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Dr. Stephen Knecht, MD

Flagstaff, AZ

21 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Knecht, Foot and Ankle Surgeon in Flagstaff, AZ?

    Dr. Stephen Knecht, MD is a Foot and Ankle Surgeon, who primarily practices in Flagstaff, AZ with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified. Dr. Knecht completed his residency at Univ Iowa Hosps & Clinics, Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Knecht is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Knecht’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Knecht’s office at (928) 774-7757.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Knecht?

    Dr. Stephen Knecht, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Foot and Ankle 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. Knecht empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Foot & Ankle Surgery, Trauma, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Flagstaff/AZ community, Dr. Knecht is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Univ Iowa Hosps & Clinics, Orthopedic Surgery

    Is Dr. Knecht board certified as a Foot and Ankle Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Stephen Knecht, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Knecht speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Knecht treat?

    As a Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Knecht 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. Knecht. 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:

    • Osteoarthritis of the right ankle and foot
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
    • Ankle Arthritis
    • Foot Arthritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M19071: Primary osteoarthritis, right ankle and foot
    • M19072: Primary osteoarthritis, left ankle and foot

    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:

    • Right Foot Pain
    • Left Foot Pain
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Aching right foot
    • Right foot discomfort
    • Pain in right sole
    • Ache in left foot
    • Left foot discomfort
    • Sore left foot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M79671: Pain in right foot
    • M79672: Pain in left foot

    Also known as:

    • Plantar Fibromatosis
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Heel Injuries and Disorder
    • Ledderhose disease
    • Plantar fasciitis nodule
    • Foot fibromatosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M722: Plantar fascial fibromatosis

    Also known as:

    • Ankle and Foot Joint Disorder
    • Ankle Injuries and Disorder
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Ankle pain
    • Foot pain
    • Ankle joint problem
    • Foot joint problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25871: Other specified joint disorders, right ankle and foot

    What procedures does Dr. Knecht perform?

    As a Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Knecht 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. Knecht. 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:

    • Ankle Joint Cleaning (Arthroscopy)
    • Ankle Joint Scope with Cleaning
    • Endoscopy
    • Ankle debridement
    • Ankle scope surgery
    • Arthroscopic ankle cleanup
    • Tibiotalar joint debridement
    • Subtalar Arthroscopy with Debridement
    • Ankle Endoscopy and Debridement
    • Surgical Ankle Joint Cleaning

    CPT Codes:

    • 29898: Arthroscopy, ankle (tibiotalar and fibulotalar joints), surgical; debridement, extensive
    • 29906: Arthroscopy, subtalar joint, surgical; with debridement

    Also known as:

    • Small Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
    • Joint Tap
    • Bursa Fluid Removal
    • Small Joint Injection
    • Arthrocentesis

    CPT Codes:

    • 20600: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, small joint or bursa (eg, fingers, toes); without ultrasound guidance

    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:

    • Ankle Ligament Repair
    • Collateral Ankle Ligament Surgery
    • Ankle Sprain Repair
    • Watson-Jones Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 27698: Repair, secondary, disrupted ligament, ankle, collateral (eg, Watson-Jones procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Open Treatment for Ankle Joint Disruption
    • Ankle Arthroscopy for Cartilage Repair
    • Endoscopy
    • Syndesmosis Repair
    • Distal Tibiofibular Joint Fixation
    • Ankle Ligament Repair Surgery
    • Keyhole Ankle Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Ankle Cartilage Repair
    • Ankle Bone Defect Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 27829: Open treatment of distal tibiofibular joint (syndesmosis) disruption, includes internal fixation, when performed
    • 29891: Arthroscopy, ankle, surgical, excision of osteochondral defect of talus and/or tibia, including drilling of the defect

    Also known as:

    • Hammertoe Correction Surgery
    • Big Toe Arthritis Surgery (Hallux Rigidus)
    • Hammertoe Repair
    • Toe Straightening Surgery
    • Phalangectomy for Hammertoe
    • Cheilectomy for hallux rigidus
    • Big toe joint debridement
    • First MTP joint release

    CPT Codes:

    • 28285: Correction, hammertoe (eg, interphalangeal fusion, partial or total phalangectomy)
    • 28289: Hallux rigidus correction with cheilectomy, debridement and capsular release of the first metatarsophalangeal joint; without implant

    Also known as:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Joint Fluid Removal
    • Bursa Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 20605: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, intermediate joint or bursa (eg, temporomandibular, acromioclavicular, wrist, elbow or ankle, olecranon bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Morton's Neuroma Removal
    • Excision of Morton's Neuroma
    • Interdigital Neuroma Excision
    • Foot Nerve Tumor Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 28080: Excision, interdigital (Morton) neuroma, single, each

    Also known as:

    • Open Surgery for Broken Ankle Bone
    • Lateral Malleolus Fracture Repair
    • Distal Fibula Fracture Surgery
    • Ankle Fixation Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27792: Open treatment of distal fibular fracture (lateral malleolus), includes internal fixation, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Leg Tendon Repair
    • Flexor Tendon Repair
    • Leg Tendon Surgery
    • Tendon Reconstruction Leg

    CPT Codes:

    • 27658: Repair, flexor tendon, leg; primary, without graft, each tendon

    Also known as:

    • Achilles Tendon Repair
    • Ruptured Achilles Tendon Surgery
    • Open Achilles Repair
    • Percutaneous Achilles Repair
    • Heel Tendon Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27650: Repair, primary, open or percutaneous, ruptured Achilles tendon;

    Also known as:

    • Ankle Ligament Repair
    • Collateral Ligament Repair
    • Ankle Ligament Surgery
    • Ankle Ligament Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 27695: Repair, primary, disrupted ligament, ankle; collateral

    Also known as:

    • Calf Muscle Lengthening Surgery
    • Gastrocnemius Release
    • Strayer Procedure
    • Calf Tightness Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27687: Gastrocnemius recession (eg, Strayer procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Nail Trimming and Cleaning
    • Therapeutic Nail Debridement
    • Thick Nail Treatment
    • Fungal Nail Care

    CPT Codes:

    • 11721: Debridement of nail(s) by any method(s); 6 or more

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Corns or Calluses
    • Corns and Calluses
    • Corn Excision
    • Callus Trimming
    • Hyperkeratotic Lesion Paring
    • Corns and Calluses Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 11056: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); 2 to 4 lesions

    Also known as:

    • Wound Debridement
    • Surgical Wound Cleaning
    • Tissue Removal from Wound
    • Dead Tissue Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Ingrown Toenail Removal
    • Nail Matrix Excision
    • Permanent Nail Removal
    • Deformed Nail Surgery
    • Toenail Avulsion

    CPT Codes:

    • 11750: Excision of nail and nail matrix, partial or complete (eg, ingrown or deformed nail), for permanent removal;

    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

    Does Dr. Knecht accept my insurance?

    Dr. Knecht accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (928) 774-7757 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Knecht accept in Flagstaff, AZ?

    Dr. Knecht in Flagstaff, AZ 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

    • CalOptima

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Medicare

    • State of California

    • State of Colorado

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Knecht's office located?

    Dr. Stephen Knecht's Primary Practice

    1485 N Turquoise Dr Ste 200

    Flagstaff, AZ 86001

    (928) 774-7757

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    Dr. Stephen Knecht's Practice 2

    85 Sierra Park Rd

    Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546

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

    Dr. Knecht's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720050156.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Knecht?

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

    What is Dr. Stephen Knecht's specialty?

    Dr. Knecht is a Foot and Ankle Surgeon near Flagstaff, AZ. Foot and ankle surgeons, recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty of orthopaedic surgery, specialize in adult reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, management of adult foot and ankle trauma, sports medicine related to the foot and ankle, and reconstructive surgery for children’s foot and ankle conditions. Contact Dr. Knecht to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Stephen Knecht affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Knecht is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Flagstaff Medical Center. 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 Stephen Knecht accepting new patients in Flagstaff, AZ?

    Yes, Dr. Stephen Knecht is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Stephen Knecht offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Knecht's office at (928) 774-7757 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Stephen Knecht?

    Please contact Dr. Knecht's office at (928) 774-7757 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Stephen Knecht have?

    Dr. Stephen Knecht is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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