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38 Years of Experience
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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pess, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Eatontown, NJ?
Dr. Gary Pess, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in Eatontown, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 38 years and is board certified. Dr. Pess graduated from Downstate Medical School and completed his residency at Mass Gen Hosp, Hand Surgery; Nyu Hospitals Center, Orthopedic Surgery; Beth Israel Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Pess is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pess’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pess’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Pess?
Dr. Gary Pess, 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. Pess empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Arthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren's Contracture, Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, Microsurgery, Telemedicine, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Eatontown/NJ community, Dr. Pess is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Pess go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital
Residency: Mass Gen Hosp, Hand Surgery; Nyu Hospitals Center, Orthopedic Surgery; Beth Israel Med Ctr, General Surgery | Nyu Med Ctr/Bellevue Hosps | New York University; New York, Ny | Massachusetts General Hospital Program
Medical School: Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny | SUNY Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine | Downstate Medical School | State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine
Is Dr. Pess board certified as an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Gary Pess, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Pess speak?
Dr. Pess and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Pess treat?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Pess 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. Pess. 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:
- Trigger Right Middle Finger
- Trigger Right Ring Finger
- Trigger Left Middle Finger
- Trigger Left Ring Finger
- Trigger Finger
- Trigger Right Little Finger
- Finger Injuries and Disorder
- Tendinitis
- Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Right Middle Finger
- Right Middle Finger Tendonitis
- Snapping Right Middle Finger
- Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Right Ring Finger
- Right Ring Finger Tendonitis
- Snapping Right Ring Finger
- Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Left Middle Finger
- Left Middle Finger Tendonitis
- Snapping Left Middle Finger
- Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Left Ring Finger
- Left Ring Finger Tendonitis
- Snapping Left Ring Finger
- Stenosing Tenosynovitis
- Digital Tenovaginitis Stenosans
- Finger Tendon Catch
- Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Right Little Finger
- Right Little Finger Tendonitis
- Snapping Right Little Finger
ICD-10 Codes:
- M65331: Trigger finger, right middle finger
- M65341: Trigger finger, right ring finger
- M65332: Trigger finger, left middle finger
- M65342: Trigger finger, left ring finger
- M65322: Trigger finger, left index finger
- M65351: Trigger finger, right little finger
- M65352: Trigger finger, left little finger
Also known as:
- Dupuytren's Contracture
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Finger Injuries and Disorder
- Dupuytren contracture
- Palmar fibromatosis
- Viking disease
- Hand contracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- M720: Palmar fascial fibromatosis [Dupuytren]
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis of the left thumb joint
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Thumb Base
- Osteoarthritis of the right hand
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Right Thumb Arthritis
- Primary Right First CMC Joint Arthritis
- Right Hand Thumb Base Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative Joint Disease
- Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
- Hand Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1812: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, left hand
- M1811: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, right hand
- M19041: Primary osteoarthritis, right hand
- M19042: Primary osteoarthritis, left hand
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
- Median Nerve Compression
- Wrist Nerve Entrapment
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
- G5602: Carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb
- G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
Also known as:
- Trigger Thumb
- Trigger Finger
- Finger Injuries and Disorder
- Tendinitis
- Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Thumb
- Thumb Tendonitis
- Thumb Locking
- Stenosing Tenosynovitis
- Digital Tenosynovitis
- Finger Tendonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M65311: Trigger thumb, right thumb
- M65321: Trigger finger, right index finger
- M65312: Trigger thumb, left thumb
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:
- Hand Tendon and Joint Lining Inflammation
- Joint Disorder
- Tendinitis
- Hand Tendinitis
- Hand Tenosynovitis
- Hand Synovitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M65841: Other synovitis and tenosynovitis, right hand
What procedures does Dr. Pess perform?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Pess 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. Pess. 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:
- Trigger Finger Release Surgery
- Dupuytren's Contracture Release (Percutaneous)
- Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery (Endoscopic)
- Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery (Single Finger)
- Wrist Ganglion Cyst Removal
- Endoscopy
- Tendon Sheath Incision
- Trigger Finger Tenolysis
- Finger Tendon Release
- Hand Tendon Surgery
- Percutaneous Palmar Fasciotomy', 'Needle Aponeurotomy', 'Minimally Invasive Dupuytren's Surgery
- Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Surgery
- Wrist Endoscopy for Carpal Tunnel
- Transverse Carpal Ligament Release
- Partial Palmar Fasciectomy', 'Finger Contracture Release Surgery', 'Dupuytren's Release (Finger)
- Ganglion Excision
- Wrist Cyst Surgery
- Dorsal/Volar Ganglion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)
- 26040: Fasciotomy, palmar (eg, Dupuytren's contracture); percutaneous
- 29848: Endoscopy, wrist, surgical, with release of transverse carpal ligament
- 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);
- 25111: Excision of ganglion, wrist (dorsal or volar); primary
Also known as:
- Injection for Tendon or Ligament Pain
- Tendon sheath injection
- Ligament injection
- Plantar fascia injection
- Soft tissue injection for pain
CPT Codes:
- 20550: Injection(s); single tendon sheath, or ligament, aponeurosis (eg, plantar "fascia")
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
- Arthrocentesis
- Joint Fluid Removal
- Bursa Injection
CPT Codes:
- 20605: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, intermediate joint or bursa (eg, temporomandibular, acromioclavicular, wrist, elbow or ankle, olecranon bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Hand Cord Manipulation After Enzyme Injection
- Dupuytren's cord manipulation', 'Enzyme injection for Dupuytren's
- Palmar fascia treatment
CPT Codes:
- 26341: Manipulation, palmar fascial cord (ie, Dupuytren's cord), post enzyme injection (eg, collagenase), single cord
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:
- Small Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
- Joint Tap
- Bursa Fluid Removal
- Small Joint Injection
- Arthrocentesis
CPT Codes:
- 20600: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, small joint or bursa (eg, fingers, toes); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Small Hand or Finger Tumor Removal
- Hand Soft Tissue Excision
- Finger Vascular Malformation Removal
- Intramuscular Tumor Excision
- Hand Lump Removal
CPT Codes:
- 26116: Excision, tumor, soft tissue, or vascular malformation, of hand or finger, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); less than 1.5 cm
Also known as:
- Wrist or Hand Joint Replacement (Interposition)
- Intercarpal Arthroplasty
- Carpometacarpal Joint Replacement
- Tendon Interposition Arthroplasty
CPT Codes:
- 25447: Arthroplasty, Intercarpal Or Carpometacarpal Joints; Interposition (Eg, Tendon)
Also known as:
- Hand Tendon Transfer
- Carpometacarpal Tendon Transplant
- Dorsum of Hand Tendon Surgery
- Tendon Relocation in Hand
CPT Codes:
- 26480: Transfer or transplant of tendon, carpometacarpal area or dorsum of hand; without free graft, each tendon
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:
- Tendon or Ligament Pain Injection
- Tendon Injection
- Ligament Injection
- Soft Tissue Injection
- Pain Relief Injection (Tendon/Ligament)
CPT Codes:
- 20551: Injection(s); single tendon origin/insertion
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:
- Diagnostic Elbow Arthroscopy
- Endoscopy
- Elbow Scope
- Elbow Joint Exploration
- Elbow Arthroscopic Examination
- Elbow Synovial Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 29830: Arthroscopy, elbow, diagnostic, with or without synovial biopsy (separate procedure)
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:
- Ultrasound-Guided Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
- Intermediate Joint Aspiration with Ultrasound
- Bursa Injection with Ultrasound
- Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
CPT Codes:
- 20606: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, intermediate joint or bursa (eg, temporomandibular, acromioclavicular, wrist, elbow or ankle, olecranon bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting
Also known as:
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
CPT Codes:
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
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. Pess accept my insurance?
Dr. Pess accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pess accept in Eatontown, NJ?
Dr. Pess in Eatontown, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Braven Health
Carepoint Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
MagnaCare Rx
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Pess' office located?
Recognitions
Castle Connolly Doctor’s Choice Awards
Doctor’s Choice - All Time
Among the most nominated for the Castle Connolly Top Doctor recognition across all time
What is Dr. Pess's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pess's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881688794.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pess?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pess
What is Dr. Gary Pess's specialty?
Dr. Pess is a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon near Eatontown, NJ. 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. Pess to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Gary Pess affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pess is affiliated with Monmouth Medical Center, Atlantic Health CentraState Medical Center 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 Gary Pess accepting new patients in Eatontown, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Gary Pess is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gary Pess offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pess's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gary Pess?
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Which board certifications does Dr. Gary Pess have?
Dr. Gary Pess is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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