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Dr. Bernhard Rohrbacher, MD

Dr. Bernhard Rohrbacher, MD

Buffalo, NY

36 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Rohrbacher, Orthopedic Surgeon in Buffalo, NY?

    Dr. Bernhard Rohrbacher, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Buffalo, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 36 years and is board certified. Dr. Rohrbacher graduated from University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences and completed his residency at Kaleida Hlth Sys-M Fillmore, General Surgery. Dr. Rohrbacher is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rohrbacher’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rohrbacher’s office at (716) 204-3200.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Rohrbacher?

    Dr. Bernhard Rohrbacher, 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. Rohrbacher empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Foot & Ankle Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Buffalo/NY community, Dr. Rohrbacher is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Kaleida Hlth Sys-M Fillmore, General Surgery | University at Buffalo School of Medicine Program

    • Medical School: University At Buffalo SUNY School Of Med and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo Ny | University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences | UB School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Rohrbacher board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Bernhard Rohrbacher, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Rohrbacher speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Rohrbacher treat?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Rohrbacher 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. Rohrbacher. 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:

    • Bunion
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Toe Injuries and Disorder
    • Hallux Valgus
    • Big Toe Deformity
    • Foot Bump

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M2011: Hallux valgus (acquired), right foot
    • M2012: Hallux valgus (acquired), left foot

    Also known as:

    • Right Ankle and Foot Pain
    • Ankle Injuries and Disorder
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Sore Right Ankle
    • Sore Right Foot
    • Aching Right Ankle and Foot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25571: Pain in right ankle and joints of right foot

    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:

    • Pain in Left Ankle and Foot
    • Ankle Injuries and Disorder
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Left Ankle Ache
    • Left Foot Discomfort
    • Sore Left Ankle and Foot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25572: Pain in left ankle and joints of left foot

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Stiff Big Toe
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Toe Injuries and Disorder
    • Hallux Rigidus
    • Big Toe Arthritis
    • Frozen Big Toe

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M2021: Hallux rigidus, right foot

    Also known as:

    • Other Toe Deformity
    • Toe Injuries and Disorder
    • Bent Toe
    • Crooked Toe
    • Toe Abnormality

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M205X2: Other deformities of toe(s) (acquired), left foot

    What procedures does Dr. Rohrbacher perform?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Rohrbacher 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. Rohrbacher. 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:

    • Hammertoe Correction Surgery
    • Big Toe Arthritis Surgery (Hallux Rigidus)
    • Bunion Correction with Double Bone Cut
    • Hammertoe Repair
    • Toe Straightening Surgery
    • Phalangectomy for Hammertoe
    • Cheilectomy for hallux rigidus
    • Big toe joint debridement
    • First MTP joint release
    • Hallux Valgus Correction
    • Bunionectomy with Osteotomy
    • Double Osteotomy Bunion Repair

    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
    • 28299: Correction, hallux valgus with bunionectomy, with sesamoidectomy when performed; with double osteotomy, any method

    Also known as:

    • Foot Bone Reshaping (Metatarsal Osteotomy)
    • Foot Bone Infection Removal
    • Partial Foot Bone Removal
    • Heel Bone Cut (Calcaneus Osteotomy)
    • Metatarsal Osteotomy
    • Foot Bone Lengthening
    • Foot Bone Shortening
    • Foot Bone Angle Correction
    • Tarsal Bone Excision
    • Metatarsal Bone Infection Treatment
    • Talus Bone Excision
    • Calcaneus Bone Excision
    • Foot Bone Debridement
    • Osteomyelitis Bone Removal
    • Calcaneus Osteotomy
    • Heel Bone Reshaping Surgery
    • Dwyer Procedure
    • Chambers Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 28308: Osteotomy, with or without lengthening, shortening or angular correction, metatarsal; other than first metatarsal, each
    • 28122: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, sequestrectomy, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis or bossing); tarsal or metatarsal bone, except talus or calcaneus
    • 28120: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, sequestrectomy, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis or bossing); talus or calcaneus
    • 28300: Osteotomy; calcaneus (eg, Dwyer or Chambers type procedure), with or without internal fixation

    Also known as:

    • Big Toe Joint Fusion
    • Great Toe Arthrodesis
    • MTP Joint Fusion
    • Big Toe Fusion Surgery
    • Hallux Rigidus Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 28750: Arthrodesis, great toe; metatarsophalangeal joint

    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 Toe Tendon Release
    • Flexor Tenotomy Toe
    • Toe Tendon Lengthening
    • Hammer Toe Surgery
    • Toe Tendon Cut

    CPT Codes:

    • 28232: Tenotomy, open, tendon flexor; toe, single tendon (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Foot Joint Fusion Surgery
    • Triple Joint Fusion in the Foot
    • Midfoot Fusion
    • Tarsometatarsal Arthrodesis
    • Foot Bone Fusion
    • Triple Arthrodesis
    • Foot Joint Fusion
    • Subtalar Joint Fusion
    • Talonavicular Joint Fusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 28730: Arthrodesis, midtarsal or tarsometatarsal, multiple or transverse;
    • 28715: Arthrodesis; triple

    Also known as:

    • Leg or Ankle Tendon Adjustment Surgery
    • Leg tendon lengthening
    • Ankle tendon shortening
    • Tendon surgery leg

    CPT Codes:

    • 27685: Lengthening or shortening of tendon, leg or ankle; single tendon (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Large Bone Graft
    • Bone Grafts
    • Major Bone Grafting
    • Autograft
    • Allograft

    CPT Codes:

    • 20902: Bone graft, any donor area; major or large

    Also known as:

    • Toe Joint Capsule Release
    • Toe Capsulotomy
    • Metatarsophalangeal Joint Release
    • Toe Joint Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 28270: Capsulotomy; metatarsophalangeal joint, with or without tenorrhaphy, each joint (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Foot or Ankle Tendon Transfer Surgery
    • Deep tendon rerouting
    • Tendon transplant surgery
    • Muscle redirection surgery
    • Tibial tendon transfer

    CPT Codes:

    • 27691: Transfer or transplant of single tendon (with muscle redirection or rerouting); deep (eg, anterior tibial or posterior tibial through interosseous space, flexor digitorum longus, flexor hallucis longus, or peroneal tendon to midfoot or hindfoot)

    Also known as:

    • Bunion Correction with Big Toe Joint Fusion
    • Hallux Valgus Repair
    • Bunionectomy with Arthrodesis
    • Big Toe Fusion Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 28297: Correction, hallux valgus with bunionectomy, with sesamoidectomy when performed; with first metatarsal and medial cuneiform joint arthrodesis, any method

    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:

    • Achilles Tendon Repair (Secondary)
    • Achilles Tendon Reconstruction
    • Graft for Achilles Tendon
    • Re-repair Achilles Tendon
    • Ankle Tendon Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27654: Repair, secondary, Achilles tendon, with or without graft

    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

    Does Dr. Rohrbacher accept my insurance?

    Dr. Rohrbacher accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (716) 204-3200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Rohrbacher accept in Buffalo, NY?

    Dr. Rohrbacher in Buffalo, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Excellus BlueCross BlueShield

    • HealthNow New York

    • Independent Health

    • Medicare

    • State of New York

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Rohrbacher's office located?

    Dr. Bernhard Rohrbacher's Primary Practice

    462 Grider St

    Buffalo, NY 14215

    (716) 204-3200

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    Dr. Bernhard Rohrbacher's Practice 2

    219 Bryant St

    Buffalo, NY 14222

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    Dr. Bernhard Rohrbacher's Practice 3

    160 Farber Hall

    Buffalo, NY 14214

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

    Dr. Rohrbacher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124090006.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rohrbacher?

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

    What is Dr. Bernhard Rohrbacher's specialty?

    Dr. Rohrbacher is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Buffalo, NY. 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. Rohrbacher to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Bernhard Rohrbacher affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Rohrbacher is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Erie County 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 Bernhard Rohrbacher accepting new patients in Buffalo, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Bernhard Rohrbacher is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Bernhard Rohrbacher offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Rohrbacher's office at (716) 204-3200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Bernhard Rohrbacher?

    Please contact Dr. Rohrbacher's office at (716) 204-3200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Bernhard Rohrbacher have?

    Dr. Bernhard Rohrbacher is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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