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Who is Dr. Rath, Orthopedic Surgeon in Tyler, TX?
Dr. Paul Rath, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Tyler, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Rath graduated from Texas A&M University. Dr. Rath is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rath’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rath’s office at (903) 510-8840.
Where did Dr. Rath go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Texas A&M University
What languages does Dr. Rath speak?
Dr. Rath and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Rath treat?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Rath 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. Rath. 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:
- Other Orthopedic Aftercare
- General orthopedic recovery
- Musculoskeletal post-op care
- Bone and joint follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare
Also known as:
- Right Foot Pain
- Left Foot Pain
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Aching right foot
- Right foot discomfort
- Pain in right sole
- Ache in left foot
- Left foot discomfort
- Sore left foot
ICD-10 Codes:
- M79671: Pain in right foot
- M79672: Pain in left foot
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:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Right Ankle and Foot Pain
- Ankle Injuries and Disorder
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Sore Right Ankle
- Sore Right Foot
- Aching Right Ankle and Foot
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25571: Pain in right ankle and joints of right foot
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis of the right ankle and foot
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M19071: Primary osteoarthritis, right ankle and foot
- M19171: Post-traumatic osteoarthritis, right ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Pain in Left Ankle and Foot
- Ankle Injuries and Disorder
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Left Ankle Ache
- Left Foot Discomfort
- Sore Left Ankle and Foot
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25572: Pain in left ankle and joints of left foot
Also known as:
- Sprained Ankle
- Ankle Injuries and Disorder
- Sprains and Strains
- Ankle Sprain
- Ankle Ligament Injury
- Twisted Ankle
ICD-10 Codes:
- S93409A: Sprain of unspecified ligament of unspecified ankle, initial encounter
What procedures does Dr. Rath perform?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Rath 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. Rath. 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:
- Open Surgery for Broken Ankle Bone
- Open Repair of Trimalleolar Ankle Fracture
- Ankle Fracture Repair (Bimalleolar)
- Open Medial Malleolus Fracture Repair
- Lateral Malleolus Fracture Repair
- Distal Fibula Fracture Surgery
- Ankle Fixation Surgery
- Trimalleolar Ankle Fracture Surgery
- Ankle Fracture Fixation
- Open Ankle Fracture Reduction
- Broken Ankle Surgery
- Malleolar Fracture Fixation
- Open Ankle Fracture Treatment
- Ankle Bone Fracture Surgery
- Medial Malleolus Fixation
- Broken Ankle Bone Repair
CPT Codes:
- 27792: Open treatment of distal fibular fracture (lateral malleolus), includes internal fixation, when performed
- 27822: Open treatment of trimalleolar ankle fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed, medial and/or lateral malleolus; without fixation of posterior lip
- 27814: Open treatment of bimalleolar ankle fracture (eg, lateral and medial malleoli, or lateral and posterior malleoli, or medial and posterior malleoli), includes internal fixation, when performed
- 27766: Open treatment of medial malleolus fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Open Treatment for Ankle Joint Disruption
- Ankle Arthroscopy for Cartilage Repair
- Ankle Joint Exploration Surgery
- Endoscopy
- Syndesmosis Repair
- Distal Tibiofibular Joint Fixation
- Ankle Ligament Repair Surgery
- Keyhole Ankle Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Ankle Cartilage Repair
- Ankle Bone Defect Excision
- Open Ankle Surgery
- Ankle Biopsy
- Ankle Foreign Body Removal
- Ankle Arthrotomy
CPT Codes:
- 27829: Open treatment of distal tibiofibular joint (syndesmosis) disruption, includes internal fixation, when performed
- 29891: Arthroscopy, ankle, surgical, excision of osteochondral defect of talus and/or tibia, including drilling of the defect
- 27620: Arthrotomy, ankle, with joint exploration, with or without biopsy, with or without removal of loose or foreign body
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)
Also known as:
- Partial Foot Bone Removal
- Tarsal Coalition Removal
- Foot Bone Infection Removal
- Talus Bone Excision
- Calcaneus Bone Excision
- Foot Bone Debridement
- Osteomyelitis Bone Removal
- Foot Bone Excision
- Tarsal Bone Fusion Removal
- Foot Coalition Surgery
- Tarsal Bone Excision
- Metatarsal Bone Infection Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 28120: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, sequestrectomy, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis or bossing); talus or calcaneus
- 28116: Ostectomy, excision of tarsal coalition
- 28122: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, sequestrectomy, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis or bossing); tarsal or metatarsal bone, except talus or calcaneus
Also known as:
- Large Bone Graft
- Minor Bone Graft
- Bone Grafts
- Major Bone Grafting
- Autograft
- Allograft
- Small Bone Graft
- Dowel Bone Graft
- Button Bone Graft
- Autograft (Small)
CPT Codes:
- 20902: Bone graft, any donor area; major or large
- 20900: Bone graft, any donor area; minor or small (eg, dowel or button)
Also known as:
- Leg Tendon Repair
- Achilles Tendon Repair (Secondary)
- Flexor Tendon Repair
- Leg Tendon Surgery
- Tendon Reconstruction Leg
- Achilles Tendon Reconstruction
- Graft for Achilles Tendon
- Re-repair Achilles Tendon
- Ankle Tendon Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27658: Repair, flexor tendon, leg; primary, without graft, each tendon
- 27654: Repair, secondary, Achilles tendon, with or without graft
Also known as:
- Big Toe Joint Fusion
- Open Ankle Joint Fusion
- Subtalar Joint Fusion
- Great Toe Arthrodesis
- MTP Joint Fusion
- Big Toe Fusion Surgery
- Hallux Rigidus Surgery
- Ankle Arthrodesis
- Ankle Fusion Surgery
- Surgical Ankle Immobilization
- Ankle Joint Fusion
- Subtalar Arthrodesis
- Hindfoot Fusion Surgery
- Talocalcaneal Fusion
CPT Codes:
- 28750: Arthrodesis, great toe; metatarsophalangeal joint
- 27870: Arthrodesis, ankle, open
- 28725: Arthrodesis; subtalar
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
- Arthrocentesis
- Joint Fluid Removal
- Bursa Injection
CPT Codes:
- 20605: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, intermediate joint or bursa (eg, temporomandibular, acromioclavicular, wrist, elbow or ankle, olecranon bursa); without ultrasound guidance
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:
- Repair of Dislocating Peroneal Tendons with Fibula Bone Cut
- Peroneal Tendon Stabilization with Osteotomy
- Ankle Tendon Dislocation Repair
- Fibular Osteotomy for Tendon Repair
CPT Codes:
- 27676: Repair, dislocating peroneal tendons; with fibular osteotomy
Also known as:
- Heel Bone Removal
- Hammertoe Correction Surgery
- Tarsal Tunnel Release
- Calcaneus Ostectomy
- Heel Bone Resection
- Foot Bone Removal
- Calcaneal Bone Excision
- Hammertoe Repair
- Toe Straightening Surgery
- Phalangectomy for Hammertoe
- Posterior Tibial Nerve Decompression
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome Surgery
- Nerve Release in Foot
- Foot Nerve Decompression
CPT Codes:
- 28118: Ostectomy, calcaneus;
- 28285: Correction, hammertoe (eg, interphalangeal fusion, partial or total phalangectomy)
- 28035: Release, tarsal tunnel (posterior tibial nerve decompression)
Also known as:
- Foot Joint Fusion Surgery
- Midfoot or Tarsometatarsal Joint Fusion
- Midfoot Fusion
- Tarsometatarsal Arthrodesis
- Foot Bone Fusion
- Midtarsal Arthrodesis
- Tarsometatarsal Fusion
- Foot Joint Immobilization
CPT Codes:
- 28730: Arthrodesis, midtarsal or tarsometatarsal, multiple or transverse;
- 28740: Arthrodesis, midtarsal or tarsometatarsal, single joint
Also known as:
- Tibia Fracture Repair with Internal Fixation
- Open Surgery for Heel Bone Fracture
- Open Tibia Fracture Surgery
- Pilon Fracture Repair
- Ankle Fracture Surgery
- Calcaneus Fracture Repair
- Heel Bone Fixation Surgery
- Open Reduction Calcaneus Fracture
- Foot Fracture Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27827: Open treatment of fracture of weight bearing articular surface/portion of distal tibia (eg, pilon or tibial plafond), with internal fixation, when performed; of tibia only
- 28415: Open treatment of calcaneal fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed;
Also known as:
- Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
- Removal of Superficial Implant (Wire, Pin, or Rod)
- Hardware Removal Surgery
- Buried Implant Extraction
- Orthopedic Implant Removal
- Buried wire removal
- Pin removal surgery
- Rod removal (superficial)
CPT Codes:
- 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)
- 20670: Removal of implant; superficial (eg, buried wire, pin or rod) (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Open Metatarsal Fracture Repair
- Foot Bone Fracture Surgery
- Metatarsal Fixation
- Broken Foot Bone Repair
CPT Codes:
- 28485: Open treatment of metatarsal fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed, each
Also known as:
- Lower Leg Bone Cyst or Tumor Removal
- Tibia Bone Cyst Excision
- Fibula Tumor Removal
- Leg Bone Curettage
- Benign Bone Tumor Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27635: Excision or curettage of bone cyst or benign tumor, tibia or fibula;
Also known as:
- Calf Muscle Lengthening Surgery
- Gastrocnemius Release
- Strayer Procedure
- Calf Tightness Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27687: Gastrocnemius recession (eg, Strayer procedure)
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:
- Lower Leg Bone Fracture Repair
- Open Surgery for Lower Leg Fracture (Tibia and Fibula)
- Fibula Fracture Surgery
- Lower Leg Fracture Fixation
- Open Reduction Fibula Fracture
- Pilon Fracture Repair
- Tibial Plafond Fracture Surgery
- Ankle Fracture Internal Fixation
- Tibia and Fibula Fracture Repair
CPT Codes:
- 27784: Open treatment of proximal fibula or shaft fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed
- 27828: Open treatment of fracture of weight bearing articular surface/portion of distal tibia (eg, pilon or tibial plafond), with internal fixation, when performed; of both tibia and fibula
Also known as:
- Knee Cartilage Repair (Arthroscopic)
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
- Endoscopy
- Knee abrasion arthroplasty
- Knee microfracture surgery
- Knee chondroplasty
- Knee scope with meniscectomy
- Arthroscopic knee surgery
- Cartilage shaving knee
- Meniscus repair knee arthroscopy
CPT Codes:
- 29879: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; abrasion arthroplasty (includes chondroplasty where necessary) or multiple drilling or microfracture
- 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:
- Short Leg Cast Application
- Below Knee Cast
- Lower Leg Cast
- Foot and Ankle Cast
CPT Codes:
- 29405: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes);
Also known as:
- Metatarsal Bone Fracture Repair
- Foot fracture repair
- Metatarsal nonunion repair
- Bone graft for foot fracture
- Malunion repair foot
CPT Codes:
- 28322: Repair, nonunion or malunion; metatarsal, with or without bone graft (includes obtaining graft)
Also known as:
- Ankle Ligament Repair
- Collateral Ligament Repair
- Ankle Ligament Surgery
- Ankle Ligament Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 27695: Repair, primary, disrupted ligament, ankle; collateral
Also known as:
- Achilles Tendon Repair
- Ruptured Achilles Tendon Surgery
- Open Achilles Repair
- Percutaneous Achilles Repair
- Heel Tendon Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27650: Repair, primary, open or percutaneous, ruptured Achilles tendon;
Also known as:
- Complex Ankle Fracture Treatment with Realignment
- Trimalleolar Fracture Reduction
- Ankle Fracture Manipulation
- Severe Ankle Break Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 27818: Closed treatment of trimalleolar ankle fracture; with manipulation
Also known as:
- Morton's Neuroma Removal
- Excision of Morton's Neuroma
- Interdigital Neuroma Excision
- Foot Nerve Tumor Removal
CPT Codes:
- 28080: Excision, interdigital (Morton) neuroma, single, each
Does Dr. Rath accept my insurance?
Dr. Rath accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (903) 510-8840 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rath accept in Tyler, TX?
Dr. Rath in Tyler, 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
Centene
Christus Health Plan
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Rath's office located?
What is Dr. Rath's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rath's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992909576.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rath?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rath
What is Dr. Paul Rath's specialty?
Dr. Rath is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Tyler, 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. Rath to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Paul Rath affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rath is affiliated with CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center - Longview 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 Paul Rath accepting new patients in Tyler, TX?
Yes, Dr. Paul Rath is accepting new patients at this time.
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