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Dr. Valerie Wolfe, MD

Salt Lake City, UT

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Wolfe, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Salt Lake City, UT?

    Dr. Valerie Wolfe, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in Salt Lake City, UT. Dr. Wolfe is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wolfe’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wolfe’s office at (801) 587-7109.

    What languages does Dr. Wolfe speak?

    Dr. Wolfe and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon like Dr. Wolfe typically treat?

    As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Wolfe 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. Wolfe. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Other Orthopedic Aftercare
    • General orthopedic recovery
    • Musculoskeletal post-op care
    • Bone and joint follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

    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:

    • Soft Tissue Disorder
    • Connective Tissue Disorder
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Connective tissue problems
    • Muscle disorders
    • Soft tissue conditions

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M799: Soft tissue disorder, unspecified

    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

    Also known as:

    • Hand or Finger Deformity at Birth
    • Birth Defects
    • Congenital Hand Malformation
    • Finger Birth Defect
    • Baby Hand Anomaly

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q681: Congenital deformity of finger(s) and hand

    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 an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon like Dr. Wolfe typically perform?

    As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Wolfe 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. Wolfe. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Wrist Ganglion Cyst Removal
    • Trigger Finger Release Surgery
    • Ganglion Excision
    • Wrist Cyst Surgery
    • Dorsal/Volar Ganglion Removal
    • Tendon Sheath Incision
    • Trigger Finger Tenolysis
    • Finger Tendon Release
    • Hand Tendon Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 25111: Excision of ganglion, wrist (dorsal or volar); primary
    • 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)

    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

    Does Dr. Wolfe accept my insurance?

    Dr. Wolfe accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (801) 587-7109 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Wolfe accept in Salt Lake City, UT?

    Dr. Wolfe in Salt Lake City, UT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Wolfe's office located?

    Dr. Valerie Wolfe's Primary Practice

    590 S Wakara Way

    Salt Lake City, UT 84108

    (801) 587-7109

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    What is Dr. Wolfe's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Wolfe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891952545.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wolfe?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wolfe

    What is Dr. Valerie Wolfe's specialty?

    Dr. Wolfe is a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon near Salt Lake City, UT.

    What does an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon do?

    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.

    Is this Dr. Valerie Wolfe affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Wolfe is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center 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

    When to see an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Valerie Wolfe accepting new patients in Salt Lake City, UT?

    Yes, Dr. Valerie Wolfe is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Valerie Wolfe offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Wolfe's office at (801) 587-7109 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Valerie Wolfe?

    Please contact Dr. Wolfe's office at (801) 587-7109 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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