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Dr. Scott Lemek, MD

Grand Island, NE

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lemek, Orthopedic Surgeon in Grand Island, NE?

    Dr. Scott Lemek, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Grand Island, NE. He is board certified. Dr. Lemek graduated from University of Nebraska College of Medicine and completed his residency at Naval Reg Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; Naval Reg Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Lemek is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lemek’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lemek’s office at (308) 384-5400.

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

    • Residency: Naval Reg Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; Naval Reg Med Ctr, General Surgery | Naval Medical Center (Portsmouth) Program

    • Medical School: University of Ne Coll of Med, Omaha Ne | University of Nebraska College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Lemek board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Scott Lemek, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Lemek speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Lemek treat?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Lemek 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. Lemek. 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
    • Osteoarthritis of the left hip
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right 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
    • M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
    • M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Pain in Left Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee
    • Left Knee Ache
    • Left Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Left Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee
    • M25562: Pain in left knee

    Also known as:

    • Right Shoulder Pain
    • Left Shoulder Pain
    • Pain
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Sore Right Shoulder
    • Right Shoulder Ache
    • Right Shoulder Discomfort
    • Sore Left Shoulder
    • Left Shoulder Ache
    • Left Shoulder Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25511: Pain in right shoulder
    • M25512: Pain in left shoulder

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M75121: Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic

    What procedures does Dr. Lemek perform?

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

    • Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
    • Knee Arthroscopy with Major Synovectomy
    • Endoscopy
    • Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
    • Knee Cartilage Shaving
    • Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
    • Arthroscopic Knee Synovectomy
    • Knee Lining Removal (Arthroscopic)
    • Minimally Invasive Knee Synovectomy
    • Knee scope with meniscectomy
    • Arthroscopic knee surgery
    • Cartilage shaving knee
    • Meniscus repair knee arthroscopy

    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
    • 29876: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; synovectomy, major, 2 or more compartments (eg, medial or lateral)
    • 29880: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial AND lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performed

    Also known as:

    • Non-Surgical Wrist Fracture Treatment
    • Collarbone Fracture Treatment (No Manipulation)
    • Foot Bone Fracture Treatment (No Manipulation)
    • Upper Arm Bone Fracture Treatment (No Manipulation)
    • Non-Surgical Radial Head Fracture Treatment
    • Closed Distal Radial Fracture Treatment
    • Colles Fracture Treatment
    • Smith Fracture Treatment
    • Ulnar Styloid Fracture Treatment
    • Closed Clavicle Fracture Treatment
    • Non-Surgical Collarbone Repair
    • Clavicle Fracture Management
    • Metatarsal Fracture Care
    • Non-Surgical Foot Fracture Treatment
    • Closed Metatarsal Fracture Reduction
    • Proximal Humerus Fracture Care
    • Shoulder Fracture Treatment
    • Closed Humeral Fracture Management
    • Arm Bone Break Treatment
    • Closed Radial Head Fracture Treatment
    • Radial Neck Fracture Care
    • Elbow Fracture Treatment without Manipulation
    • Forearm Bone Fracture Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 25600: Closed Treatment Of Distal Radial Fracture (Eg, Colles Or Smith Type) Or Epiphyseal Separation, Includes Closed Treatment Of Fracture Of Ulnar Styloid, When Performed; Without Manipulation
    • 23500: Closed treatment of clavicular fracture; without manipulation
    • 28470: Closed treatment of metatarsal fracture; without manipulation, each
    • 23600: Closed treatment of proximal humeral (surgical or anatomical neck) fracture; without manipulation
    • 24650: Closed treatment of radial head or neck fracture; without manipulation

    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:

    • Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
    • Open Rotator Cuff Repair (Chronic Tear)
    • Endoscopy
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
    • Subacromial Decompression
    • Shoulder Impingement Surgery
    • Acromioplasty
    • Shoulder Tendon Repair
    • Chronic Rotator Cuff Surgery
    • Open Musculotendinous Cuff Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 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)
    • 23412: Repair of ruptured musculotendinous cuff (eg, rotator cuff) open; chronic

    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:

    • Extensive Shoulder Arthroscopy Debridement
    • Endoscopy
    • Shoulder Scope Cleaning
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Debridement
    • Shoulder Joint Cleanup Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 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])

    Also known as:

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

    CPT Codes:

    • 23120: Claviculectomy; partial

    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:

    • 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:

    • Non-Surgical Treatment for Broken Hand Bone
    • Closed Metacarpal Fracture Treatment
    • Hand Bone Fracture Care
    • Metacarpal Fracture Management without Manipulation

    CPT Codes:

    • 26600: Closed treatment of metacarpal fracture, single; without manipulation, each bone

    Also known as:

    • Closed Fibula Fracture Treatment
    • Lateral Malleolus Fracture Treatment
    • Distal Fibula Fracture Care
    • Ankle Bone Fracture Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 27786: Closed treatment of distal fibular fracture (lateral malleolus); without manipulation

    Also known as:

    • Open Surgery for Complex Wrist Fracture
    • Distal Radius Fracture Repair (Open)
    • Wrist Fracture with Internal Fixation
    • Complex Radial Fracture Surgery
    • Epiphyseal Separation Repair (Wrist)

    CPT Codes:

    • 25609: Open treatment of distal radial intra-articular fracture or epiphyseal separation; with internal fixation of 3 or more fragments

    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:

    • Wrist Fracture Pinning
    • Percutaneous wrist fracture fixation
    • Distal radius fracture repair
    • Epiphyseal separation fixation
    • Wrist bone pinning

    CPT Codes:

    • 25606: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of distal radial fracture or epiphyseal separation

    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

    Does Dr. Lemek accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lemek accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (308) 384-5400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lemek accept in Grand Island, NE?

    Dr. Lemek in Grand Island, NE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Medica

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • MedStar Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Lemek's office located?

    Dr. Scott Lemek's Primary Practice

    620 N Diers Ave Ste 200

    Grand Island, NE 68803

    (308) 384-5400

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    20% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern

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    20% of patients were satisfied with the doctor's diagnosis and explanation of their condition

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

    Dr. Lemek's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952304404.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lemek?

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

    What is Dr. Scott Lemek's specialty?

    Dr. Lemek is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Grand Island, NE. 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. Lemek to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Scott Lemek affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Lemek is affiliated with Bryan East Campus 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 Scott Lemek accepting new patients in Grand Island, NE?

    Yes, Dr. Scott Lemek is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Scott Lemek offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lemek's office at (308) 384-5400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Scott Lemek?

    Please contact Dr. Lemek's office at (308) 384-5400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Scott Lemek have?

    Dr. Scott Lemek is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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