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Dr. Mark Peterson, MD

Dr. Mark Peterson, MD

Rockville, MD

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Peterson, Specialist in Rockville, MD?

    Dr. Mark Peterson, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Rockville, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Peterson graduated from Mechanical Engineering and completed his residency at Univ Of Tn Coll Of Med, Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Peterson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Peterson’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Peterson’s office at (301) 340-9200.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Peterson?

    Dr. Mark Peterson, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Specialist 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. Peterson empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Shoulder & Knee Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Rockville/MD community, Dr. Peterson is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Tn Coll Of Med, Orthopedic Surgery | University of Tennessee Program

    • Medical School: Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc | Mechanical Engineering

    Is Dr. Peterson board certified as a Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Mark Peterson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Peterson speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Peterson treat?

    As a Specialist, Dr. Peterson 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. Peterson. 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:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • 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

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    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

    Also known as:

    • 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:

    • S83232A: Complex tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder Lesion
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Shoulder Injury
    • Shoulder Problem
    • Shoulder Damage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7581: Other shoulder lesions, right shoulder

    What procedures does Dr. Peterson perform?

    As a Specialist, Dr. Peterson 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. Peterson. 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 for Cartilage Shaving
    • Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus Repair
    • Endoscopy
    • Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
    • Knee Cartilage Shaving
    • Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
    • Knee scope with meniscectomy
    • Arthroscopic knee surgery
    • Cartilage shaving knee
    • Meniscus repair knee arthroscopy
    • Knee chondroplasty
    • Arthroscopic cartilage debridement
    • Knee scope cartilage repair
    • 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
    • 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
    • 29877: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty)
    • 29882: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscus repair (medial OR lateral)

    Also known as:

    • Total Knee Replacement
    • Partial Knee Replacement
    • Knee Replacement
    • Total Knee Arthroplasty
    • Knee Joint Replacement
    • Full Knee Replacement
    • TKA Surgery
    • Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty
    • Medial Knee Replacement
    • Lateral Knee Replacement
    • Partial Knee Resurfacing

    CPT Codes:

    • 27447: Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial AND lateral compartments with or without patella resurfacing (total knee arthroplasty)
    • 27446: Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial OR lateral compartment

    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:

    • Non-Surgical Wrist Fracture Treatment
    • Foot Bone Fracture Treatment (No Manipulation)
    • Collarbone Fracture Treatment (No Manipulation)
    • Upper Arm Bone Fracture Treatment (No Manipulation)
    • Non-Surgical Treatment for Upper Arm Bone Fracture
    • Wrist Fracture Treatment with Manipulation
    • Non-Surgical Kneecap Fracture Treatment
    • Closed Distal Radial Fracture Treatment
    • Colles Fracture Treatment
    • Smith Fracture Treatment
    • Ulnar Styloid Fracture Treatment
    • Metatarsal Fracture Care
    • Non-Surgical Foot Fracture Treatment
    • Closed Metatarsal Fracture Reduction
    • Closed Clavicle Fracture Treatment
    • Non-Surgical Collarbone Repair
    • Clavicle Fracture Management
    • Proximal Humerus Fracture Care
    • Shoulder Fracture Treatment
    • Closed Humeral Fracture Management
    • Arm Bone Break Treatment
    • Humeral Tuberosity Fracture Treatment
    • Shoulder Fracture Treatment (No Manipulation)
    • Closed Humerus Fracture Care
    • Closed Distal Radius Fracture Treatment
    • Colles Fracture Reduction
    • Patella Fracture Care
    • Closed Patellar Fracture Treatment
    • Kneecap Break Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 25600: Closed Treatment Of Distal Radial Fracture (Eg, Colles Or Smith Type) Or Epiphyseal Separation, Includes Closed Treatment Of Fracture Of Ulnar Styloid, When Performed; Without Manipulation
    • 28470: Closed treatment of metatarsal fracture; without manipulation, each
    • 23500: Closed treatment of clavicular fracture; without manipulation
    • 23600: Closed treatment of proximal humeral (surgical or anatomical neck) fracture; without manipulation
    • 23620: Closed treatment of greater humeral tuberosity fracture; without manipulation
    • 25605: Closed Treatment Of Distal Radial Fracture (Eg, Colles Or Smith Type) Or Epiphyseal Separation, Includes Closed Treatment Of Fracture Of Ulnar Styloid, When Performed; With Manipulation
    • 27520: Closed treatment of patellar fracture, without manipulation

    Also known as:

    • ACL Repair Surgery
    • Knee Arthroscopy with Joint Lining Removal
    • Endoscopy
    • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
    • Arthroscopic ACL Surgery
    • Knee Ligament Repair
    • ACL Augmentation
    • Knee Synovectomy
    • Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
    • Plica Resection

    CPT Codes:

    • 29888: Arthroscopically aided anterior cruciate ligament repair/augmentation or reconstruction
    • 29875: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; synovectomy, limited (eg, plica or shelf resection) (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
    • Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
    • Open Rotator Cuff Repair (Chronic Tear)
    • Endoscopy
    • Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff
    • Keyhole Rotator Cuff Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Shoulder Repair
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
    • Subacromial Decompression
    • Shoulder Impingement Surgery
    • Acromioplasty
    • Shoulder Tendon Repair
    • Chronic Rotator Cuff Surgery
    • Open Musculotendinous Cuff Repair

    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)
    • 23412: Repair of ruptured musculotendinous cuff (eg, rotator cuff) open; chronic

    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:

    • Closed Fibula Fracture Treatment
    • Lateral Malleolus Fracture Treatment
    • Distal Fibula Fracture Care
    • Ankle Bone Fracture Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 27786: Closed treatment of distal fibular fracture (lateral malleolus); without manipulation

    Also known as:

    • Limited Shoulder Debridement (Arthroscopic)
    • Endoscopy
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Clean-up
    • Shoulder Joint Debridement
    • Keyhole Shoulder Repair
    • Rotator Cuff Debridement

    CPT Codes:

    • 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:

    • Non-Surgical Treatment for Broken Hand Bone
    • Closed Metacarpal Fracture Treatment
    • Hand Bone Fracture Care
    • Metacarpal Fracture Management without Manipulation

    CPT Codes:

    • 26600: Closed treatment of metacarpal fracture, single; without manipulation, each bone

    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:

    • 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:

    • Knee Manipulation Under Anesthesia
    • Anesthesia
    • Knee Joint Manipulation
    • Knee Mobilization Under Sedation
    • Knee Adhesion Release (Anesthesia)

    CPT Codes:

    • 27570: Manipulation of knee joint under general anesthesia (includes application of traction or other fixation devices)

    Also known as:

    • Closed Treatment for Finger Joint Fracture
    • Finger Fracture Treatment without Manipulation
    • Metacarpophalangeal Fracture Treatment
    • Interphalangeal Joint Fracture Care
    • Finger Joint Break Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 26740: Closed treatment of articular fracture, involving metacarpophalangeal or interphalangeal joint; without manipulation, each

    Also known as:

    • Fascia Lata Graft (Complex)
    • Thigh Fascia Graft
    • Connective Tissue Graft
    • Fascia Transfer Surgery
    • Complex Fascia Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 20922: Fascia lata graft; by incision and area exposure, complex or sheet

    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

    Does Dr. Peterson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Peterson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 340-9200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Peterson accept in Rockville, MD?

    Dr. Peterson in Rockville, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Medicare

    • RiverSpring Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Peterson's office located?

    Dr. Mark Peterson's Primary Practice

    9601 Blackwell Rd Ste 100

    Rockville, MD 20850

    (301) 340-9200

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    Dr. Mark Peterson's Practice 2

    501 N Frederick Ave Ste 306

    Gaithersburg, MD 20877

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    Dr. Mark Peterson's Practice 3

    1 Frederick Health Way

    Frederick, MD 21701

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

    Dr. Peterson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740226430.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Peterson?

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

    What is Dr. Mark Peterson's specialty?

    Dr. Peterson is a Specialist near Rockville, MD. Contact Dr. Peterson to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Mark Peterson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Peterson is affiliated with Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center 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 Mark Peterson accepting new patients in Rockville, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Mark Peterson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Mark Peterson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Peterson's office at (301) 340-9200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Mark Peterson?

    Please contact Dr. Peterson's office at (301) 340-9200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Mark Peterson have?

    Dr. Mark Peterson is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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