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Dr. Cameron Sears, MD

Dr. Cameron Sears, MD

Knoxville, TN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sears, Orthopedic Surgeon in Knoxville, TN?

    Dr. Cameron Sears, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Knoxville, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Sears completed his residency at Univ Of Va Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; Univ Of Va Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Sears is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sears’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sears’s office at (865) 558-4400.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Va Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; Univ Of Va Med Ctr, General Surgery | University Of Va Med Center | University of Virginia Affiliated Hospitals | University of Virginia Medical Center

    • Medical School: University of Rochester Sch of Med & Dentistry, Rochester Ny

    Is Dr. Sears board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Cameron Sears, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Sears speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Sears treat?

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

    • 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:

    • Left Radius Fracture
    • Right Lower Radius Fracture (Wrist)
    • Arm Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Broken Left Radius
    • Left Forearm Bone Break
    • Wrist Bone Fracture
    • Broken Right Wrist
    • Right Radius Fracture
    • Wrist Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S52592D: Other fractures of lower end of left radius, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
    • S52591A: Other fractures of lower end of right radius, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Wrist Fracture
    • Arm Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Broken Wrist
    • Distal Radius Fracture
    • Forearm Fracture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S52591D: Other fractures of lower end of right radius, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
    • S52592A: Other fractures of lower end of left radius, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Difficulty Walking
    • Unsteady Gait
    • Balance Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility

    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:

    • Foot Birth Defects
    • Birth Defects
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Congenital Foot Deformities
    • Foot Malformations at Birth
    • Deformed Feet at Birth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q6689: Other specified congenital deformities of feet

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Elbow Fracture
    • Elbow Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Humerus fracture
    • Broken elbow
    • Upper arm bone fracture
    • Supracondylar fracture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S42412D: Displaced simple supracondylar fracture without intercondylar fracture of left humerus, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing

    What procedures does Dr. Sears perform?

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

    • Walking Short Leg Cast Application
    • Long Arm Cast Application
    • Short Leg Cast Application
    • Below Knee Walking Cast
    • Ambulatory Short Leg Cast
    • Lower Leg Cast
    • Foot and Ankle Cast
    • Shoulder to hand cast
    • Full arm cast
    • Arm fracture cast
    • Below Knee Cast

    CPT Codes:

    • 29425: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes); walking or ambulatory type
    • 29065: Application, cast; shoulder to hand (long arm)
    • 29405: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes);

    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:

    • Percutaneous Humeral Fracture Fixation
    • Open Repair of Forearm Bone Fractures
    • Setting Broken Forearm Bones (Without Surgery)
    • Upper Arm Bone Fracture Repair
    • Elbow Fracture Fixation (Percutaneous)
    • Humeral Condyle Fracture Repair
    • Radius and Ulna Fracture Surgery
    • Forearm Bone Fixation
    • Open Reduction Internal Fixation (Forearm)
    • Arm Fracture ORIF
    • Closed Reduction of Forearm Fracture
    • Radial and Ulnar Fracture Manipulation
    • Non-Surgical Forearm Bone Setting

    CPT Codes:

    • 24538: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of supracondylar or transcondylar humeral fracture, with or without intercondylar extension
    • 25575: Open Treatment Of Radial And Ulnar Shaft Fractures, With Internal Fixation, When Performed; Of Radius And Ulna
    • 25565: Closed Treatment Of Radial And Ulnar Shaft Fractures; With Manipulation

    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

    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:

    • Wrist Fracture Pinning
    • Tibia Fracture Repair with Internal Fixation
    • Percutaneous wrist fracture fixation
    • Distal radius fracture repair
    • Epiphyseal separation fixation
    • Wrist bone pinning
    • Open Tibia Fracture Surgery
    • Pilon Fracture Repair
    • Ankle Fracture Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 25606: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of distal radial fracture or epiphyseal separation
    • 27827: Open treatment of fracture of weight bearing articular surface/portion of distal tibia (eg, pilon or tibial plafond), with internal fixation, when performed; of tibia only

    Also known as:

    • Short Arm Cast Application
    • Elbow to Finger Cast
    • Forearm Cast
    • Arm Immobilization Cast

    CPT Codes:

    • 29075: Application, cast; elbow to finger (short arm)

    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:

    • Trigger Finger Release Surgery
    • Tendon Sheath Incision
    • Trigger Finger Tenolysis
    • Finger Tendon Release
    • Hand Tendon Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)

    Also known as:

    • Overnight Pulse Oximetry
    • Pulse Oximetry
    • Continuous Oxygen Monitoring
    • Sleep Oxygen Test
    • Nocturnal Oximetry
    • Overnight O2 Saturation Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 94762: Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; by continuous overnight monitoring (separate procedure)

    Does Dr. Sears accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sears accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (865) 558-4400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sears accept in Knoxville, TN?

    Dr. Sears in Knoxville, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • Sparrow

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • University of Utah

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    Where is Dr. Sears' office located?

    Dr. Cameron Sears' Primary Practice

    260 Fort Sanders West Blvd

    Knoxville, TN 37922

    (865) 558-4400

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    Dr. Cameron Sears' Practice 2

    1422 Old Weisgarber Rd

    Knoxville, TN 37909

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    Dr. Cameron Sears' Practice 3

    381 Kuhn Ln

    Morristown, TN 37813

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

    Dr. Sears's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528035151.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sears?

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

    What is Dr. Cameron Sears's specialty?

    Dr. Sears is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Knoxville, TN. 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. Sears to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Cameron Sears affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sears is affiliated with The University of Tennessee 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 Cameron Sears accepting new patients in Knoxville, TN?

    Yes, Dr. Cameron Sears is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Cameron Sears offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sears's office at (865) 558-4400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Cameron Sears?

    Please contact Dr. Sears's office at (865) 558-4400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Cameron Sears have?

    Dr. Cameron Sears is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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