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Dr. Rishi Balkissoon, MD
Rochester, NY
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Balkissoon, Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon in Rochester, NY?
Dr. Rishi Balkissoon, MD is an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Rochester, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Balkissoon is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Balkissoon’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Balkissoon’s office.
What languages does Dr. Balkissoon speak?
Dr. Balkissoon and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Balkissoon treat?
As a Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Balkissoon 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. Balkissoon. 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:
- 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:
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis of both knees
- Osteoarthritis of the left hip
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
- Right Hip Arthritis
- Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
- M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
- M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
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:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
- Pre-op blood work
- Lab tests before surgery
- Pre-treatment lab assessment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
- Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination
Also known as:
- Right Artificial Knee Joint
- Left Artificial Knee Joint
- Having a Right Artificial Hip Joint
- Having a Left Artificial Hip Joint
- Knee Replacement
- Hip Replacement
- Right Knee Replacement
- Right Knee Prosthesis
- Right Knee Arthroplasty
- Left Knee Replacement
- Left Knee Prosthesis
- Left Knee Arthroplasty
- Right hip replacement
- Right hip prosthesis
- Artificial right hip
- Left hip replacement
- Left hip prosthesis
- Artificial left hip
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z96651: Presence of right artificial knee joint
- Z96652: Presence of left artificial knee joint
- Z96641: Presence of right artificial hip joint
- Z96642: Presence of left artificial hip joint
Also known as:
- Left Hip Pain
- Right Hip Pain
- Hip Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Sore Left Hip
- Left Hip Ache
- Left Hip Discomfort
- Sore Right Hip
- Right Hip Ache
- Right Hip Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25552: Pain in left hip
- M25551: Pain in right hip
Also known as:
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8929: Other chronic pain
Also known as:
- Viral Infection Exposure
- Viral Infection
- Viral Disease Contact
- Suspected Viral Infection
- Exposure to Viruses
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20828: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other viral communicable diseases
Also known as:
- Special Medical Examination
- Specific health check
- Detailed medical assessment
- Special health screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations
Also known as:
- Dislocated Right Hip Replacement
- Hip Replacement
- Right hip prosthesis dislocation
- Artificial right hip dislocated
- Right hip implant displacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- T84020D: Dislocation of internal right hip prosthesis, subsequent encounter
Which procedures does Dr. Balkissoon perform as a Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon?
As a Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, procedures performed by an Dr. Rishi Balkissoon may include:
- Allograft Reconstruction
- Ankle Second Opinion
- Arthrodesis
- Arthropathy
- Arthroscopy
- Cartilage Transplantation
- Casting and Splinting
- Deformity Correction (Post Trauma)
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Balkissoon's office.
Does Dr. Balkissoon accept my insurance?
Dr. Balkissoon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Balkissoon accept in Rochester, NY?
Dr. Balkissoon in Rochester, NY 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 Michigan
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
HealthNow New York
Humana
Martin's Point
Medicare
MVP Healthcare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Balkissoon's office located?
What is Dr. Balkissoon's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Balkissoon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285868604.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Balkissoon?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Balkissoon
What is Dr. Rishi Balkissoon's specialty?
Dr. Balkissoon is a Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon near Rochester, NY. 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. Contact Dr. Balkissoon to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Rishi Balkissoon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Balkissoon is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Highland Hospital - Highland Family Medicine, Arnot Ogden Medical Center, Strong Memorial Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Rishi Balkissoon accepting new patients in Rochester, NY?
Yes, Dr. Rishi Balkissoon is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rishi Balkissoon offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Balkissoon's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rishi Balkissoon?
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