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31 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dahl, Orthopedic Surgeon in Wenatchee, WA?
Dr. James Dahl, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Wenatchee, WA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified. Dr. Dahl graduated from University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine and completed his residency at Brooke Army Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; Madigan Army Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Dahl is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dahl’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dahl’s office.
Where did Dr. Dahl go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Brooke Army Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; Madigan Army Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery | Brooke Army Med Center | LECOMT/United Memorial Medical Center Program
Medical School: Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences,Bethesda | University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine
Is Dr. Dahl board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. James Dahl, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Dahl speak?
Dr. Dahl and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Dahl typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Dahl 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. Dahl. 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
- Other Surgical Aftercare
- Hip Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Knee Replacement
- After Surgery
- Post-joint replacement care
- Joint surgery recovery
- Orthopedic aftercare
- General post-operative care
- Unspecified surgical recovery
- Surgical follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery
- Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare
Also known as:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Osteoarthritis of the left shoulder
- 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
- M19012: Primary osteoarthritis, left shoulder
What procedures does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Dahl typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Dahl 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. Dahl. 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:
- 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:
- Limited Shoulder Debridement (Arthroscopic)
- Shoulder Bone Shaving (Arthroscopic)
- Endoscopy
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Clean-up
- Shoulder Joint Debridement
- Keyhole Shoulder Repair
- Rotator Cuff Debridement
- Arthroscopic Distal Claviculectomy
- Mumford Procedure (Arthroscopic)
- AC Joint Resection (Arthroscopic)
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])
- 29824: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; distal claviculectomy including distal articular surface (Mumford 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:
- 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:
- Open Rotator Cuff Repair (Chronic Tear)
- Shoulder Tendon Repair
- Chronic Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Open Musculotendinous Cuff Repair
CPT Codes:
- 23412: Repair of ruptured musculotendinous cuff (eg, rotator cuff) open; chronic
Does Dr. Dahl accept my insurance?
Dr. Dahl accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dahl accept in Wenatchee, WA?
Dr. Dahl in Wenatchee, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Community Health Network of Washington
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Premera Blue Cross
State of Washington
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Dahl's office located?
What is Dr. Dahl's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dahl's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578592176.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dahl?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dahl
What is Dr. James Dahl's specialty?
Dr. Dahl is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Wenatchee, WA.
What does an Orthopedic Surgeon do?
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.
Is this Dr. James Dahl affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dahl is affiliated with Confluence Health Hospital - Central Campus, Samaritan Hospital - Moses Lake, Wa 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 James Dahl accepting new patients in Wenatchee, WA?
Yes, Dr. James Dahl is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Dahl offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dahl's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Dahl?
Please contact Dr. Dahl's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. James Dahl have?
Dr. James Dahl is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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