Dr. John Shank, MD
Colorado Springs, CO
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shank, Foot and Ankle Surgeon in Colorado Springs, CO?
Dr. John Shank is a Fellowship-Trained, Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon who specializes in the treatment of foot and ankle injuries and disorders. Dr. Shank has treated numerous high school, collegiate and professional athletes including Olympic medalists, MLB, NFL and NHL players. Dr. Shank has served as Foot and Ankle Consultant for both the Colorado Rockies and Denver Broncos and currently serves as Foot and Ankle Consultant at The Olympic Training Center and Colorado College. Dr. Shank treats traumatic injuries, sports injuries and performs both simple and complex foot and ankle reconstructions. He performs procedures for arthritis, sports and athletic injuries, cartilage injuries, fractures, trauma and deformity. His specialized services also include total ankle arthroplasty (ankle replacement) and revision total ankle arthroplasty. Dr. Shank performs the most total ankle arthroplasties in southern Colorado and utilizes the most advanced CT guided technology available. He particularly enjoys complex, challenging, foot and ankle traumatic injuries, reconstructions and revision surgeries. In addition, he regularly performs minimally invasive and other current, evidence-based techniques. Dr. Shank attended Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio where he graduated summa cum laude. He received his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and performed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Colorado. He completed a foot and ankle fellowship at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, Washington under the instruction of the revered Sigvard T. Hansen, Bruce Sangeorzan and Stephen Benirschke. He then completed a sports medicine fellowship at the Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas under the guidance of Richard Hawkins. Dr. Shank has been regularly named Top Foot and Ankle Surgeon by Colorado Springs Style magazine and has been named Top Orthopedic Surgeon for Business Executives by Colorado Business Journal. Active in research and education, Dr. Shank serves as AO faculty and author and is involved in resident education. He is published in numerous orthopedic journals and has attended and spoken at numerous national and international meetings. Dr. Shank and his family live in Colorado Springs where he enjoys the outdoors, music, cooking and traveling the world. Dr Shank is well respected in the orthopedic community, by his patients and at CCOE and is known for his kind and calm demeanor.
WebsiteWhat are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Shank?
Dr. John Shank, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Foot and Ankle 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. Shank empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Ankle Replacement, Foot & Ankle Surgery, Foot & Ankle Trauma, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Colorado Springs/CO community, Dr. Shank is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Shank go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Shoulder and Elbow Reconstruction Columbia - New York Orthopaedic Hospital
Residency: University Of Colorado Health Sciences Center | Department of Orthopaedics University of Colorado
Medical School: University of Colorado School of Medicine Program
Is Dr. Shank board certified as a Foot and Ankle Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. John Shank, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Shank speak?
Dr. Shank and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Shank treat?
As a Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Shank 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. Shank. 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:
- 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:
- Other Orthopedic Aftercare
- General orthopedic recovery
- Musculoskeletal post-op care
- Bone and joint follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare
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:
- 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
What procedures does Dr. Shank perform?
As a Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Shank 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. Shank. 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:
- 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:
- Hammertoe Correction Surgery
- Heel Bone Removal
- Bunion Correction Surgery
- Toe Joint Lining Removal
- Big Toe Arthritis Surgery (Hallux Rigidus)
- Foot Tendon or Joint Lesion Removal
- Toe Bone Reshaping Surgery
- Removal of Bone Near Big Toe Joint
- Open Surgery for Midfoot Bone Fracture
- Hammertoe Repair
- Toe Straightening Surgery
- Phalangectomy for Hammertoe
- Calcaneus Ostectomy
- Heel Bone Resection
- Foot Bone Removal
- Calcaneal Bone Excision
- Hallux Valgus Repair
- Bunionectomy with Sesamoidectomy
- Big Toe Deformity Correction
- Metatarsophalangeal Joint Synovectomy
- Foot Joint Synovectomy
- Toe Joint Inflammation Surgery
- Cheilectomy for hallux rigidus
- Big toe joint debridement
- First MTP joint release
- Foot ganglion cyst removal
- Foot tendon sheath excision
- Foot synovectomy
- Foot lesion surgery
- Toe Phalangeal Osteotomy
- Toe Shortening Surgery
- Toe Deformity Correction
- Sesamoid Bone Removal
- Big Toe Sesamoidectomy
- Foot Bone Excision
- Tarsal Bone Fracture Repair (Open)
- Midfoot Fracture Fixation
- Foot Bone Break Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 28285: Correction, hammertoe (eg, interphalangeal fusion, partial or total phalangectomy)
- 28118: Ostectomy, calcaneus;
- 28292: Correction, hallux valgus with bunionectomy, with sesamoidectomy when performed; with resection of proximal phalanx base, when performed, any method
- 28072: Synovectomy; metatarsophalangeal joint, each
- 28289: Hallux rigidus correction with cheilectomy, debridement and capsular release of the first metatarsophalangeal joint; without implant
- 28090: Excision of lesion, tendon, tendon sheath, or capsule (including synovectomy) (eg, cyst or ganglion); foot
- 28312: Osteotomy, shortening, angular or rotational correction; other phalanges, any toe
- 28315: Sesamoidectomy, first toe (separate procedure)
- 28465: Open treatment of tarsal bone fracture (except talus and calcaneus), includes internal fixation, when performed, each
Also known as:
- Foot or Ankle Tendon Transfer Surgery
- Foot Tendon Sheath Removal
- Tendon Transfer Surgery (Additional)
- Deep tendon rerouting
- Tendon transplant surgery
- Muscle redirection surgery
- Tibial tendon transfer
- Foot Tendon Sheath Surgery
- Flexor Tendon Sheath Excision
- Synovial Membrane Removal Foot
- Tendon Transplant
- Muscle Rerouting
- Tendon Reconstruction
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)
- 28086: Synovectomy, tendon sheath, foot; flexor
- 27692: Transfer or transplant of single tendon (with muscle redirection or rerouting); each additional tendon (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Ankle Joint Cleaning (Arthroscopy)
- Ankle Arthroscopy for Fracture or Cartilage Repair
- Endoscopy
- Ankle debridement
- Ankle scope surgery
- Arthroscopic ankle cleanup
- Tibiotalar joint debridement
- Ankle Debridement
- Ankle Scope Surgery
- Tibiotalar Joint Arthroscopy
- Arthroscopic ankle repair
- Talar dome fracture repair
- Tibial plafond fracture repair
- Osteochondritis dissecans ankle
CPT Codes:
- 29898: Arthroscopy, ankle (tibiotalar and fibulotalar joints), surgical; debridement, extensive
- 29897: Arthroscopy, ankle (tibiotalar and fibulotalar joints), surgical; debridement, limited
- 29892: Arthroscopically aided repair of large osteochondritis dissecans lesion, talar dome fracture, or tibial plafond fracture, with or without internal fixation (includes arthroscopy)
Also known as:
- Heel Bone Cut (Calcaneus Osteotomy)
- Foot Bone Infection Removal
- Foot Bone Reshaping (Metatarsal Osteotomy)
- Bunionette Removal Surgery
- Partial Foot Bone Removal
- Tarsal Coalition Removal
- Calcaneus Osteotomy
- Heel Bone Reshaping Surgery
- Dwyer Procedure
- Chambers Procedure
- Tarsal Bone Excision
- Metatarsal Bone Infection Treatment
- Metatarsal Osteotomy
- Foot Bone Lengthening
- Foot Bone Shortening
- Foot Bone Angle Correction
- Tailor's Bunion Surgery
- Fifth Metatarsal Head Excision
- Foot Bunionette Correction
- Pinky Toe Bunion Surgery
- Talus Bone Excision
- Calcaneus Bone Excision
- Foot Bone Debridement
- Osteomyelitis Bone Removal
- Foot Bone Excision
- Tarsal Bone Fusion Removal
- Foot Coalition Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 28300: Osteotomy; calcaneus (eg, Dwyer or Chambers type procedure), with or without internal fixation
- 28122: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, sequestrectomy, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis or bossing); tarsal or metatarsal bone, except talus or calcaneus
- 28308: Osteotomy, with or without lengthening, shortening or angular correction, metatarsal; other than first metatarsal, each
- 28110: Ostectomy, partial excision, fifth metatarsal head (bunionette) (separate procedure)
- 28120: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, sequestrectomy, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis or bossing); talus or calcaneus
- 28116: Ostectomy, excision of tarsal coalition
Also known as:
- Total Ankle Replacement Surgery
- Open Treatment for Ankle Joint Disruption
- Ankle Arthroscopy for Cartilage Repair
- Ankle Arthroscopy for Synovectomy
- Ankle Joint Exploration Surgery
- Endoscopy
- Ankle arthroplasty with implant
- Total ankle prosthesis
- Ankle joint replacement
- Syndesmosis Repair
- Distal Tibiofibular Joint Fixation
- Ankle Ligament Repair Surgery
- Keyhole Ankle Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Ankle Cartilage Repair
- Ankle Bone Defect Excision
- Ankle Synovectomy
- Arthroscopic Ankle Surgery
- Ankle Joint Lining Removal
- Tibiotalar Synovectomy
- Open Ankle Surgery
- Ankle Biopsy
- Ankle Foreign Body Removal
- Ankle Arthrotomy
CPT Codes:
- 27702: Arthroplasty, ankle; with implant (total ankle)
- 27829: Open treatment of distal tibiofibular joint (syndesmosis) disruption, includes internal fixation, when performed
- 29891: Arthroscopy, ankle, surgical, excision of osteochondral defect of talus and/or tibia, including drilling of the defect
- 29895: Arthroscopy, ankle (tibiotalar and fibulotalar joints), surgical; synovectomy, partial
- 27620: Arthrotomy, ankle, with joint exploration, with or without biopsy, with or without removal of loose or foreign body
Also known as:
- Ankle Ligament Repair
- Collateral Ankle Ligament Surgery
- Ankle Sprain Repair
- Watson-Jones Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 27698: Repair, secondary, disrupted ligament, ankle, collateral (eg, Watson-Jones procedure)
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:
- Big Toe Joint Fusion
- Subtalar Joint Fusion
- Open Ankle Joint Fusion
- Great Toe Arthrodesis
- MTP Joint Fusion
- Big Toe Fusion Surgery
- Hallux Rigidus Surgery
- Ankle Joint Fusion
- Subtalar Arthrodesis
- Hindfoot Fusion Surgery
- Talocalcaneal Fusion
- Ankle Arthrodesis
- Ankle Fusion Surgery
- Surgical Ankle Immobilization
CPT Codes:
- 28750: Arthrodesis, great toe; metatarsophalangeal joint
- 28725: Arthrodesis; subtalar
- 27870: Arthrodesis, ankle, open
Also known as:
- Minor Bone Graft
- Large Bone Graft
- Bone Grafts
- Small Bone Graft
- Dowel Bone Graft
- Button Bone Graft
- Autograft (Small)
- Major Bone Grafting
- Autograft
- Allograft
CPT Codes:
- 20900: Bone graft, any donor area; minor or small (eg, dowel or button)
- 20902: Bone graft, any donor area; major or large
Also known as:
- Midfoot or Tarsometatarsal Joint Fusion
- Foot Joint Fusion Surgery
- Midtarsal Arthrodesis
- Tarsometatarsal Fusion
- Foot Joint Immobilization
- Midfoot Fusion
- Tarsometatarsal Arthrodesis
- Foot Bone Fusion
CPT Codes:
- 28740: Arthrodesis, midtarsal or tarsometatarsal, single joint
- 28730: Arthrodesis, midtarsal or tarsometatarsal, multiple or transverse;
Also known as:
- Leg or Ankle Tendon Release
- Tendon Loosening Surgery (Leg)
- Ankle Tendon Tenolysis
- Flexor or Extensor Tendon Release
CPT Codes:
- 27680: Tenolysis, flexor or extensor tendon, leg and/or ankle; single, each tendon
Also known as:
- Open Surgery for Broken Ankle Bone
- Ankle Fracture Repair (Bimalleolar)
- Open Repair of Complex Ankle Fracture
- Lateral Malleolus Fracture Repair
- Distal Fibula Fracture Surgery
- Ankle Fixation Surgery
- Broken Ankle Surgery
- Malleolar Fracture Fixation
- Open Ankle Fracture Treatment
- Trimalleolar Ankle Fracture Surgery
- Ankle ORIF (Trimalleolar)
- Broken Ankle Fixation
- Posterior Malleolus Repair
CPT Codes:
- 27792: Open treatment of distal fibular fracture (lateral malleolus), includes internal fixation, when performed
- 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
- 27823: Open treatment of trimalleolar ankle fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed, medial and/or lateral malleolus; with fixation of posterior lip
Also known as:
- Leg Tendon Repair
- Achilles Tendon Repair (Secondary)
- Flexor Tendon Repair
- Leg Tendon Surgery
- Tendon Reconstruction Leg
- Achilles Tendon Reconstruction
- Graft for Achilles Tendon
- Re-repair Achilles Tendon
- Ankle Tendon Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27658: Repair, flexor tendon, leg; primary, without graft, each tendon
- 27654: Repair, secondary, Achilles tendon, with or without graft
Also known as:
- Leg or Ankle Tendon Adjustment Surgery
- Leg tendon lengthening
- Ankle tendon shortening
- Tendon surgery leg
CPT Codes:
- 27685: Lengthening or shortening of tendon, leg or ankle; single tendon (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
- Arthrocentesis
- Joint Fluid Removal
- Bursa Injection
CPT Codes:
- 20605: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, intermediate joint or bursa (eg, temporomandibular, acromioclavicular, wrist, elbow or ankle, olecranon bursa); without ultrasound guidance
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:
- Toe Joint Capsule Release
- Toe Capsulotomy
- Metatarsophalangeal Joint Release
- Toe Joint Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 28270: Capsulotomy; metatarsophalangeal joint, with or without tenorrhaphy, each joint (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Leg or Ankle Tendon Cyst Removal
- Ganglion Cyst Excision (Ankle)
- Tendon Sheath Lesion Removal
- Ankle Cyst Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27630: Excision of lesion of tendon sheath or capsule (eg, cyst or ganglion), leg and/or ankle
Also known as:
- Foot Bone Cyst or Tumor Removal
- Lower Leg Bone Cyst or Tumor Removal
- Tarsal Bone Cyst Excision
- Metatarsal Bone Tumor Removal
- Foot Bone Curettage
- Benign Foot Bone Tumor Surgery
- Tibia Bone Cyst Excision
- Fibula Tumor Removal
- Leg Bone Curettage
- Benign Bone Tumor Surgery
- Talus Cyst Excision
- Calcaneus Tumor Removal
CPT Codes:
- 28104: Excision or curettage of bone cyst or benign tumor, tarsal or metatarsal, except talus or calcaneus;
- 27635: Excision or curettage of bone cyst or benign tumor, tibia or fibula;
- 28100: Excision or curettage of bone cyst or benign tumor, talus or calcaneus;
Also known as:
- Tibia Fracture Repair with Internal Fixation
- Open Surgery for Heel Bone Fracture
- Open Talus Fracture Repair
- Open Tibia Fracture Surgery
- Pilon Fracture Repair
- Ankle Fracture Surgery
- Calcaneus Fracture Repair
- Heel Bone Fixation Surgery
- Open Reduction Calcaneus Fracture
- Foot Fracture Surgery
- Ankle Bone Fracture Surgery
- Talus Bone Fixation
- Open Reduction of Talus Fracture
- Ankle Fracture Repair
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
- 28415: Open treatment of calcaneal fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed;
- 28445: Open treatment of talus fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Bunion Correction with Big Toe Joint Fusion
- Hallux Valgus Repair
- Bunionectomy with Arthrodesis
- Big Toe Fusion Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 28297: Correction, hallux valgus with bunionectomy, with sesamoidectomy when performed; with first metatarsal and medial cuneiform joint arthrodesis, any method
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:
- Incision and Drainage of Deep Leg or Ankle Abscess
- Foot Abscess or Bursa Drainage
- Leg abscess drainage
- Ankle hematoma drainage
- Deep tissue incision and drainage
- Foot Infection Drainage
- Bursal Space Drainage Foot
- Deep Foot Abscess Incision
CPT Codes:
- 27603: Incision and drainage, leg or ankle; deep abscess or hematoma
- 28002: Incision and drainage below fascia, with or without tendon sheath involvement, foot; single bursal space
Also known as:
- Foot Tendon Transfer
- Tendon transplant surgery
- Muscle redirection surgery
- Anterior tibial tendon transfer
CPT Codes:
- 27690: Transfer or transplant of single tendon (with muscle redirection or rerouting); superficial (eg, anterior tibial extensors into midfoot)
Also known as:
- Small Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
- Joint Tap
- Bursa Fluid Removal
- Small Joint Injection
- Arthrocentesis
CPT Codes:
- 20600: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, small joint or bursa (eg, fingers, toes); without ultrasound guidance
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:
- Ankle Ligament Repair
- Collateral Ligament Repair
- Ankle Ligament Surgery
- Ankle Ligament Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 27695: Repair, primary, disrupted ligament, ankle; collateral
Also known as:
- Partial Fibula Bone Removal
- Shin Bone Partial Removal
- Fibula Osteomyelitis Surgery
- Bone Excision (Fibula)
- Craterization of Fibula
- Tibia Bone Excision
- Shin Bone Debridement
- Osteomyelitis Tibia Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27641: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, or diaphysectomy), bone (eg, osteomyelitis); fibula
- 27640: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, or diaphysectomy), bone (eg, osteomyelitis); tibia
Also known as:
- Removal of Joint Lining in Foot (Synovectomy)
- Foot joint synovectomy
- Intertarsal synovectomy
- Tarsometatarsal synovectomy
CPT Codes:
- 28070: Synovectomy; intertarsal or tarsometatarsal joint, each
Also known as:
- Removal of Small Foot or Toe Soft Tissue Tumor
- Foot Tumor Excision
- Toe Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
- Intramuscular Foot Tumor Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 28045: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of foot or toe, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); less than 1.5 cm
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:
- Toe Amputation
- Metatarsophalangeal joint amputation
- Toe removal surgery
- Foot digit amputation
- MTP joint amputation
CPT Codes:
- 28820: Amputation, toe; metatarsophalangeal joint
Also known as:
- Total Ankle Replacement Revision
- Ankle Arthroplasty Revision
- Ankle Joint Replacement Re-do
- Revision Ankle Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27703: Arthroplasty, ankle; revision, total ankle
Also known as:
- Metatarsal Bone Fracture Repair
- Foot fracture repair
- Metatarsal nonunion repair
- Bone graft for foot fracture
- Malunion repair foot
CPT Codes:
- 28322: Repair, nonunion or malunion; metatarsal, with or without bone graft (includes obtaining graft)
Also known as:
- Foot Bone Fracture Repair (Minimally Invasive)
- Metatarsal Fracture Fixation
- Percutaneous Foot Fracture Repair
- Broken Foot Bone Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 28476: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of metatarsal fracture, with manipulation, each
Also known as:
- Metatarsal Head Bone Removal
- Foot bone excision
- Metatarsal ostectomy
- Forefoot surgery
- Bunionette surgery
CPT Codes:
- 28112: Ostectomy, complete excision; other metatarsal head (second, third or fourth)
Also known as:
- Open Surgery for Lower Leg Bone Fracture (Fibula)
- Fibula Fracture Open Reduction
- Ankle Fracture Repair (Fibula)
- Internal Fixation of Fibula
CPT Codes:
- 27826: Open treatment of fracture of weight bearing articular surface/portion of distal tibia (eg, pilon or tibial plafond), with internal fixation, when performed; of fibula only
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:
- Re-closure of Surgical Wound
- Secondary Wound Closure
- Repair of Wound Dehiscence
- Complicated Surgical Wound Repair
- Extensive Wound Re-stitching
CPT Codes:
- 13160: Secondary closure of surgical wound or dehiscence, extensive or complicated
Also known as:
- Nail Removal
- Nail Plate Avulsion
- Toenail Removal
- Fingernail Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11730: Avulsion of nail plate, partial or complete, simple; single
Does Dr. Shank accept my insurance?
Dr. Shank accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (866) 506-7200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shank accept in Colorado Springs, CO?
Dr. Shank in Colorado Springs, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Where is Dr. Shank's office located?
Orthopedic Centers of Colorado
2446 Research Pkwy, Ste 200
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(866) 506-7200
What is Dr. Shank's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shank's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831141290.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shank?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shank
What is Dr. John Shank's specialty?
Dr. Shank is a Foot and Ankle Surgeon near Colorado Springs, CO. Foot and ankle surgeons, recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty of orthopaedic surgery, specialize in adult reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, management of adult foot and ankle trauma, sports medicine related to the foot and ankle, and reconstructive surgery for childrenÂ’s foot and ankle conditions. Contact Dr. Shank to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. John Shank affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shank is affiliated with HCA HealthONE Sky Ridge 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 John Shank accepting new patients in Colorado Springs, CO?
Yes, Dr. John Shank is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Shank offer online booking?
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Which board certifications does Dr. John Shank have?
Dr. John Shank is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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