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30 Years of Experience
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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Posada, Orthopedic Surgeon in Coral Gables, FL?
Dr. Alejandro Posada, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Coral Gables, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified. Dr. Posada graduated from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Bogot· Facultad de Medicina and completed his residency at Mass Gen Hosp, Sports Medicine-Orthopedic Surgery; Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, Orthopedic Surgery; Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, General Surgery. Dr. Posada is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Posada’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Posada’s office at (305) 744-9400.
Where did Dr. Posada go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mass Gen Hosp, Sports Medicine-Orthopedic Surgery; Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, Orthopedic Surgery; Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, General Surgery | University Of Miami School Of Medicine, Jackson Memorial Hospital
Medical School: Pontificia Univ Javeriana, Fac De Med, Bogota, Colombia | Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Bogot· Facultad de Medicina
Is Dr. Posada board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Alejandro Posada, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Posada speak?
Dr. Posada and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Posada treat?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Posada 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. Posada. 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
- Osteoarthritis of the right shoulder
- Osteoarthritis of the left shoulder
- 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
- M19011: Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulder
- M19012: Primary osteoarthritis, left shoulder
Also known as:
- Complete Rotator Cuff Tear
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Right Rotator Cuff Tear
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Full Rotator Cuff Tear
- Complete Rotator Cuff Rupture
- Severed Shoulder Tendon
- Torn Shoulder Tendon
- Shoulder Tendon Rupture
- Rotator Cuff Rupture
- Right rotator cuff rupture
- Right shoulder tendon tear
- Right shoulder muscle tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- M75121: Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
- M75122: Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of left shoulder, not specified as traumatic
- M75101: Unspecified rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
Also known as:
- Softening of Kneecap Cartilage
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Patellar Chondromalacia', 'Runner's Knee
- Anterior Knee Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2241: Chondromalacia patellae, right knee
- M2242: Chondromalacia patellae, left knee
Also known as:
- Shoulder Bursitis
- Bursitis
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Inflamed Shoulder Bursa
- Shoulder Joint Inflammation
- Shoulder Bursa Inflammation
- Subacromial Bursitis
- Shoulder Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7551: Bursitis of right shoulder
- M7552: Bursitis of left shoulder
Also known as:
- Other tear of the medial meniscus in the right knee
- Other tear of the medial meniscus in the left knee
- Cartilage Disorder
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Torn meniscus
- Knee cartilage tear
- Meniscal injury
- Torn knee cartilage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S83241A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter
- S83242A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Tendon and Ligament Disorder
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Joint Disorder
- Enthesopathy
- Tendon inflammation
- Ligament pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M778: Other enthesopathies, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Knee Ligament Sprain
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Sprain
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Sprains and Strains
- Sprained Knee Ligament
- Ligament Injury in Knee
- ACL Sprain
- ACL Injury
- Knee Ligament Tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- S83512A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of left knee, initial encounter
- S83511A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of right knee, initial encounter
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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Shoulder Injury
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Shoulder Problem
- Shoulder Condition
- Shoulder Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7591: Shoulder lesion, unspecified, right shoulder
What procedures does Dr. Posada perform?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Posada 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. Posada. 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:
- 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:
- 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 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:
- Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
- Endoscopy
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff
- Keyhole Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Shoulder Repair
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
- Subacromial Decompression
- Shoulder Impingement Surgery
- Acromioplasty
CPT Codes:
- 29827: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with rotator cuff repair
- 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)
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:
- 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:
- Achilles Tendon Repair
- Ruptured Achilles Tendon Surgery
- Open Achilles Repair
- Percutaneous Achilles Repair
- Heel Tendon Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27650: Repair, primary, open or percutaneous, ruptured Achilles tendon;
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:
- 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
Does Dr. Posada accept my insurance?
Dr. Posada accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (305) 744-9400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Posada accept in Coral Gables, FL?
Dr. Posada in Coral Gables, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
AvMed Health Plan
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Humana
Medica HealthCare
Medicare
MedImpact
Oscar Health Insurance Co
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Posada's office located?
Dr. Alejandro Posada's Primary Practice
3737 SW 8th St Ste B
Coral Gables, FL 33134
(305) 744-9400
What is Dr. Posada's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Posada's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245294628.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Posada?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Posada
What is Dr. Alejandro Posada's specialty?
Dr. Posada is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Coral Gables, FL. 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. Posada to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Alejandro Posada affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Posada is affiliated with Jackson South Medical Center, Doctors' Hospital - Coral Gables (FL), Memorial Hospital Miramar, Baptist Hospital of Miami, Coral Gables 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 Alejandro Posada accepting new patients in Coral Gables, FL?
Yes, Dr. Alejandro Posada is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alejandro Posada offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Posada's office at (305) 744-9400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alejandro Posada?
Please contact Dr. Posada's office at (305) 744-9400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Alejandro Posada have?
Dr. Alejandro Posada is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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