31 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Allen, Orthopedic Surgeon in New York, NY?
Dr. Answorth Allen, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified. Dr. Allen completed his residency at The New York Orthopaedic Hospital. Dr. Allen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Allen’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Allen’s office at (212) 606-1447.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Allen?
Dr. Answorth Allen, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Allen empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Arthroscopic Surgery, Joint Preservation, Knee Surgery, Rotator Cuff Surgery, Shoulder & Elbow Surgery, Shoulder & Knee Reconstruction, Sports Medicine, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York/NY community, Dr. Allen is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Allen go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Residency: The New York Orthopaedic Hospital | Columbia - Presbyterian Medical Center
Is Dr. Allen board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Answorth Allen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Allen speak?
Dr. Allen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Allen treat?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Allen 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. Allen. 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:
- Knee Ligament Sprain
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Sprain
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Sprains and Strains
- Sprained Knee Ligament
- Ligament Injury in Knee
- ACL Sprain
- ACL Injury
- Knee Ligament Tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- S83512D: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of left knee, subsequent encounter
- S83512A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of left knee, initial encounter
- S83511D: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of right knee, subsequent encounter
- S83511A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of right knee, initial encounter
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:
- Other tear of the medial meniscus in the right knee
- Complex tear of the medial meniscus in the left knee
- 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:
- S83241A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter
- S83232A: Complex tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter
- S83241D: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, subsequent encounter
- S83281A: Other tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
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:
- Complete Rotator Cuff Tear
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Full Rotator Cuff Tear
- Complete Rotator Cuff Rupture
- Severed Shoulder Tendon
ICD-10 Codes:
- M75121: Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
Also known as:
- Torn Meniscus
- Cartilage Disorder
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Meniscus Tear
- Knee Cartilage Tear
- Meniscal Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S83231A: Complex tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Shoulder Labrum Tear
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Sprains and Strains
- Labral Tear
- SLAP Lesion
- Torn Shoulder Labrum
ICD-10 Codes:
- S43431A: Superior glenoid labrum lesion of right shoulder, 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:
- Kneecap and Thigh Bone Problems
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome', 'Runner's Knee
- Anterior Knee Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M222X1: Patellofemoral disorders, right knee
Also known as:
- Lateral Epicondylitis
- Elbow Injuries and Disorder
- Tennis Elbow
- Lateral Epicondylalgia
- Elbow Tendinitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7711: Lateral epicondylitis, right elbow
What procedures does Dr. Allen perform?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Allen 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. Allen. 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:
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus Repair
- Knee Arthroscopy for Cartilage Shaving
- Endoscopy
- Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
- Knee Cartilage Shaving
- Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
- Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
- Knee Scope Meniscus Surgery
- Torn Meniscus Repair (Arthroscopic)
- Knee chondroplasty
- Arthroscopic cartilage debridement
- Knee scope cartilage repair
CPT Codes:
- 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
- 29882: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscus repair (medial OR lateral)
- 29877: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty)
Also known as:
- ACL Repair Surgery
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
- Arthroscopic ACL Surgery
- Knee Ligament Repair
- ACL Augmentation
CPT Codes:
- 29888: Arthroscopically aided anterior cruciate ligament repair/augmentation or reconstruction
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:
- Shoulder Arthroscopy with Capsulorrhaphy
- Extensive Shoulder Arthroscopy Debridement
- Endoscopy
- Keyhole Shoulder Surgery
- Shoulder Capsule Repair
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Stabilization
- Shoulder Scope Cleaning
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Debridement
- Shoulder Joint Cleanup Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 29806: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; capsulorrhaphy
- 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])
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:
- 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
Does Dr. Allen accept my insurance?
Dr. Allen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 606-1447 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Allen accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Allen in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
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Express Scripts
MagnaCare Rx
Medicare
MVP Healthcare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of New York
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Allen's office located?
What is Dr. Allen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Allen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578742433.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Allen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Allen
What is Dr. Answorth Allen's specialty?
Dr. Allen is a Orthopedic Surgeon near New York, NY. 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. Allen to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Answorth Allen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Allen is affiliated with Hospital for Special Surgery 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 Answorth Allen accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Answorth Allen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Answorth Allen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Allen's office at (212) 606-1447 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Answorth Allen?
Please contact Dr. Allen's office at (212) 606-1447 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Answorth Allen have?
Dr. Answorth Allen is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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