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Who is Dr. Babinski, Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist in Albuquerque, NM?
Dr. Kari Babinski, MD is an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Albuquerque, NM with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Babinski graduated from Baylor College of Medicine and completed his residency at University of Utah Program. Dr. Babinski is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Babinski’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Babinski’s office at (505) 724-4300.
Where did Dr. Babinski go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Utah Program
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Babinski speak?
Dr. Babinski and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Babinski treat?
As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Babinski 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. Babinski. 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
- 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
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
- M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
- M19011: Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulder
- M19012: Primary osteoarthritis, left shoulder
Also known as:
- Right Rotator Cuff Tear
- Complete Rotator Cuff Tear
- Left Rotator Cuff Tear
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Right rotator cuff rupture
- Right shoulder tendon tear
- Right shoulder muscle tear
- Full Rotator Cuff Tear
- Complete Rotator Cuff Rupture
- Severed Shoulder Tendon
- Left rotator cuff rupture
- Left shoulder tendon tear
- Left shoulder muscle tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- M75101: Unspecified rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
- M75121: Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
- M75102: Unspecified rotator cuff tear or rupture of left shoulder, not specified as traumatic
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
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Other tear of the medial meniscus in the left knee
- Other tear of the medial meniscus in the right knee
- Cartilage Disorder
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Torn meniscus
- Knee cartilage tear
- Meniscal injury
- Torn knee cartilage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S83242A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter
- S83241A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Sprain
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Sprains and Strains
- ACL Sprain
- ACL Injury
- Knee Ligament Tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- S83511A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of right knee, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Right Shoulder Pain
- Pain
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Sore Right Shoulder
- Right Shoulder Ache
- Right Shoulder Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25511: Pain in right 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
What procedures does Dr. Babinski perform?
As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Babinski 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. Babinski. 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
- 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:
- Biceps Tendon Repair (Tenodesis)
- Open Rotator Cuff Repair (Chronic Tear)
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
- Endoscopy
- Long Head Biceps Tenodesis
- Shoulder Biceps Tendon Surgery
- Biceps Tendon Reattachment
- Shoulder Tendon Repair
- Chronic Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Open Musculotendinous Cuff Repair
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
- Subacromial Decompression
- Shoulder Impingement Surgery
- Acromioplasty
CPT Codes:
- 23430: Tenodesis of long tendon of biceps
- 23412: Repair of ruptured musculotendinous cuff (eg, rotator cuff) open; chronic
- 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)
Also known as:
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage 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
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
Also known as:
- Shoulder Bone Shaving (Arthroscopic)
- Endoscopy
- Arthroscopic Distal Claviculectomy
- Mumford Procedure (Arthroscopic)
- AC Joint Resection (Arthroscopic)
CPT Codes:
- 29824: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; distal claviculectomy including distal articular surface (Mumford procedure)
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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. Babinski accept my insurance?
Dr. Babinski accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (505) 724-4300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Babinski accept in Albuquerque, NM?
Dr. Babinski in Albuquerque, NM accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Babinski's office located?
Dr. Kari Babinski's Primary Practice
201 Cedar St SE Ste 6600
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 724-4300
What is Dr. Babinski's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Babinski's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063490589.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Babinski?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Babinski
What is Dr. Kari Babinski's specialty?
Dr. Babinski is a Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist near Albuquerque, NM. 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. Babinski to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kari Babinski affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Babinski is affiliated with Presbyterian Hospital - Albuquerque, NM, CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center, Lovelace Women's Hospital, Presbyterian Espanola Hospital, Plains Regional 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 Kari Babinski accepting new patients in Albuquerque, NM?
Yes, Dr. Kari Babinski is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kari Babinski offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Babinski's office at (505) 724-4300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kari Babinski?
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