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Dr. Rafael Serrano, MD

Waterloo, IA

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Serrano, Orthopedic Surgeon in Waterloo, IA?

    Dr. Rafael Serrano, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Waterloo, IA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Serrano is fluent in English, Catalan, Spanish, and Valencian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Serrano’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Serrano’s office at (412) 432-3662.

    What languages does Dr. Serrano speak?

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

    • Catalan

    • English

    • Spanish

    • Valencian

    What conditions does Dr. Serrano treat?

    As a Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Serrano 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. Serrano. 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:

    • Right Bicep Tendinitis
    • Bicep Tendinitis
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Tendinitis
    • Right biceps tendon inflammation
    • Right shoulder tendinitis
    • Right bicipital tendinopathy
    • Biceps Tendonitis
    • Shoulder Tendinitis
    • Bicipital Tendinopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7521: Bicipital tendinitis, right shoulder
    • M7522: Bicipital tendinitis, left shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Left Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Right Wrist Nerve Compression
    • Right Hand Numbness
    • Right CTS
    • Left Wrist Nerve Compression
    • Left Hand Numbness
    • Left CTS

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
    • G5602: Carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb

    Also known as:

    • Complex tear of the medial meniscus in the left knee
    • Other tear of the medial meniscus in the right knee
    • Cartilage Disorder
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Torn meniscus
    • Knee cartilage tear
    • Meniscal injury
    • Torn knee cartilage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S83232A: Complex tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter
    • S83241A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter

    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:

    • Other Hip Sprain
    • Hip Injuries and Disorder
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Hip Ligament Sprain
    • Pulled Hip Ligament
    • Hip Strain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S73191A: Other sprain of right hip, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Other Post-Surgery Condition
    • Postoperative State
    • Recovery After Surgery
    • Surgical Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

    What procedures does Dr. Serrano perform?

    As a Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Serrano 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. Serrano. 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 with Biceps Repair
    • Shoulder Bone Shaving (Arthroscopic)
    • Extensive Shoulder Arthroscopy Debridement
    • Shoulder Arthroscopy with Capsulorrhaphy
    • Limited Shoulder Debridement (Arthroscopic)
    • Endoscopy
    • Arthroscopic Biceps Tenodesis
    • Keyhole Shoulder Biceps Surgery
    • Shoulder Scope Biceps Repair
    • Arthroscopic Distal Claviculectomy
    • Mumford Procedure (Arthroscopic)
    • AC Joint Resection (Arthroscopic)
    • Shoulder Scope Cleaning
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Debridement
    • Shoulder Joint Cleanup Surgery
    • Keyhole Shoulder Surgery
    • Shoulder Capsule Repair
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Stabilization
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Clean-up
    • Shoulder Joint Debridement
    • Keyhole Shoulder Repair
    • Rotator Cuff Debridement

    CPT Codes:

    • 29828: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; biceps tenodesis
    • 29824: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; distal claviculectomy including distal articular surface (Mumford procedure)
    • 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])
    • 29806: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; capsulorrhaphy
    • 29822: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; debridement, limited, 1 or 2 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:

    • Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
    • Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
    • Biceps Tendon Repair (Tenodesis)
    • Endoscopy
    • Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff
    • Keyhole Rotator Cuff Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Shoulder Repair
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
    • Subacromial Decompression
    • Shoulder Impingement Surgery
    • Acromioplasty
    • Long Head Biceps Tenodesis
    • Shoulder Biceps Tendon Surgery
    • Biceps Tendon Reattachment
    • Shoulder Tendon Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 29827: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with rotator cuff repair
    • 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)
    • 23430: Tenodesis of long tendon of biceps

    Also known as:

    • Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus Repair
    • Knee Arthroscopy with Major Synovectomy
    • Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
    • Knee Arthroscopy for Cartilage Shaving
    • Endoscopy
    • Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
    • Knee Scope Meniscus Surgery
    • Torn Meniscus Repair (Arthroscopic)
    • Arthroscopic Knee Synovectomy
    • Knee Lining Removal (Arthroscopic)
    • Minimally Invasive Knee Synovectomy
    • Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
    • Knee Cartilage Shaving
    • Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
    • Knee chondroplasty
    • Arthroscopic cartilage debridement
    • Knee scope cartilage repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 29882: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscus repair (medial OR lateral)
    • 29876: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; synovectomy, major, 2 or more compartments (eg, 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)

    Also known as:

    • ACL Repair Surgery
    • Knee Arthroscopy with Lateral Release
    • Endoscopy
    • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
    • Arthroscopic ACL Surgery
    • Knee Ligament Repair
    • ACL Augmentation
    • Knee Scope with Lateral Release
    • Lateral Retinacular Release
    • Knee Patella Realignment Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 29888: Arthroscopically aided anterior cruciate ligament repair/augmentation or reconstruction
    • 29873: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with lateral release

    Also known as:

    • Hip Arthroscopy with Femoroplasty
    • Endoscopy
    • Hip Scope Surgery
    • Cam Lesion Treatment Hip
    • Hip Joint Reshaping Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 29914: Arthroscopy, hip, surgical; with femoroplasty (ie, treatment of cam lesion)

    Also known as:

    • Hip Arthroscopy with Labral Repair
    • Endoscopy
    • Surgical Hip Arthroscopy
    • Hip Labral Tear Repair
    • Keyhole Hip Surgery with Labral Repair
    • Minimally Invasive Hip Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 29916: Arthroscopy, hip, surgical; with labral repair

    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:

    • Trigger Finger Release Surgery
    • Tendon Sheath Incision
    • Trigger Finger Tenolysis
    • Finger Tendon Release
    • Hand Tendon Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)

    Also known as:

    • Knee Ligament Reconstruction
    • Extra-Articular Knee Ligament Repair
    • Knee Ligament Augmentation
    • Knee Stabilization Surgery
    • ACL Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 27427: Ligamentous reconstruction (augmentation), knee; extra-articular

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder Manipulation Under Anesthesia
    • Anesthesia
    • Frozen Shoulder Manipulation
    • Shoulder Joint Mobilization
    • Shoulder MUA

    CPT Codes:

    • 23700: Manipulation under anesthesia, shoulder joint, including application of fixation apparatus (dislocation excluded)

    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:

    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
    • Median Nerve Neuroplasty
    • Carpal Tunnel Decompression
    • Median Nerve Transposition

    CPT Codes:

    • 64721: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; median nerve at carpal tunnel

    Also known as:

    • Ulnar Nerve Release or Repositioning at Elbow
    • Ulnar Nerve Transposition
    • Cubital Tunnel Release
    • Elbow Nerve Surgery
    • Neuroplasty Ulnar Nerve

    CPT Codes:

    • 64718: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at elbow

    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. Serrano accept my insurance?

    Dr. Serrano accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (412) 432-3662 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Serrano accept in Waterloo, IA?

    Dr. Serrano in Waterloo, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Health Partners Plans

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Wellmark BlueCross BlueShield

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    Where is Dr. Serrano's office located?

    Dr. Rafael Serrano's Primary Practice

    1731 W Ridgeway Ave Ste 600

    Waterloo, IA 50701

    (412) 432-3662

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    Dr. Rafael Serrano's Practice 2

    4480 Utica Ridge Rd

    Bettendorf, IA 52722

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    Dr. Rafael Serrano's Practice 3

    909 W 1st St

    Sumner, IA 50674

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

    Dr. Serrano's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235589599.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Serrano?

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

    What is Dr. Rafael Serrano's specialty?

    Dr. Serrano is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Waterloo, IA. 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. Serrano to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Rafael Serrano affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Serrano is affiliated with UnityPoint Health-Allen Hospital 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 Rafael Serrano accepting new patients in Waterloo, IA?

    Yes, Dr. Rafael Serrano is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Rafael Serrano offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Serrano's office at (412) 432-3662 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Rafael Serrano?

    Please contact Dr. Serrano's office at (412) 432-3662 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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