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Dr. Lisa Longhofer, MD

Amarillo, TX

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Longhofer, Orthopedic Surgeon in Amarillo, TX?

    Dr. Lisa Longhofer, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Amarillo, TX with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Longhofer is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Longhofer’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Longhofer’s office at (806) 358-0600.

    What languages does Dr. Longhofer speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Longhofer treat?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Longhofer 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. Longhofer. 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:

    • 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:

    • Osteoarthritis of the left thumb joint
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Thumb Base
    • Osteoarthritis of both thumb joints
    • 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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1812: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, left hand
    • M1811: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, right hand
    • M180: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joints
    • M19041: Primary osteoarthritis, right hand
    • M1852: Other unilateral secondary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, left hand

    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:

    • Skin Numbness
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Loss of skin sensation
    • Cutaneous anesthesia
    • Numb skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R200: Anesthesia of skin

    Also known as:

    • Trigger Right Middle Finger
    • Finger Injuries and Disorder
    • Tendinitis
    • Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Right Middle Finger
    • Right Middle Finger Tendonitis
    • Snapping Right Middle Finger

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M65331: Trigger finger, right middle finger

    What procedures does Dr. Longhofer perform?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Longhofer 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. Longhofer. 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
    • Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery (Single Finger)
    • Wrist Bone Removal
    • Palm Tissue Removal (Fasciectomy)
    • Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery (Additional Finger)
    • 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
    • Partial Palmar Fasciectomy', 'Finger Contracture Release Surgery', 'Dupuytren's Release (Finger)
    • Partial Carpectomy
    • Wrist Bone Excision
    • Carpal Bone Removal
    • Palmar Fasciectomy', 'Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery
    • Hand Fascia Removal
    • Palm Tissue Release
    • Partial Palmar Fasciectomy
    • Finger Contracture Release
    • Z-plasty Finger
    • 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)
    • 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);
    • 25210: Carpectomy; 1 bone
    • 26121: Fasciectomy, palm only, with or without Z-plasty, other local tissue rearrangement, or skin grafting (includes obtaining graft)
    • 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)
    • 25111: Excision of ganglion, wrist (dorsal or volar); primary

    Also known as:

    • Finger Bone Infection Removal
    • Partial Finger Bone Removal
    • Finger Phalanx Bone Excision
    • Osteomyelitis of Finger Treatment
    • Distal Phalanx Excision
    • Finger Bone Debridement
    • Osteomyelitis Finger Surgery
    • Finger Tip Bone Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 26235: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis); proximal or middle phalanx of finger
    • 26236: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis); distal phalanx of finger

    Also known as:

    • Forearm or Wrist Pressure Release Surgery
    • Fasciotomy of Forearm
    • Wrist Compartment Release
    • Forearm Pressure Relief

    CPT Codes:

    • 25020: Decompression fasciotomy, forearm and/or wrist, flexor OR extensor compartment; without debridement of nonviable muscle and/or nerve

    Also known as:

    • Thumb Base Joint Replacement
    • Trapezium arthroplasty
    • Thumb CMC joint replacement
    • Basal joint replacement thumb

    CPT Codes:

    • 25445: Arthroplasty with prosthetic replacement; trapezium

    Also known as:

    • Finger Joint Replacement Surgery
    • Wrist or Hand Joint Replacement (Interposition)
    • Metacarpophalangeal Joint Arthroplasty
    • Knuckle Joint Replacement
    • Artificial Finger Joint Implant
    • Intercarpal Arthroplasty
    • Carpometacarpal Joint Replacement
    • Tendon Interposition Arthroplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 26531: Arthroplasty, metacarpophalangeal joint; with prosthetic implant, each joint
    • 25447: Arthroplasty, Intercarpal Or Carpometacarpal Joints; Interposition (Eg, Tendon)

    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 Joint Ligament Repair
    • Metacarpophalangeal Joint Ligament Reconstruction
    • MCP Joint Ligament Repair
    • Knuckle Ligament Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 26542: Reconstruction, collateral ligament, metacarpophalangeal joint, single; with local tissue (eg, adductor advancement)

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Removal of Superficial Implant (Wire, Pin, or Rod)
    • Buried wire removal
    • Pin removal surgery
    • Rod removal (superficial)

    CPT Codes:

    • 20670: Removal of implant; superficial (eg, buried wire, pin or rod) (separate procedure)

    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:

    • 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:

    • Axillary Nerve Block Injection
    • Armpit nerve block
    • Axillary nerve pain injection
    • Shoulder nerve block
    • Guided nerve injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64417: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; axillary nerve, 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:

    • Nerve Repair with Synthetic Tube or Vein Graft
    • Nerve tube repair
    • Vein graft nerve repair
    • Synthetic conduit nerve repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 64910: Nerve repair; with synthetic conduit or vein allograft (eg, nerve tube), each 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

    Does Dr. Longhofer accept my insurance?

    Dr. Longhofer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (806) 358-0600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Longhofer accept in Amarillo, TX?

    Dr. Longhofer in Amarillo, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Baylor Scott & White Health

    • Blue Cross of Idaho

    • Christian Healthcare Ministries

    • Consumers Choice Health Insurance

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Longhofer's office located?

    Dr. Lisa Longhofer's Primary Practice

    6907 John David Cir

    Amarillo, TX 79124

    (806) 358-0600

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    Dr. Lisa Longhofer's Practice 2

    1600 S Coulter St Ste B

    Amarillo, TX 79106

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

    Dr. Longhofer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962662684.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Longhofer?

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

    What is Dr. Lisa Longhofer's specialty?

    Dr. Longhofer is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Amarillo, TX. An orthopedic surgeon has specialization in preserving, investigating, and restoring the form and function of the extremities, spine, and related structures through medical, surgical, and physical methods. They care for patients with musculoskeletal issues, including congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances, and degenerative diseases affecting the spine, hands, feet, knees, hips, shoulders, and elbows in both children and adults. Additionally, orthopedic surgeons address primary and secondary muscular problems and the impact of central or peripheral nervous system lesions on the musculoskeletal system. Contact Dr. Longhofer to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Lisa Longhofer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Longhofer is affiliated with Plains Regional Medical Center, Roosevelt General Hospital, Quail Creek Surgical Hospital, St. Bernards 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 Lisa Longhofer accepting new patients in Amarillo, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Lisa Longhofer is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lisa Longhofer offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Longhofer's office at (806) 358-0600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Lisa Longhofer?

    Please contact Dr. Longhofer's office at (806) 358-0600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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