KINGS DAUGHTERS MEDICAL SPECIALTIES ORTHOPEDICS AND SPORTS MEDICINE
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
/Podiatrist
/Surgical Physician Assistant
/Physician Assistant
/Nurse Practitioner
/Family Nurse Practitioner
/Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician
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An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
A podiatrist is a person qualified by a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) degree, licensed by the state, and practicing within the scope of that license. Podiatrists diagnose and treat foot diseases and deformities. They perform medical, surgical and other operative procedures, prescribe corrective devices and prescribe and administer drugs and physical therapy.
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.
Health Insurance Plans KINGS DAUGHTERS MEDICAL SPECIALTIES ORTHOPEDICS AND SPORTS MEDICINE accepts
Issuer | Network | State | Plan Year | New Patients | Last Updated |
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Compcare Health Serv Ins Co(Anthem BCBS) | PARTICIPATING | WI | 2025 | None | Jul 31 2024 |
CareSource Ohio, Inc. | PREFERRED | OH | 2025 | None | Aug 12 2024 |
WellCare Health Plans of Kentucky, Inc. | PREFERRED | KY | 2024 | None | Aug 12 2024 |
Molina Healthcare of Ohio, Inc. | PREFERRED | OH | 2024 | accepting | Jul 27 2024 |
CareSource West Virginia Co. | PREFERRED | WV | 2025 | None | Aug 12 2024 |
Anthem Health Plans of Kentucky, Inc. | PARTICIPATING | KY | 2025 | None | Aug 08 2024 |
Healthy Alliance Life Co(Anthem BCBS) | PARTICIPATING | MO | 2025 | None | Aug 01 2024 |
Source: CMS.gov, HealthPorta API