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Who is Dr. Chang, Orthopedic Surgeon in Lebanon, NH?
Dr. Gerard Chang, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Lebanon, NH. Dr. Chang is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chang’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chang’s office at (603) 650-5000.
What languages does Dr. Chang speak?
Dr. Chang and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Chang treat?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Chang 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. Chang. 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:
- Lower Leg Fracture
- Broken Shin Bone
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Shin Bone Break
- Tibia Fracture
- Fibula Fracture
- Lower Leg Bone Break
- Tibial Plateau Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S82891D: Other fracture of right lower leg, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
- S82142A: Displaced bicondylar fracture of left tibia, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S82142D: Displaced bicondylar fracture of left tibia, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
- S82141A: Displaced bicondylar fracture of right tibia, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Broken Pelvis
- Fractures
- Pelvic Fracture
- Fractured Pelvis
- Pelvis Break
ICD-10 Codes:
- S32810D: Multiple fractures of pelvis with stable disruption of pelvic ring, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S32810A: Multiple fractures of pelvis with stable disruption of pelvic ring, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Tibia Fracture near Knee
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Broken Shin Bone near Knee
- Upper Shin Bone Break
- Tibial Plateau Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S82141D: Displaced bicondylar fracture of right tibia, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
Also known as:
- Multiple Pelvic Fractures with Unstable Pelvic Ring
- Fractures
- Broken Pelvis
- Severe Pelvic Bone Breaks
- Unstable Pelvic Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S32811A: Multiple fractures of pelvis with unstable disruption of pelvic ring, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Hip Fracture
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Broken Hip
- Thigh Bone Fracture
- Femoral Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S72142A: Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Right Hip Fracture
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Broken Hip
- Right Femur Fracture
- Thigh Bone Break
- Hip Bone Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S72141A: Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of right femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
What procedures does Dr. Chang perform?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Chang 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. Chang. 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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
- Sciatic Nerve Block
- Sciatica Injection
- Steroid Injection for Sciatica
- Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
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:
- Open Surgery for Broken Ankle Bone
- Open Repair of Complex Ankle Fracture
- Open Repair of Trimalleolar Ankle Fracture
- Ankle Fracture Repair (Bimalleolar)
- Lateral Malleolus Fracture Repair
- Distal Fibula Fracture Surgery
- Ankle Fixation Surgery
- Trimalleolar Ankle Fracture Surgery
- Ankle ORIF (Trimalleolar)
- Broken Ankle Fixation
- Posterior Malleolus Repair
- Ankle Fracture Fixation
- Open Ankle Fracture Reduction
- Broken Ankle Surgery
- Malleolar Fracture Fixation
- Open Ankle Fracture Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 27792: Open treatment of distal fibular fracture (lateral malleolus), includes internal fixation, when performed
- 27823: Open treatment of trimalleolar ankle fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed, medial and/or lateral malleolus; with fixation of posterior lip
- 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
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:
- Open Treatment for Ankle Joint Disruption
- Syndesmosis Repair
- Distal Tibiofibular Joint Fixation
- Ankle Ligament Repair Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27829: Open treatment of distal tibiofibular joint (syndesmosis) disruption, includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Open Surgery for Lower Leg Fracture (Tibia and Fibula)
- Open Surgery for Ulnar Fracture
- Pilon Fracture Repair
- Tibial Plafond Fracture Surgery
- Ankle Fracture Internal Fixation
- Tibia and Fibula Fracture Repair
- Olecranon Fracture Repair
- Coronoid Process Fracture Surgery
- Ulnar Bone Fracture Fixation
CPT Codes:
- 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
- 24685: Open treatment of ulnar fracture, proximal end (eg, olecranon or coronoid process[es]), includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Open Upper Arm Bone Fracture Repair
- Open Surgery for Heel Bone Fracture
- Humerus Fracture Surgery
- Arm Bone Fixation
- Humeral Shaft Plating
- Calcaneus Fracture Repair
- Heel Bone Fixation Surgery
- Open Reduction Calcaneus Fracture
- Foot Fracture Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 24515: Open treatment of humeral shaft fracture with plate/screws, with or without cerclage
- 28415: Open treatment of calcaneal fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed;
Also known as:
- Application of Short Leg Splint
- Calf to Foot Splint
- Lower Leg Splinting
- Short Leg Immobilization
CPT Codes:
- 29515: Application of short leg splint (calf to foot)
Also known as:
- Removal of External Fixator
- Anesthesia
- External Fixation Device Removal
- Bone Fixator Removal
- Hardware Removal Surgery
- External Frame Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20694: Removal, under anesthesia, of external fixation system
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:
- 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:
- Open Surgery for Upper Arm Bone Fracture
- Proximal Humerus Fracture Repair
- Shoulder Fracture Open Reduction
- Upper Arm Bone Break Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 23615: Open treatment of proximal humeral (surgical or anatomical neck) fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed, includes repair of tuberosity(s), when performed;
Does Dr. Chang accept my insurance?
Dr. Chang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (603) 650-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chang accept in Lebanon, NH?
Dr. Chang in Lebanon, NH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
BlueCross and BlueShield of Vermont
Centene
Cigna
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
State of Alaska
State of Tennessee
State of Vermont
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Chang's office located?
What is Dr. Chang's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972990794.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chang?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chang
What is Dr. Gerard Chang's specialty?
Dr. Chang is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Lebanon, NH. 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. Chang to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Gerard Chang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chang is affiliated with Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital, Cheshire Medical Center, Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center, New London Hospital, St. Joseph Hospital - Nashua, NH 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 Gerard Chang accepting new patients in Lebanon, NH?
Yes, Dr. Gerard Chang is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gerard Chang offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chang's office at (603) 650-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gerard Chang?
Please contact Dr. Chang's office at (603) 650-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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