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Dr. James Saucedo, MD

The Woodlands, TX

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    Who is Dr. Saucedo, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in The Woodlands, TX?

    Dr. James Saucedo, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in The Woodlands, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Saucedo is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Saucedo’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Saucedo’s office at (713) 486-8800.

    What languages does Dr. Saucedo speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Saucedo treat?

    As a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Saucedo 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. Saucedo. 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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
    • G5602: Carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb

    Also known as:

    • Fracture of the Lower Radius
    • Left Radius Fracture (Wrist Joint)
    • Arm Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Distal Radius Fracture
    • Broken Wrist
    • Radius Fracture near Wrist
    • Broken Left Wrist
    • Left Arm Fracture
    • Intraarticular Radius Fracture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S52571A: Other intraarticular 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
    • S52572D: Other intraarticular fracture of lower end of left radius, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing

    Also known as:

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

    Also known as:

    • Right Ulnar Nerve Damage
    • Ulnar Nerve Damage
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Right Ulnar Neuropathy
    • Right Elbow Nerve Pain
    • Right Funny Bone Injury
    • Ulnar Neuropathy
    • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5621: Lesion of ulnar nerve, right upper limb
    • G5622: Lesion of ulnar nerve, left upper limb

    Also known as:

    • Right Hand Pain
    • Hand Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Pain in right palm
    • Right wrist and hand pain
    • Right hand discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M79641: Pain in right hand

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
    • Pre-op blood work
    • Lab tests before surgery
    • Pre-treatment lab assessment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination

    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:

    • 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

    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:

    • Finger Pain
    • Finger Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Sore Finger
    • Aching Finger
    • Finger Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M79645: Pain in left finger(s)

    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:

    • Left Wrist Ganglion Cyst
    • Connective Tissue Disorder
    • Left Wrist Synovial Cyst
    • Lump on Left Wrist
    • Left Wrist Ganglion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M67432: Ganglion, left wrist

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Left Wrist
    • Pain
    • Wrist Injuries and Disorder
    • Left Wrist Ache
    • Left Wrist Discomfort
    • Sore Left Wrist

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25532: Pain in left wrist

    What procedures does Dr. Saucedo perform?

    As a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Saucedo 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. Saucedo. 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
    • Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery (Single Finger)
    • 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
    • Partial Palmar Fasciectomy', 'Finger Contracture Release Surgery', 'Dupuytren's Release (Finger)

    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
    • 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);

    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:

    • 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:

    • Wrist Tendon Sheath Release
    • De Quervain's Release
    • Wrist Tendon Decompression
    • Extensor Tendon Sheath Incision

    CPT Codes:

    • 25000: Incision, extensor tendon sheath, wrist (eg, deQuervains disease)

    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:

    • Open Wrist Fracture Repair with Fixation
    • Distal Radius Fracture Surgery
    • Wrist Bone Fixation
    • Epiphyseal Separation Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 25608: Open treatment of distal radial intra-articular fracture or epiphyseal separation; with internal fixation of 2 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Ulnar Nerve Release or Repositioning at Elbow
    • Spinal Nerve Transection
    • Ulnar Nerve Transposition
    • Cubital Tunnel Release
    • Elbow Nerve Surgery
    • Neuroplasty Ulnar Nerve
    • Spinal Nerve Avulsion
    • Extradural Nerve Cut
    • Nerve Root Sectioning

    CPT Codes:

    • 64718: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at elbow
    • 64772: Transection or avulsion of other spinal nerve, extradural

    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. Saucedo accept my insurance?

    Dr. Saucedo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 486-8800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Saucedo accept in The Woodlands, TX?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • Community Health Choice

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Medicare

    • Memorial Hermann

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Saucedo's office located?

    Dr. James Saucedo's Primary Practice

    9305 Pinecroft Dr Ste 400

    The Woodlands, TX 77380

    (713) 486-8800

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    Dr. James Saucedo's Practice 2

    16605 Southwest Fwy Ste 285

    Sugar Land, TX 77479

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    Dr. James Saucedo's Practice 3

    7575 San Felipe St Ste 155

    Houston, TX 77063

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

    Dr. Saucedo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457517393.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Saucedo?

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

    What is Dr. James Saucedo's specialty?

    Dr. Saucedo is a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon near The Woodlands, TX. 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. Saucedo to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. James Saucedo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Saucedo is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital, Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center, Stamford Health - Greater Houston Anesthesiology. 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. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is James Saucedo accepting new patients in The Woodlands, TX?

    Yes, Dr. James Saucedo is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Saucedo offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Saucedo's office at (713) 486-8800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Saucedo?

    Please contact Dr. Saucedo's office at (713) 486-8800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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