31 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Comstock, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon in Corpus Christi, TX?
Dr. Christopher Comstock, MD is a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Corpus Christi, TX. He has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified. Dr. Comstock completed his residency at Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Comstock is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Comstock’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Comstock’s office at (361) 694-4320.
Where did Dr. Comstock go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: San Diego Children's Hospital
Residency: Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Medical School: University of Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi | University of Mi Med Sch
Is Dr. Comstock board certified as a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Comstock, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Comstock speak?
Dr. Comstock and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Comstock treat?
As a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Comstock 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. Comstock. 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 Orthopedic Aftercare
- General orthopedic recovery
- Musculoskeletal post-op care
- Bone and joint follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare
Also known as:
- Left Wrist Radius Fracture
- Right Wrist Radius Fracture
- Arm Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Broken Left Wrist Bone
- Distal Left Radius Fracture
- Left Wrist Bone Break
- Broken Right Wrist Bone
- Distal Right Radius Fracture
- Right Wrist Bone Break
ICD-10 Codes:
- S52502D: Unspecified fracture of the lower end of left radius, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
- S52501D: Unspecified fracture of the lower end of right radius, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
- S52502A: Unspecified fracture of the lower end of left radius, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Idiopathic Scoliosis
- Scoliosis
- Scoliosis of unknown cause
- Primary scoliosis
- Unspecified idiopathic scoliosis
- Curved Spine
- Spinal Curvature
- Backbone Curve
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4120: Other idiopathic scoliosis, site unspecified
- M419: Scoliosis, unspecified
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Spine Deformity at Birth
- Birth Defects
- Congenital Spinal Malformation
- Spinal Birth Defect
- Baby Back Anomaly
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q675: Congenital deformity of spine
What procedures does Dr. Comstock perform?
As a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Comstock 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. Comstock. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Non-Surgical Wrist Fracture Treatment
- Closed Treatment for Upper Arm Fracture
- Closed Distal Radial Fracture Treatment
- Colles Fracture Treatment
- Smith Fracture Treatment
- Ulnar Styloid Fracture Treatment
- Humerus Fracture Closed Treatment
- Supracondylar Humeral Fracture Care
- Transcondylar Fracture Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 25600: Closed Treatment Of Distal Radial Fracture (Eg, Colles Or Smith Type) Or Epiphyseal Separation, Includes Closed Treatment Of Fracture Of Ulnar Styloid, When Performed; Without Manipulation
- 24530: Closed treatment of supracondylar or transcondylar humeral fracture, with or without intercondylar extension; without manipulation
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:
- Wrist Ganglion Cyst Removal
- Trigger Finger Release Surgery
- Ganglion Excision
- Wrist Cyst Surgery
- Dorsal/Volar Ganglion Removal
- Tendon Sheath Incision
- Trigger Finger Tenolysis
- Finger Tendon Release
- Hand Tendon Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 25111: Excision of ganglion, wrist (dorsal or volar); primary
- 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)
Also known as:
- Long Arm Cast Application
- Shoulder to hand cast
- Full arm cast
- Arm fracture cast
CPT Codes:
- 29065: Application, cast; shoulder to hand (long arm)
Also known as:
- Ankle Joint Surgery with Tendon Release
- Ankle Arthrotomy
- Posterior Ankle Capsule Release
- Achilles Tendon Lengthening
- Ankle Tendon Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27612: Arthrotomy, posterior capsular release, ankle, with or without Achilles tendon lengthening
Also known as:
- Short Arm Cast Application
- Elbow to Finger Cast
- Forearm Cast
- Arm Immobilization Cast
CPT Codes:
- 29075: Application, cast; elbow to finger (short arm)
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:
- Wrist Fracture Pinning
- Percutaneous wrist fracture fixation
- Distal radius fracture repair
- Epiphyseal separation fixation
- Wrist bone pinning
CPT Codes:
- 25606: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of distal radial fracture or epiphyseal separation
Also known as:
- Short Arm Splint Application
- Forearm to hand splint
- Static arm splint
- Wrist and forearm splint
- Arm immobilization splint
CPT Codes:
- 29125: Application of short arm splint (forearm to hand); static
Also known as:
- Percutaneous Humeral Fracture Fixation
- Upper Arm Bone Fracture Repair
- Elbow Fracture Fixation (Percutaneous)
- Humeral Condyle Fracture Repair
CPT Codes:
- 24538: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of supracondylar or transcondylar humeral fracture, with or without intercondylar extension
Also known as:
- Non-Surgical Treatment for Broken Hand Bone
- Closed Metacarpal Fracture Treatment
- Hand Bone Fracture Care
- Metacarpal Fracture Management without Manipulation
CPT Codes:
- 26600: Closed treatment of metacarpal fracture, single; without manipulation, each bone
Also known as:
- Inhalation Breathing Treatment
- Nebulizer Treatment
- Aerosol Treatment
- IPPB Treatment
- Airway Obstruction Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device
Does Dr. Comstock accept my insurance?
Dr. Comstock accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (361) 694-4320 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Comstock accept in Corpus Christi, TX?
Dr. Comstock in Corpus Christi, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alliant Health Plans
Assurant
Centene
Dignity Health / Catholic Health West
Driscoll Health Plan
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
Molina
State of Texas
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Where is Dr. Comstock's office located?
Dr. Christopher Comstock's Primary Practice
3533 S Alameda St
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 694-4320
What is Dr. Comstock's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Comstock's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376509125.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Comstock?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Comstock
What is Dr. Christopher Comstock's specialty?
Dr. Comstock is a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon near Corpus Christi, TX. 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. Comstock to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Comstock affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Comstock is affiliated with DHR Health, DeTar Hospital Navarro 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 Christopher Comstock accepting new patients in Corpus Christi, TX?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Comstock is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Comstock offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Comstock's office at (361) 694-4320 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Comstock?
Please contact Dr. Comstock's office at (361) 694-4320 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Comstock have?
Dr. Christopher Comstock is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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