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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Larkins, Orthopedic Surgeon in Corpus Christi, TX?
Dr. Christopher Larkins, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Corpus Christi, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Larkins is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Larkins’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Larkins’s office at (361) 854-0811.
What languages does Dr. Larkins speak?
Dr. Larkins and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Larkins typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Larkins 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. Larkins. 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:
- External Surgical Wound Opening
- Wounds and Injuries
- External wound dehiscence
- Surgical incision separation
- Outer wound rupture
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8131XD: Disruption of external operation (surgical) wound, not elsewhere classified, subsequent encounter
- T8131XA: Disruption of external operation (surgical) wound, not elsewhere classified, initial encounter
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
What procedures does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Larkins typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Larkins 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. Larkins. 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:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
Also known as:
- Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
- Sciatic Nerve Block
- Sciatica Injection
- Steroid Injection for Sciatica
- Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Foot or Ankle Tendon Transfer Surgery
- Deep tendon rerouting
- Tendon transplant surgery
- Muscle redirection surgery
- Tibial tendon transfer
CPT Codes:
- 27691: Transfer or transplant of single tendon (with muscle redirection or rerouting); deep (eg, anterior tibial or posterior tibial through interosseous space, flexor digitorum longus, flexor hallucis longus, or peroneal tendon to midfoot or hindfoot)
Also known as:
- Leg Flexor Tendon Repair
- Secondary Leg Tendon Repair
- Leg Tendon Graft
- Flexor Tendon Surgery Leg
CPT Codes:
- 27659: Repair, flexor tendon, leg; secondary, with or without graft, each tendon
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 Ligament Repair
- Collateral Ankle Ligament Surgery
- Ankle Sprain Repair
- Watson-Jones Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 27698: Repair, secondary, disrupted ligament, ankle, collateral (eg, Watson-Jones procedure)
Does Dr. Larkins accept my insurance?
Dr. Larkins accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (361) 854-0811 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Larkins accept in Corpus Christi, TX?
Dr. Larkins in Corpus Christi, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Christus Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Driscoll Children's Hospital
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Larkins' office located?
Dr. Christopher Larkins' Primary Practice
601 Texan Trl Ste 300
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 854-0811
What is Dr. Larkins's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Larkins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336584226.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Larkins?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Larkins
What is Dr. Christopher Larkins's specialty?
Dr. Larkins is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Corpus Christi, TX.
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 this Dr. Christopher Larkins affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Larkins is affiliated with Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline, Dhr Health 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 Christopher Larkins accepting new patients in Corpus Christi, TX?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Larkins is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Larkins offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Larkins's office at (361) 854-0811 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Larkins?
Please contact Dr. Larkins's office at (361) 854-0811 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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