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Dr. William Lindner, MD

Boise, ID

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lindner, Orthopedic Surgeon in Boise, ID?

    Dr. William Lindner, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Boise, ID with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Lindner graduated from University of Pennsylvania and completed his residency at Wake Forest U Baptist Med Ctr, Hand Surgery-Orthopedic Surgery; Alton Ochsner Med Fndn, Orthopedic Surgery; Loyola Univ Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Lindner is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lindner’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lindner’s office at (208) 855-2410.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Lindner?

    Dr. William Lindner, 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. Lindner empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Arthroscopic Surgery-Knee, Rotator Cuff Surgery, Shoulder Arthroscopic Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Boise/ID community, Dr. Lindner is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Wake Forest U Baptist Med Ctr, Hand Surgery-Orthopedic Surgery; Alton Ochsner Med Fndn, Orthopedic Surgery; Loyola Univ Med Ctr, General Surgery | Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: University of Mo-Kansas City Sch of Med, Kansas City Mo | University of Pennsylvania

    Is Dr. Lindner board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?

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

    What languages does Dr. Lindner speak?

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

    • English

    • French

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Lindner treat?

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

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25562: Pain in left knee
    • M25561: Pain in right knee

    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:

    • Knee Ligament Sprain
    • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Sprain
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Sprained Knee Ligament
    • Ligament Injury in Knee
    • ACL Sprain
    • ACL Injury
    • Knee Ligament Tear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S83512A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of left knee, initial encounter
    • S83511A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of right knee, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Other tear of the medial meniscus in the left knee
    • Other tear of the medial meniscus in the right knee
    • Complex tear of the medial meniscus in the left knee
    • Cartilage Disorder
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Torn meniscus
    • Knee cartilage tear
    • Meniscal injury
    • Torn knee cartilage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S83242A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter
    • S83241A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter
    • S83232A: Complex tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Torn Meniscus
    • Cartilage Disorder
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Meniscus Tear
    • Knee Cartilage Tear
    • Meniscal Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S83231A: Complex tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter

    What procedures does Dr. Lindner perform?

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

    • Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
    • Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus Repair
    • Knee Cartilage Repair (Arthroscopic)
    • Knee Arthroscopy for Cartilage Shaving
    • Endoscopy
    • Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
    • Knee Cartilage Shaving
    • Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
    • Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
    • Knee Scope Meniscus Surgery
    • Torn Meniscus Repair (Arthroscopic)
    • Knee scope with meniscectomy
    • Arthroscopic knee surgery
    • Cartilage shaving knee
    • Meniscus repair knee arthroscopy
    • Knee abrasion arthroplasty
    • Knee microfracture surgery
    • Knee chondroplasty
    • Arthroscopic cartilage debridement
    • Knee scope cartilage repair

    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
    • 29882: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscus repair (medial OR lateral)
    • 29880: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial AND lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performed
    • 29879: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; abrasion arthroplasty (includes chondroplasty where necessary) or multiple drilling or microfracture
    • 29877: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty)

    Also known as:

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

    CPT Codes:

    • 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)
    • 29827: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with rotator cuff repair
    • 23430: Tenodesis of long tendon of biceps

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder Bone Shaving (Arthroscopic)
    • Extensive Shoulder Arthroscopy Debridement
    • Shoulder Arthroscopy with Biceps Repair
    • Shoulder Arthroscopy with Capsulorrhaphy
    • Shoulder SLAP Tear Repair (Arthroscopic)
    • Limited Shoulder Debridement (Arthroscopic)
    • Endoscopy
    • Arthroscopic Distal Claviculectomy
    • Mumford Procedure (Arthroscopic)
    • AC Joint Resection (Arthroscopic)
    • Shoulder Scope Cleaning
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Debridement
    • Shoulder Joint Cleanup Surgery
    • Arthroscopic Biceps Tenodesis
    • Keyhole Shoulder Biceps Surgery
    • Shoulder Scope Biceps Repair
    • Keyhole Shoulder Surgery
    • Shoulder Capsule Repair
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Stabilization
    • Arthroscopic SLAP Lesion Repair
    • Shoulder Labrum Repair (Arthroscopic)
    • Keyhole Shoulder Surgery for SLAP
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Clean-up
    • Shoulder Joint Debridement
    • Keyhole Shoulder Repair
    • Rotator Cuff Debridement

    CPT Codes:

    • 29824: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; distal claviculectomy including distal articular surface (Mumford procedure)
    • 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])
    • 29828: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; biceps tenodesis
    • 29806: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; capsulorrhaphy
    • 29807: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; repair of SLAP lesion
    • 29822: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; debridement, limited, 1 or 2 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:

    • ACL Repair Surgery
    • Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus Repair
    • Endoscopy
    • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
    • Arthroscopic ACL Surgery
    • Knee Ligament Repair
    • ACL Augmentation
    • Knee Scope with Meniscus Fix
    • Medial and Lateral Meniscus Surgery
    • Keyhole Knee Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 29888: Arthroscopically aided anterior cruciate ligament repair/augmentation or reconstruction
    • 29883: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscus repair (medial AND lateral)

    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:

    • 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:

    • Open Repair of Broken Collarbone
    • Clavicle Fracture Surgery
    • Collarbone Fixation
    • Open Clavicle Reduction

    CPT Codes:

    • 23515: Open treatment of clavicular fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed

    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:

    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance

    CPT Codes:

    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Knee Nerve Pain Injection
    • Genicular Nerve Block
    • Knee Pain Steroid Injection
    • Knee Nerve Anesthetic Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64454: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; genicular nerve branches, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Lindner accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lindner accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (208) 855-2410 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lindner accept in Boise, ID?

    Dr. Lindner in Boise, ID accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • AvMed Health Plan

    • Blue Cross of Idaho

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Lindner's office located?

    Dr. William Lindner's Primary Practice

    7979 W Rifleman St

    Boise, ID 83704

    (208) 855-2410

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    Dr. William Lindner's Practice 2

    3015 E Magic View Dr Ste 120

    Meridian, ID 83642

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

    Dr. Lindner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982649927.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lindner?

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

    What is Dr. William Lindner's specialty?

    Dr. Lindner is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Boise, ID. 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. Lindner to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Lindner is affiliated with Treasure Valley Hospital, St. Luke's Boise Medical Center 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 William Lindner accepting new patients in Boise, ID?

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

    Does Dr. William Lindner offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lindner's office at (208) 855-2410 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with William Lindner?

    Please contact Dr. Lindner's office at (208) 855-2410 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. William Lindner have?

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

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