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Dr. Benjamin Phillips, MD

Wakefield, RI

15 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Phillips, Plastic Surgeon in Wakefield, RI?

    Dr. Benjamin Phillips, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Wakefield, RI. He has been practicing for over 15 years. Dr. Phillips is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Phillips’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Phillips’s office at (401) 789-1423.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Phillips?

    Dr. Benjamin Phillips, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Plastic 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. Phillips empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Hand Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Wakefield/RI community, Dr. Phillips is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    What languages does Dr. Phillips speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Phillips treat?

    As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Phillips 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. Phillips. 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:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Thumb Base
    • 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
    • M1812: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, left hand

    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:

    • 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

    What procedures does Dr. Phillips perform?

    As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Phillips 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. Phillips. 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
    • Median Nerve Neuroplasty
    • Carpal Tunnel Decompression
    • Median Nerve Transposition

    CPT Codes:

    • 64721: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; median nerve at carpal tunnel

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch

    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:

    • Trigger Finger Release Surgery
    • Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery (Single Finger)
    • Wrist Ganglion Cyst Removal
    • Partial Open Surgery for Dupuytren's Contracture
    • Tendon Sheath Incision
    • Trigger Finger Tenolysis
    • Finger Tendon Release
    • Hand Tendon Surgery
    • Partial Palmar Fasciectomy', 'Finger Contracture Release Surgery', 'Dupuytren's Release (Finger)
    • Ganglion Excision
    • Wrist Cyst Surgery
    • Dorsal/Volar Ganglion Removal
    • Palmar Fasciotomy', 'Dupuytren's Contracture Release
    • Hand Fascia Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 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);
    • 25111: Excision of ganglion, wrist (dorsal or volar); primary
    • 26045: Fasciotomy, palmar (eg, Dupuytren's contracture); open, partial

    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:

    • Mallet Finger Repair
    • Extensor Tendon Repair (Finger)
    • Closed Mallet Finger Treatment
    • Finger Tendon Pinning

    CPT Codes:

    • 26432: Closed treatment of distal extensor tendon insertion, with or without percutaneous pinning (eg, mallet 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:

    • 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:

    • Wrist Tendon Repair for Finger Movement
    • Finger flexor tenodesis
    • Wrist tendon stabilization
    • Tendon surgery for finger control

    CPT Codes:

    • 25300: Tenodesis at wrist; flexors of fingers

    Also known as:

    • Open Repair of Distal Radius Fracture with Internal Fixation
    • Wrist Fracture Surgery
    • Radial Bone Fracture Repair
    • Distal Radius Fixation

    CPT Codes:

    • 25607: Open Treatment Of Distal Radial Extra-Articular Fracture Or Epiphyseal Separation, With Internal Fixation

    Does Dr. Phillips accept my insurance?

    Dr. Phillips accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (401) 789-1423 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Phillips accept in Wakefield, RI?

    Dr. Phillips in Wakefield, RI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Medicare

    • Neighborhood Health Plan (RI)

    • Network Health

    • Point32Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Phillips' office located?

    Dr. Benjamin Phillips' Primary Practice

    1 High St

    Wakefield, RI 02879

    (401) 789-1423

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

    Dr. Phillips's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225256043.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Phillips?

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

    What is Dr. Benjamin Phillips's specialty?

    Dr. Phillips is a Plastic Surgeon near Wakefield, RI. A plastic surgeon specializes in repairing, reconstructing, or replacing physical defects involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hands, extremities, breasts, trunk, and external genitalia. Cosmetic surgery is a key aspect of this specialty, where surgeons apply aesthetic principles to enhance appearance and optimize reconstructive outcomes, addressing both normal structures and those requiring reconstruction. Contact Dr. Phillips to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Benjamin Phillips affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Phillips is affiliated with South County Hospital Campus 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

    Where can I learn more about Plastic Surgeon?

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    Is Benjamin Phillips accepting new patients in Wakefield, RI?

    Yes, Dr. Benjamin Phillips is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Benjamin Phillips offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Phillips's office at (401) 789-1423 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Benjamin Phillips?

    Please contact Dr. Phillips's office at (401) 789-1423 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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