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Dr. Mitchell Goldflies, MD

Dr. Mitchell Goldflies, MD

Chicago, IL

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    Who is Dr. Goldflies, Orthopedic Surgeon in Chicago, IL?

    Dr. Mitchell Goldflies, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Goldflies graduated from Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science and completed his residency at Rush-Presby-St Luke'S M C, Orthopedic Surgery; Cook County Hosp, Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Goldflies is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Goldflies’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Goldflies’s office at (773) 792-3311.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Goldflies?

    Dr. Mitchell Goldflies, 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. Goldflies empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Sports Medicine, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Chicago/IL community, Dr. Goldflies is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Fellowship: Rush University Medical Center - Rush System for Health, Chicago

    • Residency: Rush-Presby-St Luke'S M C, Orthopedic Surgery; Cook County Hosp, Orthopedic Surgery | John Stroger Hospital of Cook County | Chicago Medical School | Colorado Health Foundation Presbyterian-St Luke's Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science | Cagayan State University College of Medicine and Surgery

    Is Dr. Goldflies board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Mitchell Goldflies, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Goldflies speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Goldflies treat?

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

    • Osteoarthritis of both knees
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the right shoulder
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
    • M19011: Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Chronic Low Back Pain
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5459: Other low back pain
    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Scoliosis
    • Curved Spine
    • Spinal Curvature
    • Backbone Curve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M419: Scoliosis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acquired Pelvis Deformity
    • Pelvic Malformation
    • Pelvic Abnormality
    • Deformed Pelvis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M955: Acquired deformity of pelvis

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Foot
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Foot Wound
    • Foot Sore from Diabetes
    • Diabetic Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer

    What procedures does Dr. Goldflies perform?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Goldflies 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. Goldflies. 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
    • 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:

    • Short Leg Cast Application
    • Long Arm Cast Application
    • Hand and Forearm Cast Application
    • Walking Short Leg Cast Application
    • Below Knee Cast
    • Lower Leg Cast
    • Foot and Ankle Cast
    • Shoulder to hand cast
    • Full arm cast
    • Arm fracture cast
    • Gauntlet Cast
    • Wrist and Forearm Cast
    • Hand Cast
    • Lower Arm Cast
    • Below Knee Walking Cast
    • Ambulatory Short Leg Cast

    CPT Codes:

    • 29405: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes);
    • 29065: Application, cast; shoulder to hand (long arm)
    • 29085: Application, cast; hand and lower forearm (gauntlet)
    • 29425: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes); walking or ambulatory type

    Also known as:

    • Short Arm Cast Application
    • Elbow to Finger Cast
    • Forearm Cast
    • Arm Immobilization Cast

    CPT Codes:

    • 29075: Application, cast; elbow to finger (short arm)

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Trigger Point Injections
    • Trigger Point Release Injections
    • Muscle Pain Injections
    • Myofascial Pain Injections

    CPT Codes:

    • 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles

    Also known as:

    • Toe Amputation (at Joint)
    • Toe and Foot Bone Amputation
    • Toe Amputation
    • Interphalangeal Joint Toe Amputation
    • Partial Toe Amputation
    • Toe Removal Surgery
    • Digit Amputation
    • Metatarsal Amputation
    • Partial Foot Amputation
    • Toe Removal with Metatarsal
    • Metatarsophalangeal joint amputation
    • Toe removal surgery
    • Foot digit amputation
    • MTP joint amputation

    CPT Codes:

    • 28825: Amputation, toe; interphalangeal joint
    • 28810: Amputation, metatarsal, with toe, single
    • 28820: Amputation, toe; metatarsophalangeal joint

    Also known as:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Joint Fluid Removal
    • Bursa Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 20605: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, intermediate joint or bursa (eg, temporomandibular, acromioclavicular, wrist, elbow or ankle, olecranon bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Injection for Tendon or Ligament Pain
    • Tendon sheath injection
    • Ligament injection
    • Plantar fascia injection
    • Soft tissue injection for pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 20550: Injection(s); single tendon sheath, or ligament, aponeurosis (eg, plantar "fascia")

    Also known as:

    • Incision and Drainage of Deep Leg or Ankle Abscess
    • Leg abscess drainage
    • Ankle hematoma drainage
    • Deep tissue incision and drainage

    CPT Codes:

    • 27603: Incision and drainage, leg or ankle; deep abscess or hematoma

    Also known as:

    • Full Arm or Leg Cast Removal
    • Bivalving a cast
    • Cutting off a cast
    • Cast splitting

    CPT Codes:

    • 29705: Removal or bivalving; full arm or full leg cast

    Also known as:

    • Small Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
    • Joint Tap
    • Bursa Fluid Removal
    • Small Joint Injection
    • Arthrocentesis

    CPT Codes:

    • 20600: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, small joint or bursa (eg, fingers, toes); without ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Tendon or Ligament Pain Injection
    • Tendon Injection
    • Ligament Injection
    • Soft Tissue Injection
    • Pain Relief Injection (Tendon/Ligament)

    CPT Codes:

    • 20551: Injection(s); single tendon origin/insertion

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Debridement
    • Wound Debridement
    • Dressing Change Under Anesthesia
    • Anesthesia
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Muscle Cleaning Procedure
    • Fascia Debridement
    • Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
    • Surgical Wound Cleaning
    • Tissue Removal from Wound
    • Dead Tissue Removal
    • Wound Dressing Change with Sedation
    • Non-Burn Dressing Change Under General Anesthesia
    • Surgical Dressing Change

    CPT Codes:

    • 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
    • 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
    • 15852: Dressing change (for other than burns) under anesthesia (other than local)

    Also known as:

    • Bone Debridement (Cleaning of Bone Wound)
    • Bone Wound Cleaning
    • Surgical Bone Debridement
    • Dead Bone Removal
    • Wound Cleaning with Bone Involvement

    CPT Codes:

    • 11044: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Nail Removal
    • Nail Plate Avulsion
    • Toenail Removal
    • Fingernail Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11730: Avulsion of nail plate, partial or complete, simple; single

    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

    Does Dr. Goldflies accept my insurance?

    Dr. Goldflies accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (773) 792-3311 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Goldflies accept in Chicago, IL?

    Dr. Goldflies in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • California Foundation for Medical Care

    • CHG Healthcare Services

    • Cook County Health & Hospitals System

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Medicare

    • Meridian Health Plan

    • Molina

    • NASA

    • State of Illinois

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    Where is Dr. Goldflies' office located?

    Dr. Mitchell Goldflies' Primary Practice

    2875 W 19th St

    Chicago, IL 60623

    (773) 792-3311

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    Dr. Mitchell Goldflies' Practice 2

    11001 S Kedzie Ave

    Chicago, IL 60655

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    Dr. Mitchell Goldflies' Practice 3

    6445 N Central Ave

    Chicago, IL 60646

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

    Fellow

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

    Dr. Goldflies's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730189598.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Goldflies?

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

    What is Dr. Mitchell Goldflies's specialty?

    Dr. Goldflies is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Chicago, IL. 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. Goldflies to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Mitchell Goldflies affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Goldflies is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Saint Anthony Hospital - Chicago, IL, Humboldt Park Health. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Mitchell Goldflies accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Mitchell Goldflies is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Mitchell Goldflies offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Goldflies's office at (773) 792-3311 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Mitchell Goldflies?

    Please contact Dr. Goldflies's office at (773) 792-3311 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Mitchell Goldflies have?

    Dr. Mitchell Goldflies is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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