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Dr. Eric Aronowitz, MD

Dr. Eric Aronowitz, MD

Albany, NY

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    Who is Dr. Aronowitz, Orthopedic Surgeon in Albany, NY?

    Dr. Eric Aronowitz, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Albany, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Aronowitz completed his residency at Cleveland Clinic Fndn, Sports Medicine-Orthopedic Surgery; Umdnj-R W Johnson Med Sch, Orthopedic Surgery; Umdnj-R W Johnson Med Sch, General Surgery. Dr. Aronowitz is fluent in English, Panjabi, Punjabi, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Aronowitz’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Aronowitz’s office at (518) 382-7200.

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

    • Residency: Cleveland Clinic Fndn, Sports Medicine-Orthopedic Surgery; Umdnj-R W Johnson Med Sch, Orthopedic Surgery; Umdnj-R W Johnson Med Sch, General Surgery

    • Medical School: Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Syracuse, Coll of Med, Syracuse Ny

    Is Dr. Aronowitz board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Eric Aronowitz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Aronowitz speak?

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

    • English

    • Panjabi

    • Punjabi

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Aronowitz treat?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Aronowitz 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. Aronowitz. 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 Ligament Sprain
    • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Sprain
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Sprained Knee Ligament
    • Ligament Injury in Knee
    • ACL Sprain
    • ACL Injury
    • Knee Ligament Tear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S83512A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of left knee, initial encounter
    • S83511A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of right knee, initial encounter
    • S83512D: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of left knee, subsequent encounter

    Also known as:

    • Other tear of the medial meniscus in the right knee
    • Other tear of the medial meniscus in the left knee
    • Other tear of the lateral meniscus in the left knee
    • Cartilage Disorder
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Torn meniscus
    • Knee cartilage tear
    • Meniscal injury
    • Torn knee cartilage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S83241A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter
    • S83242A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter
    • S83282A: Other tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis of both knees
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Other Orthopedic Aftercare
    • General orthopedic recovery
    • Musculoskeletal post-op care
    • Bone and joint follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

    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

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25562: Pain in left knee

    What procedures does Dr. Aronowitz perform?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Aronowitz 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. Aronowitz. 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 Meniscus Repair
    • Knee Arthroscopy for Cartilage Shaving
    • Knee Cartilage Repair (Arthroscopic)
    • Knee Arthroscopy for Loose Body Removal
    • Endoscopy
    • Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
    • Knee Cartilage Shaving
    • Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
    • Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
    • Knee Scope Meniscus Surgery
    • Torn Meniscus Repair (Arthroscopic)
    • Knee chondroplasty
    • Arthroscopic cartilage debridement
    • Knee scope cartilage repair
    • Knee scope with meniscectomy
    • Arthroscopic knee surgery
    • Cartilage shaving knee
    • Meniscus repair knee arthroscopy
    • Knee abrasion arthroplasty
    • Knee microfracture surgery
    • Knee Scope for Debris
    • Arthroscopic Loose Body Excision
    • Knee Chondral Fragmentation Removal
    • Knee Joint Cleaning

    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
    • 29882: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscus repair (medial OR lateral)
    • 29877: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty)
    • 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
    • 29879: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; abrasion arthroplasty (includes chondroplasty where necessary) or multiple drilling or microfracture
    • 29874: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; for removal of loose body or foreign body (eg, osteochondritis dissecans fragmentation, chondral fragmentation)

    Also known as:

    • ACL Repair Surgery
    • Knee Arthroscopy with Joint Lining Removal
    • Tibial Tubercle Surgery
    • Endoscopy
    • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
    • Arthroscopic ACL Surgery
    • Knee Ligament Repair
    • ACL Augmentation
    • Knee Synovectomy
    • Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
    • Plica Resection
    • Maquet procedure
    • Knee bone realignment surgery
    • Tibial tubercle osteotomy
    • Kneecap stabilization surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 29888: Arthroscopically aided anterior cruciate ligament repair/augmentation or reconstruction
    • 29875: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; synovectomy, limited (eg, plica or shelf resection) (separate procedure)
    • 27418: Anterior tibial tubercleplasty (eg, Maquet type procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Open Rotator Cuff Repair (Chronic Tear)
    • Biceps Tendon Repair (Tenodesis)
    • Shoulder Tendon Repair
    • Chronic Rotator Cuff Surgery
    • Open Musculotendinous Cuff Repair
    • Long Head Biceps Tenodesis
    • Shoulder Biceps Tendon Surgery
    • Biceps Tendon Reattachment

    CPT Codes:

    • 23412: Repair of ruptured musculotendinous cuff (eg, rotator cuff) open; chronic
    • 23430: Tenodesis of long tendon of biceps

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder Arthroscopy with Capsulorrhaphy
    • Limited Shoulder Debridement (Arthroscopic)
    • Endoscopy
    • Keyhole Shoulder Surgery
    • Shoulder Capsule Repair
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Stabilization
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Clean-up
    • Shoulder Joint Debridement
    • Keyhole Shoulder Repair
    • Rotator Cuff Debridement

    CPT Codes:

    • 29806: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; capsulorrhaphy
    • 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])

    Also known as:

    • Knee Ligament Reconstruction
    • Extra-Articular Knee Ligament Repair
    • Knee Ligament Augmentation
    • Knee Stabilization Surgery
    • ACL Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 27427: Ligamentous reconstruction (augmentation), knee; extra-articular

    Also known as:

    • Biceps or Triceps Tendon Repair
    • Distal biceps tendon reinsertion
    • Triceps tendon repair surgery
    • Tendon graft for arm

    CPT Codes:

    • 24342: Reinsertion of ruptured biceps or triceps tendon, distal, with or without tendon graft

    Also known as:

    • Quadriceps or Hamstring Muscle Repair
    • Thigh Muscle Rupture Repair
    • Quadriceps Tendon Repair
    • Hamstring Tendon Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27385: Suture of quadriceps or hamstring muscle rupture; primary

    Also known as:

    • Open Repair of Broken Collarbone
    • Clavicle Fracture Surgery
    • Collarbone Fixation
    • Open Clavicle Reduction

    CPT Codes:

    • 23515: Open treatment of clavicular fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed

    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:

    • Knee Cartilage Implant (ACI)
    • Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation
    • ACI Knee Surgery
    • Cartilage Repair Knee
    • Knee Joint Cartilage Regeneration

    CPT Codes:

    • 27412: Autologous chondrocyte implantation, knee

    Also known as:

    • Ankle Ligament Repair
    • Collateral Ankle Ligament Surgery
    • Ankle Sprain Repair
    • Watson-Jones Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 27698: Repair, secondary, disrupted ligament, ankle, collateral (eg, Watson-Jones procedure)

    Does Dr. Aronowitz accept my insurance?

    Dr. Aronowitz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (518) 382-7200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Aronowitz accept in Albany, NY?

    Dr. Aronowitz in Albany, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CDPHP

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • HealthNow New York

    • Martin's Point

    • MVP Healthcare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Aronowitz's office located?

    Dr. Eric Aronowitz's Primary Practice

    121 Everett Rd

    Albany, NY 12205

    (518) 382-7200

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    Dr. Eric Aronowitz's Practice 2

    103 Sitterly Rd Ste 2400

    Halfmoon, NY 12065

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    Dr. Eric Aronowitz's Practice 3

    530 Liberty St

    Schenectady, NY 12305

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

    Dr. Aronowitz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821099318.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Aronowitz?

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

    What is Dr. Eric Aronowitz's specialty?

    Dr. Aronowitz is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Albany, NY. 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. Aronowitz to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Eric Aronowitz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Aronowitz is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Ellis Hospital. 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 Eric Aronowitz accepting new patients in Albany, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Eric Aronowitz is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Eric Aronowitz offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Aronowitz's office at (518) 382-7200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Eric Aronowitz?

    Please contact Dr. Aronowitz's office at (518) 382-7200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Eric Aronowitz have?

    Dr. Eric Aronowitz is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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