34 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dunklin, Orthopedic Surgeon in Fresno, CA?
Dr. Jerome Dunklin, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Fresno, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified. Dr. Dunklin graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Truman Med Ctr-West, Orthopedic Surgery; Msu-Kalamazoo Ctr Med Stu, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Dunklin is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dunklin’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dunklin’s office at (559) 256-5200.
Where did Dr. Dunklin go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Truman Med Ctr-West, Orthopedic Surgery; Msu-Kalamazoo Ctr Med Stu, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Univeristy Of Missouri | KCUMB-COMEC/UMKC/Truman Medical Center Lakewood Program
Medical School: Creighton University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Dunklin board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Jerome Dunklin, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Dunklin speak?
Dr. Dunklin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Dunklin treat?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Dunklin 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. Dunklin. 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
- Osteoarthritis of both knees
- Osteoarthritis of the right shoulder
- Osteoarthritis of the left shoulder
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
- 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
- M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
- M19011: Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulder
- M19012: Primary osteoarthritis, left shoulder
- M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Other Right Knee Joint Problems
- Left Knee Joint Disorder
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Right Knee Joint Condition
- Right Knee Arthropathy
- Right Knee Articular Disorder
- Left knee problem
- Left knee arthropathy
- Left knee joint disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25861: Other specified joint disorders, right knee
- M25862: Other specified joint disorders, left knee
Also known as:
- Tendonitis in the Right Lower Leg
- Joint Disorder
- Tendinitis
- Tendon inflammation
- Synovitis
- Tenosynovitis
- Inflamed tendon sheath
ICD-10 Codes:
- M65861: Other synovitis and tenosynovitis, right lower leg
What procedures does Dr. Dunklin perform?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Dunklin 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. Dunklin. 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:
- Knee Arthroscopy with Joint Lining Removal
- Knee Synovectomy (Open)
- ACL Repair Surgery
- Endoscopy
- Knee Synovectomy
- Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
- Plica Resection
- Knee Joint Lining Removal
- Arthrotomy of Knee
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
- Arthroscopic ACL Surgery
- Knee Ligament Repair
- ACL Augmentation
CPT Codes:
- 29875: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; synovectomy, limited (eg, plica or shelf resection) (separate procedure)
- 27335: Arthrotomy, with synovectomy, knee; anterior AND posterior including popliteal area
- 29888: Arthroscopically aided anterior cruciate ligament repair/augmentation or reconstruction
Also known as:
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
- Knee Arthroscopy with Major Synovectomy
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus 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
- Arthroscopic Knee Synovectomy
- Knee Lining Removal (Arthroscopic)
- Minimally Invasive Knee Synovectomy
- Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
- Knee Scope Meniscus Surgery
- Torn Meniscus Repair (Arthroscopic)
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
- 29876: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; synovectomy, major, 2 or more compartments (eg, medial or lateral)
- 29882: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscus repair (medial OR lateral)
Also known as:
- Limited Shoulder Debridement (Arthroscopic)
- Shoulder Bone Shaving (Arthroscopic)
- Extensive Shoulder Arthroscopy Debridement
- Endoscopy
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Clean-up
- Shoulder Joint Debridement
- Keyhole Shoulder Repair
- Rotator Cuff Debridement
- Arthroscopic Distal Claviculectomy
- Mumford Procedure (Arthroscopic)
- AC Joint Resection (Arthroscopic)
- Shoulder Scope Cleaning
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Debridement
- Shoulder Joint Cleanup Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 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])
- 29824: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; distal claviculectomy including distal articular surface (Mumford procedure)
- 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:
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
- Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
- Endoscopy
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
- Subacromial Decompression
- Shoulder Impingement Surgery
- Acromioplasty
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff
- Keyhole Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Shoulder Repair
CPT Codes:
- 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)
- 29827: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with rotator cuff repair
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Biceps Tendon Surgery
- Biceps Tendon Resection
- Biceps Tendon Transplant
- Long Head Biceps Tendon Repair
CPT Codes:
- 23440: Resection or transplantation of long tendon of biceps
Also known as:
- Hip Joint Exploration with Synovial Tissue Removal
- Hip Arthrotomy with Synovectomy
- Hip Synovial Membrane Removal
- Open Hip Joint Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27054: Arthrotomy with synovectomy, hip joint
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:
- 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. Dunklin accept my insurance?
Dr. Dunklin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (559) 256-5200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dunklin accept in Fresno, CA?
Dr. Dunklin in Fresno, CA 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 Shield of California
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Dunklin's office located?
What is Dr. Dunklin's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dunklin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063403442.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dunklin?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dunklin
What is Dr. Jerome Dunklin's specialty?
Dr. Dunklin is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Fresno, CA. An orthopedic surgeon has specialization in preserving, investigating, and restoring the form and function of the extremities, spine, and related structures through medical, surgical, and physical methods. They care for patients with musculoskeletal issues, including congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances, and degenerative diseases affecting the spine, hands, feet, knees, hips, shoulders, and elbows in both children and adults. Additionally, orthopedic surgeons address primary and secondary muscular problems and the impact of central or peripheral nervous system lesions on the musculoskeletal system. Contact Dr. Dunklin to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Jerome Dunklin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dunklin is affiliated with Saint Agnes Medical Center, Community Regional Medical Center - Fresno, Clovis Community Medical Center 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 Jerome Dunklin accepting new patients in Fresno, CA?
Yes, Dr. Jerome Dunklin is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jerome Dunklin offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dunklin's office at (559) 256-5200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jerome Dunklin?
Please contact Dr. Dunklin's office at (559) 256-5200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jerome Dunklin have?
Dr. Jerome Dunklin is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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