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Dr. Michael Pagnani, MD

Nashville, TN

32 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Pagnani, Orthopedic Surgeon in Nashville, TN?

    Dr. Michael Pagnani, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Nashville, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified. Dr. Pagnani graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Hosp For Special Surg, Orthopedic Surgery; Baylor Univ Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Pagnani is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pagnani’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pagnani’s office at (615) 329-2520.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Pagnani?

    Dr. Michael Pagnani, 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. Pagnani empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Arthroscopic Surgery-Knee, Arthroscopic Surgery-Shoulder, Knee Injuries/ACL, Reconstructive Surgery, Sports Medicine, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Nashville/TN community, Dr. Pagnani is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Hosp For Special Surg, Orthopedic Surgery; Baylor Univ Med Ctr, General Surgery | Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine | Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Pagnani board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Pagnani, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Pagnani speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Pagnani treat?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Pagnani 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. Pagnani. 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 left knee
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the right shoulder
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • M19011: Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Softening of Kneecap Cartilage
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Patellar Chondromalacia', 'Runner's Knee
    • Anterior Knee Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M2241: Chondromalacia patellae, right knee
    • M2242: Chondromalacia patellae, left knee

    Also known as:

    • Other tear of the medial meniscus in the left knee
    • Other tear of the medial meniscus in the right 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

    Also known as:

    • Complete Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Rotator Cuff Injuries
    • Full Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Complete Rotator Cuff Rupture
    • Severed Shoulder Tendon
    • Torn Shoulder Tendon
    • Shoulder Tendon Rupture
    • Rotator Cuff Rupture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M75121: Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
    • M75122: Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of left shoulder, not specified as traumatic

    Also known as:

    • Right Shoulder Pain
    • Pain
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Sore Right Shoulder
    • Right Shoulder Ache
    • Right Shoulder Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25511: Pain in right shoulder

    What procedures does Dr. Pagnani perform?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Pagnani 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. Pagnani. 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 Cartilage Repair (Arthroscopic)
    • Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus Repair
    • Endoscopy
    • Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
    • Knee Cartilage Shaving
    • Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
    • Knee abrasion arthroplasty
    • Knee microfracture surgery
    • Knee chondroplasty
    • Knee scope with meniscectomy
    • Arthroscopic knee surgery
    • Cartilage shaving knee
    • Meniscus repair knee arthroscopy
    • Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
    • Knee Scope Meniscus Surgery
    • Torn Meniscus Repair (Arthroscopic)

    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
    • 29879: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; abrasion arthroplasty (includes chondroplasty where necessary) or multiple drilling or microfracture
    • 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
    • 29882: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscus repair (medial OR lateral)

    Also known as:

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

    CPT Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
    • Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
    • Shoulder Stabilization Surgery
    • Endoscopy
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
    • Subacromial Decompression
    • Shoulder Impingement Surgery
    • Acromioplasty
    • Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff
    • Keyhole Rotator Cuff Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Shoulder Repair
    • Bankart Repair
    • Labral Repair
    • Shoulder Capsule 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
    • 23455: Capsulorrhaphy, anterior; with labral repair (eg, Bankart procedure)

    Also known as:

    • ACL Repair Surgery
    • Knee Arthroscopy with Lateral Release
    • Endoscopy
    • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
    • Arthroscopic ACL Surgery
    • Knee Ligament Repair
    • ACL Augmentation
    • Knee Scope with Lateral Release
    • Lateral Retinacular Release
    • Knee Patella Realignment Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 29888: Arthroscopically aided anterior cruciate ligament repair/augmentation or reconstruction
    • 29873: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with lateral release

    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:

    • Closed Treatment of Tibial Plateau Fracture
    • Proximal Tibia Fracture Treatment
    • Shin Bone Fracture Care
    • Tibial Plateau Fracture Management

    CPT Codes:

    • 27530: Closed treatment of tibial fracture, proximal (plateau); without manipulation

    Does Dr. Pagnani accept my insurance?

    Dr. Pagnani accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (615) 329-2520 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Pagnani accept in Nashville, TN?

    Dr. Pagnani in Nashville, TN 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 and Blue Shield of Nebraska

    • BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • Trustmark Insurance Company

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Pagnani's office located?

    Dr. Michael Pagnani's Primary Practice

    2011 Murphy Ave Ste 603

    Nashville, TN 37203

    (615) 329-2520

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    Dr. Michael Pagnani's Practice 2

    345 23rd Ave N Ste 301

    Nashville, TN 37203

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    Dr. Michael Pagnani's Practice 3

    1020 S Main St

    Franklin, KY 42134

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

    Dr. Pagnani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487699740.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pagnani?

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

    What is Dr. Michael Pagnani's specialty?

    Dr. Pagnani is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Nashville, TN. 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. Pagnani to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Michael Pagnani affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Pagnani is affiliated with Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West 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 Michael Pagnani accepting new patients in Nashville, TN?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Pagnani is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Pagnani offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Pagnani's office at (615) 329-2520 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Michael Pagnani?

    Please contact Dr. Pagnani's office at (615) 329-2520 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Pagnani have?

    Dr. Michael Pagnani is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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