Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Zelle, Orthopedic Trauma Specialist in San Antonio, TX?
Where did Dr. Zelle go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine | University of Medicine Gttingen
What languages does Dr. Zelle speak?
Dr. Zelle and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- French
- German
- Portuguese
What conditions does an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist like Dr. Zelle typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist, Dr. Zelle 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. Zelle. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Left Leg Pain
- Right Leg Pain
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Pain in left lower limb
- Left leg discomfort
- Aching left leg
- Pain in right lower limb
- Right leg discomfort
- Aching right leg
ICD-10 Codes:
- M79605: Pain in left leg
- M79604: Pain in right leg
Also known as:
- Right Ankle and Foot Pain
- Ankle Injuries and Disorder
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Sore Right Ankle
- Sore Right Foot
- Aching Right Ankle and Foot
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25571: Pain in right ankle and joints of right foot
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
Also known as:
- Pain
- Body ache
- Discomfort
- Soreness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R52: Pain, unspecified
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
What procedures does an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist like Dr. Zelle typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist, Dr. Zelle 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. Zelle. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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 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:
- Ankle Fracture Repair (Bimalleolar)
- Broken Ankle Surgery
- Malleolar Fracture Fixation
- Open Ankle Fracture Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 27814: Open treatment of bimalleolar ankle fracture (eg, lateral and medial malleoli, or lateral and posterior malleoli, or medial and posterior malleoli), includes internal fixation, when performed
Does Dr. Zelle accept my insurance?
Dr. Zelle accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 358-0265 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Zelle accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Zelle in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
State of Texas
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Zelle's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Zelle affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Zelle has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Zelle's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Zelle's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316140536.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zelle?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Zelle