Dr. Andrew M. Schwartz, MD is an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Iowa City, IA specializing in adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery and orthopedic trauma. He graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in 2016 and has 8 years of experience. Dr. Andrew M. Schwartz, MD is affiliated with University of Iowa, University of Iowa Health Care and Duke Health.
200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242
3609 Sw Durham Drive
Durham, NC 27707
3643 N Roxboro Street
Durham, NC 27704
Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)
Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.
Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.
After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew M. Schwartz, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Andrew M. Schwartz, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Iowa City, IA were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.
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Dr. Andrew M. Schwartz, MD graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in 2016. He completed residency at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Georgia.
Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University (2016)
Residency: Emory University Affiliated Hospitals (2021)
Licensed In: Georgia
Dr. Andrew M. Schwartz, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Andrew M. Schwartz, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MedCost, Aetna Traditional Choice, Blue Advantage, Aetna Medicare PPO, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina, CIGNA Open Access Plus, WellCare, AmeriHealth, Medicare Part B, Medicare Advantage, AARP, CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, Aetna, Aetna Workers' Compensation, TRICARE Prime, United Healthcare, TRICARE Prime Remote, Aetna Open Choice PPO, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, TRICARE, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Gateway Health Alliance, Aetna HMO, Duke Group Plans, *Duke HomeCare and Hospice does not participate in the plan., Blue Options (123, PPO, HSA), *Duke HomeCare and Hospice and mental health providers do not participate with the plan., Duke Basic, Ambetter, Experience Health, Blue Select, Blue Medicare (HMO, PPO)*, Healthy Blue, All Savers Fully Insured, First Medicare Direct, Carolina Complete Health, Healthgram, All Savers Alternate Funding, Duke Select, NC State Employees Health Plan, Ambetter of North Carolina and United Medical Resources (UMR).
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Andrew M. Schwartz, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$4,982
Journey II $1,485 |
REAL INTELLIGENCE $1,317 |
JOURNEY $706 |
FAST-FIX $671 |
OR3O Dual Mobility $404 |
Other $400 |
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$3,147
Persona $639 |
ROSA $395 |
Avenir $189 |
mymobility Platform $176 |
Oxford $104 |
Other $1,644 |
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$590
ATTUNE $177 |
CANNULATED SCREWS $42 |
$370 |
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$274
IM NAILS $69 |
ACTIS $58 |
TFN ADVANCED $48 |
$100 |
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$161
Mako $144 |
Anchorage $17 |
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$614
AxoGuard Nerve Connector $152 |
ORTHALIGN PLUS $129 |
External Fixation System $120 |
Reline $69 |
Palacos $65 |
Other $79 |
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Dr. Andrew Schwartz is a specialist in orthopedic trauma and adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery. He is professionally affiliated with the University of Iowa Health Care.
