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Dr. William Sutton, MD

Dr. William Sutton, MD

Wilmington, NC

32 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Sutton, Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist in Wilmington, NC?

    Dr. William Sutton, MD is an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Wilmington, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified. Dr. Sutton completed his residency at Med Univ Sc Coll Of Med, Orthopedic Surgery; Carilion Hlth Sys, General Surgery. Dr. Sutton is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sutton’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sutton’s office at (910) 332-3800.

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

    • Residency: Med Univ Sc Coll Of Med, Orthopedic Surgery; Carilion Hlth Sys, General Surgery | Medical University of South Carolina Affiliated Hospitals | Carilion Clinic

    • Medical School: University Of Nc At Chapel Hill Sch Of Med- Chapel Hill Nc

    Is Dr. Sutton board certified as an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. William Sutton, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery , American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery since 2007, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery since 1995

    What languages does Dr. Sutton speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Sutton treat?

    As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Sutton 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. Sutton. 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 left shoulder
    • 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
    • M19012: Primary osteoarthritis, left shoulder
    • M19011: Primary osteoarthritis, right 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:

    • 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:

    • Knee Joint Disorder
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Internal Knee Derangement
    • Knee Joint Problem
    • Knee Instability

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M2391: Unspecified internal derangement of right knee
    • M2392: Unspecified internal derangement of left knee

    Also known as:

    • Right Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Left 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

    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

    Also known as:

    • Joint Replacement Aftercare
    • Hip Replacement
    • Joint Disorder
    • Knee Replacement
    • Post-joint replacement care
    • Joint surgery recovery
    • Orthopedic aftercare

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery

    Also known as:

    • Right Bicep Tendinitis
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Tendinitis
    • Right biceps tendon inflammation
    • Right shoulder tendinitis
    • Right bicipital tendinopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7521: Bicipital tendinitis, right shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder Joint Derangement
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Shoulder Joint Dysfunction
    • Shoulder Joint Instability
    • Shoulder Joint Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M24811: Other specific joint derangements of right shoulder, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Other tear of the medial meniscus in the left 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

    What procedures does Dr. Sutton perform?

    As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Sutton 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. Sutton. 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:

    • Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
    • Biceps Tendon Repair (Tenodesis)
    • Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
    • Endoscopy
    • Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff
    • Keyhole Rotator Cuff Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Shoulder Repair
    • Long Head Biceps Tenodesis
    • Shoulder Biceps Tendon Surgery
    • Biceps Tendon Reattachment
    • Shoulder Tendon Repair
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
    • Subacromial Decompression
    • Shoulder Impingement Surgery
    • Acromioplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 29827: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with rotator cuff repair
    • 23430: Tenodesis of long tendon of biceps
    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Shoulder Bone Shaving (Arthroscopic)
    • Limited Shoulder Debridement (Arthroscopic)
    • Extensive Shoulder Arthroscopy Debridement
    • Endoscopy
    • Arthroscopic Distal Claviculectomy
    • Mumford Procedure (Arthroscopic)
    • AC Joint Resection (Arthroscopic)
    • 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:

    • 29824: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; distal claviculectomy including distal articular surface (Mumford procedure)
    • 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:

    • 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 Arthrography Injection
    • Diagnostic Imaging
    • Shoulder MRI Injection
    • Shoulder CT Injection
    • Joint Injection for Imaging
    • Contrast Injection for Shoulder Scan

    CPT Codes:

    • 23350: Injection procedure for shoulder arthrography or enhanced CT/MRI shoulder arthrography

    Does Dr. Sutton accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sutton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (910) 332-3800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sutton accept in Wilmington, NC?

    Dr. Sutton in Wilmington, NC 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 North Carolina

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • BlueCross and BlueShield of Vermont

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Humana

    • IHC / SelectHealth

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Sutton's office located?

    Dr. William Sutton's Primary Practice

    2716 Ashton Dr

    Wilmington, NC 28412

    (910) 332-3800

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    Dr. William Sutton's Practice 2

    6019 Oleander Dr Ste 200

    Wilmington, NC 28403

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    Dr. William Sutton's Practice 3

    8115 Market St Ste 108

    Wilmington, NC 28411

    (910) 332-3800

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

    Dr. Sutton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508868282.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sutton?

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

    What is Dr. William Sutton's specialty?

    Dr. Sutton is a Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist near Wilmington, NC. An Orthopaedic surgeon well-trained in sports medicines is responsible to provide proper care for musculoskeletal structures which are directly affected by involving in the sports activity. The key focus areas of these specialists include conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, nutrition on performance and health. Additionally, they handle the coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Orthopaedic surgeon with specialization in sports medicine are able to prevent and manage any athletic injuries as they have a deep understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices. Contact Dr. Sutton to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. William Sutton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Sutton is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: New Hanover Regional Medical Center. 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

    Where can I learn more about Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist?

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    Is William Sutton accepting new patients in Wilmington, NC?

    Yes, Dr. William Sutton is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. William Sutton offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sutton's office at (910) 332-3800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with William Sutton?

    Please contact Dr. Sutton's office at (910) 332-3800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. William Sutton have?

    Dr. William Sutton is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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