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Dr. Barbara Minkowitz, MD

Morristown, NJ

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Minkowitz, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon in Morristown, NJ?

    Dr. Barbara Minkowitz, MD is a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Morristown, NJ with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Minkowitz graduated from New York Medical College and completed her residency at Children'S Healthcare Of Atlan, Pediatrics Orthopedics; Maimonides Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; Maimonides Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Minkowitz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Minkowitz’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Minkowitz’s office at (973) 206-1033.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Minkowitz?

    Dr. Barbara Minkowitz, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric 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. Minkowitz empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Morristown/NJ community, Dr. Minkowitz is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Children'S Healthcare Of Atlan, Pediatrics Orthopedics; Maimonides Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; Maimonides Med Ctr, General Surgery | Children's Healthcare Of Atlan | Maimonides Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: New York Med Coll- Valhalla Ny | New York Medical College

    Is Dr. Minkowitz board certified as a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Barbara Minkowitz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Minkowitz speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Minkowitz treat?

    As a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Minkowitz 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. Minkowitz. 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:

    • 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:

    • Adolescent Scoliosis of Mid-Back
    • Scoliosis
    • Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
    • Scoliosis in Children and Teens
    • Thoracolumbar Adolescent Scoliosis
    • Teen Mid-Back Curve
    • Idiopathic Adolescent Scoliosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M41125: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, thoracolumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Other Hip Deformity at Birth
    • Birth Defects
    • Hip Injuries and Disorder
    • Congenital Hip Malformation
    • Birth Defect of Hip
    • Abnormal Hip Development

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q6589: Other specified congenital deformities of hip

    Also known as:

    • Knock-Knee
    • Acquired Limb Deformity
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Knee Valgus Deformity
    • Genu Valgum
    • Knees Touching
    • Limb Shape Problems
    • Deformed Arm
    • Deformed Leg

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M21061: Valgus deformity, not elsewhere classified, right knee
    • M21861: Other specified acquired deformities of right lower leg

    Also known as:

    • Walking and Mobility Problems
    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Trouble Moving
    • Mobility Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R269: Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

    • Other Congenital Spinal Malformations
    • Birth Defects
    • Spinal birth defects
    • Congenital spine abnormalities
    • Vertebral malformations

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q7649: Other congenital malformations of spine, not associated with scoliosis

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    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

    What procedures does Dr. Minkowitz perform?

    As a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Minkowitz 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. Minkowitz. 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:

    • Non-Surgical Wrist Fracture Treatment
    • Collarbone Fracture Treatment (No Manipulation)
    • Foot Bone Fracture Treatment (No Manipulation)
    • Closed Treatment for Upper Arm Fracture
    • Non-Surgical Finger or Thumb Fracture Treatment
    • Non-Surgical Radial Head Fracture Treatment
    • Closed Distal Radial Fracture Treatment
    • Colles Fracture Treatment
    • Smith Fracture Treatment
    • Ulnar Styloid Fracture Treatment
    • Closed Clavicle Fracture Treatment
    • Non-Surgical Collarbone Repair
    • Clavicle Fracture Management
    • Metatarsal Fracture Care
    • Non-Surgical Foot Fracture Treatment
    • Closed Metatarsal Fracture Reduction
    • Humerus Fracture Closed Treatment
    • Supracondylar Humeral Fracture Care
    • Transcondylar Fracture Treatment
    • Closed Distal Phalangeal Fracture Treatment
    • Broken Finger Tip Treatment
    • Thumb Fracture Care without Manipulation
    • Phalangeal Fracture Non-Surgical
    • Closed Radial Head Fracture Treatment
    • Radial Neck Fracture Care
    • Elbow Fracture Treatment without Manipulation
    • Forearm Bone Fracture Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 25600: Closed Treatment Of Distal Radial Fracture (Eg, Colles Or Smith Type) Or Epiphyseal Separation, Includes Closed Treatment Of Fracture Of Ulnar Styloid, When Performed; Without Manipulation
    • 23500: Closed treatment of clavicular fracture; without manipulation
    • 28470: Closed treatment of metatarsal fracture; without manipulation, each
    • 24530: Closed treatment of supracondylar or transcondylar humeral fracture, with or without intercondylar extension; without manipulation
    • 26750: Closed treatment of distal phalangeal fracture, finger or thumb; without manipulation, each
    • 24650: Closed treatment of radial head or neck fracture; without manipulation

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
    • Removal of Superficial Implant (Wire, Pin, or Rod)
    • Hardware Removal Surgery
    • Buried Implant Extraction
    • Orthopedic Implant Removal
    • Buried wire removal
    • Pin removal surgery
    • Rod removal (superficial)

    CPT Codes:

    • 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)
    • 20670: Removal of implant; superficial (eg, buried wire, pin or rod) (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Growth Plate Surgery for Leg Deformity
    • Distal Femur Growth Plate Arrest
    • Hemiepiphyseal Arrest
    • Guided Growth Surgery
    • Leg Straightening Surgery
    • Genu Varus/Valgus Correction
    • Epiphysiodesis of femur
    • Knee growth plate surgery
    • Femur growth arrest

    CPT Codes:

    • 27485: Arrest, hemiepiphyseal, distal femur or proximal tibia or fibula (eg, genu varus or valgus)
    • 27475: Arrest, epiphyseal, any method (eg, epiphysiodesis); distal femur

    Also known as:

    • Tibia Osteotomy
    • Shin Bone Surgery
    • Tibia Bone Cut
    • Leg Bone Reshaping

    CPT Codes:

    • 27705: Osteotomy; tibia

    Also known as:

    • Closed Treatment of Finger or Thumb Fracture
    • Phalangeal fracture treatment
    • Broken finger treatment
    • Thumb fracture care

    CPT Codes:

    • 26720: Closed treatment of phalangeal shaft fracture, proximal or middle phalanx, finger or thumb; without manipulation, each

    Also known as:

    • Closed Fibula Fracture Treatment
    • Lateral Malleolus Fracture Treatment
    • Distal Fibula Fracture Care
    • Ankle Bone Fracture Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 27786: Closed treatment of distal fibular fracture (lateral malleolus); without manipulation

    Also known as:

    • Big Toe Muscle Release
    • Abductor Hallucis Tenotomy
    • Big Toe Tendon Lengthening
    • Foot Muscle Release
    • Hallux Abductor Release

    CPT Codes:

    • 28240: Tenotomy, lengthening, or release, abductor hallucis muscle

    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:

    • Lower Leg Bone Fracture Treatment
    • Tibial Shaft Fracture Treatment
    • Closed Tibia Fracture Repair
    • Shin Bone Fracture Care

    CPT Codes:

    • 27750: Closed treatment of tibial shaft fracture (with or without fibular fracture); without manipulation

    Also known as:

    • Closed Treatment of Big Toe Fracture (No Manipulation)
    • Great Toe Phalanx Fracture Treatment
    • Broken Big Toe Care
    • Non-Surgical Toe Fracture Treatment
    • Big Toe Bone Fracture Care

    CPT Codes:

    • 28490: Closed treatment of fracture great toe, phalanx or phalanges; without manipulation

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Does Dr. Minkowitz accept my insurance?

    Dr. Minkowitz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (973) 206-1033 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Minkowitz accept in Morristown, NJ?

    Dr. Minkowitz in Morristown, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Alliance 4 Health Net

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • Centene

    • Continental Benefits

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Minkowitz's office located?

    Dr. Barbara Minkowitz's Primary Practice

    261 James St Ste 3C

    Morristown, NJ 07960

    (973) 206-1033

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    Dr. Barbara Minkowitz's Practice 2

    111 Madison Ave Ste 400

    Morristown, NJ 07960

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

    Dr. Minkowitz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154395978.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Minkowitz?

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

    What is Dr. Barbara Minkowitz's specialty?

    Dr. Minkowitz is a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon near Morristown, NJ. An orthopedic surgeon with specialized training in pediatric orthopedics focuses on diagnosing, treating, and managing musculoskeletal issues in infants, children, and adolescents. This includes addressing limb and spine deformities (such as clubfoot and scoliosis), gait abnormalities (like limping), bone and joint infections, and fractures. Contact Dr. Minkowitz to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Barbara Minkowitz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Minkowitz is affiliated with Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Barbara Minkowitz accepting new patients in Morristown, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Barbara Minkowitz is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Barbara Minkowitz offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Minkowitz's office at (973) 206-1033 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Barbara Minkowitz?

    Please contact Dr. Minkowitz's office at (973) 206-1033 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Barbara Minkowitz have?

    Dr. Barbara Minkowitz is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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