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Dr. Paul Protomastro, MD
Norwalk, CT
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Protomastro, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Norwalk, CT?
Dr. Paul Protomastro, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in Norwalk, CT with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Protomastro graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Hosp Of Cleveland, Orthopedic Surgery; Univ Hosp Of Cleveland, General Surgery. Dr. Protomastro is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Protomastro’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Protomastro’s office at (203) 845-2200.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Protomastro?
Dr. Paul Protomastro, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Hand Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Protomastro empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, Wrist Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Norwalk/CT community, Dr. Protomastro is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Protomastro go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Hosp Of Cleveland, Orthopedic Surgery; Univ Hosp Of Cleveland, General Surgery | University of Pennsylvania Health System Program
Medical School: Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University | University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine | Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
Is Dr. Protomastro board certified as an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Paul Protomastro, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Protomastro speak?
Dr. Protomastro and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Protomastro treat?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Protomastro 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. Protomastro. 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:
- Complete Rotator Cuff Tear
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Right Partial Rotator Cuff Tear
- Partial Rotator Cuff Tear
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Full Rotator Cuff Tear
- Complete Rotator Cuff Rupture
- Severed Shoulder Tendon
- Torn Shoulder Tendon
- Shoulder Tendon Rupture
- Rotator Cuff Rupture
- Right incomplete rotator cuff rupture
- Right partial shoulder tendon tear
- Right rotator cuff strain
- Incomplete Rotator Cuff Tear
- Partial Rotator Cuff Rupture
- Shoulder Tendon Partial Tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- M75121: Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
- M75122: Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of left shoulder, not specified as traumatic
- M75111: Incomplete rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
- M75112: Incomplete rotator cuff tear or rupture of left shoulder, not specified as traumatic
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis of the right shoulder
- Osteoarthritis of the left shoulder
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M19011: Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulder
- M19012: Primary osteoarthritis, left shoulder
Also known as:
- Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Swimmer's Shoulder
- Impingement Syndrome
- Rotator Cuff Impingement
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7541: Impingement syndrome of right shoulder
- M7542: Impingement syndrome of left shoulder
Also known as:
- Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Left Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Right Wrist Nerve Compression
- Right Hand Numbness
- Right CTS
- Left Wrist Nerve Compression
- Left Hand Numbness
- Left CTS
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
- G5602: Carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb
Also known as:
- Bicep Tendinitis
- Right Bicep Tendinitis
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Tendinitis
- Biceps Tendonitis
- Shoulder Tendinitis
- Bicipital Tendinopathy
- Right biceps tendon inflammation
- Right shoulder tendinitis
- Right bicipital tendinopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7522: Bicipital tendinitis, left shoulder
- M7521: Bicipital tendinitis, right shoulder
Also known as:
- De Quervain's Tenosynovitis
- Hand Injuries and Disorder
- Tendinitis
- De Quervain's Disease', 'Washerwoman's Sprain
- Radial Styloid Tenosynovitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M654: Radial styloid tenosynovitis [de Quervain]
Also known as:
- Right Shoulder Joint Disorder
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Right shoulder problem
- Right shoulder arthropathy
- Right shoulder joint disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25811: Other specified joint disorders, right shoulder
Also known as:
- Shoulder Bursitis
- Bursitis
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Shoulder Bursa Inflammation
- Subacromial Bursitis
- Shoulder Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7552: Bursitis of left shoulder
Also known as:
- Wrist Sprain
- Sprains and Strains
- Wrist Injuries and Disorder
- Sprained Wrist
- Wrist Ligament Injury
- Wrist Strain
ICD-10 Codes:
- S63501A: Unspecified sprain of right wrist, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Left Shoulder Sprain
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Sprains and Strains
- Left Shoulder Ligament Injury
- Shoulder Joint Sprain
ICD-10 Codes:
- S43402A: Unspecified sprain of left shoulder joint, initial encounter
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:
- Trigger Right Ring Finger
- Finger Injuries and Disorder
- Tendinitis
- Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Right Ring Finger
- Right Ring Finger Tendonitis
- Snapping Right Ring Finger
ICD-10 Codes:
- M65341: Trigger finger, right ring finger
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 Dr. Protomastro perform?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Protomastro 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. Protomastro. 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:
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
- Biceps Tendon Repair (Tenodesis)
- Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
- Open Surgery for Upper Arm Bone Fracture
- Endoscopy
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
- Subacromial Decompression
- Shoulder Impingement Surgery
- Acromioplasty
- Long Head Biceps Tenodesis
- Shoulder Biceps Tendon Surgery
- Biceps Tendon Reattachment
- Shoulder Tendon Repair
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff
- Keyhole Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Shoulder Repair
- Proximal Humerus Fracture Repair
- Shoulder Fracture Open Reduction
- Upper Arm Bone Break Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 29826: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; decompression of subacromial space with partial acromioplasty, with coracoacromial ligament (ie, arch) release, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 23430: Tenodesis of long tendon of biceps
- 29827: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with rotator cuff repair
- 23615: Open treatment of proximal humeral (surgical or anatomical neck) fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed, includes repair of tuberosity(s), when performed;
Also known as:
- Extensive Shoulder Arthroscopy Debridement
- Limited Shoulder Debridement (Arthroscopic)
- Shoulder Bone Shaving (Arthroscopic)
- Shoulder Arthroscopy with Capsulorrhaphy
- Endoscopy
- Shoulder Scope Cleaning
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Debridement
- Shoulder Joint Cleanup Surgery
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Clean-up
- Shoulder Joint Debridement
- Keyhole Shoulder Repair
- Rotator Cuff Debridement
- Arthroscopic Distal Claviculectomy
- Mumford Procedure (Arthroscopic)
- AC Joint Resection (Arthroscopic)
- Keyhole Shoulder Surgery
- Shoulder Capsule Repair
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Stabilization
CPT Codes:
- 29823: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; debridement, extensive, 3 or more discrete structures (eg, humeral bone, humeral articular cartilage, glenoid bone, glenoid articular cartilage, biceps tendon, biceps anchor complex, labrum, articular capsule, articular side of the rotator cuff, bursal side of the rotator cuff, subacromial bursa, foreign body[ies])
- 29822: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; debridement, limited, 1 or 2 discrete structures (eg, humeral bone, humeral articular cartilage, glenoid bone, glenoid articular cartilage, biceps tendon, biceps anchor complex, labrum, articular capsule, articular side of the rotator cuff, bursal side of the rotator cuff, subacromial bursa, foreign body[ies])
- 29824: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; distal claviculectomy including distal articular surface (Mumford procedure)
- 29806: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; capsulorrhaphy
Also known as:
- Total Shoulder Replacement
- Glenohumeral Arthroplasty
- Shoulder Joint Replacement
- Proximal Humeral Replacement
- Artificial Shoulder Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 23472: Arthroplasty, glenohumeral joint; total shoulder (glenoid and proximal humeral replacement (eg, total shoulder))
Also known as:
- Trigger Finger Release Surgery
- Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery (Single Finger)
- Tendon Sheath Incision
- Trigger Finger Tenolysis
- Finger Tendon Release
- Hand Tendon Surgery
- Partial Palmar Fasciectomy', 'Finger Contracture Release Surgery', 'Dupuytren's Release (Finger)
CPT Codes:
- 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)
- 26123: Fasciectomy, partial palmar with release of single digit including proximal interphalangeal joint, with or without Z-plasty, other local tissue rearrangement, or skin grafting (includes obtaining graft);
Also known as:
- Wrist Tendon Sheath Release
- De Quervain's Release
- Wrist Tendon Decompression
- Extensor Tendon Sheath Incision
CPT Codes:
- 25000: Incision, extensor tendon sheath, wrist (eg, deQuervains disease)
Also known as:
- Upper Arm Bone Fracture Treatment (No Manipulation)
- Non-Surgical Wrist Fracture Treatment
- Proximal Humerus Fracture Care
- Shoulder Fracture Treatment
- Closed Humeral Fracture Management
- Arm Bone Break Treatment
- Closed Distal Radial Fracture Treatment
- Colles Fracture Treatment
- Smith Fracture Treatment
- Ulnar Styloid Fracture Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 23600: Closed treatment of proximal humeral (surgical or anatomical neck) fracture; without manipulation
- 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
Also known as:
- Open Surgery for Complex Wrist Fracture
- Distal Radius Fracture Repair (Open)
- Wrist Fracture with Internal Fixation
- Complex Radial Fracture Surgery
- Epiphyseal Separation Repair (Wrist)
CPT Codes:
- 25609: Open treatment of distal radial intra-articular fracture or epiphyseal separation; with internal fixation of 3 or more fragments
Also known as:
- Biceps or Triceps Tendon Repair
- Distal biceps tendon reinsertion
- Triceps tendon repair surgery
- Tendon graft for arm
CPT Codes:
- 24342: Reinsertion of ruptured biceps or triceps tendon, distal, with or without tendon graft
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:
- Hand or Finger Cyst Removal
- Ganglion cyst removal hand
- Tendon sheath lesion excision
- Mucous cyst removal finger
CPT Codes:
- 26160: Excision of lesion of tendon sheath or joint capsule (eg, cyst, mucous cyst, or ganglion), hand or finger
Also known as:
- Partial Finger Bone Removal
- Distal Phalanx Excision
- Finger Bone Debridement
- Osteomyelitis Finger Surgery
- Finger Tip Bone Removal
CPT Codes:
- 26236: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis); distal phalanx of finger
Also known as:
- Open Repair of Broken Collarbone
- Clavicle Fracture Surgery
- Collarbone Fixation
- Open Clavicle Reduction
CPT Codes:
- 23515: Open treatment of clavicular fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
- Median Nerve Neuroplasty
- Carpal Tunnel Decompression
- Median Nerve Transposition
CPT Codes:
- 64721: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; median nerve at carpal tunnel
Also known as:
- Ulnar Nerve Release or Repositioning at Elbow
- Ulnar Nerve Transposition
- Cubital Tunnel Release
- Elbow Nerve Surgery
- Neuroplasty Ulnar Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 64718: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at elbow
Does Dr. Protomastro accept my insurance?
Dr. Protomastro accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 845-2200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Protomastro accept in Norwalk, CT?
Dr. Protomastro in Norwalk, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
ArcBest Corporation
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Express Scripts
Medicare
State of Connecticut
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Protomastro's office located?
Dr. Paul Protomastro's Primary Practice
761 Main Ave Ste 115
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 845-2200
What is Dr. Protomastro's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Protomastro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215936992.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Protomastro?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Protomastro
What is Dr. Paul Protomastro's specialty?
Dr. Protomastro is a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon near Norwalk, CT. An orthopaedic surgeon specializing in the upper extremity focuses on the investigation, preservation, and restoration of all structures affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist. This specialist employs medical, surgical, and rehabilitative techniques to treat various conditions and injuries related to the upper extremity. Contact Dr. Protomastro to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Paul Protomastro affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Protomastro is affiliated with Norwalk Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Orthopedic Hand Surgeon?
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Is Paul Protomastro accepting new patients in Norwalk, CT?
Yes, Dr. Paul Protomastro is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paul Protomastro offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Protomastro's office at (203) 845-2200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Paul Protomastro?
Please contact Dr. Protomastro's office at (203) 845-2200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Paul Protomastro have?
Dr. Paul Protomastro is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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