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Who is Dr. Bynum, Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist in Montrose, CO?
Dr. Christopher Bynum, MD is an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Montrose, CO. He has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified. Dr. Bynum graduated from University Of Colorado School Of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Of Co Sch Of Med, Orthopedic Surgery; Univ Of Co Sch Of Med, General Surgery. Dr. Bynum is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bynum’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bynum’s office at (970) 249-6641.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Bynum?
Dr. Christopher Bynum, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist 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. Bynum empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Arthroscopic Surgery, Shoulder Surgery, Sports Medicine, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Montrose/CO community, Dr. Bynum is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Bynum go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Co Sch Of Med, Orthopedic Surgery; Univ Of Co Sch Of Med, General Surgery | University of Colorado Program A
Medical School: University of Co Sch of Med, Denver Co | University Of Colorado School Of Medicine
Is Dr. Bynum board certified as an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Bynum, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Bynum speak?
Dr. Bynum and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Bynum treat?
As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Bynum 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. Bynum. 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 the right shoulder
- Osteoarthritis of the left shoulder
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Osteoarthritis of both knees
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M19011: Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulder
- M19012: Primary osteoarthritis, left shoulder
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
- M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
Also known as:
- Right Rotator Cuff Tear
- Complete Rotator Cuff Tear
- Left Rotator Cuff Tear
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Right rotator cuff rupture
- Right shoulder tendon tear
- Right shoulder muscle tear
- Full Rotator Cuff Tear
- Complete Rotator Cuff Rupture
- Severed Shoulder Tendon
- 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
- M75121: Complete 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 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:
- Pain in Left Knee
- Pain in Right Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Left Knee Ache
- Left Knee Discomfort
- Sore Left Knee
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25562: Pain in left knee
- M25561: Pain in right knee
Also known as:
- Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Swimmer's Shoulder
- Impingement Syndrome
- Rotator Cuff Impingement
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7541: Impingement syndrome of right shoulder
- M7542: Impingement syndrome of left shoulder
Also known as:
- Biceps Tendon Injury
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Biceps Tendon Tear
- Biceps Muscle Injury
- Upper Arm Tendon Damage
- Biceps Tendinitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- S46101D: Unspecified injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of long head of biceps, right arm, subsequent encounter
Also known as:
- Muscle Rupture in Left Shoulder
- Muscle Disorder
- Torn muscle in left shoulder
- Left shoulder muscle tear
- Left shoulder muscle injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- M62112: Other rupture of muscle (nontraumatic), left shoulder
Also known as:
- Biceps Tendon Injury
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Biceps tendon damage
- Upper arm tendon injury
- Shoulder biceps injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S46192D: Other injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of long head of biceps, left arm, subsequent encounter
Also known as:
- Knee Ligament Sprain
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Sprains and Strains
- Sprained Knee Ligament
- Ligament Injury in Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- S83512D: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of left knee, subsequent encounter
Also known as:
- Shoulder Bursitis
- Bursitis
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Inflamed Shoulder Bursa
- Shoulder Joint Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7551: Bursitis of right shoulder
What procedures does Dr. Bynum perform?
As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Bynum 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. Bynum. 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:
- Biceps Tendon Repair (Tenodesis)
- Open Rotator Cuff Repair (Chronic Tear)
- Long Head Biceps Tenodesis
- Shoulder Biceps Tendon Surgery
- Biceps Tendon Reattachment
- Shoulder Tendon Repair
- Chronic Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Open Musculotendinous Cuff Repair
CPT Codes:
- 23430: Tenodesis of long tendon of biceps
- 23412: Repair of ruptured musculotendinous cuff (eg, rotator cuff) open; chronic
Also known as:
- Extensive Shoulder Arthroscopy Debridement
- Shoulder Bone Shaving (Arthroscopic)
- Endoscopy
- Shoulder Scope Cleaning
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Debridement
- Shoulder Joint Cleanup Surgery
- Arthroscopic Distal Claviculectomy
- Mumford Procedure (Arthroscopic)
- AC Joint Resection (Arthroscopic)
CPT Codes:
- 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])
- 29824: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; distal claviculectomy including distal articular surface (Mumford procedure)
Also known as:
- Total Shoulder Replacement
- Glenohumeral Arthroplasty
- Shoulder Joint Replacement
- Proximal Humeral Replacement
- Artificial Shoulder Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 23472: Arthroplasty, glenohumeral joint; total shoulder (glenoid and proximal humeral replacement (eg, total shoulder))
Also known as:
- Total Knee Replacement
- Partial Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Total Knee Arthroplasty
- Knee Joint Replacement
- Full Knee Replacement
- TKA Surgery
- Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty
- Medial Knee Replacement
- Lateral Knee Replacement
- Partial Knee Resurfacing
CPT Codes:
- 27447: Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial AND lateral compartments with or without patella resurfacing (total knee arthroplasty)
- 27446: Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial OR lateral compartment
Also known as:
- Partial Collarbone Removal
- Partial Claviculectomy
- Collarbone Resection
- Shoulder Bone Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 23120: Claviculectomy; partial
Also known as:
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
- Endoscopy
- Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
- Knee Cartilage Shaving
- Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
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
Also known as:
- ACL Repair Surgery
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
- Arthroscopic ACL Surgery
- Knee Ligament Repair
- ACL Augmentation
CPT Codes:
- 29888: Arthroscopically aided anterior cruciate ligament repair/augmentation or reconstruction
Also known as:
- Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
- Hardware Removal Surgery
- Buried Implant Extraction
- Orthopedic Implant Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)
Also known as:
- Multi-Layer Leg Compression Wrap
- Compression Bandage Application
- Leg Compression System
- Ankle and Foot Compression
CPT Codes:
- 29581: Application of multi-layer compression system; leg (below knee), including ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
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
Does Dr. Bynum accept my insurance?
Dr. Bynum accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (970) 249-6641 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bynum accept in Montrose, CO?
Dr. Bynum in Montrose, CO 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 and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
Cooperative Benefit Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Bynum's office located?
What is Dr. Bynum's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bynum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134112345.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bynum?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bynum
What is Dr. Christopher Bynum's specialty?
Dr. Bynum is a Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist near Montrose, CO. 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. Bynum to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Bynum affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Bynum is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Montrose Regional 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 Christopher Bynum accepting new patients in Montrose, CO?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Bynum is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Bynum offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bynum's office at (970) 249-6641 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Bynum?
Please contact Dr. Bynum's office at (970) 249-6641 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Bynum have?
Dr. Christopher Bynum is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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