
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. St John, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Flemington, NJ?
Dr. Thomas St John, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in Flemington, NJ with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. St John completed his residency at Thos Jefferson Univ Hosp, Adult Reconstructive Orthopedics; Thos Jefferson Univ Hosp, Orthopedic Surgery; Thos Jefferson Univ Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. St John is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. St John’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. St John’s office.
Where did Dr. St John go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Thos Jefferson Univ Hosp, Adult Reconstructive Orthopedics; Thos Jefferson Univ Hosp, Orthopedic Surgery; Thos Jefferson Univ Hosp, General Surgery
Medical School: Suny At Stony Brook Hlth Sci Ctr, Stony Brook Ny
Is Dr. St John board certified as an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Thomas St John, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. St John speak?
Dr. St John and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. St John typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. St John 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. St John. 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:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
- Chronic Low Back Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
- M5459: Other low back pain
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis of both knees
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
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:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
What procedures does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. St John typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. St John 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. St John. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Multiple Trigger Point Injections
- Trigger Point Release Injections
- Muscle Pain Injections
- Myofascial Pain Injections
CPT Codes:
- 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles
Also known as:
- Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- TFESI (Lumbar)
- Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
- Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
CPT Codes:
- 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
Also known as:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. St John accept my insurance?
Dr. St John accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. St John accept in Flemington, NJ?
Dr. St John in Flemington, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Horizon Mutual Holdings
Humana
Medicare
State of New Jersey
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. St John's office located?
What is Dr. St John's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. St John's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710941851.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. St John?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. St John
What is Dr. Thomas St John's specialty?
Dr. St John is a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near Flemington, NJ.
What does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon do?
Orthopaedic surgeons specializing in the spine, recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty of orthopaedic surgery, focus on the evaluation and treatment for both nonoperative and operative of a wide range of primary spinal disorders. These include trauma, degenerative conditions, deformities, tumors, and reconstructive issues related to the spine.
Is this Dr. Thomas St John affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. St John is affiliated with Hunterdon Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Thomas St John accepting new patients in Flemington, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Thomas St John is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Thomas St John offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. St John's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Thomas St John?
Please contact Dr. St John's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Thomas St John have?
Dr. Thomas St John is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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