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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gerlinger, Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Tad Gerlinger, MD is an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Gerlinger graduated from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine and completed his residency at Madigan Healthcare System Program. Dr. Gerlinger is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gerlinger’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gerlinger’s office at (312) 432-2300.
Where did Dr. Gerlinger go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Madigan Healthcare System Program
Medical School: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Gerlinger speak?
Dr. Gerlinger and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Gerlinger treat?
As an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Gerlinger 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. Gerlinger. 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:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
- Osteoarthritis of the left hip
- Osteoarthritis of both knees
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Both Hips
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Right Hip Arthritis
- Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease
- Bilateral Hip Arthritis
- Primary Degenerative Hip Disease
- Both Hips Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
- M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
- M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
- M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
- M160: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of hip
Also known as:
- Left Artificial Knee Joint
- Artificial Hip Joint
- Having a Right Artificial Hip Joint
- Having an Artificial Knee Joint
- Right Artificial Knee Joint
- Having a Left Artificial Hip Joint
- Knee Replacement
- Hip Replacement
- Left Knee Replacement
- Left Knee Prosthesis
- Left Knee Arthroplasty
- Hip Prosthesis
- Hip Arthroplasty
- Right hip replacement
- Right hip prosthesis
- Artificial right hip
- Knee replacement
- Knee prosthesis
- Artificial knee
- Right Knee Replacement
- Right Knee Prosthesis
- Right Knee Arthroplasty
- Left hip replacement
- Left hip prosthesis
- Artificial left hip
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z96652: Presence of left artificial knee joint
- Z96649: Presence of unspecified artificial hip joint
- Z96641: Presence of right artificial hip joint
- Z96659: Presence of unspecified artificial knee joint
- Z96651: Presence of right artificial knee joint
- Z96642: Presence of left artificial hip joint
Also known as:
- Infected Left Knee Replacement
- Infected Right Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Left Knee Prosthesis Infection
- Inflamed Left Knee Implant
- Left Knee Arthroplasty Infection
- Right Knee Prosthesis Infection
- Inflamed Right Knee Implant
- Right Knee Arthroplasty Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8454XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal left knee prosthesis, initial encounter
- T8453XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal right knee prosthesis, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Knee Joint Stiffness
- Joint Disorder
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Stiff Knee
- Knee Ankylosis
- Knee Joint Fusion
ICD-10 Codes:
- M24661: Ankylosis, right knee
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
What procedures does Dr. Gerlinger perform?
As an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Gerlinger 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. Gerlinger. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Knee Manipulation Under Anesthesia
- Anesthesia
- Knee Joint Manipulation
- Knee Mobilization Under Sedation
- Knee Adhesion Release (Anesthesia)
CPT Codes:
- 27570: Manipulation of knee joint under general anesthesia (includes application of traction or other fixation devices)
Also known as:
- Revision of One Knee Replacement Part
- Partial Knee Replacement Revision
- Knee Arthroplasty Revision
- Knee Implant Exchange
CPT Codes:
- 27486: Revision of total knee arthroplasty, with or without allograft; 1 component
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:
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (No Imaging)
- Lower Back Epidural Injection
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Pain Injection (Lumbar)
CPT Codes:
- 62322: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); without imaging guidance
Does Dr. Gerlinger accept my insurance?
Dr. Gerlinger accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 432-2300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gerlinger accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Gerlinger in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
State of Tennessee
Tria Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Gerlinger's office located?
Dr. Tad Gerlinger's Primary Practice
1611 W Harrison St Ste 400
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 432-2300
What is Dr. Gerlinger's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gerlinger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922097971.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gerlinger?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gerlinger
What is Dr. Tad Gerlinger's specialty?
Dr. Gerlinger is a Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon near Chicago, IL. Adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgeons, recognized as a fellowship subspecialty by several state medical boards, focus on reconstructive procedures including joint arthroplasty (such as hip and knee replacements), osteotomy, arthroscopy, soft-tissue reconstruction, and various other adult reconstructive surgical interventions. Contact Dr. Gerlinger to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Tad Gerlinger affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gerlinger is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Aspen Valley Hospital, Rush University Medical Center, Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital, Endeavor Health Edward 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 Tad Gerlinger accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Tad Gerlinger is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Tad Gerlinger offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gerlinger's office at (312) 432-2300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Tad Gerlinger?
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