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42 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shook, Orthopedic Surgeon in Redlands, CA?
Dr. James Shook, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Redlands, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 42 years and is board certified. Dr. Shook completed his residency at Rush-Presby-St Luke'S M C, Orthopedic Surgery Loma Linda Univ Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery Loma Linda Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Shook is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shook’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shook’s office at (909) 558-2802.
Where did Dr. Shook go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Rush-Presby-St Luke'S M C, Orthopedic Surgery Loma Linda Univ Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery Loma Linda Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Is Dr. Shook board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. James Shook, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Shook speak?
Dr. Shook and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Shook typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Shook 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. Shook. 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
- Hip Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Knee Replacement
- Post-joint replacement care
- Joint surgery recovery
- Orthopedic aftercare
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Other Orthopedic Aftercare
- General orthopedic recovery
- Musculoskeletal post-op care
- Bone and joint follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare
Also known as:
- Left Wrist Radius Fracture
- Arm Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Broken Left Wrist Bone
- Distal Left Radius Fracture
- Left Wrist Bone Break
ICD-10 Codes:
- S52502A: Unspecified fracture of the lower end of left radius, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Difficulty Walking
- Unsteady Gait
- Balance Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
Also known as:
- Unspecified Injury of Wrist, Hand, or Finger
- Finger Injuries and Disorder
- Hand Injuries and Disorder
- Wrist Injuries and Disorder
- General Hand Injury
- Wrist Trauma
- Finger Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S6991XA: Unspecified injury of right wrist, hand and finger(s), initial encounter
Also known as:
- Scoliosis
- Curved Spine
- Spinal Curvature
- Backbone Curve
ICD-10 Codes:
- M419: Scoliosis, unspecified
What procedures does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Shook typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Shook 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. Shook. 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:
- Hand and Forearm Cast Application
- Long Arm Cast Application
- Short Leg Cast Application
- Gauntlet Cast
- Wrist and Forearm Cast
- Hand Cast
- Lower Arm Cast
- Shoulder to hand cast
- Full arm cast
- Arm fracture cast
- Below Knee Cast
- Lower Leg Cast
- Foot and Ankle Cast
CPT Codes:
- 29085: Application, cast; hand and lower forearm (gauntlet)
- 29065: Application, cast; shoulder to hand (long arm)
- 29405: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes);
Also known as:
- Cast Removal (Arm, Leg, or Body)
- Full Arm or Leg Cast Removal
- Body Cast Removal
- Boot Cast Removal
- Gauntlet Cast Removal
- Splitting a Cast
- Bivalving a cast
- Cutting off a cast
- Cast splitting
CPT Codes:
- 29700: Removal or bivalving; gauntlet, boot or body cast
- 29705: Removal or bivalving; full arm or full leg cast
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 Surgery for Broken Ankle Bone
- Lateral Malleolus Fracture Repair
- Distal Fibula Fracture Surgery
- Ankle Fixation Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27792: Open treatment of distal fibular fracture (lateral malleolus), includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Achilles Tendon Release (Percutaneous)
- Anesthesia
- Percutaneous Achilles tenotomy
- Achilles tendon lengthening (minimally invasive)
- Heel cord release
CPT Codes:
- 27606: Tenotomy, percutaneous, Achilles tendon (separate procedure); general anesthesia
Does Dr. Shook accept my insurance?
Dr. Shook accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (909) 558-2802 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shook accept in Redlands, CA?
Dr. Shook in Redlands, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Community Care Network
Federal government of the United States
Inland Empire Health Plan
Inland Faculty Medical Group, Inc
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Shook's office located?
What is Dr. Shook's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shook's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457380073.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shook?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shook
What is Dr. James Shook's specialty?
Dr. Shook is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Redlands, CA.
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 Shook affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shook is affiliated with Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, Redlands Community Hospital 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 Shook accepting new patients in Redlands, CA?
Yes, Dr. James Shook is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Shook offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shook's office at (909) 558-2802 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Shook?
Please contact Dr. Shook's office at (909) 558-2802 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. James Shook have?
Dr. James Shook is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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