Dr. Eric Eifler, MD
Chandler, AZ
24 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Eifler, Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist in Chandler, AZ?
Dr. Eric Eifler, MD is an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Chandler, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Eifler completed his residency at Univ Tx Med Sch-San Antonio, Sports Medicine-Orthopedic Surgery; Univ Tx Med Sch-San Antonio, Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Eifler is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Eifler’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Eifler’s office at (480) 659-7147.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Eifler?
Dr. Eric Eifler, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist 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. Eifler empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Arthroscopic Surgery-Knee, Knee Injuries, Knee Replacement, Shoulder & Knee Reconstruction, Shoulder Arthroscopic Surgery, Sports Medicine, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Chandler/AZ community, Dr. Eifler is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Eifler go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University of Texas at San Antonio Medical School | (Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery)), UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER, SAN ANTONIO, TX
Residency: Univ Tx Med Sch-San Antonio, Sports Medicine-Orthopedic Surgery; Univ Tx Med Sch-San Antonio, Orthopedic Surgery | University Of Tx Health Science Center San Antonio Tx
Medical School: University of Tx Med Sch At San Antonio, San Antonio Tx
Is Dr. Eifler board certified as an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Eric Eifler, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Eifler speak?
Dr. Eifler and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Eifler treat?
As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Eifler 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. Eifler. 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 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
- M19012: Primary osteoarthritis, left shoulder
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 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 Knee Joint Problems
- Left Knee Joint Problems
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Internal derangement of right knee
- Right knee joint dysfunction
- Right knee mechanical issues
- Internal derangement of left knee
- Left knee joint dysfunction
- Left knee mechanical issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- M238X1: Other internal derangements of right knee
- M238X2: Other internal derangements of left knee
Also known as:
- Other Orthopedic Aftercare
- General orthopedic recovery
- Musculoskeletal post-op care
- Bone and joint follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare
Also known as:
- Softening of Kneecap Cartilage
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Patellar Chondromalacia', 'Runner's Knee
- Anterior Knee Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2241: Chondromalacia patellae, right knee
- M2242: Chondromalacia patellae, left knee
Also known as:
- Kneecap and Thigh Bone Problems
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome', 'Runner's Knee
- Anterior Knee Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M222X1: Patellofemoral disorders, right knee
- M222X2: Patellofemoral disorders, left knee
Also known as:
- Torn Meniscus
- Knee Meniscus Disorder
- Cartilage Disorder
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Meniscus Tear
- Knee Cartilage Tear
- Meniscal Injury
- Knee Cartilage Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S83231A: Complex tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter
- M23321: Other meniscus derangements, posterior horn of medial meniscus, right knee
Also known as:
- Complete Rotator Cuff Tear
- Partial Rotator Cuff Tear
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Full Rotator Cuff Tear
- Complete Rotator Cuff Rupture
- Severed Shoulder Tendon
- Incomplete Rotator Cuff Tear
- Partial Rotator Cuff Rupture
- Shoulder Tendon Partial Tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- M75121: Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
- M75112: Incomplete rotator cuff tear or rupture of left shoulder, not specified as traumatic
Also known as:
- Complex tear of the medial meniscus in the left knee
- Cartilage Disorder
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Torn meniscus
- Knee cartilage tear
- Meniscal injury
- Torn knee cartilage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S83232A: Complex tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter
What procedures does Dr. Eifler perform?
As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Eifler 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. Eifler. 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 Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
- Knee Arthroscopy for Cartilage Shaving
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus Repair
- Knee Arthroscopy with Major Synovectomy
- Endoscopy
- Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
- Knee Cartilage Shaving
- Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
- Knee chondroplasty
- Arthroscopic cartilage debridement
- Knee scope cartilage repair
- Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
- Knee Scope Meniscus Surgery
- Torn Meniscus Repair (Arthroscopic)
- Knee scope with meniscectomy
- Arthroscopic knee surgery
- Cartilage shaving knee
- Meniscus repair knee arthroscopy
- Arthroscopic Knee Synovectomy
- Knee Lining Removal (Arthroscopic)
- Minimally Invasive Knee Synovectomy
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
- 29877: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty)
- 29882: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscus repair (medial OR lateral)
- 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
- 29876: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; synovectomy, major, 2 or more compartments (eg, medial or lateral)
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:
- 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:
- Extensive Shoulder Arthroscopy Debridement
- Shoulder Arthroscopy with Capsulorrhaphy
- Limited Shoulder Debridement (Arthroscopic)
- Shoulder SLAP Tear Repair (Arthroscopic)
- Shoulder Arthroscopy with Biceps Repair
- Endoscopy
- Shoulder Scope Cleaning
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Debridement
- Shoulder Joint Cleanup Surgery
- Keyhole Shoulder Surgery
- Shoulder Capsule Repair
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Stabilization
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Clean-up
- Shoulder Joint Debridement
- Keyhole Shoulder Repair
- Rotator Cuff Debridement
- Arthroscopic SLAP Lesion Repair
- Shoulder Labrum Repair (Arthroscopic)
- Keyhole Shoulder Surgery for SLAP
- Arthroscopic Biceps Tenodesis
- Keyhole Shoulder Biceps Surgery
- Shoulder Scope Biceps Repair
CPT Codes:
- 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])
- 29806: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; capsulorrhaphy
- 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])
- 29807: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; repair of SLAP lesion
- 29828: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; biceps tenodesis
Also known as:
- ACL Repair Surgery
- Knee Arthroscopy with Joint Lining Removal
- Endoscopy
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
- Arthroscopic ACL Surgery
- Knee Ligament Repair
- ACL Augmentation
- Knee Synovectomy
- Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
- Plica Resection
CPT Codes:
- 29888: Arthroscopically aided anterior cruciate ligament repair/augmentation or reconstruction
- 29875: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; synovectomy, limited (eg, plica or shelf resection) (separate procedure)
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:
- 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:
- 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. Eifler accept my insurance?
Dr. Eifler accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (480) 659-7147 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Eifler accept in Chandler, AZ?
Dr. Eifler in Chandler, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 1 reviews
Office Experience
100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
100% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Wait Times
100% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Appointment Booking
100% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Patients give Dr. Eric Eifler an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Eifler has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Eifler, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
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What is Dr. Eifler's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Eifler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831178201.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Eifler?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Eifler
What is Dr. Eric Eifler's specialty?
Dr. Eifler is a Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist near Chandler, AZ. 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. Eifler to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Eric Eifler affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Eifler is affiliated with HonorHealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center, HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center, HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center, Arizona Specialty Hospital, HonorHealth Deer Valley 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 Eric Eifler accepting new patients in Chandler, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Eric Eifler is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Eric Eifler offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Eifler's office at (480) 659-7147 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Eric Eifler?
Please contact Dr. Eifler's office at (480) 659-7147 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Eric Eifler have?
Dr. Eric Eifler is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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