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Dr. Alan Halpern, MD

Dr. Alan Halpern, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon

Kalamazoo, MI

45 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Halpern, Orthopedic Surgeon in Kalamazoo, MI?

    Dr. Alan Halpern, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Kalamazoo, MI with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 45 years. Dr. Halpern completed his residency at Stanford University, Standford, Calif.. Dr. Halpern is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Halpern’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Halpern’s office at (855) 618-2676.

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

    • Residency: Stanford University, Standford, Calif.

    • Medical School: St. Thomas University, Minneapolis, Minn. (Other Education) | Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Conn.

    What languages does Dr. Halpern speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Halpern typically treat?

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

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
    • M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee

    What procedures does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Halpern typically perform?

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

    • Genicular Nerve Block for Knee Pain
    • Nerve Destruction for Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Knee Nerve Ablation
    • Genicular Nerve Neurolysis
    • Nerve Destruction for Knee Pain
    • Neurolytic nerve block
    • Peripheral nerve ablation
    • Nerve destruction procedure
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64624: Destruction by neurolytic agent, genicular nerve branches including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64640: Destruction by neurolytic agent; other peripheral nerve or branch
    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch

    Also known as:

    • Knee Nerve Pain Injection
    • Genicular Nerve Block
    • Knee Pain Steroid Injection
    • Knee Nerve Anesthetic Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64454: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; genicular nerve branches, including imaging guidance, when performed

    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 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)

    Does Dr. Halpern accept my insurance?

    Dr. Halpern accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (855) 618-2676 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Halpern accept in Kalamazoo, MI?

    Dr. Halpern in Kalamazoo, 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

    • Cigna Group

    • Corewell Health

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Halpern's office located?

    Dr. Alan Halpern's Primary Practice

    315 Turwill Ln

    Kalamazoo, MI 49006

    (855) 618-2676

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    Dr. Alan Halpern's Practice 2

    451 Health Pkwy # D

    Paw Paw, MI 49079

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    Dr. Alan Halpern's Practice 3

    601 John St

    Kalamazoo, MI 49007

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

    Dr. Halpern's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528078789.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Halpern?

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

    What is Dr. Alan Halpern's specialty?

    Dr. Halpern is an Orthopedic Surgeon near Kalamazoo, MI.

    What does an Orthopedic Surgeon do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Alan Halpern affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Halpern is affiliated with Bronson Methodist Hospital, Bronson Lakeview Hospital, Bronson Battle Creek Hospital, Ascension Borgess Hospital, Corewell Health Pennock Hospital 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 Dr. Alan Halpern accepting new patients in Kalamazoo, MI?

    Yes, Dr. Alan Halpern is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Alan Halpern offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Halpern's office at (855) 618-2676 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Alan Halpern?

    Please contact Dr. Halpern's office at (855) 618-2676 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Halpern's office located?

    Dr. Halpern's offices are located in Kalamazoo, MI and Paw Paw, MI.