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Who is Dr. Blais, Orthopedic Surgeon in Austin, TX?
Dr. Robert Blais, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Austin, TX with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Blais is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Blais’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Blais’s office.
Is Dr. Blais board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Robert Blais, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Blais speak?
Dr. Blais and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Blais typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Blais 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. Blais. 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 Replacement Aftercare
- Hip Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Knee Replacement
- Post-joint replacement care
- Joint surgery recovery
- Orthopedic aftercare
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery
Also known as:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
- Osteoarthritis of both knees
- Osteoarthritis of the left hip
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
- Right Hip Arthritis
- Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
- M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
- M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
What procedures does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Blais typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Blais 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. Blais. 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 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:
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
- Endoscopy
- Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
- Knee Cartilage Shaving
- Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
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
Also known as:
- Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
- Endoscopy
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff
- Keyhole Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Shoulder Repair
CPT Codes:
- 29827: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with rotator cuff repair
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:
- Computer-Assisted Orthopedic Surgery
- Image-Guided Orthopedic Surgery
- Navigational Orthopedic Procedure
- Robotic Orthopedic Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 0055T: Computer-assisted musculoskeletal surgical navigational orthopedic procedure, with image-guidance based on CT/MRI images (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Blais accept my insurance?
Dr. Blais 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. Blais accept in Austin, TX?
Dr. Blais in Austin, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Devoted Health
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Sendero Health Plans
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Blais' office located?
What is Dr. Blais's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Blais's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982614020.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Blais?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Blais
What is Dr. Robert Blais's specialty?
Dr. Blais is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Austin, TX.
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 this Dr. Robert Blais affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Blais is affiliated with Ascension Seton Medical Center - Austin, Tx 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 Robert Blais accepting new patients in Austin, TX?
Yes, Dr. Robert Blais is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert Blais offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Blais's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Robert Blais?
Please contact Dr. Blais's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Robert Blais have?
Dr. Robert Blais is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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