Dr. Kurt Schluntz, MD
Bethesda, MD
31 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Schluntz, Orthopedic Surgeon in Bethesda, MD?
Dr. Kurt Schluntz, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Bethesda, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified. Dr. Schluntz graduated from Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons and completed his residency at Amer Sports Med Inst, Sports Medicine-Orthopedic Surgery; Mass Gen Hosp, Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Schluntz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Schluntz’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Schluntz’s office at (301) 530-1010.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Schluntz?
Dr. Kurt Schluntz, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Schluntz empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Arthroscopic Surgery, Shoulder & Knee Surgery, Sports Medicine, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Bethesda/MD community, Dr. Schluntz is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Schluntz go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Amer Sports Med Inst, Sports Medicine-Orthopedic Surgery; Mass Gen Hosp, Orthopedic Surgery | Mass Genl Hospital | Montana Family Medicine Sports Medicine Program
Medical School: Columbia Univ Coll of Physicians And Surgeons, New York Ny | Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons
Is Dr. Schluntz board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Kurt Schluntz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Schluntz speak?
Dr. Schluntz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Schluntz treat?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Schluntz 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. Schluntz. 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
- 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
Also known as:
- Tendonitis in the Left Lower Leg
- Tendonitis in the Right Lower Leg
- Joint Disorder
- Tendinitis
- Tendon inflammation
- Synovitis
- Tenosynovitis
- Inflamed tendon sheath
ICD-10 Codes:
- M65862: Other synovitis and tenosynovitis, left lower leg
- M65861: Other synovitis and tenosynovitis, right lower leg
Also known as:
- Right Rotator Cuff Tear
- Left Rotator Cuff Tear
- Complete Rotator Cuff Tear
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Right rotator cuff rupture
- Right shoulder tendon tear
- Right shoulder muscle tear
- Left rotator cuff rupture
- Left shoulder tendon tear
- Left shoulder muscle tear
- Full Rotator Cuff Tear
- Complete Rotator Cuff Rupture
- Severed Shoulder Tendon
ICD-10 Codes:
- M75101: Unspecified rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
- M75102: Unspecified rotator cuff tear or rupture of left shoulder, not specified as traumatic
- M75121: Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
Also known as:
- Other tear of the medial meniscus in the left knee
- Other tear of the medial meniscus in the right knee
- Cartilage Disorder
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Torn meniscus
- Knee cartilage tear
- Meniscal injury
- Torn knee cartilage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S83242A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter
- S83241A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Right Artificial Knee Joint
- Left Artificial Knee Joint
- Knee Replacement
- Right Knee Replacement
- Right Knee Prosthesis
- Right Knee Arthroplasty
- Left Knee Replacement
- Left Knee Prosthesis
- Left Knee Arthroplasty
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z96651: Presence of right artificial knee joint
- Z96652: Presence of left artificial knee joint
Also known as:
- Softening of Kneecap Cartilage
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Patellar Chondromalacia', 'Runner's Knee
- Anterior Knee Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2242: Chondromalacia patellae, left knee
- M2241: Chondromalacia patellae, right knee
Also known as:
- Shoulder Bursitis
- Bursitis
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Inflamed Shoulder Bursa
- Shoulder Joint Inflammation
- Shoulder Bursa Inflammation
- Subacromial Bursitis
- Shoulder Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7551: Bursitis of right shoulder
- M7552: Bursitis of left shoulder
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:
- Lower Leg Muscle or Tendon Strain
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Sprains and Strains
- Pulled lower leg muscle
- Calf strain
- Shin muscle pull
- Leg tendon strain
ICD-10 Codes:
- S86912A: Strain of unspecified muscle(s) and tendon(s) at lower leg level, left leg, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Lower Leg Muscle Strain
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Sprains and Strains
- Calf Muscle Strain
- Shin Muscle Strain
- Pulled Muscle in Lower Leg
- Lower Leg Tendon Strain
ICD-10 Codes:
- S86911A: Strain of unspecified muscle(s) and tendon(s) at lower leg level, right leg, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Sprain
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Sprains and Strains
- ACL Sprain
- ACL Injury
- Knee Ligament Tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- S83511A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of right knee, initial encounter
What procedures does Dr. Schluntz perform?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Schluntz 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. Schluntz. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
- Endoscopy
- Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
- Knee Cartilage Shaving
- Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
- 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
- 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:
- Open Rotator Cuff Repair (Chronic Tear)
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
- Endoscopy
- Shoulder Tendon Repair
- Chronic Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Open Musculotendinous Cuff Repair
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
- Subacromial Decompression
- Shoulder Impingement Surgery
- Acromioplasty
CPT Codes:
- 23412: Repair of ruptured musculotendinous cuff (eg, rotator cuff) open; chronic
- 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)
Also known as:
- ACL Repair Surgery
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
- Arthroscopic ACL Surgery
- Knee Ligament Repair
- ACL Augmentation
CPT Codes:
- 29888: Arthroscopically aided anterior cruciate ligament repair/augmentation or reconstruction
Also known as:
- Limited Shoulder Debridement (Arthroscopic)
- Extensive Shoulder Arthroscopy Debridement
- Endoscopy
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Clean-up
- Shoulder Joint Debridement
- Keyhole Shoulder Repair
- Rotator Cuff Debridement
- Shoulder Scope Cleaning
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Debridement
- Shoulder Joint Cleanup Surgery
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])
- 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:
- Achilles Tendon Repair
- Ruptured Achilles Tendon Surgery
- Open Achilles Repair
- Percutaneous Achilles Repair
- Heel Tendon Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27650: Repair, primary, open or percutaneous, ruptured Achilles tendon;
Also known as:
- Bunion Correction with Double Bone Cut
- Hallux Valgus Correction
- Bunionectomy with Osteotomy
- Double Osteotomy Bunion Repair
CPT Codes:
- 28299: Correction, hallux valgus with bunionectomy, with sesamoidectomy when performed; with double osteotomy, any method
Also known as:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Schluntz accept my insurance?
Dr. Schluntz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 530-1010 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Schluntz accept in Bethesda, MD?
Dr. Schluntz in Bethesda, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Highmark Inc.
Humana
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Schluntz's office located?
Dr. Kurt Schluntz's Primary Practice
10215 Fernwood Rd Ste 506
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 530-1010
What is Dr. Schluntz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Schluntz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396740502.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Schluntz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Schluntz
What is Dr. Kurt Schluntz's specialty?
Dr. Schluntz is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Bethesda, MD. 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. Schluntz to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kurt Schluntz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Schluntz is affiliated with Suburban Hospital, Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center 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 Kurt Schluntz accepting new patients in Bethesda, MD?
Yes, Dr. Kurt Schluntz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kurt Schluntz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Schluntz's office at (301) 530-1010 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kurt Schluntz?
Please contact Dr. Schluntz's office at (301) 530-1010 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kurt Schluntz have?
Dr. Kurt Schluntz is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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