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Dr. Brian Mcwhorter, DO

Mesa, AZ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Mcwhorter, Orthopedic Surgeon in Mesa, AZ?

    Dr. Brian Mcwhorter, DO is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Mesa, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Mcwhorter is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mcwhorter’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mcwhorter’s office at (480) 354-5900.

    What languages does Dr. Mcwhorter speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

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

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Mcwhorter 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. Mcwhorter. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
    • 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

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25551: Pain in right hip

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

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Mcwhorter 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. Mcwhorter. 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 here.

    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 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:

    • 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 Shoulder Replacement
    • Glenohumeral Arthroplasty
    • Shoulder Joint Replacement
    • Proximal Humeral Replacement
    • Artificial Shoulder Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 23472: Arthroplasty, glenohumeral joint; total shoulder (glenoid and proximal humeral replacement (eg, total shoulder))

    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:

    • 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)

    Does Dr. Mcwhorter accept my insurance?

    Dr. Mcwhorter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (480) 354-5900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Mcwhorter accept in Mesa, AZ?

    Dr. Mcwhorter in Mesa, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Capital Blue Cross

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Mcwhorter's office located?

    Dr. Brian Mcwhorter's Primary Practice

    1255 W Baseline Rd Ste 140

    Mesa, AZ 85202

    (480) 354-5900

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    Dr. Brian Mcwhorter's Practice 2

    6345 E Baywood Ave

    Mesa, AZ 85206

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    Dr. Brian Mcwhorter's Practice 3

    10510 N 92nd St

    Scottsdale, AZ 85258

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

    Dr. Mcwhorter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114117710.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mcwhorter?

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

    What is Dr. Brian Mcwhorter's specialty?

    Dr. Mcwhorter is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Mesa, AZ.

    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. Brian Mcwhorter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Mcwhorter is affiliated with Arizona Specialty Hospital, Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, Kingman Regional Medical Center, Honorhealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center, Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals St. Joseph Hospital, Arizona Specialty 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 Brian Mcwhorter accepting new patients in Mesa, AZ?

    Yes, Dr. Brian Mcwhorter is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Brian Mcwhorter offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Mcwhorter's office at (480) 354-5900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Brian Mcwhorter?

    Please contact Dr. Mcwhorter's office at (480) 354-5900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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