16 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Udall, Orthopedic Surgeon in Mesa, AZ?
Dr. John Udall, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Mesa, AZ. He has been practicing for over 16 years and is board certified. Dr. Udall graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans and completed his residency at University Of California Irvin. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and American Academy of Sports Medicine. Dr. Udall is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Udall’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Udall’s office at (480) 412-7400.
Where did Dr. Udall go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Pediatric and Adolescent Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship, Harvard University, Boston | (Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery)), CHILDREN'S HOPITAL BOSTON, BOSTON, MA | Harvard Medical School Children's Hospital
Residency: University Of California Irvin | University of California (Irvine)
Medical School: Louisiana State Univ School Of Medicine In New Orleans | Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans
Is Dr. Udall board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. John Udall, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Udall speak?
Dr. Udall and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Udall treat?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Udall 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. Udall. 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:
- 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:
- Unspecified Left Lower Leg Injury
- Leg Injury
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Left Lower Leg Trauma
- Left Leg Injury
- Lower Leg Injury
- Shin Injury
- Leg Trauma
- Injured Leg
ICD-10 Codes:
- S8992XA: Unspecified injury of left lower leg, initial encounter
- S8991XA: Unspecified injury of right lower leg, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Left Knee Instability
- Right Knee Instability
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Loose left knee
- Unstable left knee joint
- Left knee hypermobility
- Loose right knee
- Unstable right knee joint
- Right knee hypermobility
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25362: Other instability, left knee
- M25361: Other instability, right knee
Also known as:
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Sprain
- Knee Ligament Sprain
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Sprains and Strains
- ACL Sprain
- ACL Injury
- Knee Ligament Tear
- Sprained Knee Ligament
- Ligament Injury in Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- S83511A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of right knee, initial encounter
- S83512A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of left knee, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Right Shoulder Pain
- Left Shoulder Pain
- Pain
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Sore Right Shoulder
- Right Shoulder Ache
- Right Shoulder Discomfort
- Sore Left Shoulder
- Left Shoulder Ache
- Left Shoulder Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25511: Pain in right shoulder
- M25512: Pain in left shoulder
Also known as:
- Left Wrist Radius Fracture
- Right Wrist Radius Fracture
- Arm Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Broken Left Wrist Bone
- Distal Left Radius Fracture
- Left Wrist Bone Break
- Broken Right Wrist Bone
- Distal Right Radius Fracture
- Right Wrist Bone Break
ICD-10 Codes:
- S52502A: Unspecified fracture of the lower end of left radius, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S52501A: Unspecified fracture of the lower end of right radius, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Right Hip Pain
- Hip Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Sore Right Hip
- Right Hip Ache
- Right Hip Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25551: Pain in right hip
Also known as:
- Right Shoulder and Upper Arm Injury
- Arm Injuries and Disorder
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Right Shoulder Trauma
- Right Upper Arm Trauma
- Right Shoulder and Arm Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S4991XA: Unspecified injury of right shoulder and upper arm, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Right Shoulder Joint Instability
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Right Shoulder Joint Looseness
- Weak Right Shoulder Joint
- Right Shoulder Hypermobility
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25311: Other instability, right shoulder
Also known as:
- Left Shoulder Instability
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Loose left shoulder
- Unstable left shoulder joint
- Left shoulder hypermobility
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25312: Other instability, left shoulder
Also known as:
- Right Elbow Pain
- Elbow Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Aching right elbow
- Sore right elbow
- Right elbow discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25521: Pain in right elbow
Also known as:
- Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Knee
- Bone Disease
- Cartilage Disorder
- Familial osteochondritis dissecans
- Knee OCD
- Knee Cartilage Damage
- Knee Bone Lesion
ICD-10 Codes:
- M93261: Osteochondritis dissecans, right knee
Also known as:
- Discoid Meniscus
- Birth Defects
- Congenital Discoid Meniscus
- Disc-shaped Meniscus
- Meniscus Anomaly
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q686: Discoid meniscus
Also known as:
- Other tear of the lateral meniscus in the right knee
- Cartilage Disorder
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Torn meniscus
- Knee cartilage tear
- Meniscal injury
- Torn knee cartilage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S83281A: Other tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter
What procedures does Dr. Udall perform?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Udall 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. Udall. 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:
- ACL Repair Surgery
- Kneecap Stabilization Surgery
- Tibial Tubercle Surgery
- Knee Arthroscopy with Joint Lining Removal
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus Repair
- Open Knee Joint Surgery
- Open Knee Cartilage Transplant
- Knee Ligament Release (Lateral Retinacular Release)
- Endoscopy
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
- Arthroscopic ACL Surgery
- Knee Ligament Repair
- 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 Meniscus Fix
- Medial and Lateral Meniscus Surgery
- Keyhole Knee Surgery
- Knee exploration and debris removal
- Knee arthrotomy
- Knee joint biopsy
- Removal of loose bodies from knee
- Knee Osteochondral Allograft
- Knee Cartilage Repair Surgery
- Open Knee Cartilage Graft
- Knee Joint Resurfacing
- Lateral Retinacular Release
- Knee Cap Stabilization Surgery
- Patellar Tracking Surgery
- Open Knee Release
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)
- 29883: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscus repair (medial AND lateral)
- 27331: Arthrotomy, knee; including joint exploration, biopsy, or removal of loose or foreign bodies
- 27415: Osteochondral allograft, knee, open
- 27425: Lateral retinacular release, open
Also known as:
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus Repair
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
- Knee Arthroscopy for Cartilage Shaving
- Knee Cartilage Repair (Arthroscopic)
- Knee Arthroscopy with Scar Tissue Removal
- Knee Arthroscopy for Loose Body Removal
- Knee Cartilage Repair (Arthroscopy)
- Knee Arthroscopy for Osteochondritis Dissecans
- Knee Arthroscopy with Major Synovectomy
- Endoscopy
- Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
- Knee Scope Meniscus Surgery
- Torn Meniscus Repair (Arthroscopic)
- Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
- Knee Cartilage Shaving
- Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
- Knee chondroplasty
- Arthroscopic cartilage debridement
- Knee scope cartilage repair
- Knee abrasion arthroplasty
- Knee microfracture surgery
- Knee Scope for Adhesions
- Arthroscopic Lysis of Knee Adhesions
- Knee Manipulation Under Anesthesia
- Knee Scope for Debris
- Arthroscopic Loose Body Excision
- Knee Chondral Fragmentation Removal
- Knee Joint Cleaning
- Knee osteochondritis dissecans drilling
- Arthroscopic knee lesion repair
- Knee joint drilling surgery
- Knee Scope for OCD Lesion
- Arthroscopic Knee Drilling
- Internal Fixation of Knee OCD
- Arthroscopic Knee Synovectomy
- Knee Lining Removal (Arthroscopic)
- Minimally Invasive Knee Synovectomy
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
- 29877: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty)
- 29879: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; abrasion arthroplasty (includes chondroplasty where necessary) or multiple drilling or microfracture
- 29884: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with lysis of adhesions, with or without manipulation (separate procedure)
- 29874: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; for removal of loose body or foreign body (eg, osteochondritis dissecans fragmentation, chondral fragmentation)
- 29886: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; drilling for intact osteochondritis dissecans lesion
- 29887: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; drilling for intact osteochondritis dissecans lesion with internal fixation
- 29876: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; synovectomy, major, 2 or more compartments (eg, medial or lateral)
Also known as:
- Non-Surgical Wrist Fracture Treatment
- Wrist Fracture Treatment with Manipulation
- Closed Treatment for Upper Arm Fracture
- Closed Treatment of Forearm Bone Fractures (No Manipulation)
- Closed Distal Radial Fracture Treatment
- Colles Fracture Treatment
- Smith Fracture Treatment
- Ulnar Styloid Fracture Treatment
- Closed Distal Radius Fracture Treatment
- Colles Fracture Reduction
- Humerus Fracture Closed Treatment
- Supracondylar Humeral Fracture Care
- Transcondylar Fracture Treatment
- Radial Shaft Fracture Treatment
- Ulnar Shaft Fracture Treatment
- Non-Manipulative Forearm Fracture Care
CPT Codes:
- 25600: Closed Treatment Of Distal Radial Fracture (Eg, Colles Or Smith Type) Or Epiphyseal Separation, Includes Closed Treatment Of Fracture Of Ulnar Styloid, When Performed; Without Manipulation
- 25605: Closed Treatment Of Distal Radial Fracture (Eg, Colles Or Smith Type) Or Epiphyseal Separation, Includes Closed Treatment Of Fracture Of Ulnar Styloid, When Performed; With Manipulation
- 24530: Closed treatment of supracondylar or transcondylar humeral fracture, with or without intercondylar extension; without manipulation
- 25560: Closed Treatment Of Radial And Ulnar Shaft Fractures; Without Manipulation
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:
- Knee Ligament Reconstruction
- Open Knee Ligament Reconstruction
- Extra-Articular Knee Ligament Repair
- Knee Ligament Augmentation
- Knee Stabilization Surgery
- ACL Reconstruction
- Knee ligament augmentation
- Intra-articular knee ligament repair
- ACL reconstruction (open)
CPT Codes:
- 27427: Ligamentous reconstruction (augmentation), knee; extra-articular
- 27428: Ligamentous reconstruction (augmentation), knee; intra-articular (open)
Also known as:
- Shoulder Arthroscopy with Capsulorrhaphy
- Shoulder SLAP Tear Repair (Arthroscopic)
- Endoscopy
- Keyhole Shoulder Surgery
- Shoulder Capsule Repair
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Stabilization
- Arthroscopic SLAP Lesion Repair
- Shoulder Labrum Repair (Arthroscopic)
- Keyhole Shoulder Surgery for SLAP
CPT Codes:
- 29806: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; capsulorrhaphy
- 29807: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; repair of SLAP lesion
Also known as:
- Open Humerus Fracture Repair (Elbow Area)
- Percutaneous Humeral Fracture Fixation
- Setting Broken Forearm Bones (Without Surgery)
- Elbow Fracture Surgery
- Humeral Epicondyle Fixation
- Upper Arm Bone Repair
- Upper Arm Bone Fracture Repair
- Elbow Fracture Fixation (Percutaneous)
- Humeral Condyle Fracture Repair
- Closed Reduction of Forearm Fracture
- Radial and Ulnar Fracture Manipulation
- Non-Surgical Forearm Bone Setting
CPT Codes:
- 24575: Open treatment of humeral epicondylar fracture, medial or lateral, includes internal fixation, when performed
- 24538: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of supracondylar or transcondylar humeral fracture, with or without intercondylar extension
- 25565: Closed Treatment Of Radial And Ulnar Shaft Fractures; With Manipulation
Also known as:
- Femur Bone Cut with Fixation
- Femoral Osteotomy
- Thigh Bone Reshaping Surgery
- Femur Shaft Osteotomy
- Supracondylar Femur Osteotomy
CPT Codes:
- 27450: Osteotomy, femur, shaft or supracondylar; with fixation
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:
- 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:
- Long Arm Cast Application
- Shoulder to hand cast
- Full arm cast
- Arm fracture cast
CPT Codes:
- 29065: Application, cast; shoulder to hand (long arm)
Also known as:
- Lower Leg Bone Fracture Treatment
- Tibial Shaft Fracture Treatment
- Closed Tibia Fracture Repair
- Shin Bone Fracture Care
CPT Codes:
- 27750: Closed treatment of tibial shaft fracture (with or without fibular fracture); without manipulation
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Knee Arthroscopy
- Endoscopy
- Knee Scope
- Knee Joint Examination
- Knee Biopsy (Arthroscopic)
CPT Codes:
- 29870: Arthroscopy, knee, diagnostic, with or without synovial biopsy (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Growth Plate Surgery for Leg Deformity
- Hemiepiphyseal Arrest
- Guided Growth Surgery
- Leg Straightening Surgery
- Genu Varus/Valgus Correction
CPT Codes:
- 27485: Arrest, hemiepiphyseal, distal femur or proximal tibia or fibula (eg, genu varus or valgus)
Also known as:
- Short Arm Cast Application
- Elbow to Finger Cast
- Forearm Cast
- Arm Immobilization Cast
CPT Codes:
- 29075: Application, cast; elbow to finger (short arm)
Also known as:
- Knee Fracture Repair with Arthroscopy
- Arthroscopic Knee Fracture Fixation
- Knee Intercondylar Fracture Repair
- Knee Tuberosity Fracture Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 29851: Arthroscopically aided treatment of intercondylar spine(s) and/or tuberosity fracture(s) of the knee, with or without manipulation; with internal or external fixation (includes arthroscopy)
Also known as:
- Femur Bone Cyst or Tumor Removal
- Excision of Femur Bone Cyst
- Curettage of Femur Bone Tumor
- Thigh Bone Tumor Surgery
- Femur Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 27355: Excision or curettage of bone cyst or benign tumor of femur;
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:
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Udall accept my insurance?
Dr. Udall accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (480) 412-7400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Udall accept in Mesa, AZ?
Dr. Udall in Mesa, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Banner Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Centene
Cigna
City of Norfolk
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
IASIS Healthcare
Mercy Care Plan
Molina
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Udall's office located?
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Member
American Academy of Sports Medicine
Member
Awards
Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Neer Award for research on valgu
Kennedy Center Award for best anthropology research at Brigham Young
What is Dr. Udall's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Udall's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649477357.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Udall?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Udall
What is Dr. John Udall's specialty?
Dr. Udall is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Mesa, AZ. 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. Udall to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. John Udall affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Udall is affiliated with Banner Desert Medical Center, Banner Gateway Medical Center, Banner Casa Grande Medical Center, Banner Ironwood Medical Center, Chandler Regional Medical Center, Scripps Green Hospital 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 John Udall accepting new patients in Mesa, AZ?
Yes, Dr. John Udall is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Udall offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Udall's office at (480) 412-7400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Udall?
Please contact Dr. Udall's office at (480) 412-7400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. John Udall have?
Dr. John Udall is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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