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Dr. William Schaefer, MD

Dr. William Schaefer, MD

Fayetteville, NC

23 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Schaefer, Orthopedic Surgeon in Fayetteville, NC?

    Dr. William Schaefer, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Fayetteville, NC. He has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified. Dr. Schaefer graduated from Wake Forest University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Wake Forest U Baptist Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Southern Medical Association, Cumberland County Medical Society, North Carolina Medical Society, and American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Schaefer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Schaefer’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Schaefer’s office at (910) 484-3114.

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

    • Residency: Wake Forest U Baptist Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery | Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center | Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Wake Forest University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Schaefer board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. William Schaefer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery , American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery since 2003

    What languages does Dr. Schaefer speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Schaefer treat?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Schaefer 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. Schaefer. 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
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
    • Osteoarthritis of the left hip
    • Osteoarthritis of both knees
    • 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
    • M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee

    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:

    • Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Left Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Right Wrist Nerve Compression
    • Right Hand Numbness
    • Right CTS
    • Left Wrist Nerve Compression
    • Left Hand Numbness
    • Left CTS

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
    • G5602: Carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb

    Also known as:

    • Complete Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Rotator Cuff Injuries
    • Full Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Complete Rotator Cuff Rupture
    • Severed Shoulder Tendon
    • Torn Shoulder Tendon
    • Shoulder Tendon Rupture
    • Rotator Cuff Rupture

    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

    What procedures does Dr. Schaefer perform?

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

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

    CPT Codes:

    • 27446: Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial OR lateral compartment
    • 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
    • Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal
    • Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
    • Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
    • Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
    • Knee Injection with Ultrasound

    CPT Codes:

    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
    • 20611: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting

    Also known as:

    • Trigger Finger Release Surgery
    • Tendon Sheath Incision
    • Trigger Finger Tenolysis
    • Finger Tendon Release
    • Hand Tendon Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)

    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:

    • 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:

    • Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
    • Endoscopy
    • Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff
    • Keyhole Rotator Cuff Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Shoulder Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 29827: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with rotator cuff repair

    Also known as:

    • Wrist or Hand Joint Replacement (Interposition)
    • Intercarpal Arthroplasty
    • Carpometacarpal Joint Replacement
    • Tendon Interposition Arthroplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 25447: Arthroplasty, Intercarpal Or Carpometacarpal Joints; Interposition (Eg, Tendon)

    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:

    • 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:

    • Knee Arthroscopy with Joint Lining Removal
    • Endoscopy
    • Knee Synovectomy
    • Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
    • Plica Resection

    CPT Codes:

    • 29875: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; synovectomy, limited (eg, plica or shelf resection) (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch

    Also known as:

    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Lower Leg Nerve Block Injection
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
    • Fascial plane block for leg pain
    • Lower extremity nerve injection
    • Leg pain block with imaging

    CPT Codes:

    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64473: Lower Extremity Fascial Plane Block, Unilateral; By Injection(S), Including Imaging Guidance, When Performed

    Also known as:

    • Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
    • Median Nerve Neuroplasty
    • Carpal Tunnel Decompression
    • Median Nerve Transposition

    CPT Codes:

    • 64721: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; median nerve at carpal tunnel

    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

    Also known as:

    • Axillary Nerve Block Injection
    • Armpit nerve block
    • Axillary nerve pain injection
    • Shoulder nerve block
    • Guided nerve injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64417: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; axillary nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Schaefer accept my insurance?

    Dr. Schaefer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (910) 484-3114 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Schaefer accept in Fayetteville, NC?

    Dr. Schaefer in Fayetteville, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Agelity

    • Alliance Behavioral Healthcare

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Schaefer's office located?

    Dr. William Schaefer's Primary Practice

    1991 Fordham Dr Ste 100

    Fayetteville, NC 28304

    (910) 484-3114

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons

    Member

    Southern Medical Association

    Member

    Cumberland County Medical Society

    Member

    North Carolina Medical Society

    Member

    American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

    Fellow

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

    Dr. Schaefer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750384475.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Schaefer?

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

    What is Dr. William Schaefer's specialty?

    Dr. Schaefer is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Fayetteville, NC. 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. Schaefer to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. William Schaefer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Schaefer is affiliated with UNC Health Southeastern 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 William Schaefer accepting new patients in Fayetteville, NC?

    Yes, Dr. William Schaefer is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. William Schaefer offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Schaefer's office at (910) 484-3114 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with William Schaefer?

    Please contact Dr. Schaefer's office at (910) 484-3114 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. William Schaefer have?

    Dr. William Schaefer is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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