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Who is Dr. Hicks, Orthopedic Trauma Specialist in Fort Wayne, IN?
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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Hicks?
Dr. Benjamin Hicks, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Trauma Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Hicks empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Trauma, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Fort Wayne, IN community, Dr. Hicks is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Hicks go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Ft Wayne Med Educ Prog, Orthopedic Surgery; Spartanburg Reg Hlthcare Sys, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Ft Wayne Med Educ Program
Medical School: In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In | Indiana University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Hicks board certified as an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Benjamin Hicks, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Hicks speak?
Dr. Hicks and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist like Dr. Hicks typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist, Dr. Hicks 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. Hicks. 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:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
- Osteoarthritis of the left hip
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Right Hip Arthritis
- Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
- M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
- M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
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
What procedures does an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist like Dr. Hicks typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist, Dr. Hicks 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. Hicks. 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 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 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
- Endoscopy
- Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
- Knee Cartilage Shaving
- Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
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
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:
- Hip Fracture Repair with Internal Fixation or Replacement
- Femoral Neck Fracture Repair
- Proximal Femur Fracture Treatment
- Hip Pinning Surgery
- Hip Fracture Prosthetic Replacement
CPT Codes:
- 27236: Open treatment of femoral fracture, proximal end, neck, internal fixation or prosthetic replacement
Also known as:
- Computer-Assisted Orthopedic Surgery
- Image-Guided Orthopedic Surgery
- Navigational Orthopedic Procedure
- Robotic Orthopedic Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 0055T: Computer-assisted musculoskeletal surgical navigational orthopedic procedure, with image-guidance based on CT/MRI images (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Re-closure of Surgical Wound
- Secondary Wound Closure
- Repair of Wound Dehiscence
- Complicated Surgical Wound Repair
- Extensive Wound Re-stitching
CPT Codes:
- 13160: Secondary closure of surgical wound or dehiscence, extensive or complicated
Does Dr. Hicks accept my insurance?
Dr. Hicks accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (260) 436-8686 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hicks accept in Fort Wayne, IN?
Dr. Hicks in Fort Wayne, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Paramount
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Hicks' office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Hicks affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Hicks has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Hicks's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hicks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780687707.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hicks?
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