Who is Dr. Horst, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Woburn, MA?
Dr. Taylor Horst, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in Woburn, MA.
Dr. Horst is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Horst’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Horst’s office at (781) 782-1300.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Horst?
Dr. Taylor Horst, 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. Horst empowers
patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Arthritis, Arthroscopic Surgery, Elbow Surgery, Hand Surgery, Peripheral Nerve Surgery, Upper Extremity Trauma, Wrist Surgery, or comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the Woburn/MA community, Dr. Horst is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Horst speak?
Dr. Horst and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Horst treat?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Horst 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. Horst. 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:
Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
Osteoarthritis of the left knee
Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Thumb Base
Osteoarthritis of the left thumb joint
Osteoarthritis of both knees
Osteoarthritis of both thumb joints
Osteoarthritis
Right Knee Arthritis
Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
Degenerative joint disease
Wear-and-tear arthritis
Arthrosis
Joint degeneration
Right Thumb Arthritis
Primary Right First CMC Joint Arthritis
Right Hand Thumb Base Osteoarthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
M1811: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, right hand
M1812: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, left hand
M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
M180: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joints
Also known as:
Left Wrist Fracture
Right Wrist Fracture
Fracture of the Lower Radius
Arm Injuries and Disorder
Fractures
Broken Left Wrist
Distal Left Radius Fracture
Left Forearm Fracture
Broken Right Wrist
Distal Right Radius Fracture
Right Forearm Fracture
Distal Radius Fracture
Broken Wrist
Radius Fracture near Wrist
ICD-10 Codes:
S52552A: Other extraarticular fracture of lower end of left radius, initial encounter for closed fracture
S52551A: Other extraarticular fracture of lower end of right radius, initial encounter for closed fracture
S52572A: Other intraarticular fracture of lower end of left radius, initial encounter for closed fracture
S52571A: Other intraarticular fracture of lower end of right radius, initial encounter for closed fracture
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Horst 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. Horst. 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:
Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery (Endoscopic)
Trigger Finger Release Surgery
Wrist Ganglion Cyst Removal
Endoscopy
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Surgery
Wrist Endoscopy for Carpal Tunnel
Transverse Carpal Ligament Release
Tendon Sheath Incision
Trigger Finger Tenolysis
Finger Tendon Release
Hand Tendon Surgery
Ganglion Excision
Wrist Cyst Surgery
Dorsal/Volar Ganglion Removal
CPT Codes:
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
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:
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:
Open Repair of Distal Radius Fracture with Internal Fixation
Open Repair of Scaphoid (Wrist) Fracture
Open Wrist Fracture Repair with Fixation
Wrist Fracture Surgery
Radial Bone Fracture Repair
Distal Radius Fixation
Scaphoid fracture surgery
Navicular bone fracture repair
Wrist bone fixation
Distal Radius Fracture Surgery
Wrist Bone Fixation
Epiphyseal Separation Repair
CPT Codes:
25607: Open Treatment Of Distal Radial Extra-Articular Fracture Or Epiphyseal Separation, With Internal Fixation
25628: Open Treatment Of Carpal Scaphoid (Navicular) Fracture, Includes Internal Fixation, When Performed
25608: Open treatment of distal radial intra-articular fracture or epiphyseal separation; with internal fixation of 2 fragments
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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
Removal of Superficial Implant (Wire, Pin, or Rod)
Hardware Removal Surgery
Buried Implant Extraction
Orthopedic Implant Removal
Buried wire removal
Pin removal surgery
Rod removal (superficial)
CPT Codes:
20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)
20670: Removal of implant; superficial (eg, buried wire, pin or rod) (separate procedure)
26480: Transfer or transplant of tendon, carpometacarpal area or dorsum of hand; without free graft, each tendon
Also known as:
Injection for Wrist Arthrography
Diagnostic Imaging
Wrist Joint Injection for Imaging
Contrast Injection for Wrist Scan
Arthrography Prep (Wrist)
CPT Codes:
25246: Injection procedure for wrist arthrography
Also known as:
Open Surgery for Ulnar Fracture
Olecranon Fracture Repair
Coronoid Process Fracture Surgery
Ulnar Bone Fracture Fixation
CPT Codes:
24685: Open treatment of ulnar fracture, proximal end (eg, olecranon or coronoid process[es]), includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
Wrist Fracture Treatment with Manipulation
Closed Distal Radius Fracture Treatment
Colles Fracture Reduction
Smith Fracture Treatment
CPT Codes:
25605: Closed Treatment Of Distal Radial Fracture (Eg, Colles Or Smith Type) Or Epiphyseal Separation, Includes Closed Treatment Of Fracture Of Ulnar Styloid, When Performed; With Manipulation
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:
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:
Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
Shoulder Nerve Injection
Arm Pain Injection
Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, 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. Horst accept my insurance?
Dr. Horst accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (781) 782-1300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Horst accept in Woburn, MA?
Dr. Horst in Woburn, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
What is Dr. Horst's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Horst's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275793242.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Horst?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Horst
What is Dr. Taylor Horst's specialty?
Dr. Horst is a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon near Woburn, MA.
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. Horst to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Taylor Horst affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Horst is affiliated with Winchester 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
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Is Taylor Horst accepting new patients in Woburn, MA?
Yes, Dr. Taylor Horst is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Taylor Horst offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Horst's office at (781) 782-1300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Taylor Horst?
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