Medicare Orthopedic Surgery Doctors in Platteville, WI

Orthopedic Surgery Doctors in Platteville, WI Accepting Medicare

3 Orthopedic Surgery doctors found. Showing 1 - 3

Joshua David Lindsey, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1450 Eastside Rd, Platteville, WI 53818
Phone: 608-348-4330

Mr. Ronald R Reschly, M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1450 Eastside Rd Ste 110, Platteville, WI 53818
Phone: 608-348-4330 Fax: 608-342-4801

Alexander Kraemer Strassman,
Orthopaedic Surgery
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1400 Eastside Rd, Platteville, WI 53818
Phone: 608-348-2331

Orthopedic Surgery: 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.

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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