracoacromial ligament (ie, arch) release, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 23615: Open treatment of proximal humeral (surgical or anatomical neck) fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed, includes repair of tuberosity(s), when performed;
Also known as:
- Total Shoulder Replacement
- Glenohumeral Arthroplasty
- Shoulder Joint Replacement
- Proximal Humeral Replacement
- Artificial Shoulder Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 23472: Arthroplasty, glenohumeral joint; total shoulder (glenoid and proximal humeral replacement (eg, total shoulder))
Also known as:
- Extensive Shoulder Arthroscopy Debridement
- Shoulder Bone Shaving (Arthroscopic)
- Shoulder Arthroscopy with Biceps Repair
- Limited Shoulder Debridement (Arthroscopic)
- Shoulder Arthroscopy with Capsulorrhaphy
- Endoscopy
- Shoulder Scope Cleaning
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Debridement
- Shoulder Joint Cleanup Surgery
- Arthroscopic Distal Claviculectomy
- Mumford Procedure (Arthroscopic)
- AC Joint Resection (Arthroscopic)
- Arthroscopic Biceps Tenodesis
- Keyhole Shoulder Biceps Surgery
- Shoulder Scope Biceps Repair
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Clean-up
- Shoulder Joint Debridement
- Keyhole Shoulder Repair
- Rotator Cuff Debridement
- Keyhole Shoulder Surgery
- Shoulder Capsule Repair
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Stabilization
CPT Codes:
- 29823: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; debridement, extensive, 3 or more discrete structures (eg, humeral bone, humeral articular cartilage, glenoid bone, glenoid articular cartilage, biceps tendon, biceps anchor complex, labrum, articular capsule, articular side of the rotator cuff, bursal side of the rotator cuff, subacromial bursa, foreign body[ies])
- 29824: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; distal claviculectomy including distal articular surface (Mumford procedure)
- 29828: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; biceps tenodesis
- 29822: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; debridement, limited, 1 or 2 discrete structures (eg, humeral bone, humeral articular cartilage, glenoid bone, glenoid articular cartilage, biceps tendon, biceps anchor complex, labrum, articular capsule, articular side of the rotator cuff, bursal side of the rotator cuff, subacromial bursa, foreign body[ies])
- 29806: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; capsulorrhaphy
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:
- Open Repair of Broken Collarbone
- Clavicle Fracture Surgery
- Collarbone Fixation
- Open Clavicle Reduction
CPT Codes:
- 23515: Open treatment of clavicular fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Tendon or Ligament Pain Injection
- Tendon Injection
- Ligament Injection
- Soft Tissue Injection
- Pain Relief Injection (Tendon/Ligament)
CPT Codes:
- 20551: Injection(s); single tendon origin/insertion
Also known as:
- Upper Arm or Elbow Tendon/Muscle Repair
- Bicep Tendon Repair
- Elbow Muscle Surgery
- Arm Tendon Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 24341: Repair, tendon or muscle, upper arm or elbow, each tendon or muscle, primary or secondary (excludes rotator cuff)
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
- Arthrocentesis
- Joint Fluid Removal
- Bursa Injection
CPT Codes:
- 20605: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, intermediate joint or bursa (eg, temporomandibular, acromioclavicular, wrist, elbow or ankle, olecranon bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Biceps or Triceps Tendon Repair
- Distal biceps tendon reinsertion
- Triceps tendon repair surgery
- Tendon graft for arm
CPT Codes:
- 24342: Reinsertion of ruptured biceps or triceps tendon, distal, with or without tendon graft
Also known as:
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Lower Leg Nerve Block Injection
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
- Fascial plane block for leg pain
- Lower extremity nerve injection
- Leg pain block with imaging
CPT Codes:
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64473: Lower Extremity Fascial Plane Block, Unilateral; By Injection(S), Including Imaging Guidance, When Performed
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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Ulnar Nerve Release or Repositioning at Elbow
- Ulnar Nerve Transposition
- Cubital Tunnel Release
- Elbow Nerve Surgery
- Neuroplasty Ulnar Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 64718: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at elbow
Also known as:
- Inhalation Breathing Treatment
- Nebulizer Treatment
- Aerosol Treatment
- IPPB Treatment
- Airway Obstruction Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device
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:
- Continuous Pulse Oximetry
- Pulse Oximetry
- Oxygen Saturation Monitoring
- Oximetry Test
- Blood Oxygen Level Check
CPT Codes:
- 94761: Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; multiple determinations (eg, during exercise)
Also known as:
- Inhaler or Nebulizer Training
- Aerosol Device Instruction
- MDI Training
- Breathing Treatment Education
CPT Codes:
- 94664: Demonstration and/or evaluation of patient utilization of an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or IPPB device
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:
- 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. Woodhead accept my insurance?
Dr. Woodhead accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (402) 436-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Woodhead accept in Lincoln, NE?
Dr. Woodhead in Lincoln, NE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medica
Medicare
MedImpact
MedStar Health
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Woodhead's office located?
Dr. Benjamin Woodhead's Primary Practice
6900 A St Ste 100
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-2000
What is Dr. Woodhead's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Woodhead's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083850325.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Woodhead?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Woodhead
What is Dr. Benjamin Woodhead's specialty?
Dr. Woodhead is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Lincoln, NE. 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. Woodhead to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Benjamin Woodhead affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Woodhead is affiliated with Lincoln Surgical Hospital, Bryan East Campus, OrthoNebraska Hospital, Bryan Health Kearney Regional Medical Center 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 Benjamin Woodhead accepting new patients in Lincoln, NE?
Yes, Dr. Benjamin Woodhead is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Benjamin Woodhead offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Woodhead's office at (402) 436-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Benjamin Woodhead?
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