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Who is Dr. Florez, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Port Saint Lucie, FL?
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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Florez?
Dr. Gerson Florez, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Hand Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Florez empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Port Saint Lucie, FL community, Dr. Florez is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Florez speak?
Dr. Florez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon like Dr. Florez typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Florez 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. Florez. 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.
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:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Thumb Base
- Osteoarthritis of the right shoulder
- Osteoarthritis of the left thumb joint
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Thumb Arthritis
- Primary Right First CMC Joint Arthritis
- Right Hand Thumb Base Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1811: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, right hand
- M19011: Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulder
- M1812: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, left hand
Also known as:
- Right Shoulder Pain
- Pain
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Sore Right Shoulder
- Right Shoulder Ache
- Right Shoulder Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25511: Pain in right shoulder
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]
What procedures does an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon like Dr. Florez typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Florez 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. Florez. 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.
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery (Endoscopic)
- Trigger Finger Release Surgery
- 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
CPT Codes:
- 29848: Endoscopy, wrist, surgical, with release of transverse carpal ligament
- 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)
Also known as:
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
- Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
- Endoscopy
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
- Subacromial Decompression
- Shoulder Impingement Surgery
- Acromioplasty
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff
- Keyhole Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Shoulder Repair
CPT Codes:
- 29826: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; decompression of subacromial space with partial acromioplasty, with coracoacromial ligament (ie, arch) release, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 29827: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with rotator cuff repair
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:
- Shoulder Arthroscopy with Biceps Repair
- Endoscopy
- Arthroscopic Biceps Tenodesis
- Keyhole Shoulder Biceps Surgery
- Shoulder Scope Biceps Repair
CPT Codes:
- 29828: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; biceps tenodesis
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
Does Dr. Florez accept my insurance?
Dr. Florez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Florez accept in Port Saint Lucie, FL?
Dr. Florez in Port Saint Lucie, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Humana
Medicare
State of Florida
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Florez's office located?
Dr. Gerson Florez's Primary Practice
10050 SW Innovation Way Ste 201
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34987
What hospitals are Dr. Florez affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Florez has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Florez's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Florez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205097896.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Florez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Florez