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Dr. Kary Schulte, MD

Dr. Kary Schulte, MD

West Des Moines, IA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Schulte, Orthopedic Surgeon in West Des Moines, IA?

    Dr. Kary Schulte, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in West Des Moines, IA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Schulte graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas and completed his residency at Univ Of Pittsburgh Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; Univ Iowa Hosps & Clinics, Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Schulte is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Schulte’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Schulte’s office at (515) 224-1414.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Pittsburgh Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; Univ Iowa Hosps & Clinics, Orthopedic Surgery | University Of Iowa College Of Med

    • Medical School: University Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia | University of Ia Roy J & L Carver Com | Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas

    Is Dr. Schulte board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Kary Schulte, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Schulte speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Schulte treat?

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

    • Right Shoulder Pain
    • Left Shoulder Pain
    • Pain
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Sore Right Shoulder
    • Right Shoulder Ache
    • Right Shoulder Discomfort
    • Sore Left Shoulder
    • Left Shoulder Ache
    • Left Shoulder Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25511: Pain in right shoulder
    • M25512: Pain in left shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis of the right shoulder
    • Osteoarthritis of the left shoulder
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M19011: Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulder
    • M19012: Primary osteoarthritis, left shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Left Artificial Shoulder Joint
    • Right Artificial Shoulder Joint
    • Artificial Limbs
    • Left Shoulder Replacement
    • Left Shoulder Prosthesis
    • Left Shoulder Arthroplasty
    • Right Shoulder Replacement
    • Right Shoulder Prosthesis
    • Right Shoulder Arthroplasty

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z96612: Presence of left artificial shoulder joint
    • Z96611: Presence of right artificial shoulder joint

    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:

    • Complete Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Rotator Cuff Injuries
    • Full Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Complete Rotator Cuff Rupture
    • Severed Shoulder Tendon

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M75121: Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic

    Also known as:

    • Other Post-Surgery Condition
    • Postoperative State
    • Recovery After Surgery
    • Surgical Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee

    What procedures does Dr. Schulte perform?

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

    • Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
    • Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
    • Open Rotator Cuff Repair (Chronic Tear)
    • Shoulder Stabilization Surgery
    • Chronic Rotator Cuff Tear Repair
    • Open Repair of Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Endoscopy
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
    • Subacromial Decompression
    • Shoulder Impingement Surgery
    • Acromioplasty
    • Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff
    • Keyhole Rotator Cuff Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Shoulder Repair
    • Shoulder Tendon Repair
    • Chronic Rotator Cuff Surgery
    • Open Musculotendinous Cuff Repair
    • Bankart Repair
    • Labral Repair
    • Shoulder Capsule Repair
    • Shoulder Cuff Avulsion Reconstruction
    • Rotator Cuff Repair with Acromioplasty
    • Chronic Shoulder Tear Surgery
    • Rotator Cuff Repair
    • Torn Rotator Cuff Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 29826: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; decompression of subacromial space with partial acromioplasty, with coracoacromial ligament (ie, arch) release, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 29827: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with rotator cuff repair
    • 23412: Repair of ruptured musculotendinous cuff (eg, rotator cuff) open; chronic
    • 23455: Capsulorrhaphy, anterior; with labral repair (eg, Bankart procedure)
    • 23420: Reconstruction of complete shoulder (rotator) cuff avulsion, chronic (includes acromioplasty)
    • 23410: Repair of ruptured musculotendinous cuff (eg, rotator cuff) open; acute

    Also known as:

    • Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
    • Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus Repair
    • Endoscopy
    • Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
    • Knee Cartilage Shaving
    • Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
    • Knee scope with meniscectomy
    • Arthroscopic knee surgery
    • Cartilage shaving knee
    • Meniscus repair knee arthroscopy
    • Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
    • Knee Scope Meniscus Surgery
    • Torn Meniscus Repair (Arthroscopic)

    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
    • 29880: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial AND lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performed
    • 29882: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscus repair (medial OR lateral)

    Also known as:

    • Total Shoulder Replacement
    • Glenohumeral Arthroplasty
    • Shoulder Joint Replacement
    • Proximal Humeral Replacement
    • Artificial Shoulder Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 23472: Arthroplasty, glenohumeral joint; total shoulder (glenoid and proximal humeral replacement (eg, total shoulder))

    Also known as:

    • ACL Repair Surgery
    • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
    • Arthroscopic ACL Surgery
    • Knee Ligament Repair
    • ACL Augmentation

    CPT Codes:

    • 29888: Arthroscopically aided anterior cruciate ligament repair/augmentation or reconstruction

    Also known as:

    • Limited Shoulder Debridement (Arthroscopic)
    • Endoscopy
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Clean-up
    • Shoulder Joint Debridement
    • Keyhole Shoulder Repair
    • Rotator Cuff Debridement

    CPT Codes:

    • 29822: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; debridement, limited, 1 or 2 discrete structures (eg, humeral bone, humeral articular cartilage, glenoid bone, glenoid articular cartilage, biceps tendon, biceps anchor complex, labrum, articular capsule, articular side of the rotator cuff, bursal side of the rotator cuff, subacromial bursa, foreign body[ies])

    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:

    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed

    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. Schulte accept my insurance?

    Dr. Schulte accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (515) 224-1414 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Schulte accept in West Des Moines, IA?

    Dr. Schulte in West Des Moines, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Wellmark BlueCross BlueShield

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    Where is Dr. Schulte's office located?

    Dr. Kary Schulte's Primary Practice

    6001 Westown Pkwy

    West Des Moines, IA 50266

    (515) 224-1414

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    Dr. Kary Schulte's Practice 2

    1301 Pennsylvania Ave Ste 213

    Des Moines, IA 50316

    (515) 224-1414

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    Dr. Kary Schulte's Practice 3

    1003 8th St SW

    Altoona, IA 50009

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

    Dr. Schulte's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477516094.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Schulte?

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

    What is Dr. Kary Schulte's specialty?

    Dr. Schulte is a Orthopedic Surgeon near West Des Moines, IA. 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. Schulte to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Kary Schulte affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Schulte is affiliated with St. Anthony Regional Hospital, UnityPoint Health-Methodist West Hospital, Exeter Hospital, Elliot Hospital, UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist 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 Kary Schulte accepting new patients in West Des Moines, IA?

    Yes, Dr. Kary Schulte is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kary Schulte offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Schulte's office at (515) 224-1414 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kary Schulte?

    Please contact Dr. Schulte's office at (515) 224-1414 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Kary Schulte have?

    Dr. Kary Schulte is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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