Dr. Christopher Drinkwater, MD
Rochester, NY
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Drinkwater, Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon in Rochester, NY?
Where did Dr. Drinkwater go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St. Vincent`S Medical Center-Australia | St Vincent's Medical Center Program
Medical School: University of New South Wales, Fac of Med, Kensington, Nsw, Australia | University Of New South Wales Sydney Australia | University of New South Wales Faculty of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Drinkwater speak?
Dr. Drinkwater and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Drinkwater typically treat?
As an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Drinkwater 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. Drinkwater. 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.
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:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
- Pre-op blood work
- Lab tests before surgery
- Pre-treatment lab assessment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
- Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination
Also known as:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Right Hip Arthritis
- Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
- M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
What procedures does an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Drinkwater typically perform?
As an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Drinkwater 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. Drinkwater. 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.
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:
- 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:
- Total Hip Replacement
- Hip Replacement
- Hip arthroplasty
- Artificial hip surgery
- Hip joint replacement
- Femoral head replacement
CPT Codes:
- 27130: Arthroplasty, acetabular and proximal femoral prosthetic replacement (total hip arthroplasty), with or without autograft or allograft
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:
- CPAP Initiation and Management
- CPAP Setup
- Sleep Apnea Machine Setup
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 94660: Continuous positive airway pressure ventilation (CPAP), initiation and management
Does Dr. Drinkwater accept my insurance?
Dr. Drinkwater accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (585) 275-5321 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Drinkwater accept in Rochester, NY?
Dr. Drinkwater in Rochester, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Health
Independent Health Association
Lifetime Healthcare
Martin's Point Health Care
Medicare
MVP Health Care
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Drinkwater's office located?
Dr. Christopher Drinkwater's Primary Practice
601 Elmwood Ave
Rochester, NY 14642
(585) 275-5321
What hospitals are Dr. Drinkwater affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Drinkwater has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Drinkwater's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Drinkwater's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033150966.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Drinkwater?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Drinkwater