Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tigges, Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon in Poughkeepsie, NY?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Tigges?
Dr. Russell Tigges, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon 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. Tigges empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Hip Replacement, Knee Replacement, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Poughkeepsie, NY community, Dr. Tigges is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Tigges go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Va Commonwealth U Mcv Sch Med, Orthopedic Surgery | Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program
Medical School: Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma | Tufts University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Tigges board certified as an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Russell Tigges, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Tigges speak?
Dr. Tigges and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Tigges typically treat?
As an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Tigges 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. Tigges. 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:
- 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
What procedures does an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Tigges typically perform?
As an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Tigges 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. Tigges. 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 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:
- 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:
- Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
- Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
- Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
- Knee Injection with Ultrasound
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20611: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting
- 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
- Arthroscopic knee surgery
- Cartilage shaving knee
- Meniscus repair knee arthroscopy
CPT Codes:
- 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:
- Genicular Nerve Block for Knee Pain
- Nerve Destruction for Pain
- Knee Nerve Ablation
- Genicular Nerve Neurolysis
- Nerve Destruction for Knee Pain
- Neurolytic nerve block
- Peripheral nerve ablation
- Nerve destruction procedure
CPT Codes:
- 64624: Destruction by neurolytic agent, genicular nerve branches including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64640: Destruction by neurolytic agent; other peripheral nerve or branch
Does Dr. Tigges accept my insurance?
Dr. Tigges accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (845) 454-0120 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tigges accept in Poughkeepsie, NY?
Dr. Tigges in Poughkeepsie, NY 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Capital Blue Cross
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
CMS
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Tigges' office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Tigges affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Tigges has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Russell Tigges?
Dr. Tigges has appointments available at his Poughkeepsie, NY office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Tigges's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tigges's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902839327.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tigges?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tigges