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Dr. Gerald Yacobucci, MD

Dr. Gerald Yacobucci, MD

Phoenix, AZ

37 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Yacobucci, Orthopedic Surgeon in Phoenix, AZ?

    Dr. Gerald Yacobucci, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Phoenix, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 37 years and is board certified. Dr. Yacobucci completed his residency at Univ Of Pa Hlth System, Orthopedic Surgery Suny Buffalo Affil Hosps, Orthopedic Surgery Kaleida Hlth Sys-M Fillmore, General Surgery. Dr. Yacobucci is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yacobucci’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yacobucci’s office at (602) 512-8480.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Yacobucci?

    Dr. Gerald Yacobucci, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon 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. Yacobucci empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Knee Replacement, Knee Surgery, Sports Medicine, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Phoenix/AZ community, Dr. Yacobucci is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Yacobucci go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Of Pa Hlth System, Orthopedic Surgery Suny Buffalo Affil Hosps, Orthopedic Surgery Kaleida Hlth Sys-M Fillmore, General Surgery | University At Buffalo State University Of New York

    • Medical School: University At Buffalo SUNY School Of Med and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo Ny

    Is Dr. Yacobucci board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Gerald Yacobucci, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Yacobucci speak?

    Dr. Yacobucci and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Yacobucci treat?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Yacobucci 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. Yacobucci. 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 both knees
    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the right shoulder
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
    • M19011: Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Pain in Left Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee
    • Left Knee Ache
    • Left Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Left Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee
    • M25562: Pain in left knee

    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:

    • 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

    What procedures does Dr. Yacobucci perform?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Yacobucci 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. Yacobucci. 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)
    • Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
    • Open Rotator Cuff Repair (Chronic Tear)
    • Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
    • Open Repair of Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Endoscopy
    • Long Head Biceps Tenodesis
    • Shoulder Biceps Tendon Surgery
    • Biceps Tendon Reattachment
    • Shoulder Tendon Repair
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
    • Subacromial Decompression
    • Shoulder Impingement Surgery
    • Acromioplasty
    • Chronic Rotator Cuff Surgery
    • Open Musculotendinous Cuff Repair
    • Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff
    • Keyhole Rotator Cuff Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Shoulder Repair
    • Rotator Cuff Repair
    • Torn Rotator Cuff Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 23430: Tenodesis of long tendon of biceps
    • 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)
    • 23412: Repair of ruptured musculotendinous cuff (eg, rotator cuff) open; chronic
    • 29827: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with rotator cuff repair
    • 23410: Repair of ruptured musculotendinous cuff (eg, rotator cuff) open; acute

    Also known as:

    • Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
    • Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus Repair
    • Endoscopy
    • Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
    • Knee Cartilage Shaving
    • Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
    • Knee scope with meniscectomy
    • Arthroscopic knee surgery
    • Cartilage shaving knee
    • Meniscus repair knee arthroscopy
    • Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
    • Knee Scope Meniscus Surgery
    • Torn Meniscus Repair (Arthroscopic)

    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
    • 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
    • 29882: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscus repair (medial OR lateral)

    Also known as:

    • Limited Shoulder Debridement (Arthroscopic)
    • Shoulder Bone Shaving (Arthroscopic)
    • Shoulder Arthroscopy with Capsulorrhaphy
    • Extensive Shoulder Arthroscopy Debridement
    • Shoulder SLAP Tear Repair (Arthroscopic)
    • Endoscopy
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Clean-up
    • Shoulder Joint Debridement
    • Keyhole Shoulder Repair
    • Rotator Cuff Debridement
    • Arthroscopic Distal Claviculectomy
    • Mumford Procedure (Arthroscopic)
    • AC Joint Resection (Arthroscopic)
    • Keyhole Shoulder Surgery
    • Shoulder Capsule Repair
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Stabilization
    • Shoulder Scope Cleaning
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Debridement
    • Shoulder Joint Cleanup Surgery
    • Arthroscopic SLAP Lesion Repair
    • Shoulder Labrum Repair (Arthroscopic)
    • Keyhole Shoulder Surgery for SLAP

    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)
    • 29806: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; capsulorrhaphy
    • 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])
    • 29807: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; repair of SLAP lesion

    Also known as:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal
    • Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
    • Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
    • Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
    • Knee Injection with Ultrasound

    CPT Codes:

    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
    • 20611: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting

    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:

    • Partial Knee Replacement
    • Knee Replacement
    • Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty
    • Medial Knee Replacement
    • Lateral Knee Replacement
    • Partial Knee Resurfacing

    CPT Codes:

    • 27446: Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial OR lateral compartment

    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

    Does Dr. Yacobucci accept my insurance?

    Dr. Yacobucci accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (602) 512-8480 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Yacobucci accept in Phoenix, AZ?

    Dr. Yacobucci in Phoenix, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Banner Health

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

    • Centene

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Medicare

    • State of Nevada

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Yacobucci's office located?

    Dr. Gerald Yacobucci's Primary Practice

    2222 E Highland Ave Ste 300

    Phoenix, AZ 85016

    (602) 512-8480

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    Dr. Gerald Yacobucci's Practice 2

    5605 W Eugie Ave Ste 212

    Glendale, AZ 85304

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    Dr. Gerald Yacobucci's Practice 3

    5111 N Scottsdale Rd Ste 100

    Scottsdale, AZ 85250

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    What is Dr. Yacobucci's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Yacobucci's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649257304.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yacobucci?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Yacobucci

    What is Dr. Gerald Yacobucci's specialty?

    Dr. Yacobucci is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Phoenix, AZ. 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. Yacobucci to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Gerald Yacobucci affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Yacobucci is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Banner Behavioral Health 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 Gerald Yacobucci accepting new patients in Phoenix, AZ?

    Yes, Dr. Gerald Yacobucci is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Gerald Yacobucci offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Yacobucci's office at (602) 512-8480 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Gerald Yacobucci?

    Please contact Dr. Yacobucci's office at (602) 512-8480 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Gerald Yacobucci have?

    Dr. Gerald Yacobucci is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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