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Dr. Kurt Unverferth, MD

Upper Arlington, OH

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Unverferth, Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon in Upper Arlington, OH?

    Dr. Kurt Unverferth, MD is an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Upper Arlington, OH with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Unverferth graduated from Ohio State University / College of Medicine and completed his residency at Duke Univ Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; Duke Univ Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Unverferth is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Unverferth’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Unverferth’s office at (614) 827-8700.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Unverferth?

    Dr. Kurt Unverferth, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Adult Reconstructive 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. Unverferth empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Hip & Knee Reconstruction, Partial Knee Replacement, Revision Hip and Knee Replacement, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Upper Arlington/OH community, Dr. Unverferth is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Duke Univ Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; Duke Univ Med Ctr, General Surgery | Duke University Hospital Program

    • Medical School: Ohio State University College of Medicine And Public Health,Columbus, Ohio, United States | Ohio State University / College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Unverferth board certified as an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Kurt Unverferth, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Unverferth speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Unverferth treat?

    As an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Unverferth 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. Unverferth. 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:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Osteoarthritis of both knees
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
    • Osteoarthritis of the left hip
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Both Hips
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Right Hip Arthritis
    • Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Bilateral Hip Arthritis
    • Primary Degenerative Hip Disease
    • Both Hips Arthritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
    • M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
    • M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
    • M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
    • M160: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of hip

    Also known as:

    • Right Artificial Knee Joint
    • Left Artificial Knee Joint
    • Having a Right Artificial Hip Joint
    • Having a Left Artificial Hip Joint
    • Having Artificial Knee Joints (Both Knees)
    • Knee Replacement
    • Hip Replacement
    • Right Knee Replacement
    • Right Knee Prosthesis
    • Right Knee Arthroplasty
    • Left Knee Replacement
    • Left Knee Prosthesis
    • Left Knee Arthroplasty
    • Right hip replacement
    • Right hip prosthesis
    • Artificial right hip
    • Left hip replacement
    • Left hip prosthesis
    • Artificial left hip
    • Bilateral knee replacement
    • Both knee prostheses
    • Double knee replacement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z96651: Presence of right artificial knee joint
    • Z96652: Presence of left artificial knee joint
    • Z96641: Presence of right artificial hip joint
    • Z96642: Presence of left artificial hip joint
    • Z96653: Presence of artificial knee joint, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Joint Replacement Aftercare
    • Hip Replacement
    • Joint Disorder
    • Knee Replacement
    • Post-joint replacement care
    • Joint surgery recovery
    • Orthopedic aftercare

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery

    Also known as:

    • Right Trochanteric Bursitis
    • Left Hip Bursitis
    • Bursitis
    • Hip Injuries and Disorder
    • Right Hip Bursitis
    • Inflamed Right Hip Bursa
    • Right Greater Trochanteric Bursitis
    • Left Trochanteric Bursitis
    • Inflamed left hip bursa
    • Left hip joint inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7061: Trochanteric bursitis, right hip
    • M7062: Trochanteric bursitis, left hip

    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:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Right Hip Pain
    • Hip Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Sore Right Hip
    • Right Hip Ache
    • Right Hip Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25551: Pain in right hip

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Unverferth perform?

    As an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Unverferth 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. Unverferth. 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:

    • Total Knee Replacement
    • Knee Replacement
    • Total Knee Arthroplasty
    • Knee Joint Replacement
    • Full Knee Replacement
    • TKA Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27447: Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial AND lateral compartments with or without patella resurfacing (total knee arthroplasty)

    Also known as:

    • Computer-Assisted Musculoskeletal Surgery (Image-less)
    • Navigational Musculoskeletal Surgery
    • Image-less Computer-Guided Surgery
    • Orthopedic Navigation System
    • CAS Musculoskeletal Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 20985: Computer-assisted surgical navigational procedure for musculoskeletal procedures, image-less (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

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

    CPT Codes:

    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Total Hip Replacement
    • Hip Replacement
    • Hip arthroplasty
    • Artificial hip surgery
    • Hip joint replacement
    • Femoral head replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 27130: Arthroplasty, acetabular and proximal femoral prosthetic replacement (total hip arthroplasty), with or without autograft or allograft

    Also known as:

    • Knee Manipulation Under Anesthesia
    • Anesthesia
    • Knee Joint Manipulation
    • Knee Mobilization Under Sedation
    • Knee Adhesion Release (Anesthesia)

    CPT Codes:

    • 27570: Manipulation of knee joint under general anesthesia (includes application of traction or other fixation devices)

    Also known as:

    • Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
    • Endoscopy
    • Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
    • Knee Cartilage Shaving
    • Arthroscopic Knee Debridement

    CPT Codes:

    • 29881: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial OR lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performed

    Also known as:

    • Revision Total Knee Replacement
    • Revision of One Knee Replacement Part
    • Knee Arthroplasty Revision
    • Failed Knee Replacement Surgery
    • Knee Implant Exchange
    • Partial Knee Replacement Revision

    CPT Codes:

    • 27487: Revision of total knee arthroplasty, with or without allograft; femoral and entire tibial component
    • 27486: Revision of total knee arthroplasty, with or without allograft; 1 component

    Also known as:

    • Revision of Total Hip Replacement (Both Components)
    • Hip Replacement
    • Hip Arthroplasty Revision
    • Re-do Hip Replacement
    • Total Hip Revision Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27134: Revision of total hip arthroplasty; both components, with or without autograft or allograft

    Also known as:

    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch

    Does Dr. Unverferth accept my insurance?

    Dr. Unverferth accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (614) 827-8700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Unverferth accept in Upper Arlington, OH?

    Dr. Unverferth in Upper Arlington, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medical Mutual

    • Medicare

    • State of Nevada

    • State of Ohio

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Unverferth's office located?

    Dr. Kurt Unverferth's Primary Practice

    4605 Sawmill Rd

    Upper Arlington, OH 43220

    (614) 827-8700

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    Dr. Kurt Unverferth's Practice 2

    6840 Perimeter Dr

    Dublin, OH 43016

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

    Dr. Unverferth's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588674121.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Unverferth?

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

    What is Dr. Kurt Unverferth's specialty?

    Dr. Unverferth is a Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon near Upper Arlington, OH. Adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgeons, recognized as a fellowship subspecialty by several state medical boards, focus on reconstructive procedures including joint arthroplasty (such as hip and knee replacements), osteotomy, arthroscopy, soft-tissue reconstruction, and various other adult reconstructive surgical interventions. Contact Dr. Unverferth to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Kurt Unverferth affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Unverferth is affiliated with OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital, OhioHealth Grant Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Kurt Unverferth accepting new patients in Upper Arlington, OH?

    Yes, Dr. Kurt Unverferth is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kurt Unverferth offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Unverferth's office at (614) 827-8700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kurt Unverferth?

    Please contact Dr. Unverferth's office at (614) 827-8700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Kurt Unverferth have?

    Dr. Kurt Unverferth is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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