Who is Dr. Aron, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Hartford, CT?
Dr. Michael Aron, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in Hartford, CT with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Aron graduated from New York University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Thos Jefferson Univ Hosp, Hand Surgery-Orthopedic Surgery; Univ Hosp-Suny Stony Brook, Orthopedic Surgery; Mt Sinai Med Ctr, General Surgery.
Dr. Aron is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Aron’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Aron’s office at (860) 247-3279.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Aron?
Dr. Michael Aron, 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. Aron empowers
patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Arthritis, Arthroscopic Surgery, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren's Contracture, Fractures, Rotator Cuff Surgery, Shoulder & Elbow Surgery, or comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the Hartford/CT community, Dr. Aron is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Aron go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Thos Jefferson Univ Hosp, Hand Surgery-Orthopedic Surgery; Univ Hosp-Suny Stony Brook, Orthopedic Surgery; Mt Sinai Med Ctr, General Surgery | Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Program
Medical School: New York Univ Sch of Med, New York Ny | New York University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Aron board certified as an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Michael Aron, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Aron speak?
Dr. Aron and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Aron treat?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Aron 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. Aron. 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.
M1812: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, left hand
M1811: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, right hand
Also known as:
Finger Pain
Finger Injuries and Disorder
Pain
Sore fingers
Aching fingers
Finger discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
M79644: Pain in right finger(s)
Also known as:
Right Wrist Pain
Pain
Wrist Injuries and Disorder
Aching right wrist
Sore right wrist
Right wrist discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
M25531: Pain in right wrist
Also known as:
Finger Pain
Finger Injuries and Disorder
Pain
Sore Finger
Aching Finger
Finger Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
M79645: Pain in left finger(s)
Also known as:
Pain in Left Wrist
Pain
Wrist Injuries and Disorder
Left Wrist Ache
Left Wrist Discomfort
Sore Left Wrist
ICD-10 Codes:
M25532: Pain in left wrist
Also known as:
Shoulder Bursitis
Bursitis
Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
Inflamed Shoulder Bursa
Shoulder Joint Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
M7551: Bursitis of 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:
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:
Trigger Thumb
Finger Injuries and Disorder
Tendinitis
Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Thumb
Thumb Tendonitis
Thumb Locking
ICD-10 Codes:
M65311: Trigger thumb, right thumb
What procedures does Dr. Aron perform?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Aron 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. Aron. 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 Surgery (Single Finger)
Wrist Ganglion Cyst Removal
Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery (Additional Finger)
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);
25111: Excision of ganglion, wrist (dorsal or volar); primary
26125: 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); each additional digit (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
26115: Excision, tumor or vascular malformation, soft tissue of hand or finger, subcutaneous; less than 1.5 cm
26418: Repair, extensor tendon, finger, primary or secondary; without free graft, each tendon
25118: Synovectomy, extensor tendon sheath, wrist, single compartment;
Also known as:
Non-Surgical Wrist Fracture Treatment
Closed Distal Radial Fracture Treatment
Colles Fracture Treatment
Smith Fracture Treatment
Ulnar Styloid Fracture Treatment
CPT Codes:
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:
Non-Surgical Treatment for Broken Hand Bone
Closed Metacarpal Fracture Treatment
Hand Bone Fracture Care
Metacarpal Fracture Management without Manipulation
CPT Codes:
26600: Closed treatment of metacarpal fracture, single; without manipulation, each bone
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:
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:
Wrist or Forearm Tendon Sheath Removal (Extensor Side)
Wrist or Forearm Tendon Sheath Removal (Flexor Side)
Extensor Tenosynovectomy
Wrist Synovial Excision (Extensor)
Forearm Tendon Sheath Excision (Extensor)
Flexor Tenosynovectomy
Wrist Synovial Excision
Forearm Tendon Sheath Excision
CPT Codes:
25116: Radical excision of bursa, synovia of wrist, or forearm tendon sheaths (eg, tenosynovitis, fungus, Tbc, or other granulomas, rheumatoid arthritis); extensors, with or without transposition of dorsal retinaculum
25115: Radical excision of bursa, synovia of wrist, or forearm tendon sheaths (eg, tenosynovitis, fungus, Tbc, or other granulomas, rheumatoid arthritis); flexors
26483: Transfer or transplant of tendon, carpometacarpal area or dorsum of hand; with free tendon graft (includes obtaining graft), each tendon
Also known as:
Finger or Hand Joint Fracture Repair
Open Repair of Hand Bone Fracture (Metacarpal)
Articular Fracture Repair Hand
Metacarpophalangeal Joint Fracture Surgery
Interphalangeal Joint Fracture Repair
Internal Fixation for Hand Fracture
Metacarpal Fracture Surgery
Hand Fracture Fixation
Broken Hand Bone Surgery
Metacarpal Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF)
CPT Codes:
26746: Open treatment of articular fracture, involving metacarpophalangeal or interphalangeal joint, includes internal fixation, when performed, each
26615: Open treatment of metacarpal fracture, single, includes internal fixation, when performed, each bone
Also known as:
Forearm/Wrist Tendon Transfer
Tendon Transplant (Arm/Wrist)
Tendon Graft (Forearm)
Flexor Tendon Transfer
Extensor Tendon Transfer
CPT Codes:
25310: Tendon transplantation or transfer, flexor or extensor, forearm and/or wrist, single; each tendon
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:
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:
Tennis Elbow Tendon Repair with Debridement
Golfer's Elbow Surgery
Epicondylitis Repair
Elbow Tendon Release and Repair
Open Tendon Debridement Elbow
CPT Codes:
24359: Tenotomy, elbow, lateral or medial (eg, epicondylitis, tennis elbow, golfer's elbow); debridement, soft tissue and/or bone, open with tendon repair or reattachment
Also known as:
Closed Treatment for Finger Joint Fracture
Finger Fracture Treatment without Manipulation
Metacarpophalangeal Fracture Treatment
Interphalangeal Joint Fracture Care
Finger Joint Break Treatment
CPT Codes:
26740: Closed treatment of articular fracture, involving metacarpophalangeal or interphalangeal joint; without manipulation, each
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:
Finger Joint Replacement
Interphalangeal Joint Arthroplasty
Finger Joint Reconstruction
Artificial Finger Joint Surgery
Small Joint Replacement Hand
CPT Codes:
26535: Arthroplasty, interphalangeal joint; each joint
Also known as:
Hand or Finger Tumor Removal
Hand Soft Tissue Tumor Excision
Finger Vascular Malformation Removal
Subcutaneous Hand Tumor Surgery
CPT Codes:
26111: Excision, tumor or vascular malformation, soft tissue of hand or finger, subcutaneous; 1.5 cm or greater
Also known as:
Hand and Forearm Cast Application
Gauntlet Cast
Wrist and Forearm Cast
Hand Cast
Lower Arm Cast
CPT Codes:
29085: Application, cast; hand and lower forearm (gauntlet)
Also known as:
Extensive Shoulder Arthroscopy Debridement
Endoscopy
Shoulder Scope Cleaning
Arthroscopic Shoulder Debridement
Shoulder Joint Cleanup Surgery
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])
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:
Finger or Toe Joint Fusion
Interphalangeal Arthrodesis
Digit Joint Fusion
Finger Joint Surgery
Toe Joint Surgery
CPT Codes:
26860: Arthrodesis, interphalangeal joint, with or without internal fixation;
Also known as:
Upper Arm or Elbow Tendon/Muscle Repair
Bicep Tendon Repair
Elbow Muscle Surgery
Arm Tendon Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
24341: Repair, tendon or muscle, upper arm or elbow, each tendon or muscle, primary or secondary (excludes rotator cuff)
Also known as:
Deep Foreign Body Removal (Muscle/Tendon)
Muscle Foreign Body Extraction
Tendon Sheath Foreign Body Removal
Complicated Foreign Object Removal
CPT Codes:
20525: Removal of foreign body in muscle or tendon sheath; deep or complicated
Also known as:
Finger or Thumb Amputation with Skin Flap
Digit Amputation with Reconstruction
Digital Amputation
Finger Removal Surgery
Thumb Amputation with Flap
CPT Codes:
26952: Amputation, finger or thumb, primary or secondary, any joint or phalanx, single, including neurectomies; with local advancement flaps (V-Y, hood)
Also known as:
Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
Arthrocentesis
Major Joint Aspiration
Bursa Injection
Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
Endoscopy
Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff
Keyhole Rotator Cuff Surgery
Minimally Invasive Shoulder Repair
CPT Codes:
29827: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with rotator cuff repair
Also known as:
Finger Splint Application
Static Finger Splint
Finger Immobilization
Finger Brace
CPT Codes:
29130: Application of finger splint; static
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 Repair or Repositioning at Wrist
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Cubital Tunnel Release
Elbow Nerve Surgery
Neuroplasty Ulnar Nerve
Ulnar nerve neuroplasty wrist
Ulnar nerve transposition wrist
Wrist ulnar nerve release
CPT Codes:
64718: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at elbow
64719: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at wrist
Also known as:
Digital Nerve Repair (Hand or Foot)
Finger Nerve Repair
Toe Nerve Repair
Hand Nerve Suture
Foot Nerve Surgery
CPT Codes:
64831: Suture of digital nerve, hand or foot; 1 nerve
Also known as:
Deep Wound Cleaning for Open Fracture
Excisional Debridement (Bone)
Open Fracture Debridement
Foreign Material Removal (Fracture)
Deep Tissue Wound Cleaning
CPT Codes:
11012: Debridement including removal of foreign material at the site of an open fracture and/or an open dislocation (eg, excisional debridement); skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscle fascia, muscle, and bone
Also known as:
Skin Flap Surgery
Tissue Transfer
Local Flap Reconstruction
Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
CPT Codes:
14040: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less
Does Dr. Aron accept my insurance?
Dr. Aron accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (860) 247-3279 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Aron accept in Hartford, CT?
Dr. Aron in Hartford, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Michael Aron?
Dr. Aron has appointments available at his Hartford, CT office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 2 reviews
Office Experience
100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
100% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Wait Times
60% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Appointment Booking
100% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Patients give Dr. Michael Aron an Excellent
overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Aron has been rated and reviewed by 2 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Aron, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
What is Dr. Aron's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Aron's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396730487.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Aron?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Aron
What is Dr. Michael Aron's specialty?
Dr. Aron is a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon near Hartford, 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. Aron to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Michael Aron affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Aron is affiliated with Hartford Hospital, Saint Francis Hospital - Hartford, CT 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.
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Is Michael Aron accepting new patients in Hartford, CT?
Yes, Dr. Michael Aron is accepting new patients at this time.