Who is Dr. Levitz, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Skokie, IL?
Dr. Seth Levitz, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in Skokie, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 16 years. Dr. Levitz completed his residency at Boston Medical Center, Orthopedic Surgery.
Dr. Levitz is fluent in English and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Levitz’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Levitz’s office at (847) 866-7846.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Levitz?
Dr. Seth Levitz, 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. Levitz empowers
patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Cubital Tunnel Syndrome, Elbow Surgery, Fractures, Hand Surgery, Tenosynovitis, Trigger finger disorder, Wrist Surgery, or comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the Skokie/IL community, Dr. Levitz is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Levitz go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Boston Medical Center, Orthopedic Surgery
Medical School: University Of Ma Med Sch- Worcester Ma
What languages does Dr. Levitz speak?
Dr. Levitz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
German
What conditions does Dr. Levitz treat?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Levitz 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. Levitz. 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.
M180: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joints
M1811: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, right hand
M1812: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, left hand
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
M65312: Trigger thumb, left thumb
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:
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 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:
Unspecified Injury of Wrist, Hand, or Finger
Finger Injuries and Disorder
Hand Injuries and Disorder
Wrist Injuries and Disorder
General Hand Injury
Wrist Trauma
Finger Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
S6991XA: Unspecified injury of right wrist, hand and finger(s), initial encounter
Also known as:
Hand and Wrist Injury
Finger Injuries and Disorder
Hand Injuries and Disorder
Wrist Injuries and Disorder
Finger Injury
Wrist Sprain
Hand Trauma
Upper Extremity Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
S6992XA: Unspecified injury of left wrist, hand and finger(s), initial encounter
Also known as:
Right Arm Lump or Swelling
Right Upper Limb Mass
Bump on Right Arm
Right Arm Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
R2231: Localized swelling, mass and lump, right upper limb
What procedures does Dr. Levitz perform?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Levitz 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. Levitz. 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.
29848: Endoscopy, wrist, surgical, with release of transverse carpal ligament
26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)
25111: Excision of ganglion, wrist (dorsal or volar); primary
26115: Excision, tumor or vascular malformation, soft tissue of hand or finger, subcutaneous; less than 1.5 cm
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);
20550: Injection(s); single tendon sheath, or ligament, aponeurosis (eg, plantar "fascia")
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:
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:
Open Wrist Fracture Repair with Fixation
Open Repair of Distal Radius Fracture with Internal Fixation
Distal Radius Fracture Surgery
Wrist Bone Fixation
Epiphyseal Separation Repair
Wrist Fracture Surgery
Radial Bone Fracture Repair
Distal Radius Fixation
CPT Codes:
25608: Open treatment of distal radial intra-articular fracture or epiphyseal separation; with internal fixation of 2 fragments
25607: Open Treatment Of Distal Radial Extra-Articular Fracture Or Epiphyseal Separation, With Internal Fixation
Also known as:
Tendon Lengthening in Upper Arm or Elbow
Arm Tendon Surgery
Elbow Tendon Release
Upper Arm Tendon Lengthening
Tendon Extension Surgery
CPT Codes:
24305: Tendon lengthening, upper arm or elbow, each tendon
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:
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:
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:
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:
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Corticosteroid injection for carpal tunnel
Local anesthetic for carpal tunnel
Wrist pain injection
Carpal tunnel syndrome injection
CPT Codes:
20526: Injection, therapeutic (eg, local anesthetic, corticosteroid), carpal tunnel
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:
Finger or Thumb Fracture Fixation
Percutaneous phalangeal fixation
Unstable finger fracture repair
Thumb bone fracture treatment
CPT Codes:
26727: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of unstable phalangeal shaft fracture, proximal or middle phalanx, finger or thumb, with manipulation, each
Also known as:
Ganglion Cyst Aspiration or Injection
Ganglion Cyst Drainage
Cyst Fluid Removal
Ganglion Cyst Treatment
Cyst Injection
CPT Codes:
20612: Aspiration and/or injection of ganglion cyst(s) any location
Also known as:
Finger Ligament Repair
Collateral ligament repair (finger)
MP joint ligament repair
Finger joint stabilization surgery
CPT Codes:
26540: Repair of collateral ligament, metacarpophalangeal or interphalangeal joint
Also known as:
Wrist Extensor Tendon Repair
Forearm Extensor Muscle Repair
Primary Tendon Repair Arm
Wrist Tendon Surgery
CPT Codes:
25270: Repair, tendon or muscle, extensor, forearm and/or wrist; primary, single, each tendon or muscle
Also known as:
Muscle or Tendon Foreign Body Removal
Tendon Sheath Foreign Body Extraction
Muscle Foreign Object Removal
Simple Foreign Body Excision
CPT Codes:
20520: Removal of foreign body in muscle or tendon sheath; simple
Also known as:
Radius Bone Infection Removal
Radius Osteomyelitis Surgery
Forearm Bone Excision
Partial Radius Removal
CPT Codes:
25151: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, or diaphysectomy) of bone (eg, for osteomyelitis); radius
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:
Open Repair of Hand Bone Fracture (Metacarpal)
Metacarpal Fracture Surgery
Hand Fracture Fixation
Broken Hand Bone Surgery
Metacarpal Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF)
CPT Codes:
26615: Open treatment of metacarpal fracture, single, includes internal fixation, when performed, each bone
Also known as:
Ulnar Nerve Release or Repositioning at Elbow
Ulnar Nerve Repair or Repositioning at Wrist
Spinal Nerve Transection
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Cubital Tunnel Release
Elbow Nerve Surgery
Neuroplasty Ulnar Nerve
Ulnar nerve neuroplasty wrist
Ulnar nerve transposition wrist
Wrist ulnar nerve release
Spinal Nerve Avulsion
Extradural Nerve Cut
Nerve Root Sectioning
CPT Codes:
64718: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at elbow
64719: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at wrist
64772: Transection or avulsion of other spinal nerve, extradural
Also known as:
Finger or Toe Nerve Repair
Nerve Repair with Synthetic Tube or Vein Graft
Digital Neuroplasty
Nerve Decompression (Finger/Toe)
Peripheral Nerve Repair (Digit)
Nerve tube repair
Vein graft nerve repair
Synthetic conduit nerve repair
CPT Codes:
64702: Neuroplasty; digital, 1 or both, same digit
64910: Nerve repair; with synthetic conduit or vein allograft (eg, nerve tube), each nerve
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:
Major Arm or Leg Nerve Repair
Peripheral Nerve Surgery
Nerve Reconstruction Arm/Leg
Open Neuroplasty
CPT Codes:
64708: Neuroplasty, major peripheral nerve, arm or leg, open; other than specified
Also known as:
Muscle Debridement
Deep Wound Cleaning for Open Fracture
Muscle Cleaning Procedure
Fascia Debridement
Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
Excisional Debridement (Bone)
Open Fracture Debridement
Foreign Material Removal (Fracture)
Deep Tissue Wound Cleaning
CPT Codes:
11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
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:
Island Pedicle Flap Surgery
Pedicle flap
Tissue flap surgery
Skin transfer surgery
Reconstructive flap
CPT Codes:
15740: Flap; island pedicle requiring identification and dissection of an anatomically named axial vessel
Also known as:
Bone Debridement (Cleaning of Bone Wound)
Bone Wound Cleaning
Surgical Bone Debridement
Dead Bone Removal
Wound Cleaning with Bone Involvement
CPT Codes:
11044: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Also known as:
Nail Bed Repair
Fingernail Bed Repair
Toenail Bed Repair
Nail Injury Repair
CPT Codes:
11760: Repair of nail bed
Does Dr. Levitz accept my insurance?
Dr. Levitz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (847) 866-7846 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Levitz accept in Skokie, IL?
Dr. Levitz in Skokie, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
What is Dr. Levitz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Levitz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437323714.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Levitz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Levitz
What is Dr. Seth Levitz's specialty?
Dr. Levitz is a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon near Skokie, IL.
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. Levitz to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Seth Levitz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Levitz is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals:
Endeavor Health Skokie Hospital, Endeavor Health Glenbrook Hospital.
Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Seth Levitz accepting new patients in Skokie, IL?
Yes, Dr. Seth Levitz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Seth Levitz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Levitz's office at (847) 866-7846 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
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