Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Saldanha, Orthopedic Trauma Specialist in Austin, TX?
Where did Dr. Saldanha go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University of Nevada Las Vegas | Hedley Orthopedic Institute
Residency: Einstein Medical Center
Medical School: Drexel College of Medicine AKA Hahnemann University | University of Texas - Austin
Is Dr. Saldanha board certified as an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Vilas Saldanha, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery since 2014
What languages does Dr. Saldanha speak?
Dr. Saldanha and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist like Dr. Saldanha typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist, Dr. Saldanha 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. Saldanha. 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:
- Joint Replacement Aftercare
- Other Surgical Aftercare
- Hip Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Knee Replacement
- After Surgery
- Post-joint replacement care
- Joint surgery recovery
- Orthopedic aftercare
- General post-operative care
- Unspecified surgical recovery
- Surgical follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery
- Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis of both knees
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
Also known as:
- Hip Fracture
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Broken Hip
- Femur Neck Fracture
- Broken Thigh Bone (Hip Area)
ICD-10 Codes:
- S72001D: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
What procedures does an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist like Dr. Saldanha typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist, Dr. Saldanha 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. Saldanha. 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 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:
- 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. Saldanha accept my insurance?
Dr. Saldanha accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (512) 439-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Saldanha accept in Austin, TX?
Dr. Saldanha in Austin, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Baylor Scott & White Holdings
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Sendero Health Plans
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Saldanha's office located?
Dr. Vilas Saldanha's Primary Practice
4700 Seton Center Pkwy Ste 200
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 439-1000
What hospitals are Dr. Saldanha affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Saldanha has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 7 reviews
Office Experience
98% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
100% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Wait Times
80% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Appointment Booking
100% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Patients give Dr. Vilas Saldanha an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Saldanha has been rated and reviewed by 7 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Saldanha, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
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Memberships & Associations
American Orthopedic Association
Member
2012
Orthopedic Trauma Association
Active Member
2013
Awards
Super Doctors Rising Star
Texas Monthly
Meritorious Service Medal
United States Air Force
Air Force Commendation Medal
2013
What is Dr. Saldanha's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Saldanha's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689871337.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Saldanha?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Saldanha