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Dr. William Cottrell, MD

Dr. William Cottrell, MD

Clearwater, FL

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Cottrell, Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist in Clearwater, FL?

    Dr. William Cottrell, MD is an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Clearwater, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Cottrell graduated from University of Florida College of Medicine and completed his residency at Amer Sports Med Inst, Sports Medicine-Orthopedic Surgery; Univ Of So Al Hosps, Orthopedic Surgery; Orlando Reg Healthcare Sys, General Surgery. He is a member of the AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS, AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, and American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Cottrell is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cottrell’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cottrell’s office at (727) 461-6026.

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

    • Fellowship: ORTHOPAEDIC SPORTS MEDICINE, American Sports Medicine Institute, Birmingham, AL | American Sports Medicine Institute

    • Residency: Amer Sports Med Inst, Sports Medicine-Orthopedic Surgery; Univ Of So Al Hosps, Orthopedic Surgery; Orlando Reg Healthcare Sys, General Surgery | University of South Alabama Affiliated Hospitals | Orlando Health Program

    • Medical School: University of Fl Coll of Med, Gainesville | University of Florida College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Cottrell board certified as an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. William Cottrell, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Cottrell speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist like Dr. Cottrell typically treat?

    As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Cottrell 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. Cottrell. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Osteoarthritis of both knees
    • Osteoarthritis of the right shoulder
    • 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
    • M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
    • M19011: Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Joint Replacement Aftercare
    • Hip Replacement
    • Joint Disorder
    • Knee Replacement
    • Post-joint replacement care
    • Joint surgery recovery
    • Orthopedic aftercare

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee

    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

    What procedures does an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist like Dr. Cottrell typically perform?

    As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Cottrell 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. Cottrell. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
    • Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
    • Endoscopy
    • Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff
    • Keyhole Rotator Cuff Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Shoulder Repair
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
    • Subacromial Decompression
    • Shoulder Impingement Surgery
    • Acromioplasty

    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)

    Also known as:

    • Total Knee Replacement
    • Knee Replacement
    • Total Knee Arthroplasty
    • Knee Joint Replacement
    • Full Knee Replacement
    • TKA Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27447: Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial AND lateral compartments with or without patella resurfacing (total knee arthroplasty)

    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:

    • Computer-Assisted Musculoskeletal Surgery (Image-less)
    • Navigational Musculoskeletal Surgery
    • Image-less Computer-Guided Surgery
    • Orthopedic Navigation System
    • CAS Musculoskeletal Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 20985: Computer-assisted surgical navigational procedure for musculoskeletal procedures, image-less (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
    • Endoscopy
    • Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
    • Knee Cartilage Shaving
    • Arthroscopic Knee Debridement

    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

    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:

    • 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

    Does Dr. Cottrell accept my insurance?

    Dr. Cottrell accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (727) 461-6026 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Cottrell accept in Clearwater, FL?

    Dr. Cottrell in Clearwater, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Cottrell's office located?

    Dr. William Cottrell's Primary Practice

    430 Morton Plant St Ste 301

    Clearwater, FL 33756

    (727) 461-6026

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    Dr. William Cottrell's Practice 2

    8839 Bryan Dairy Rd Ste 240

    Largo, FL 33777

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    Dr. William Cottrell's Practice 3

    5347 Main St Ste 202

    New Port Richey, FL 34652

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS

    Member

    AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

    Member

    American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

    Fellow

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

    Dr. Cottrell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306893151.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cottrell?

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

    What is Dr. William Cottrell's specialty?

    Dr. Cottrell is a Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist near Clearwater, FL.

    What does an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist do?

    An Orthopaedic surgeon well-trained in sports medicines is responsible to provide proper care for musculoskeletal structures which are directly affected by involving in the sports activity. The key focus areas of these specialists include conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, nutrition on performance and health. Additionally, they handle the coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Orthopaedic surgeon with specialization in sports medicine are able to prevent and manage any athletic injuries as they have a deep understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices.

    Is this Dr. William Cottrell affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Cottrell is affiliated with Morton Plant Hospital 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

    When to see an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 William Cottrell accepting new patients in Clearwater, FL?

    Yes, Dr. William Cottrell is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. William Cottrell offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cottrell's office at (727) 461-6026 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with William Cottrell?

    Please contact Dr. Cottrell's office at (727) 461-6026 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. William Cottrell have?

    Dr. William Cottrell is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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