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Dr. Cory Czajka, MD

Albany, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Czajka, Orthopedic Surgeon in Albany, NY?

    Dr. Cory Czajka, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Albany, NY. Dr. Czajka is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Czajka’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Czajka’s office at (518) 489-2666.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Czajka?

    Dr. Cory Czajka, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified 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. Czajka empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Fractures, Musculoskeletal Injuries, Trauma, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Albany/NY community, Dr. Czajka is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    What languages does Dr. Czajka speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Czajka treat?

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

    • Broken Collarbone
    • Unstable Broken Pelvis
    • Broken Pelvis
    • Fractures
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Clavicle Fracture
    • Collarbone Break
    • Bone Fracture
    • Unstable Pelvic Fracture
    • Severe Pelvic Fracture
    • Unstable Pelvis Break
    • Pelvic Fracture
    • Fractured Pelvis
    • Pelvis Break

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S42022A: Displaced fracture of shaft of left clavicle, initial encounter for closed fracture
    • S32811D: Multiple fractures of pelvis with unstable disruption of pelvic ring, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
    • S42022D: Displaced fracture of shaft of left clavicle, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
    • S32810A: Multiple fractures of pelvis with stable disruption of pelvic ring, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Broken Shin Bone
    • Pilon Fracture
    • Fractures
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Tibia Fracture
    • Shin Bone Break
    • Tibial Plateau Fracture
    • Tibial Plafond Fracture
    • Distal Tibia Fracture
    • Ankle Fracture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S82142D: Displaced bicondylar fracture of left tibia, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
    • S82871D: Displaced pilon fracture of right tibia, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing

    Also known as:

    • Broken Right Collarbone (Shaft)
    • Fractures
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Clavicle Fracture
    • Collarbone Break
    • Broken Shoulder Bone

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S42021A: Displaced fracture of shaft of right clavicle, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Pelvic Fractures with Unstable Pelvic Ring
    • Fractures
    • Broken Pelvis
    • Severe Pelvic Bone Breaks
    • Unstable Pelvic Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S32811A: Multiple fractures of pelvis with unstable disruption of pelvic ring, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25562: Pain in left knee

    What procedures does Dr. Czajka perform?

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

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Open Tibial Plateau Fracture Repair
    • Open Upper Arm Bone Fracture Repair
    • Tibia Fracture Repair with Internal Fixation
    • Knee Fracture Open Reduction
    • Proximal Tibia Fracture Surgery
    • Tibial Plateau Fixation
    • Shin Bone Fracture Repair
    • Humerus Fracture Surgery
    • Arm Bone Fixation
    • Humeral Shaft Plating
    • Open Tibia Fracture Surgery
    • Pilon Fracture Repair
    • Ankle Fracture Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27536: Open treatment of tibial fracture, proximal (plateau); bicondylar, with or without internal fixation
    • 24515: Open treatment of humeral shaft fracture with plate/screws, with or without cerclage
    • 27827: Open treatment of fracture of weight bearing articular surface/portion of distal tibia (eg, pilon or tibial plafond), with internal fixation, when performed; of tibia only

    Also known as:

    • Open Bone Biopsy (Deep)
    • Biopsy
    • Deep Bone Biopsy
    • Surgical Bone Biopsy
    • Humeral Shaft Biopsy
    • Femoral Shaft Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 20245: Biopsy, bone, open; deep (eg, humeral shaft, ischium, femoral shaft)

    Also known as:

    • Tibia Fracture Repair with Rod and Screws
    • Lower Leg Bone Fracture Treatment with Manipulation
    • Tibial Shaft Fracture Fixation
    • Intramedullary Rod for Tibia Fracture
    • Shin Bone Fracture Surgery
    • Closed Fibula Fracture Reduction
    • Broken Fibula Treatment with Adjustment
    • Lower Leg Fracture Manipulation

    CPT Codes:

    • 27759: Treatment of tibial shaft fracture (with or without fibular fracture) by intramedullary implant, with or without interlocking screws and/or cerclage
    • 27781: Closed treatment of proximal fibula or shaft fracture; with manipulation

    Also known as:

    • Removal of External Fixator
    • Anesthesia
    • External Fixation Device Removal
    • Bone Fixator Removal
    • Hardware Removal Surgery
    • External Frame Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20694: Removal, under anesthesia, of external fixation system

    Also known as:

    • Open Treatment for Ankle Joint Disruption
    • Syndesmosis Repair
    • Distal Tibiofibular Joint Fixation
    • Ankle Ligament Repair Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27829: Open treatment of distal tibiofibular joint (syndesmosis) disruption, includes internal fixation, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Open Repair of Tibial Plateau Fracture
    • Tibia Fracture Surgery
    • Knee Fracture Repair
    • Tibial Plateau Fixation
    • Broken Shin Bone Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27535: Open treatment of tibial fracture, proximal (plateau); unicondylar, includes internal fixation, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Open Surgery for Ulnar Fracture
    • Open Surgery for Lower Leg Fracture (Tibia and Fibula)
    • Olecranon Fracture Repair
    • Coronoid Process Fracture Surgery
    • Ulnar Bone Fracture Fixation
    • Pilon Fracture Repair
    • Tibial Plafond Fracture Surgery
    • Ankle Fracture Internal Fixation
    • Tibia and Fibula Fracture Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 24685: Open treatment of ulnar fracture, proximal end (eg, olecranon or coronoid process[es]), includes internal fixation, when performed
    • 27828: Open treatment of fracture of weight bearing articular surface/portion of distal tibia (eg, pilon or tibial plafond), with internal fixation, when performed; of both tibia and fibula

    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:

    • 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:

    • Knee Meniscus Repair
    • Knee Arthrotomy with Meniscus Repair
    • Open Meniscus Surgery
    • Torn Meniscus Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 27403: Arthrotomy with meniscus repair, knee

    Also known as:

    • Open Surgery for Upper Arm Bone Fracture
    • Proximal Humerus Fracture Repair
    • Shoulder Fracture Open Reduction
    • Upper Arm Bone Break Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 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:

    • Minimally Invasive Pelvic Bone Fracture Repair
    • Percutaneous Pelvic Fixation
    • Pelvic Ring Fracture Stabilization
    • Sacroiliac Joint Fixation
    • Pelvic Fracture Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27216: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of posterior pelvic bone fracture and/or dislocation, for fracture patterns that disrupt the pelvic ring, unilateral (includes ipsilateral ilium, sacroiliac joint and/or sacrum)

    Also known as:

    • Open Repair of Broken Kneecap
    • Patellar fracture open reduction
    • Kneecap internal fixation
    • Patellectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 27524: Open treatment of patellar fracture, with internal fixation and/or partial or complete patellectomy and soft tissue repair

    Also known as:

    • Short Arm Cast Application
    • Elbow to Finger Cast
    • Forearm Cast
    • Arm Immobilization Cast

    CPT Codes:

    • 29075: Application, cast; elbow to finger (short arm)

    Also known as:

    • Collarbone Bone Graft for Non-Healing Fracture
    • Clavicle Osteotomy
    • Collarbone Nonunion Repair
    • Malunion Clavicle Surgery
    • Bone Graft for Collarbone

    CPT Codes:

    • 23485: Osteotomy, clavicle, with or without internal fixation; with bone graft for nonunion or malunion (includes obtaining graft and/or necessary fixation)

    Also known as:

    • Deep Wound Cleaning for Open Fracture
    • Muscle Debridement
    • Excisional Debridement (Bone)
    • Open Fracture Debridement
    • Foreign Material Removal (Fracture)
    • Deep Tissue Wound Cleaning
    • Muscle Cleaning Procedure
    • Fascia Debridement
    • Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)

    CPT Codes:

    • 11012: Debridement including removal of foreign material at the site of an open fracture and/or an open dislocation (eg, excisional debridement); skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscle fascia, muscle, and bone
    • 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Bone Debridement (Cleaning of Bone Wound)
    • Bone Wound Cleaning
    • Surgical Bone Debridement
    • Dead Bone Removal
    • Wound Cleaning with Bone Involvement

    CPT Codes:

    • 11044: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less

    Does Dr. Czajka accept my insurance?

    Dr. Czajka accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (518) 489-2666 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Czajka accept in Albany, NY?

    Dr. Czajka in Albany, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CDPHP

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • MVP Healthcare

    • State of New York

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Czajka's office located?

    Dr. Cory Czajka's Primary Practice

    1367 Washington Ave Ste 200

    Albany, NY 12206

    (518) 489-2666

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

    Dr. Czajka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871818427.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Czajka?

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

    What is Dr. Cory Czajka's specialty?

    Dr. Czajka is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Albany, NY. 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. Czajka to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Cory Czajka affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Czajka is affiliated with Albany 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 Cory Czajka accepting new patients in Albany, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Cory Czajka is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Cory Czajka offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Czajka's office at (518) 489-2666 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Cory Czajka?

    Please contact Dr. Czajka's office at (518) 489-2666 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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