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Who is Dr. Althausen, Orthopedic Trauma Specialist in Reno, NV?
Dr. Peter Althausen, MD is an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist, who primarily practices in Reno, NV with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Althausen graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Ca Davis Health System, Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Althausen is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Althausen’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Althausen’s office at (775) 786-3040.
Where did Dr. Althausen go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca Davis Health System, Orthopedic Surgery | UC Irvine Medical Center
Medical School: Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma | Tufts University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Althausen board certified as an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Peter Althausen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Althausen speak?
Dr. Althausen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist like Dr. Althausen typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist, Dr. Althausen 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. Althausen. 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 here.
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 Wrist
- Pain
- Wrist Injuries and Disorder
- Left Wrist Ache
- Left Wrist Discomfort
- Sore Left Wrist
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25532: Pain in left wrist
Also known as:
- Left Hip Pain
- Right Hip Pain
- Hip Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Sore Left Hip
- Left Hip Ache
- Left Hip Discomfort
- Sore Right Hip
- Right Hip Ache
- Right Hip Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25552: Pain in left hip
- M25551: Pain in right hip
Also known as:
- Right Wrist Pain
- Pain
- Wrist Injuries and Disorder
- Aching right wrist
- Sore right wrist
- Right wrist discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25531: Pain in right wrist
What procedures does an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist like Dr. Althausen typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist, Dr. Althausen 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. Althausen. 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 here.
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:
- Open Repair of Broken Collarbone
- Clavicle Fracture Surgery
- Collarbone Fixation
- Open Clavicle Reduction
CPT Codes:
- 23515: Open treatment of clavicular fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Open Surgery for Complex Wrist Fracture
- Distal Radius Fracture Repair (Open)
- Wrist Fracture with Internal Fixation
- Complex Radial Fracture Surgery
- Epiphyseal Separation Repair (Wrist)
CPT Codes:
- 25609: Open treatment of distal radial intra-articular fracture or epiphyseal separation; with internal fixation of 3 or more fragments
Also known as:
- Open Treatment for Ankle Joint Disruption
- Syndesmosis Repair
- Distal Tibiofibular Joint Fixation
- Ankle Ligament Repair Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27829: Open treatment of distal tibiofibular joint (syndesmosis) disruption, includes internal fixation, when performed
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:
- Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
- Sciatic Nerve Block
- Sciatica Injection
- Steroid Injection for Sciatica
- Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, 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. Althausen accept my insurance?
Dr. Althausen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (775) 786-3040 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Althausen accept in Reno, NV?
Dr. Althausen in Reno, NV accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
State of Nevada
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Universal Health Services
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Althausen's office located?
What is Dr. Althausen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Althausen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730170903.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Althausen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Althausen
What is Dr. Peter Althausen's specialty?
Dr. Althausen is a Orthopedic Trauma Specialist near Reno, NV.
Is this Dr. Peter Althausen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Althausen is affiliated with Renown Regional Medical Center, Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, Tahoe Forest 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 Peter Althausen accepting new patients in Reno, NV?
Yes, Dr. Peter Althausen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Peter Althausen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Althausen's office at (775) 786-3040 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Peter Althausen?
Please contact Dr. Althausen's office at (775) 786-3040 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Peter Althausen have?
Dr. Peter Althausen is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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