Dr. Onyinyechukwu Nwankwo, MD

Williamsport, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Nwankwo, Orthopedic Surgeon in Williamsport, PA?

Dr. Onyinyechukwu Nwankwo, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Williamsport, PA. Dr. Nwankwo is fluent in English, Samaritan Aramaic, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nwankwo’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nwankwo’s office at (570) 321-2020.

What languages does Dr. Nwankwo speak?

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

English
Samaritan Aramaic
Spanish

What conditions does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Nwankwo typically treat?

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

Right Wrist Radius Fracture
Left Wrist Radius Fracture
Arm Injuries and Disorder
Fractures
Broken Right Wrist Bone
Distal Right Radius Fracture
Right Wrist Bone Break
Broken Left Wrist Bone
Distal Left Radius Fracture
Left Wrist Bone Break

ICD-10 Codes:

S52501A: Unspecified fracture of the lower end of right radius, initial encounter for closed fracture
S52502A: Unspecified fracture of the lower end of left radius, initial encounter for closed fracture

Also known as:

Other Pre-Procedure Examination
Various pre-op checks
Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
Other pre-treatment assessments

ICD-10 Codes:

Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

Also known as:

Broken Shin Bone
Fractures
Leg Injuries and Disorder
Tibia Fracture
Shin Bone Break
Tibial Plateau Fracture

ICD-10 Codes:

S82141A: Displaced bicondylar fracture of right tibia, initial encounter for closed fracture

Also known as:

Broken Hip Bone
Fractures
Leg Injuries and Disorder
Hip fracture
Femoral neck fracture
Broken upper thigh bone

ICD-10 Codes:

S72002A: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture

Also known as:

Hip Fracture
Fractures
Leg Injuries and Disorder
Broken Hip
Thigh Bone Fracture
Femoral Fracture

ICD-10 Codes:

S72142A: Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture

Also known as:

Broken Ankle (Right Leg)
Ankle Injuries and Disorder
Fractures
Ankle Fracture
Fractured Ankle
Trimalleolar Fracture

ICD-10 Codes:

S82851A: Displaced trimalleolar fracture of right lower leg, initial encounter for closed fracture

What procedures does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Nwankwo typically perform?

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

Upper Thigh Bone Fracture Repair with Rod
Hip Fracture Repair with Internal Fixation or Replacement
Femoral Fracture Intramedullary Nailing
Hip Fracture Rod Fixation
Intertrochanteric Fracture Repair
Femoral Neck Fracture Repair
Proximal Femur Fracture Treatment
Hip Pinning Surgery
Hip Fracture Prosthetic Replacement

CPT Codes:

27245: Treatment of intertrochanteric, peritrochanteric, or subtrochanteric femoral fracture; with intramedullary implant, with or without interlocking screws and/or cerclage
27236: Open treatment of femoral fracture, proximal end, neck, internal fixation or prosthetic replacement

Also known as:

Open Tibial Plateau Fracture Repair
Knee Fracture Open Reduction
Proximal Tibia Fracture Surgery
Tibial Plateau Fixation
Shin Bone Fracture Repair

CPT Codes:

27536: Open treatment of tibial fracture, proximal (plateau); bicondylar, with or without internal fixation

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:

CPT Codes:

20694: Removal, under anesthesia, of external fixation system

Also known as:

Tibia Fracture Repair with Rod and Screws
Tibial Shaft Fracture Fixation
Intramedullary Rod for Tibia Fracture
Shin Bone Fracture Surgery

CPT Codes:

27759: Treatment of tibial shaft fracture (with or without fibular fracture) by intramedullary implant, with or without interlocking screws and/or cerclage

Also known as:

External Fixation System Placement (Uniplane)
Uniplane External Fixator
Bone External Fixation
External Frame for Bone Healing

CPT Codes:

20690: Application of a uniplane (pins or wires in 1 plane), unilateral, external fixation system

Also known as:

Deep Wound Cleaning for Open Fracture
Excisional Debridement (Bone)
Open Fracture Debridement
Foreign Material Removal (Fracture)
Deep Tissue Wound Cleaning

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

Does Dr. Nwankwo accept my insurance?

Dr. Nwankwo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (570) 321-2020 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Nwankwo accept in Williamsport, PA?

Dr. Nwankwo in Williamsport, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
District of Columbia
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
MedStar Health
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Nwankwo's office located?

101 103 Susquehanna Health Orthopedics

1705 Warren Ave Ste 101-103

Williamsport, PA 17701

(570) 321-2020

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What hospitals are Dr. Nwankwo affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Nwankwo has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Upmc Williamsport,Williamsport, PA

Ranked ObGyn Surgery

Medstar Washington Hospital Center,Washington, DC

Ranked in 2 Specialties

Ranked in 8 Procedures

Adventist Healthcare White Oak Medical Center,Silver Spring, MD

Ranked Cancer Surgery

Ranked Mastectomy

Howard University Hospital,Washington, DC

Medstar Georgetown University Hospital,Washington, DC

Adventist Healthcare Fort Washington Medical Center,Fort Washington, MD

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

Dr. Nwankwo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184987091.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nwankwo?

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

What is Dr. Onyinyechukwu Nwankwo's specialty?

Dr. Nwankwo is an Orthopedic Surgeon near Williamsport, PA.

What does an Orthopedic Surgeon do?

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.

Is Dr. Onyinyechukwu Nwankwo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Nwankwo is affiliated with Upmc Williamsport, Medstar Washington Hospital Center, Adventist Healthcare White Oak 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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