33 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Morales, Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist in Brunswick, GA?
Dr. Ralph Morales, DO is an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Brunswick, GA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Morales graduated from Rutgers - New Jersey Medical School and completed his residency at Hughston Sports Med Hosp, Sports Medicine-Orthopedic Surgery; D D Eisenhower Army Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Morales is fluent in English and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Morales’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Morales’s office at (912) 265-9006.
Where did Dr. Morales go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Hughston Sports Med Hosp, Sports Medicine-Orthopedic Surgery; D D Eisenhower Army Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery | Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical Center Program
Medical School: Umdnj-Sch Of Osteo Med- Stratford Nj | Rutgers - New Jersey Medical School
Is Dr. Morales board certified in Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Ralph Morales, DO is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Morales speak?
Dr. Morales and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Vietnamese
What conditions does Dr. Morales treat?
As a Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Morales 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. Morales. 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:
- Complete Rotator Cuff Tear
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Right Partial Rotator Cuff Tear
- Partial Rotator Cuff Tear
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Full Rotator Cuff Tear
- Complete Rotator Cuff Rupture
- Severed Shoulder Tendon
- Torn Shoulder Tendon
- Shoulder Tendon Rupture
- Rotator Cuff Rupture
- Right incomplete rotator cuff rupture
- Right partial shoulder tendon tear
- Right rotator cuff strain
- Incomplete Rotator Cuff Tear
- Partial Rotator Cuff Rupture
- Shoulder Tendon Partial Tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- M75121: Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
- M75122: Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of left shoulder, not specified as traumatic
- M75111: Incomplete rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
- M75112: Incomplete rotator cuff tear or rupture of left shoulder, not specified as traumatic
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:
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right 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:
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M19011: Primary osteoarthritis, right 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:
- Temporary Right Knee Joint Inflammation
- Temporary Left Knee Joint Inflammation
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Right Knee Transient Synovitis
- Acute Right Knee Synovitis
- Temporary Right Knee Synovial Inflammation
- Left Knee Transient Synovitis
- Acute Left Knee Synovitis
- Temporary Left Knee Synovial Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M67361: Transient synovitis, right knee
- M67362: Transient synovitis, left knee
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Right Shoulder Joint Disorder
- Other Left Shoulder Joint Problems
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Right shoulder problem
- Right shoulder arthropathy
- Right shoulder joint disease
- Left Shoulder Joint Condition
- Left Shoulder Arthropathy
- Left Shoulder Articular Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25811: Other specified joint disorders, right shoulder
- M25812: Other specified joint disorders, left shoulder
Also known as:
- Shoulder Bursitis
- Bursitis
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Inflamed Shoulder Bursa
- Shoulder Joint Inflammation
- Shoulder Bursa Inflammation
- Subacromial Bursitis
- Shoulder Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7551: Bursitis of right shoulder
- M7552: Bursitis of left shoulder
Also known as:
- Neck and Arm Pain Syndrome
- Brachial Plexus Injuries
- Cervicobrachial Syndrome
- Neck-Arm Pain
- Brachialgia
ICD-10 Codes:
- M531: Cervicobrachial syndrome
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
What procedures does Dr. Morales perform?
As a Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Morales 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. Morales. 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
- 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:
- Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Adhesion Removal
- Biceps Tendon Repair (Tenodesis)
- Endoscopy
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff
- Keyhole Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Shoulder Repair
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
- Subacromial Decompression
- Shoulder Impingement Surgery
- Acromioplasty
- Shoulder Scope Surgery
- Shoulder Adhesiolysis
- Frozen Shoulder Surgery
- Shoulder Joint Cleaning
- Long Head Biceps Tenodesis
- Shoulder Biceps Tendon Surgery
- Biceps Tendon Reattachment
- Shoulder Tendon Repair
CPT Codes:
- 29827: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with rotator cuff repair
- 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)
- 29825: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with lysis and resection of adhesions, with or without manipulation
- 23430: Tenodesis of long tendon of biceps
Also known as:
- Shoulder Arthroscopy with Biceps Repair
- Extensive Shoulder Arthroscopy Debridement
- Endoscopy
- Arthroscopic Biceps Tenodesis
- Keyhole Shoulder Biceps Surgery
- Shoulder Scope Biceps Repair
- Shoulder Scope Cleaning
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Debridement
- Shoulder Joint Cleanup Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 29828: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; biceps tenodesis
- 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:
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
- Endoscopy
- Knee scope with meniscectomy
- Arthroscopic knee surgery
- Cartilage shaving knee
- Meniscus repair knee arthroscopy
- Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
- Knee Cartilage Shaving
- Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
CPT Codes:
- 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
- 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:
- 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:
- Capsular Contracture Release
- Joint Capsule Release
- Sever Procedure
- Contracture Release Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 23020: Capsular contracture release (eg, Sever type procedure)
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
Does Dr. Morales accept my insurance?
Dr. Morales accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (912) 265-9006 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Morales accept in Brunswick, GA?
Dr. Morales in Brunswick, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Medicare
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Morales' office located?
What is Dr. Morales's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Morales's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790773703.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Morales?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Morales
What is Dr. Ralph Morales's specialty?
Dr. Morales is a Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist near Brunswick, GA. 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. Morales to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ralph Morales affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Morales is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top 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 Ralph Morales accepting new patients in Brunswick, GA?
Yes, Dr. Ralph Morales is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ralph Morales offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Morales's office at (912) 265-9006 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ralph Morales?
Please contact Dr. Morales's office at (912) 265-9006 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ralph Morales have?
Dr. Ralph Morales is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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