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Dr. Charles Getz, MD

Dr. Charles Getz, MD

Media, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Getz, Orthopedic Surgeon in Media, PA?

    Dr. Charles Getz, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Media, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Getz completed his residency at Surgical Internship, Orthopaedic Residency(Chief Resident), Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Dr. Getz is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Getz’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Getz’s office at (610) 744-2600.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Getz?

    Dr. Charles Getz, 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. Getz empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Elbow Surgery, Shoulder Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Media/PA community, Dr. Getz is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Fellowship: Fellowship, Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, University of Pennsylvania

    • Residency: Surgical Internship, Orthopaedic Residency(Chief Resident), Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

    • Medical School: Lehigh University | Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

    Is Dr. Getz board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Charles Getz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Getz speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Getz treat?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Getz 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. Getz. 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 right shoulder
    • Osteoarthritis of the left shoulder
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M19011: Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulder
    • M19012: Primary osteoarthritis, left shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Complete Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Rotator Cuff Strain
    • Right Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Rotator Cuff Injuries
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Full Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Complete Rotator Cuff Rupture
    • Severed Shoulder Tendon
    • Torn Shoulder Tendon
    • Shoulder Tendon Rupture
    • Rotator Cuff Rupture
    • Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle
    • Shoulder Tendon Strain
    • Rotator Cuff Sprain
    • Strained Shoulder Tendon
    • Right rotator cuff rupture
    • Right shoulder tendon tear
    • Right shoulder muscle tear

    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
    • S46011A: Strain of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of the rotator cuff of right shoulder, initial encounter
    • M75101: Unspecified rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic

    Also known as:

    • Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Pre-op blood work
    • Lab tests before surgery
    • Pre-treatment lab assessment
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination
    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    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

    Also known as:

    • Right Bicep Tendinitis
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Tendinitis
    • Right biceps tendon inflammation
    • Right shoulder tendinitis
    • Right bicipital tendinopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7521: Bicipital tendinitis, right shoulder

    What procedures does Dr. Getz perform?

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

    • Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
    • Biceps Tendon Repair (Tenodesis)
    • Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
    • Open Surgery for Upper Arm Bone Fracture
    • Shoulder Arthroscopy for Adhesion Removal
    • Endoscopy
    • 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
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
    • Subacromial Decompression
    • Shoulder Impingement Surgery
    • Acromioplasty
    • Proximal Humerus Fracture Repair
    • Shoulder Fracture Open Reduction
    • Upper Arm Bone Break Surgery
    • Shoulder Scope Surgery
    • Shoulder Adhesiolysis
    • Frozen Shoulder Surgery
    • Shoulder Joint Cleaning

    CPT Codes:

    • 29827: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with rotator cuff repair
    • 23430: Tenodesis of long tendon of biceps
    • 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)
    • 23615: Open treatment of proximal humeral (surgical or anatomical neck) fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed, includes repair of tuberosity(s), when performed;
    • 29825: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with lysis and resection of adhesions, with or without manipulation

    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:

    • Shoulder Arthroscopy with Biceps Repair
    • Shoulder Arthroscopy with Capsulorrhaphy
    • Extensive Shoulder Arthroscopy Debridement
    • Shoulder SLAP Tear Repair (Arthroscopic)
    • Limited Shoulder Debridement (Arthroscopic)
    • Endoscopy
    • Arthroscopic Biceps Tenodesis
    • Keyhole Shoulder Biceps Surgery
    • Shoulder Scope Biceps Repair
    • Keyhole Shoulder Surgery
    • Shoulder Capsule Repair
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Stabilization
    • Shoulder Scope Cleaning
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Debridement
    • Shoulder Joint Cleanup Surgery
    • 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:

    • 29828: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; biceps tenodesis
    • 29806: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; capsulorrhaphy
    • 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
    • 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:

    • Biceps or Triceps Tendon Repair
    • Distal biceps tendon reinsertion
    • Triceps tendon repair surgery
    • Tendon graft for arm

    CPT Codes:

    • 24342: Reinsertion of ruptured biceps or triceps tendon, distal, with or without tendon graft

    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:

    • Partial Collarbone Removal
    • Partial Claviculectomy
    • Collarbone Resection
    • Shoulder Bone Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 23120: Claviculectomy; partial

    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:

    • Upper Arm or Elbow Tendon/Muscle Repair
    • Bicep Tendon Repair
    • Elbow Muscle Surgery
    • Arm Tendon Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 24341: Repair, tendon or muscle, upper arm or elbow, each tendon or muscle, primary or secondary (excludes rotator cuff)

    Also known as:

    • Tennis Elbow Tendon Repair with Debridement
    • Golfer's Elbow Surgery
    • Epicondylitis Repair
    • Elbow Tendon Release and Repair
    • Open Tendon Debridement Elbow

    CPT Codes:

    • 24359: Tenotomy, elbow, lateral or medial (eg, epicondylitis, tennis elbow, golfer's elbow); debridement, soft tissue and/or bone, open with tendon repair or reattachment

    Also known as:

    • Open Surgery for Ulnar Fracture
    • Olecranon Fracture Repair
    • Coronoid Process Fracture Surgery
    • Ulnar Bone Fracture Fixation

    CPT Codes:

    • 24685: Open treatment of ulnar fracture, proximal end (eg, olecranon or coronoid process[es]), includes internal fixation, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Elbow Bursa
    • Olecranon Bursa Excision
    • Elbow Bursa Removal Surgery
    • Bursitis Elbow Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 24105: Excision, olecranon bursa

    Also known as:

    • Ulnar Nerve Release or Repositioning at Elbow
    • Ulnar Nerve Transposition
    • Cubital Tunnel Release
    • Elbow Nerve Surgery
    • Neuroplasty Ulnar Nerve

    CPT Codes:

    • 64718: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at elbow

    Does Dr. Getz accept my insurance?

    Dr. Getz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (610) 744-2600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Getz accept in Media, PA?

    Dr. Getz in Media, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Mattel Inc

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Getz's office located?

    Dr. Charles Getz's Primary Practice

    1118 W Baltimore Pike Ste 302

    Media, PA 19063

    (610) 744-2600

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    Dr. Charles Getz's Practice 2

    600 Evergreen Dr Ste 201

    Glen Mills, PA 19342

    (800) 321-9999

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    Dr. Charles Getz's Practice 3

    451 Baltimore Pike

    Springfield, PA 19064

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    Recognitions

    Castle Connolly Doctor’s Choice Awards

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    Doctor’s Choice - All Time

    Among the most nominated for the Castle Connolly Top Doctor recognition across all time

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

    Dr. Getz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063440527.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Getz?

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

    What is Dr. Charles Getz's specialty?

    Dr. Getz is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Media, PA. 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. Getz to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Charles Getz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Getz is affiliated with Rothman Orthopaedic Specialty 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

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    Is Charles Getz accepting new patients in Media, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Charles Getz is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Charles Getz offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Getz's office at (610) 744-2600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Charles Getz?

    Please contact Dr. Getz's office at (610) 744-2600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Charles Getz have?

    Dr. Charles Getz is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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