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Dr. Nikoletta Carayannopoulos, DO

Houston, TX

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Carayannopoulos, Orthopedic Surgeon in Houston, TX?

    Dr. Nikoletta Carayannopoulos, DO is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Carayannopoulos graduated from University Of North Texas Health Science Center and completed her residency at University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program. Dr. Carayannopoulos is fluent in English, Greek, Modern (1453-), and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Carayannopoulos’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Carayannopoulos’s office at (281) 496-2482.

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

    • Residency: University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program

    • Medical School: University Of North Texas Health Science Center

    What languages does Dr. Carayannopoulos speak?

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

    • English

    • Greek, Modern (1453-)

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Carayannopoulos treat?

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

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Pain in Left Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee
    • Left Knee Ache
    • Left Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Left Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee
    • M25562: Pain in left knee

    Also known as:

    • Right Knee Joint Swelling
    • Joint Disorder
    • Fluid in right knee joint
    • Right knee effusion
    • Swollen right knee joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25461: Effusion, right knee

    Also known as:

    • Fluid in Left Knee Joint
    • Joint Disorder
    • Swollen Left Knee
    • Left Knee Effusion
    • Water on the Left Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25462: Effusion, left knee

    Also known as:

    • Right Shoulder Pain
    • Pain
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Sore Right Shoulder
    • Right Shoulder Ache
    • Right Shoulder Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25511: Pain in right shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Other Chronic Pain Condition
    • Chronic Pain
    • Various chronic pain
    • Unspecified long-term pain
    • Persistent pain disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8929: Other chronic pain

    What procedures does Dr. Carayannopoulos perform?

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

    • Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
    • Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
    • Open Surgery for Upper Arm Bone Fracture
    • Endoscopy
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
    • Subacromial Decompression
    • Shoulder Impingement Surgery
    • Acromioplasty
    • Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff
    • Keyhole Rotator Cuff Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Shoulder Repair
    • Proximal Humerus Fracture Repair
    • Shoulder Fracture Open Reduction
    • Upper Arm Bone Break Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 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)
    • 29827: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with rotator cuff repair
    • 23615: Open treatment of proximal humeral (surgical or anatomical neck) fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed, includes repair of tuberosity(s), when performed;

    Also known as:

    • Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus Repair
    • Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
    • Endoscopy
    • Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
    • Knee Scope Meniscus Surgery
    • Torn Meniscus Repair (Arthroscopic)
    • Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
    • Knee Cartilage Shaving
    • Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
    • Knee scope with meniscectomy
    • Arthroscopic knee surgery
    • Cartilage shaving knee
    • Meniscus repair knee arthroscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 29882: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscus repair (medial OR lateral)
    • 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
    • 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

    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:

    • 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:

    • Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery (Endoscopic)
    • Trigger Finger Release Surgery
    • Endoscopy
    • Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Surgery
    • Wrist Endoscopy for Carpal Tunnel
    • Transverse Carpal Ligament Release
    • Tendon Sheath Incision
    • Trigger Finger Tenolysis
    • Finger Tendon Release
    • Hand Tendon Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 29848: Endoscopy, wrist, surgical, with release of transverse carpal ligament
    • 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)

    Also known as:

    • Open Surgery for Complex Wrist Fracture
    • Distal Radius Fracture Repair (Open)
    • Wrist Fracture with Internal Fixation
    • Complex Radial Fracture Surgery
    • Epiphyseal Separation Repair (Wrist)

    CPT Codes:

    • 25609: Open treatment of distal radial intra-articular fracture or epiphyseal separation; with internal fixation of 3 or more fragments

    Also known as:

    • Extensive Shoulder Arthroscopy Debridement
    • Endoscopy
    • Shoulder Scope Cleaning
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Debridement
    • Shoulder Joint Cleanup Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 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])

    Also known as:

    • Open Wrist Fracture Repair with Fixation
    • Distal Radius Fracture Surgery
    • Wrist Bone Fixation
    • Epiphyseal Separation Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 25608: Open treatment of distal radial intra-articular fracture or epiphyseal separation; with internal fixation of 2 fragments

    Also known as:

    • ACL Repair Surgery
    • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
    • Arthroscopic ACL Surgery
    • Knee Ligament Repair
    • ACL Augmentation

    CPT Codes:

    • 29888: Arthroscopically aided anterior cruciate ligament repair/augmentation or reconstruction

    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:

    • 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)

    Does Dr. Carayannopoulos accept my insurance?

    Dr. Carayannopoulos accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (281) 496-2482 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Carayannopoulos accept in Houston, TX?

    Dr. Carayannopoulos in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Devoted Health

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of Tennessee

    • Sterling Jewelers

    • Texas Children's Hospital

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Carayannopoulos' office located?

    Dr. Nikoletta Carayannopoulos' Primary Practice

    12606 West Houston Center Blvd Ste 302

    Houston, TX 77082

    (281) 496-2482

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    Dr. Nikoletta Carayannopoulos' Practice 2

    17360 Northwest Fwy

    Jersey Village, TX 77040

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    Dr. Nikoletta Carayannopoulos' Practice 3

    3711 Garth Rd Ste 100

    Baytown, TX 77521

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

    Dr. Carayannopoulos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174727747.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Carayannopoulos?

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

    What is Dr. Nikoletta Carayannopoulos's specialty?

    Dr. Carayannopoulos is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Houston, TX. 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. Carayannopoulos to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Nikoletta Carayannopoulos affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Carayannopoulos is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood, OakBend Medical Center, Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital, Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, Townsen Memorial Hospital - Humble, Memorial Hermann Memorial City 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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    Is Nikoletta Carayannopoulos accepting new patients in Houston, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Nikoletta Carayannopoulos is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nikoletta Carayannopoulos offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Carayannopoulos's office at (281) 496-2482 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

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