Dr. John Paul Elton, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon

Vail, CO

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Elton, Orthopedic Surgeon in Vail, CO?

Dr. John Paul Elton, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Vail, CO with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Elton is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Elton’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Elton’s office at (970) 476-2451.

Is Dr. Elton board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?

Yes, Dr. John Paul Elton, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

What languages does Dr. Elton speak?

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

English
French

What conditions does Dr. Elton treat?

As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Elton 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. Elton. 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 Foot Pain
Left Foot Pain
Foot Injuries and Disorder
Pain
Aching right foot
Right foot discomfort
Pain in right sole
Ache in left foot
Left foot discomfort
Sore left foot

ICD-10 Codes:

M79671: Pain in right foot
M79672: Pain in left foot

Also known as:

Osteoarthritis of the right ankle and foot
Osteoarthritis
Degenerative joint disease
Wear-and-tear arthritis
Arthrosis
Joint degeneration
Degenerative Joint Disease
Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
Ankle Arthritis
Foot Arthritis

ICD-10 Codes:

M19071: Primary osteoarthritis, right ankle and foot
M19072: Primary osteoarthritis, left ankle and foot

Also known as:

Plantar Nerve Damage
Peripheral Nerve Disorder
Plantar Neuropathy
Foot Nerve Injury
Nerve Damage in Foot

ICD-10 Codes:

G5761: Lesion of plantar nerve, right lower limb
G5762: Lesion of plantar nerve, left lower limb

Also known as:

Pain in Left Ankle and Foot
Ankle Injuries and Disorder
Foot Injuries and Disorder
Pain
Left Ankle Ache
Left Foot Discomfort
Sore Left Ankle and Foot

ICD-10 Codes:

M25572: Pain in left ankle and joints of left foot

Also known as:

Right Ankle and Foot Pain
Ankle Injuries and Disorder
Foot Injuries and Disorder
Pain
Sore Right Ankle
Sore Right Foot
Aching Right Ankle and Foot

ICD-10 Codes:

M25571: Pain in right ankle and joints of right foot

Also known as:

Plantar Fibromatosis
Foot Injuries and Disorder
Heel Injuries and Disorder
Ledderhose disease
Plantar fasciitis nodule
Foot fibromatosis

ICD-10 Codes:

M722: Plantar fascial fibromatosis

Also known as:

Stiff Big Toe
Foot Injuries and Disorder
Toe Injuries and Disorder
Hallux Rigidus
Big Toe Arthritis
Frozen Big Toe

ICD-10 Codes:

M2021: Hallux rigidus, right foot

What procedures does Dr. Elton perform?

As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Elton 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. Elton. 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:

Ankle Joint Cleaning (Arthroscopy)
Ankle Arthroscopy with Loose Body Removal
Ankle Joint Scope with Cleaning
Endoscopy
Ankle debridement
Ankle scope surgery
Arthroscopic ankle cleanup
Tibiotalar joint debridement
Arthroscopic Ankle Foreign Body Removal
Keyhole Ankle Surgery for Debris
Ankle Joint Clean-up (Arthroscopic)
Subtalar Arthroscopy with Debridement
Ankle Endoscopy and Debridement
Surgical Ankle Joint Cleaning

CPT Codes:

29898: Arthroscopy, ankle (tibiotalar and fibulotalar joints), surgical; debridement, extensive
29894: Arthroscopy, ankle (tibiotalar and fibulotalar joints), surgical; with removal of loose body or foreign body
29906: Arthroscopy, subtalar joint, surgical; with debridement

Also known as:

Ankle Arthroscopy for Cartilage Repair
Open Treatment for Ankle Joint Disruption
Total Ankle Replacement Surgery
Ankle Joint Surgery with Tendon Release
Endoscopy
Keyhole Ankle Surgery
Minimally Invasive Ankle Cartilage Repair
Ankle Bone Defect Excision
Syndesmosis Repair
Distal Tibiofibular Joint Fixation
Ankle Ligament Repair Surgery
Ankle arthroplasty with implant
Total ankle prosthesis
Ankle joint replacement
Ankle Arthrotomy
Posterior Ankle Capsule Release
Achilles Tendon Lengthening
Ankle Tendon Surgery

CPT Codes:

29891: Arthroscopy, ankle, surgical, excision of osteochondral defect of talus and/or tibia, including drilling of the defect
27829: Open treatment of distal tibiofibular joint (syndesmosis) disruption, includes internal fixation, when performed
27702: Arthroplasty, ankle; with implant (total ankle)
27612: Arthrotomy, posterior capsular release, ankle, with or without Achilles tendon lengthening

Also known as:

CPT Codes:

28120: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, sequestrectomy, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis or bossing); talus or calcaneus
28122: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, sequestrectomy, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis or bossing); tarsal or metatarsal bone, except talus or calcaneus
28300: Osteotomy; calcaneus (eg, Dwyer or Chambers type procedure), with or without internal fixation
28110: Ostectomy, partial excision, fifth metatarsal head (bunionette) (separate procedure)

Also known as:

Ankle Ligament Repair
Ankle Ligament Repair (Both Collateral Ligaments)
Collateral Ankle Ligament Surgery
Ankle Sprain Repair
Watson-Jones Procedure
Ankle Collateral Ligament Repair
Disrupted Ankle Ligament Repair
Ankle Sprain Surgery
Lateral and Medial Ankle Ligament Repair

CPT Codes:

27698: Repair, secondary, disrupted ligament, ankle, collateral (eg, Watson-Jones procedure)
27696: Repair, primary, disrupted ligament, ankle; both collateral ligaments

Also known as:

CPT Codes:

20902: Bone graft, any donor area; major or large
20900: Bone graft, any donor area; minor or small (eg, dowel or button)

Also known as:

CPT Codes:

27658: Repair, flexor tendon, leg; primary, without graft, each tendon
27654: Repair, secondary, Achilles tendon, with or without graft

Also known as:

CPT Codes:

27680: Tenolysis, flexor or extensor tendon, leg and/or ankle; single, each tendon
28234: Tenotomy, open, extensor, foot or toe, each tendon

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:

CPT Codes:

27640: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, or diaphysectomy), bone (eg, osteomyelitis); tibia
27641: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, or diaphysectomy), bone (eg, osteomyelitis); fibula

Also known as:

CPT Codes:

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
27792: Open treatment of distal fibular fracture (lateral malleolus), includes internal fixation, when performed
27766: Open treatment of medial malleolus fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed

Also known as:

CPT Codes:

28285: Correction, hammertoe (eg, interphalangeal fusion, partial or total phalangectomy)
28264: Capsulotomy, midtarsal (eg, Heyman type procedure)
28118: Ostectomy, calcaneus;

Also known as:

Tibia Fracture Repair with Internal Fixation
Open Talus Fracture Repair
Open Surgery for Heel Bone Fracture
Open Tibia Fracture Surgery
Pilon Fracture Repair
Ankle Fracture Surgery
Ankle Bone Fracture Surgery
Talus Bone Fixation
Open Reduction of Talus Fracture
Ankle Fracture Repair
Calcaneus Fracture Repair
Heel Bone Fixation Surgery
Open Reduction Calcaneus Fracture
Foot Fracture Surgery

CPT Codes:

27827: Open treatment of fracture of weight bearing articular surface/portion of distal tibia (eg, pilon or tibial plafond), with internal fixation, when performed; of tibia only
28445: Open treatment of talus fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed
28415: Open treatment of calcaneal fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed;

Also known as:

Morton's Neuroma Removal
Excision of Morton's Neuroma
Interdigital Neuroma Excision
Foot Nerve Tumor Removal

CPT Codes:

28080: Excision, interdigital (Morton) neuroma, single, each

Also known as:

Big Toe Joint Fusion
Great Toe Arthrodesis
MTP Joint Fusion
Big Toe Fusion Surgery
Hallux Rigidus Surgery

CPT Codes:

28750: Arthrodesis, great toe; metatarsophalangeal joint

Also known as:

Leg Compartment Decompression Surgery (Posterior)
Posterior Compartment Fasciotomy
Leg Fasciotomy
Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome Surgery
Leg Pressure Release Surgery

CPT Codes:

27601: Decompression fasciotomy, leg; posterior compartment(s) only

Also known as:

Achilles Tendon Repair
Ruptured Achilles Tendon Surgery
Open Achilles Repair
Percutaneous Achilles Repair
Heel Tendon Surgery

CPT Codes:

27650: Repair, primary, open or percutaneous, ruptured Achilles tendon;

Also known as:

Calf Muscle Lengthening Surgery
Gastrocnemius Release
Strayer Procedure
Calf Tightness Surgery

CPT Codes:

27687: Gastrocnemius recession (eg, Strayer procedure)

Also known as:

Peroneal Tendon Dislocation Repair
Ankle Tendon Stabilization
Peroneal Tendon Fix
Dislocating Tendon Repair Ankle

CPT Codes:

27675: Repair, dislocating peroneal tendons; without fibular osteotomy

Also known as:

Foot or Ankle Tendon Transfer Surgery
Deep tendon rerouting
Tendon transplant surgery
Muscle redirection surgery
Tibial tendon transfer

CPT Codes:

27691: Transfer or transplant of single tendon (with muscle redirection or rerouting); deep (eg, anterior tibial or posterior tibial through interosseous space, flexor digitorum longus, flexor hallucis longus, or peroneal tendon to midfoot or hindfoot)

Also known as:

Open Metatarsal Fracture Repair
Foot Bone Fracture Surgery
Metatarsal Fixation
Broken Foot Bone Repair

CPT Codes:

28485: Open treatment of metatarsal fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed, each

Also known as:

Ankle Ligament Repair
Collateral Ligament Repair
Ankle Ligament Surgery
Ankle Ligament Reconstruction

CPT Codes:

27695: Repair, primary, disrupted ligament, ankle; collateral

Also known as:

Open Surgery for Lower Leg Fracture (Tibia and Fibula)
Pilon Fracture Repair
Tibial Plafond Fracture Surgery
Ankle Fracture Internal Fixation
Tibia and Fibula Fracture Repair

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

Also known as:

Toe Deformity Correction (Soft Tissue)
Angular Toe Deformity Repair
Overlapping Toe Correction
Curly Toe Surgery

CPT Codes:

28313: Reconstruction, angular deformity of toe, soft tissue procedures only (eg, overlapping second toe, fifth toe, curly toes)

Also known as:

Heel Spur Removal Surgery
Calcaneal Ostectomy
Plantar Fasciitis Surgery
Bone Spur Excision Foot

CPT Codes:

28119: Ostectomy, calcaneus; for spur, with or without plantar fascial release

Also known as:

Bunion Correction with Bone Cut
Hallux valgus correction with osteotomy
Bunionectomy with metatarsal osteotomy
Big toe bunion surgery

CPT Codes:

28296: Correction, hallux valgus with bunionectomy, with sesamoidectomy when performed; with distal metatarsal osteotomy, any method

Also known as:

Midfoot Joint Dislocation Repair
Tarsometatarsal joint dislocation open reduction
Lisfranc injury repair
Midfoot dislocation surgery

CPT Codes:

28615: Open treatment of tarsometatarsal joint dislocation, includes internal fixation, when performed

Also known as:

CPT Codes:

20694: Removal, under anesthesia, of external fixation system

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:

CPT Codes:

64446: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, continuous infusion by catheter (including catheter placement), including imaging guidance, when performed
64448: Injection(S), Anesthetic Agent(S) And/Or Steroid; Femoral Nerve, Continuous Infusion By Catheter (Including Catheter Placement), Including Imaging Guidance, When Performed

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. Elton accept my insurance?

Dr. Elton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (970) 476-2451 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Elton accept in Vail, CO?

Dr. Elton in Vail, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

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Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Gila River Health Care Corporation
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Medicare
State of Colorado
UnitedHealthcare

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Where is Dr. Elton's office located?

Dr. John Paul Elton's Primary Practice

181 W Meadow Dr Ste 2700

Vail, CO 81657

(970) 476-2451

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Dr. John Paul Elton's Practice 2

360 Peak One Dr Ste 180

Frisco, CO 80443

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

Dr. Elton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962683201.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Elton?

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

What is Dr. John Paul Elton's specialty?

Dr. Elton is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Vail, CO. 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. Elton to book an appointment today.

Is this Dr. John Paul Elton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Elton is affiliated with Vail Health Hospital, Community Hospital - Grand Junction, CO, Southwest Health System - Cortez 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 John Paul Elton accepting new patients in Vail, CO?

Yes, Dr. John Paul Elton is accepting new patients at this time.

Does Dr. John Paul Elton offer online booking?

Please contact Dr. Elton's office at (970) 476-2451 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

How can I make an appointment with John Paul Elton?

Please contact Dr. Elton's office at (970) 476-2451 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

Which board certifications does Dr. John Paul Elton have?

Dr. John Paul Elton is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Other Orthopedic Surgeon Near Vail, CO

Dr. Jonathan Godin, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon

Accepting patients

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Dr. Andrew Bernhardson, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon

Accepting patients

Vail, CO

Dr. John Paul Elton, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon

Who is Dr. Elton, Orthopedic Surgeon in Vail, CO?

Is Dr. Elton board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?

Yes, Dr. John Paul Elton, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

What languages does Dr. Elton speak?

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

English

French

What conditions does Dr. Elton treat?

What procedures does Dr. Elton perform?

Does Dr. Elton accept my insurance?

Dr. Elton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (970) 476-2451 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Elton accept in Vail, CO?

Dr. Elton in Vail, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

Where is Dr. Elton's office located?

Dr. John Paul Elton's Primary Practice

Dr. John Paul Elton's Practice 2

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

Dr. Elton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962683201.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Elton?

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

What is Dr. John Paul Elton's specialty?

Is this Dr. John Paul Elton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Where can I learn more about Orthopedic Surgeon?

Is John Paul Elton accepting new patients in Vail, CO?

Yes, Dr. John Paul Elton is accepting new patients at this time.

Does Dr. John Paul Elton offer online booking?

Please contact Dr. Elton's office at (970) 476-2451 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

How can I make an appointment with John Paul Elton?

Please contact Dr. Elton's office at (970) 476-2451 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

Which board certifications does Dr. John Paul Elton have?

Dr. John Paul Elton is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Other Orthopedic Surgeon Near Vail, CO

Dr. Jonathan Godin, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon

Dr. Andrew Bernhardson, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon

Dr. Ali Noorzad, MD

Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist

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