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Dr. Scott Gelman, MD

Salisbury, MD

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gelman, Orthopedic Surgeon in Salisbury, MD?

    Dr. Scott Gelman, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Salisbury, MD with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Gelman is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gelman’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gelman’s office at (410) 749-4154.

    What languages does Dr. Gelman speak?

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

    • English

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

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

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
    • M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
    • M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
    • M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee

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

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

    • Total Hip Replacement
    • Hip Replacement
    • Hip arthroplasty
    • Artificial hip surgery
    • Hip joint replacement
    • Femoral head replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 27130: Arthroplasty, acetabular and proximal femoral prosthetic replacement (total hip arthroplasty), with or without autograft or allograft

    Also known as:

    • Total Knee Replacement
    • Partial Knee Replacement
    • Knee Replacement
    • Total Knee Arthroplasty
    • Knee Joint Replacement
    • Full Knee Replacement
    • TKA Surgery
    • Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty
    • Medial Knee Replacement
    • Lateral Knee Replacement
    • Partial Knee Resurfacing

    CPT Codes:

    • 27447: Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial AND lateral compartments with or without patella resurfacing (total knee arthroplasty)
    • 27446: Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial OR lateral compartment

    Also known as:

    • Computer-Assisted Musculoskeletal Surgery (Image-less)
    • Navigational Musculoskeletal Surgery
    • Image-less Computer-Guided Surgery
    • Orthopedic Navigation System
    • CAS Musculoskeletal Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 20985: Computer-assisted surgical navigational procedure for musculoskeletal procedures, image-less (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Pulse Oximetry
    • Oxygen Saturation Test
    • Oximeter Reading
    • Blood Oxygen Level Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 94760: Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; single determination

    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)

    Also known as:

    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance

    CPT Codes:

    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Gelman accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gelman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 749-4154 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gelman accept in Salisbury, MD?

    Dr. Gelman in Salisbury, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Johns Hopkins Health System

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Gelman's office located?

    Dr. Scott Gelman's Primary Practice

    1675 Woodbrooke Dr

    Salisbury, MD 21804

    (410) 749-4154

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    Dr. Scott Gelman's Practice 2

    503 Health Services Dr

    Seaford, DE 19973

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    Dr. Scott Gelman's Practice 3

    30265 Commerce Dr Unit 104

    Millsboro, DE 19966

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

    Dr. Gelman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922426261.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gelman?

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

    What is Dr. Scott Gelman's specialty?

    Dr. Gelman is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Salisbury, MD.

    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. Scott Gelman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gelman is affiliated with Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional, Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital, Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Beebe Healthcare 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 Scott Gelman accepting new patients in Salisbury, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Scott Gelman is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Scott Gelman offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gelman's office at (410) 749-4154 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Scott Gelman?

    Please contact Dr. Gelman's office at (410) 749-4154 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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