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Dr. Dominic Carreira, MD

Dr. Dominic Carreira, MD

Alpharetta, GA

19 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Carreira, Orthopedic Surgeon in Alpharetta, GA?

    Dr. Dominic Carreira, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Alpharetta, GA. He has been practicing for over 19 years. Dr. Carreira completed his residency at Rush-Presby-St Luke'S M C, Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Carreira is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Carreira’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Carreira’s office at (404) 355-0743.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Carreira?

    Dr. Dominic Carreira, 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. Carreira empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Foot & Ankle Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Alpharetta/GA community, Dr. Carreira is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Rush-Presby-St Luke'S M C, Orthopedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Carreira speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Carreira treat?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Carreira 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. Carreira. 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 Hip Pain
    • Left Hip Pain
    • Hip Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Sore Right Hip
    • Right Hip Ache
    • Right Hip Discomfort
    • Sore Left Hip
    • Left Hip Ache
    • Left Hip Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25551: Pain in right hip
    • M25552: Pain in left hip

    Also known as:

    • Cartilage Damage in Right Hip
    • Cartilage Disorder
    • Hip Injuries and Disorder
    • Right hip chondromalacia
    • Right hip cartilage lesion
    • Articular cartilage defect right hip

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M24151: Other articular cartilage disorders, right hip

    Also known as:

    • Cartilage Disorder in Hip
    • Cartilage Disorder
    • Hip Injuries and Disorder
    • Hip Cartilage Damage
    • Hip Chondropathy
    • Hip Cartilage Problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M24152: Other articular cartilage disorders, left hip

    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:

    • Other Hip Sprain
    • Left Hip Sprain
    • Hip Injuries and Disorder
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Hip Ligament Sprain
    • Pulled Hip Ligament
    • Hip Strain
    • Left Hip Ligament Injury
    • Pulled Left Hip Ligament
    • Left Hip Strain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S73191A: Other sprain of right hip, initial encounter
    • S73192A: Other sprain of left hip, initial encounter

    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:

    • 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

    What procedures does Dr. Carreira perform?

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

    • Hip Arthroscopy with Femoroplasty
    • Hip Arthroscopy for Loose Body Removal
    • Endoscopy
    • Hip Scope Surgery
    • Cam Lesion Treatment Hip
    • Hip Joint Reshaping Surgery
    • Keyhole hip surgery
    • Hip scope loose body
    • Arthroscopic foreign body removal (hip)

    CPT Codes:

    • 29914: Arthroscopy, hip, surgical; with femoroplasty (ie, treatment of cam lesion)
    • 29861: Arthroscopy, hip, surgical; with removal of loose body or foreign body

    Also known as:

    • Hip Arthroscopy with Labral Repair
    • Endoscopy
    • Surgical Hip Arthroscopy
    • Hip Labral Tear Repair
    • Keyhole Hip Surgery with Labral Repair
    • Minimally Invasive Hip Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 29916: Arthroscopy, hip, surgical; with labral repair

    Also known as:

    • Ankle Joint Cleaning (Arthroscopy)
    • Ankle Joint Scope with Cleaning
    • Endoscopy
    • Ankle debridement
    • Ankle scope surgery
    • Arthroscopic ankle cleanup
    • Tibiotalar joint debridement
    • Ankle Debridement
    • Ankle Scope Surgery
    • Tibiotalar Joint Arthroscopy
    • Subtalar Arthroscopy with Debridement
    • Ankle Endoscopy and Debridement
    • Surgical Ankle Joint Cleaning

    CPT Codes:

    • 29898: Arthroscopy, ankle (tibiotalar and fibulotalar joints), surgical; debridement, extensive
    • 29897: Arthroscopy, ankle (tibiotalar and fibulotalar joints), surgical; debridement, limited
    • 29906: Arthroscopy, subtalar joint, surgical; with debridement

    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:

    • Hip Arthroscopy with Acetabuloplasty
    • Endoscopy
    • Hip Scope for Pincer Lesion
    • Hip Joint Reshaping Surgery
    • Keyhole Hip Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 29915: Arthroscopy, hip, surgical; with acetabuloplasty (ie, treatment of pincer lesion)

    Also known as:

    • Quadriceps or Hamstring Muscle Repair
    • Thigh Muscle Rupture Repair
    • Quadriceps Tendon Repair
    • Hamstring Tendon Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27385: Suture of quadriceps or hamstring muscle rupture; primary

    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 Surgery for Broken Ankle Bone
    • Lateral Malleolus Fracture Repair
    • Distal Fibula Fracture Surgery
    • Ankle Fixation Surgery

    CPT Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Hip Arthrography Injection
    • Diagnostic Imaging
    • Hip Contrast Injection
    • Arthrography of Hip
    • Hip Joint Dye Injection
    • Hip Joint Imaging Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 27093: Injection procedure for hip arthrography; without anesthesia

    Also known as:

    • Heel Bone Removal
    • Calcaneus Ostectomy
    • Heel Bone Resection
    • Foot Bone Removal
    • Calcaneal Bone Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 28118: Ostectomy, calcaneus;

    Also known as:

    • Nerve Decompression Surgery
    • Nerve Release Surgery
    • Pinched Nerve Surgery
    • Nerve Entrapment Release

    CPT Codes:

    • 64722: Decompression; unspecified nerve(s) (specify)

    Does Dr. Carreira accept my insurance?

    Dr. Carreira accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 355-0743 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Carreira accept in Alpharetta, GA?

    Dr. Carreira in Alpharetta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • Trustmark Insurance Company

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Carreira's office located?

    Peachtree Orthopedics

    Peachtree Orthopedics

    11800 Amber Park Drive, Parkway 400, Building One, Suite 200

    Alpharetta, GA 30009

    (404) 355-0743

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

    Dr. Carreira's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750336046.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Carreira?

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

    What is Dr. Dominic Carreira's specialty?

    Dr. Carreira is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Alpharetta, GA. 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. Carreira to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Dominic Carreira affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Carreira is affiliated with Northside Hospital Atlanta, Northside Hospital Forsyth 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 Dominic Carreira accepting new patients in Alpharetta, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Dominic Carreira is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Dominic Carreira offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Carreira's office at (404) 355-0743 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dominic Carreira?

    Please contact Dr. Carreira's office at (404) 355-0743 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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