Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Forness, Orthopedic Surgeon in Traverse City, MI?
Where did Dr. Forness go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Detroit Osteo Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year | A-OPTIC/East Kentucky Osteo Hosp Program
Medical School: Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University
What languages does Dr. Forness speak?
Dr. Forness and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Forness typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Forness 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. Forness. 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.
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:
- Right Clubfoot
- Birth Defects
- Right Talipes Equinovarus
- Congenital Right Clubfoot
- Twisted Right Foot
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q6601: Congenital talipes equinovarus, right foot
Also known as:
- Neuromuscular Scoliosis
- Adolescent Scoliosis of Mid-Back
- Scoliosis
- Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
- Scoliosis in Children and Teens
- Scoliosis from nerve problems
- Scoliosis from muscle problems
- Secondary scoliosis
- Thoracolumbar Adolescent Scoliosis
- Teen Mid-Back Curve
- Idiopathic Adolescent Scoliosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4145: Neuromuscular scoliosis, thoracolumbar region
- M41125: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, thoracolumbar region
Also known as:
- Tight Achilles Tendon
- Heel Injuries and Disorder
- Shortened Achilles Tendon
- Acquired Achilles Tendon Contracture
- Achilles Tendon Tightness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6701: Short Achilles tendon (acquired), right ankle
What procedures does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Forness typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Forness 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. Forness. 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.
Also known as:
- Walking Short Leg Cast Application
- Short Leg Cast Application
- Long Leg Cast Application
- Below Knee Walking Cast
- Ambulatory Short Leg Cast
- Lower Leg Cast
- Foot and Ankle Cast
- Below Knee Cast
- Full leg cast
- Thigh to toe cast
- Leg cast application
- Full leg immobilization
CPT Codes:
- 29425: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes); walking or ambulatory type
- 29405: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes);
- 29345: Application of long leg cast (thigh to toes);
Also known as:
- Clubfoot Casting and Manipulation
- Ponseti Method for Clubfoot
- Clubfoot Correction with Cast
- Serial Casting for Clubfoot
CPT Codes:
- 29450: Application of clubfoot cast with molding or manipulation, long or short leg
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:
- 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:
- Growth Plate Surgery for Leg Deformity
- Hemiepiphyseal Arrest
- Guided Growth Surgery
- Leg Straightening Surgery
- Genu Varus/Valgus Correction
CPT Codes:
- 27485: Arrest, hemiepiphyseal, distal femur or proximal tibia or fibula (eg, genu varus or valgus)
Also known as:
- Achilles Tendon Release (Percutaneous)
- Anesthesia
- Percutaneous Achilles tenotomy
- Achilles tendon lengthening (minimally invasive)
- Heel cord release
CPT Codes:
- 27606: Tenotomy, percutaneous, Achilles tendon (separate procedure); general anesthesia
Does Dr. Forness accept my insurance?
Dr. Forness accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (616) 267-2600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Forness accept in Traverse City, MI?
Dr. Forness in Traverse City, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
DLP Marquette Holding Company
Federal government of the United States
McLaren Health Care
Molina Healthcare
Spectrum / Priority Health
State of Michigan
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Forness' office located?
Dr. Michael Forness' Primary Practice
550 Munson Ave Ste 202
Traverse City, MI 49686
(616) 267-2600
What hospitals are Dr. Forness affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Forness has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Forness's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Forness's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700852977.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Forness?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Forness