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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Buckley, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Hamilton, NY?
Dr. Rudolph Buckley, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in Hamilton, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Buckley graduated from Morehouse School of Medicine and completed his residency at Shriners Hosp For Children, Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Buckley is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Buckley’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Buckley’s office at (315) 824-1250.
Where did Dr. Buckley go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Shriners Hosp For Children, Orthopedic Surgery | Tulane University School of Medicine, Ahmanson/UCLA Adult Congenital Heart Dis. Ctr. | LSU HEALTH SCIENCES
Medical School: Morehouse Sch of Med, Atlanta Ga | Morehouse School of Medicine
Is Dr. Buckley board certified as an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Rudolph Buckley, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Buckley speak?
Dr. Buckley and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Buckley typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Buckley 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. Buckley. 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:
- 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:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
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:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Spinal Stenosis
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
- Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
What procedures does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Buckley typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Buckley 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. Buckley. 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:
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
- Sacroiliac Joint Injection
- Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance
- SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac steroid injection
- Image-guided SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac joint block
CPT Codes:
- 64484: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, each additional level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed
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:
- 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:
- Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
- Interbody Device Implantation
- Spinal Fusion with Cage
- Synthetic Disc Space Device
CPT Codes:
- 22853: Insertion of interbody biomechanical device(s) (eg, synthetic cage, mesh) with integral anterior instrumentation for device anchoring (eg, screws, flanges), when performed, to intervertebral disc space in conjunction with interbody arthrodesis, each interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- TFESI (Lumbar)
- Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
- Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
CPT Codes:
- 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
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:
- 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. Buckley accept my insurance?
Dr. Buckley accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (315) 824-1250 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Buckley accept in Hamilton, NY?
Dr. Buckley in Hamilton, 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas
Centene Corporation
Humana
Lifetime Healthcare
Medicare
MVP Health Care
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Buckley's office located?
What is Dr. Buckley's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Buckley's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235121633.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Buckley?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Buckley
What is Dr. Rudolph Buckley's specialty?
Dr. Buckley is a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near Hamilton, NY.
What does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon do?
Orthopaedic surgeons specializing in the spine, recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty of orthopaedic surgery, focus on the evaluation and treatment for both nonoperative and operative of a wide range of primary spinal disorders. These include trauma, degenerative conditions, deformities, tumors, and reconstructive issues related to the spine.
Is this Dr. Rudolph Buckley affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Buckley is affiliated with A.o. Fox Hospital, Upstate University Hospital, Wynn Hospital, Guthrie Lourdes Hospital 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 Rudolph Buckley accepting new patients in Hamilton, NY?
Yes, Dr. Rudolph Buckley is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rudolph Buckley offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Buckley's office at (315) 824-1250 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rudolph Buckley?
Please contact Dr. Buckley's office at (315) 824-1250 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Rudolph Buckley have?
Dr. Rudolph Buckley is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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