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Who is Dr. Carroll, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon in Salt Lake City, UT?
Dr. Kristen Carroll, MD is a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Salt Lake City, UT with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Carroll completed her residency at Univ Of Ut Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; Univ Of Ut Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Carroll is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Carroll’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Carroll’s office at (801) 536-3500.
Where did Dr. Carroll go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Ut Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; Univ Of Ut Med Ctr, General Surgery
Is Dr. Carroll board certified as a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Kristen Carroll, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Carroll speak?
Dr. Carroll and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Carroll treat?
As a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Carroll 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. Carroll. 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:
- Other Cerebral Palsy
- Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Cerebral Palsy
- Paralysis
- Mixed Cerebral Palsy
- Atypical CP
- Unspecified Cerebral Palsy
- Quadriplegic CP
- Spastic CP affecting all limbs
- Four-limb spastic paralysis
- Spastic Diplegia', 'CP with spastic diplegia', 'Little's disease
- CP
- Brain paralysis
- Childhood motor disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G808: Other cerebral palsy
- G800: Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy
- G801: Spastic diplegic cerebral palsy
- G809: Cerebral palsy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Difficulty Walking
- Unsteady Gait
- Balance Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
Also known as:
- Other Hip Deformity at Birth
- Birth Defects
- Hip Injuries and Disorder
- Congenital Hip Malformation
- Birth Defect of Hip
- Abnormal Hip Development
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q6589: Other specified congenital deformities of hip
Also known as:
- Adolescent Scoliosis of Mid-Back
- Scoliosis
- Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
- Scoliosis in Children and Teens
- Thoracolumbar Adolescent Scoliosis
- Teen Mid-Back Curve
- Idiopathic Adolescent Scoliosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M41125: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, thoracolumbar region
Also known as:
- Foot Birth Defects
- Birth Defects
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Congenital Foot Deformities
- Foot Malformations at Birth
- Deformed Feet at Birth
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q6689: Other specified congenital deformities of feet
Also known as:
- Walking and Mobility Problems
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Trouble Moving
- Mobility Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R269: Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility
Also known as:
- Knock-Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Knee Valgus Deformity
- Genu Valgum
- Knees Touching
ICD-10 Codes:
- M21061: Valgus deformity, not elsewhere classified, right knee
What procedures does Dr. Carroll perform?
As a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Carroll 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. Carroll. 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:
- Short Leg Cast Application
- Walking Short Leg Cast Application
- Below Knee Cast
- Lower Leg Cast
- Foot and Ankle Cast
- Below Knee Walking Cast
- Ambulatory Short Leg Cast
CPT Codes:
- 29405: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes);
- 29425: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes); walking or ambulatory type
Also known as:
- Growth Plate Surgery for Leg Deformity
- Growth Plate Surgery of Thigh Bone
- Hemiepiphyseal Arrest
- Guided Growth Surgery
- Leg Straightening Surgery
- Genu Varus/Valgus Correction
- Epiphysiodesis of Femur
- Greater Trochanter Growth Arrest
- Thigh Bone Growth Plate Stapling
CPT Codes:
- 27485: Arrest, hemiepiphyseal, distal femur or proximal tibia or fibula (eg, genu varus or valgus)
- 27185: Epiphyseal arrest by epiphysiodesis or stapling, greater trochanter of femur
Also known as:
- Open Hip Adductor Tendon Release
- Hamstring Tendon Lengthening
- Hamstring Tendon Lengthening (Multiple)
- Hip Tendon Cutting Surgery
- Adductor Tenotomy Hip
- Open Release of Hip Adductor
- Hamstring Lengthening Surgery
- Tendon Release Hamstring
- Bilateral Hamstring Lengthening
- Hamstring Release Surgery
- Tendon Lengthening Leg
- Tight Hamstring Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27001: Tenotomy, adductor of hip, open
- 27395: Lengthening of hamstring tendon; multiple tendons, bilateral
- 27394: Lengthening of hamstring tendon; multiple tendons, 1 leg
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:
- Calf Muscle Lengthening Surgery
- Gastrocnemius Release
- Strayer Procedure
- Calf Tightness Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27687: Gastrocnemius recession (eg, Strayer procedure)
Also known as:
- Leg or Ankle Tendon Adjustment Surgery
- Leg tendon lengthening
- Ankle tendon shortening
- Tendon surgery leg
CPT Codes:
- 27685: Lengthening or shortening of tendon, leg or ankle; single tendon (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Clubfoot Casting and Manipulation
- Ponseti Method for Clubfoot
- Clubfoot Correction with Cast
- Serial Casting for Clubfoot
CPT Codes:
- 29450: Application of clubfoot cast with molding or manipulation, long or short leg
Also known as:
- Femur Bone Cut and Realignment (Hip Area)
- Intertrochanteric Osteotomy
- Subtrochanteric Osteotomy
- Femoral Osteotomy
- Hip Bone Realignment Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27165: Osteotomy, intertrochanteric or subtrochanteric including internal or external fixation and/or cast
Also known as:
- Open Hip Flexor Tendon Release
- Hip Flexor Tenotomy
- Open Hip Tendon Release
- Psoas Tendon Release
- Hip Tendon Cutting Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27005: Tenotomy, hip flexor(s), open (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
- Extremity Chemodenervation
- Spasticity Injection
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
- Muscle Denervation
CPT Codes:
- 64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)
Also known as:
- Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
- Chemical nerve block (extremity)
- Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
- Botox for spasticity (additional)
- Nerve denervation (chemical)
CPT Codes:
- 64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Carroll accept my insurance?
Dr. Carroll accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (801) 536-3500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Carroll accept in Salt Lake City, UT?
Dr. Carroll in Salt Lake City, UT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
California Foundation for Medical Care
Cambia (Regence)
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
IHC / SelectHealth
Molina
State of Idaho
State of Utah
UnitedHealthcare
University of Utah
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Where is Dr. Carroll's office located?
Dr. Kristen Carroll's Primary Practice
590 S Wakara Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 536-3500
Dr. Kristen Carroll's Practice 2
At Virginia Street Shriners Hospital For Children
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
What is Dr. Carroll's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Carroll's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366407488.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Carroll?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Carroll
What is Dr. Kristen Carroll's specialty?
Dr. Carroll is a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon near Salt Lake City, UT. An orthopedic surgeon with specialized training in pediatric orthopedics focuses on diagnosing, treating, and managing musculoskeletal issues in infants, children, and adolescents. This includes addressing limb and spine deformities (such as clubfoot and scoliosis), gait abnormalities (like limping), bone and joint infections, and fractures. Contact Dr. Carroll to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kristen Carroll affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Carroll is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Shriners Children's Salt Lake City. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Kristen Carroll accepting new patients in Salt Lake City, UT?
Yes, Dr. Kristen Carroll is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kristen Carroll offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Carroll's office at (801) 536-3500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kristen Carroll?
Please contact Dr. Carroll's office at (801) 536-3500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kristen Carroll have?
Dr. Kristen Carroll is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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