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Dr. Brian Ratigan, MD

Dr. Brian Ratigan, MD

South Bend, IN

17 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ratigan, Orthopedic Surgeon in South Bend, IN?

    Dr. Brian Ratigan, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in South Bend, IN with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified. Dr. Ratigan graduated from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and completed his residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Radiation Oncology. Dr. Ratigan is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ratigan’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ratigan’s office at (574) 247-9441.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Ratigan?

    Dr. Brian Ratigan, 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. Ratigan empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Arthritis-Knee, Arthroscopic Surgery-Knee, Arthroscopy of shoulder with repair of slap lesion, Knee Injuries/ACL/Meniscus Tears, Knee Replacement, Pain-Shoulder, Patellar Tendonitis (Jumper's Knee), Shoulder Arthroplasty, Shoulder Dislocation, Shoulder Instability, Shoulder instability labral tears, Sports Injuries, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the South Bend/IN community, Dr. Ratigan is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Ratigan go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Radiation Oncology

    • Medical School: Thomas Jefferson University Jefferson Medical College | Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

    Is Dr. Ratigan board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Brian Ratigan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Ratigan speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Ratigan treat?

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

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the left shoulder
    • Osteoarthritis of the right shoulder
    • Osteoarthritis of both knees
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
    • M19012: Primary osteoarthritis, left shoulder
    • M19011: Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulder
    • M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee

    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:

    • Knee Ligament Sprain
    • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Sprain
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Sprained Knee Ligament
    • Ligament Injury in Knee
    • ACL Sprain
    • ACL Injury
    • Knee Ligament Tear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S83512A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of left knee, initial encounter
    • S83511A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of right knee, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Complete Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Rotator Cuff Injuries
    • Full Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Complete Rotator Cuff Rupture
    • Severed Shoulder Tendon

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M75121: Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic

    Also known as:

    • Other Right Shoulder Joint Disorder
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Specific Right Shoulder Joint Disease
    • Uncommon Right Shoulder Condition
    • Atypical Right Shoulder Arthropathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M12811: Other specific arthropathies, not elsewhere classified, right shoulder

    What procedures does Dr. Ratigan perform?

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

    • Total Knee Replacement
    • Knee Replacement
    • Total Knee Arthroplasty
    • Knee Joint Replacement
    • Full Knee Replacement
    • TKA Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27447: Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial AND lateral compartments with or without patella resurfacing (total knee arthroplasty)

    Also known as:

    • Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
    • Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus Repair
    • Knee Arthroscopy for Cartilage Shaving
    • Knee Arthroscopy with Scar Tissue Removal
    • Knee Arthroscopy with Major Synovectomy
    • Endoscopy
    • Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
    • Knee Cartilage Shaving
    • Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
    • Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
    • Knee Scope Meniscus Surgery
    • Torn Meniscus Repair (Arthroscopic)
    • Knee chondroplasty
    • Arthroscopic cartilage debridement
    • Knee scope cartilage repair
    • Knee scope with meniscectomy
    • Arthroscopic knee surgery
    • Cartilage shaving knee
    • Meniscus repair knee arthroscopy
    • Knee Scope for Adhesions
    • Arthroscopic Lysis of Knee Adhesions
    • Knee Manipulation Under Anesthesia
    • Arthroscopic Knee Synovectomy
    • Knee Lining Removal (Arthroscopic)
    • Minimally Invasive Knee Synovectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 29881: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial OR lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performed
    • 29882: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscus repair (medial OR lateral)
    • 29877: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty)
    • 29880: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial AND lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performed
    • 29884: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with lysis of adhesions, with or without manipulation (separate procedure)
    • 29876: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; synovectomy, major, 2 or more compartments (eg, medial or lateral)

    Also known as:

    • Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
    • Biceps Tendon Repair (Tenodesis)
    • Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
    • Endoscopy
    • Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff
    • Keyhole Rotator Cuff Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Shoulder Repair
    • Long Head Biceps Tenodesis
    • Shoulder Biceps Tendon Surgery
    • Biceps Tendon Reattachment
    • Shoulder Tendon Repair
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
    • Subacromial Decompression
    • Shoulder Impingement Surgery
    • Acromioplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 29827: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with rotator cuff repair
    • 23430: Tenodesis of long tendon of biceps
    • 29826: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; decompression of subacromial space with partial acromioplasty, with coracoacromial ligament (ie, arch) release, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder Bone Shaving (Arthroscopic)
    • Extensive Shoulder Arthroscopy Debridement
    • Limited Shoulder Debridement (Arthroscopic)
    • Shoulder Arthroscopy with Capsulorrhaphy
    • Endoscopy
    • Arthroscopic Distal Claviculectomy
    • Mumford Procedure (Arthroscopic)
    • AC Joint Resection (Arthroscopic)
    • Shoulder Scope Cleaning
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Debridement
    • Shoulder Joint Cleanup Surgery
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Clean-up
    • Shoulder Joint Debridement
    • Keyhole Shoulder Repair
    • Rotator Cuff Debridement
    • Keyhole Shoulder Surgery
    • Shoulder Capsule Repair
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Stabilization

    CPT Codes:

    • 29824: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; distal claviculectomy including distal articular surface (Mumford procedure)
    • 29823: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; debridement, extensive, 3 or more discrete structures (eg, humeral bone, humeral articular cartilage, glenoid bone, glenoid articular cartilage, biceps tendon, biceps anchor complex, labrum, articular capsule, articular side of the rotator cuff, bursal side of the rotator cuff, subacromial bursa, foreign body[ies])
    • 29822: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; debridement, limited, 1 or 2 discrete structures (eg, humeral bone, humeral articular cartilage, glenoid bone, glenoid articular cartilage, biceps tendon, biceps anchor complex, labrum, articular capsule, articular side of the rotator cuff, bursal side of the rotator cuff, subacromial bursa, foreign body[ies])
    • 29806: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; capsulorrhaphy

    Also known as:

    • ACL Repair Surgery
    • Kneecap Stabilization Surgery
    • Tibial Tubercle Surgery
    • Knee Arthroscopy with Joint Lining Removal
    • Knee Arthroscopy with Lateral Release
    • Knee Ligament Repair
    • Endoscopy
    • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
    • Arthroscopic ACL Surgery
    • ACL Augmentation
    • Patella Reconstruction
    • Dislocating Kneecap Repair
    • Knee Extensor Realignment
    • Maquet procedure
    • Knee bone realignment surgery
    • Tibial tubercle osteotomy
    • Kneecap stabilization surgery
    • Knee Synovectomy
    • Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
    • Plica Resection
    • Knee Scope with Lateral Release
    • Lateral Retinacular Release
    • Knee Patella Realignment Surgery
    • Collateral Ligament Repair
    • Knee Capsule Repair
    • Torn Knee Ligament Surgery
    • MCL Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 29888: Arthroscopically aided anterior cruciate ligament repair/augmentation or reconstruction
    • 27422: Reconstruction of dislocating patella; with extensor realignment and/or muscle advancement or release (eg, Campbell, Goldwaite type procedure)
    • 27418: Anterior tibial tubercleplasty (eg, Maquet type procedure)
    • 29875: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; synovectomy, limited (eg, plica or shelf resection) (separate procedure)
    • 29873: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with lateral release
    • 27405: Repair, primary, torn ligament and/or capsule, knee; collateral

    Also known as:

    • Total Shoulder Replacement
    • Glenohumeral Arthroplasty
    • Shoulder Joint Replacement
    • Proximal Humeral Replacement
    • Artificial Shoulder Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 23472: Arthroplasty, glenohumeral joint; total shoulder (glenoid and proximal humeral replacement (eg, total shoulder))

    Also known as:

    • Knee Ligament Reconstruction
    • Extra-Articular Knee Ligament Repair
    • Knee Ligament Augmentation
    • Knee Stabilization Surgery
    • ACL Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 27427: Ligamentous reconstruction (augmentation), knee; extra-articular

    Also known as:

    • Knee Manipulation Under Anesthesia
    • Anesthesia
    • Knee Joint Manipulation
    • Knee Mobilization Under Sedation
    • Knee Adhesion Release (Anesthesia)

    CPT Codes:

    • 27570: Manipulation of knee joint under general anesthesia (includes application of traction or other fixation devices)

    Also known as:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    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:

    • Shoulder Manipulation Under Anesthesia
    • Anesthesia
    • Frozen Shoulder Manipulation
    • Shoulder Joint Mobilization
    • Shoulder MUA

    CPT Codes:

    • 23700: Manipulation under anesthesia, shoulder joint, including application of fixation apparatus (dislocation excluded)

    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:

    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Continuous Femoral Nerve Block
    • Lower Leg Nerve Block Injection
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
    • Femoral Nerve Catheter Infusion
    • Thigh Nerve Block
    • Continuous Pain Relief Injection
    • Fascial plane block for leg pain
    • Lower extremity nerve injection
    • Leg pain block with imaging

    CPT Codes:

    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64448: Injection(S), Anesthetic Agent(S) And/Or Steroid; Femoral Nerve, Continuous Infusion By Catheter (Including Catheter Placement), Including Imaging Guidance, When Performed
    • 64473: Lower Extremity Fascial Plane Block, Unilateral; By Injection(S), Including Imaging Guidance, When Performed

    Also known as:

    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance
    • Brachial Plexus Injection
    • Arm Nerve Block
    • Shoulder Nerve Block
    • Continuous Brachial Plexus Infusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64416: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, continuous infusion by catheter (including catheter placement), including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Computer-Assisted Orthopedic Surgery
    • Image-Guided Orthopedic Surgery
    • Navigational Orthopedic Procedure
    • Robotic Orthopedic Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 0055T: Computer-assisted musculoskeletal surgical navigational orthopedic procedure, with image-guidance based on CT/MRI images (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Ratigan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ratigan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (574) 247-9441 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ratigan accept in South Bend, IN?

    Dr. Ratigan in South Bend, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Cambia (Regence)

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • HealthComp

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ratigan's office located?

    Dr. Brian Ratigan's Primary Practice

    53880 Carmichael Dr

    South Bend, IN 46635

    (574) 247-9441

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    Dr. Brian Ratigan's Practice 2

    5218 Beck Dr Ste 10

    Elkhart, IN 46516

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    Dr. Brian Ratigan's Practice 3

    303 S Nappanee St Ste F

    Elkhart, IN 46514

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

    Dr. Ratigan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952505844.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ratigan?

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

    What is Dr. Brian Ratigan's specialty?

    Dr. Ratigan is a Orthopedic Surgeon near South Bend, IN. 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. Ratigan to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Brian Ratigan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ratigan is affiliated with Saint Joseph Regional 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 Brian Ratigan accepting new patients in South Bend, IN?

    Yes, Dr. Brian Ratigan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Brian Ratigan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ratigan's office at (574) 247-9441 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Brian Ratigan?

    Please contact Dr. Ratigan's office at (574) 247-9441 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Brian Ratigan have?

    Dr. Brian Ratigan is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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