EverydayHealthLogo
Dr. Katherine Burns, MD

Dr. Katherine Burns, MD

Bridgeton, MO

24 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Burns, Orthopedic Surgeon in Bridgeton, MO?

    Dr. Katherine Burns, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Bridgeton, MO with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 24 years. Dr. Burns graduated from Baylor College of Medicine and completed her residency at Univ Of Ut Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Burns is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Burns’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Burns’s office at (314) 291-7900.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Burns?

    Dr. Katherine Burns, 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. Burns empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Shoulder Surgery, Sports Medicine, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Bridgeton/MO community, Dr. Burns is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Burns go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Of Ut Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery | University Of Utah Hospital | University of Utah Program

    • Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Burns speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Burns treat?

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

    • Right Artificial Shoulder Joint
    • Left Artificial Shoulder Joint
    • Artificial Limbs
    • Right Shoulder Replacement
    • Right Shoulder Prosthesis
    • Right Shoulder Arthroplasty
    • Left Shoulder Replacement
    • Left Shoulder Prosthesis
    • Left Shoulder Arthroplasty

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z96611: Presence of right artificial shoulder joint
    • Z96612: Presence of left artificial shoulder joint

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis of the right shoulder
    • Osteoarthritis of the left shoulder
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M19011: Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulder
    • M19012: Primary osteoarthritis, left shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Complete Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Right Partial Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Rotator Cuff Injuries
    • Full Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Complete Rotator Cuff Rupture
    • Severed Shoulder Tendon
    • Right incomplete rotator cuff rupture
    • Right partial shoulder tendon tear
    • Right rotator cuff strain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M75121: Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
    • M75111: Incomplete rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic

    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. Burns perform?

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

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

    CPT Codes:

    • 23430: Tenodesis of long tendon of biceps
    • 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)

    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:

    • 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:

    • Shoulder Arthroscopy with Biceps Repair
    • Extensive Shoulder Arthroscopy Debridement
    • Endoscopy
    • Arthroscopic Biceps Tenodesis
    • Keyhole Shoulder Biceps Surgery
    • Shoulder Scope Biceps Repair
    • Shoulder Scope Cleaning
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Debridement
    • Shoulder Joint Cleanup Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 29828: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; biceps tenodesis
    • 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:

    • Capsular Contracture Release
    • Joint Capsule Release
    • Sever Procedure
    • Contracture Release Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 23020: Capsular contracture release (eg, Sever type procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder Arthrography Injection
    • Diagnostic Imaging
    • Shoulder MRI Injection
    • Shoulder CT Injection
    • Joint Injection for Imaging
    • Contrast Injection for Shoulder Scan

    CPT Codes:

    • 23350: Injection procedure for shoulder arthrography or enhanced CT/MRI shoulder arthrography

    Also known as:

    • Needle Insertion into Muscle
    • Dry Needling (1-2 Muscles)
    • Muscle Needle Treatment
    • Therapeutic Needle Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 20560: Needle insertion(s) without injection(s); 1 or 2 muscle(s)

    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:

    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch

    Also known as:

    • Inhalation Breathing Treatment
    • Nebulizer Treatment
    • Aerosol Treatment
    • IPPB Treatment
    • Airway Obstruction Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device

    Does Dr. Burns accept my insurance?

    Dr. Burns accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (314) 291-7900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Burns accept in Bridgeton, MO?

    Dr. Burns in Bridgeton, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Dean Health Plan

    • Essence Healthcare

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of South Carolina

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

    View All Insurances

    Where is Dr. Burns' office located?

    Dr. Katherine Burns' Primary Practice

    12349 De Paul Dr Ste 100

    Bridgeton, MO 63044

    (314) 291-7900

    Get Directions

    Dr. Katherine Burns' Practice 2

    722 N State Highway 47

    Warrenton, MO 63383

    Get Directions

    Dr. Katherine Burns' Practice 3

    1475 Kisker Rd

    Cottleville, MO 63304

    Get Directions

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

    Dr. Burns's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326090515.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Burns?

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

    What is Dr. Katherine Burns's specialty?

    Dr. Burns is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Bridgeton, MO. 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. Burns to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Katherine Burns affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Burns is affiliated with SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis, SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles 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

    Where can I learn more about Orthopedic Surgeon?

    Explore Orthopedic Surgeon with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Katherine Burns accepting new patients in Bridgeton, MO?

    Yes, Dr. Katherine Burns is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Katherine Burns offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Burns's office at (314) 291-7900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Katherine Burns?

    Please contact Dr. Burns's office at (314) 291-7900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Other Orthopedic Surgeon Near Bridgeton, MO

    CK

    Orthopedic Surgeon

    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Bridgeton, MO
    RP

    Orthopedic Surgeon

    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Bridgeton, MO
    Dr. William Schroer, MD

    Orthopedic Surgeon

    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Bridgeton, MO
    See All Specialists

    Doctors by Category

    Specialists