Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nieves, Orthopedic Surgeon in Miami, FL?
Where did Dr. Nieves go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine Program
Medical School: University of Puerto Rico, School of Medicine
Is Dr. Nieves board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Ramiro Nieves, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Nieves speak?
Dr. Nieves and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Nieves typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Nieves 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. Nieves. 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:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- 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
Also known as:
- Joint Replacement Aftercare
- Other Surgical Aftercare
- Hip Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Knee Replacement
- After Surgery
- Post-joint replacement care
- Joint surgery recovery
- Orthopedic aftercare
- General post-operative care
- Unspecified surgical recovery
- Surgical follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery
- Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare
Also known as:
- Pain in Left Knee
- Pain in Right Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Left Knee Ache
- Left Knee Discomfort
- Sore Left Knee
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25562: Pain in left knee
- M25561: Pain in right knee
What procedures does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Nieves typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Nieves 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. Nieves. 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:
- 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:
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
- Knee Cartilage Repair (Arthroscopic)
- Endoscopy
- Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
- Knee Cartilage Shaving
- Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
- Knee abrasion arthroplasty
- Knee microfracture surgery
- Knee chondroplasty
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
- 29879: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; abrasion arthroplasty (includes chondroplasty where necessary) or multiple drilling or microfracture
Also known as:
- Open Rotator Cuff Repair (Chronic Tear)
- Shoulder Bone Shaving (Acromioplasty)
- Shoulder Tendon Repair
- Chronic Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Open Musculotendinous Cuff Repair
- Partial Acromion Removal
- Acromionectomy
- Shoulder Impingement Surgery
- Subacromial Decompression
CPT Codes:
- 23412: Repair of ruptured musculotendinous cuff (eg, rotator cuff) open; chronic
- 23130: Acromioplasty Or Acromionectomy, Partial, With Or Without Coracoacromial Ligament Release
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:
- 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)
Does Dr. Nieves accept my insurance?
Dr. Nieves accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (305) 403-0131 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nieves accept in Miami, FL?
Dr. Nieves in Miami, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Athena Health Care Systems
CareCentrix
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Doctors Healthcare Plans
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Medicare
Oscar Health
Sentara Health
Truman Medical Centers
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Where is Dr. Nieves' office located?
Dr. Ramiro Nieves' Primary Practice
8200 SW 117th Ave Ste 104A
Miami, FL 33183
(305) 403-0131
What hospitals are Dr. Nieves affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Nieves has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Nieves's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nieves's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992760037.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nieves?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nieves