Who is Dr. Starr, Orthopedic Trauma Specialist in Frisco, TX?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Starr?
Dr. Adam Starr, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Trauma Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Starr empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Trauma, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Frisco, TX community, Dr. Starr is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Starr go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Orthopaedic Trauma
Residency: Univ Tx Med Sch-San Antonio, General Surgery | University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Affiliated Hospitals
Medical School: Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La
Is Dr. Starr board certified as an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Adam Starr, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Starr speak?
Dr. Starr and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist like Dr. Starr typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist, Dr. Starr 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. Starr. 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 Orthopedic Aftercare
- General orthopedic recovery
- Musculoskeletal post-op care
- Bone and joint follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare
Also known as:
- Multiple Pelvic Fractures with Unstable Pelvic Ring
- Fractures
- Broken Pelvis
- Severe Pelvic Bone Breaks
- Unstable Pelvic Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S32811A: Multiple fractures of pelvis with unstable disruption of pelvic ring, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Unstable Broken Pelvis
- Fractures
- Unstable Pelvic Fracture
- Severe Pelvic Fracture
- Unstable Pelvis Break
ICD-10 Codes:
- S32811D: Multiple fractures of pelvis with unstable disruption of pelvic ring, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
Also known as:
- Right Ankle Sprain
- Ankle Injuries and Disorder
- Sprains and Strains
- Twisted Right Ankle
- Right Ankle Ligament Injury
- Right Ankle Strain
- Right Ankle Joint Sprain
ICD-10 Codes:
- S93431A: Sprain of tibiofibular ligament of right ankle, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Broken Shin Bone
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Tibia Fracture
- Shin Bone Break
- Tibial Plateau Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S82142D: Displaced bicondylar fracture of left tibia, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
What procedures does an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist like Dr. Starr typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist, Dr. Starr 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. Starr. 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:
- 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 Treatment for Ankle Joint Disruption
- Syndesmosis Repair
- Distal Tibiofibular Joint Fixation
- Ankle Ligament Repair Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27829: Open treatment of distal tibiofibular joint (syndesmosis) disruption, includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Open Surgery for Broken Ankle Bone
- Open Repair of Trimalleolar Ankle Fracture
- Lateral Malleolus Fracture Repair
- Distal Fibula Fracture Surgery
- Ankle Fixation Surgery
- Trimalleolar Ankle Fracture Surgery
- Ankle Fracture Fixation
- Open Ankle Fracture Reduction
- Broken Ankle Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27792: Open treatment of distal fibular fracture (lateral malleolus), includes internal fixation, when performed
- 27822: Open treatment of trimalleolar ankle fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed, medial and/or lateral malleolus; without fixation of posterior lip
Also known as:
- Removal of External Fixator
- Anesthesia
- External Fixation Device Removal
- Bone Fixator Removal
- Hardware Removal Surgery
- External Frame Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20694: Removal, under anesthesia, of external fixation system
Also known as:
- External Fixation System Application
- Ilizarov Fixator Application
- Bone External Fixation
- Limb Lengthening Device Application
CPT Codes:
- 20692: Application of a multiplane (pins or wires in more than 1 plane), unilateral, external fixation system (eg, Ilizarov, Monticelli type)
Also known as:
- Minimally Invasive Pelvic Bone Fracture Repair
- Percutaneous Pelvic Fixation
- Pelvic Ring Fracture Stabilization
- Sacroiliac Joint Fixation
- Pelvic Fracture Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27216: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of posterior pelvic bone fracture and/or dislocation, for fracture patterns that disrupt the pelvic ring, unilateral (includes ipsilateral ilium, sacroiliac joint and/or sacrum)
Does Dr. Starr accept my insurance?
Dr. Starr accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (214) 590-5218 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Starr accept in Frisco, TX?
Dr. Starr in Frisco, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Parkland Health & Hospital System
State of Texas
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Starr's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Starr affiliated with?
Dr. Starr has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Recognitions
Awards
Texas Super Doctors
What is Dr. Starr's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Starr's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861454928.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Starr?
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