31 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vahey, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Las Vegas, NV?
Dr. James Walter Vahey, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in Las Vegas, NV. He has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified. Dr. Vahey is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vahey’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vahey’s office at (702) 798-8585.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Vahey?
Dr. James Walter Vahey, 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. Vahey empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Las Vegas/NV community, Dr. Vahey is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Vahey go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Chicago, Pritzker Sch of Med, Chicago Il
Is Dr. Vahey board certified as an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. James Walter Vahey, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Vahey speak?
Dr. Vahey and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Vahey treat?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Vahey 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. Vahey. 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:
- Osteoarthritis of the right wrist
- Osteoarthritis of the right hand
- Osteoarthritis of the left wrist
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Thumb Base
- Osteoarthritis of the left thumb joint
- 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:
- M19031: Primary osteoarthritis, right wrist
- M19041: Primary osteoarthritis, right hand
- M19032: Primary osteoarthritis, left wrist
- M1811: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, right hand
- M1812: Unilateral primary 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:
- Tendonitis in the Left Hand
- Tendonitis in the Left Forearm
- Joint Disorder
- Tendinitis
- Tendon inflammation
- Synovitis
- Tenosynovitis
- Inflamed tendon sheath
ICD-10 Codes:
- M65842: Other synovitis and tenosynovitis, left hand
- M65832: Other synovitis and tenosynovitis, left forearm
Also known as:
- Stiffness in Right Hand
- Stiff Left Hand
- Hand Injuries and Disorder
- Stiff Right Hand
- Limited Right Hand Movement
- Right Hand Rigidity
- Left hand rigidity
- Limited left hand movement
- Left hand immobility
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25641: Stiffness of right hand, not elsewhere classified
- M25642: Stiffness of left hand, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Hand Tendon and Joint Lining Inflammation
- Forearm Tendon and Joint Lining Inflammation
- Joint Disorder
- Tendinitis
- Hand Tendinitis
- Hand Tenosynovitis
- Hand Synovitis
- Forearm Tendinitis
- Forearm Tenosynovitis
- Forearm Synovitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M65841: Other synovitis and tenosynovitis, right hand
- M65831: Other synovitis and tenosynovitis, right forearm
Also known as:
- Right Hand Contracture
- Left Hand Contracture
- Hand Injuries and Disorder
- Joint Disorder
- Stiff Right Hand
- Right Hand Joint Stiffness
- Limited Right Hand Movement
- Stiff Left Hand
- Left Hand Joint Stiffness
- Limited Left Hand Movement
ICD-10 Codes:
- M24541: Contracture, right hand
- M24542: Contracture, left hand
Also known as:
- Ulnar Nerve Damage
- Right Ulnar Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Ulnar Neuropathy
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Right Ulnar Neuropathy
- Right Elbow Nerve Pain
- Right Funny Bone Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5622: Lesion of ulnar nerve, left upper limb
- G5621: Lesion of ulnar nerve, right upper limb
Also known as:
- Other Orthopedic Aftercare
- General orthopedic recovery
- Musculoskeletal post-op care
- Bone and joint follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare
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. Vahey perform?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Vahey 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. Vahey. 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)
- Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery (Single Finger)
- Wrist Ganglion Cyst Removal
- Endoscopy
- Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Surgery
- Wrist Endoscopy for Carpal Tunnel
- Transverse Carpal Ligament Release
- Partial Palmar Fasciectomy', 'Finger Contracture Release Surgery', 'Dupuytren's Release (Finger)
- Ganglion Excision
- Wrist Cyst Surgery
- Dorsal/Volar Ganglion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 29848: Endoscopy, wrist, surgical, with release of transverse carpal ligament
- 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
Also known as:
- Flexor Tendon Release in Hand and Finger
- Tendon Release Surgery
- Flexor Tenolysis
- Hand Tendon Surgery
- Finger Tendon Release
CPT Codes:
- 26442: Tenolysis, flexor tendon; palm AND finger, each tendon
Also known as:
- Forearm/Wrist Fasciotomy with Muscle/Nerve Debridement
- Compartment Syndrome Release
- Forearm Decompression Surgery
- Dead Tissue Removal from Forearm
CPT Codes:
- 25023: Decompression fasciotomy, forearm and/or wrist, flexor OR extensor compartment; with debridement of nonviable muscle and/or nerve
Also known as:
- Tendon Release in Forearm or Wrist
- Forearm/Wrist Tendon Transfer
- Tendon Release Surgery for Hand or Finger
- Forearm Tendon Tenolysis
- Wrist Tendon Release
- Adhesion Removal from Tendon
- Tendon Transplant (Arm/Wrist)
- Tendon Graft (Forearm)
- Flexor Tendon Transfer
- Extensor Tendon Transfer
- Extensor tenolysis
- Tendon freeing surgery
- Hand tendon surgery
CPT Codes:
- 25295: Tenolysis, flexor or extensor tendon, forearm and/or wrist, single, each tendon
- 25310: Tendon transplantation or transfer, flexor or extensor, forearm and/or wrist, single; each tendon
- 26445: Tenolysis, extensor tendon, hand OR finger, each tendon
Also known as:
- Wrist or Forearm Tendon Sheath Removal (Flexor Side)
- Flexor Tenosynovectomy
- Wrist Synovial Excision
- Forearm Tendon Sheath Excision
CPT Codes:
- 25115: Radical excision of bursa, synovia of wrist, or forearm tendon sheaths (eg, tenosynovitis, fungus, Tbc, or other granulomas, rheumatoid arthritis); flexors
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:
- Wrist Joint Surgery with Synovectomy
- Open Wrist Surgery
- Wrist Synovectomy
- Arthrotomy of Wrist
CPT Codes:
- 25105: Arthrotomy, wrist joint; with synovectomy
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:
- Finger or Thumb Tip Fracture Repair
- Distal Phalanx Fracture Surgery
- Finger Bone Break Repair
- Open Reduction Internal Fixation (Finger)
CPT Codes:
- 26765: Open treatment of distal phalangeal fracture, finger or thumb, includes internal fixation, when performed, each
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:
- Major Arm or Leg Nerve Repair
- Peripheral Nerve Surgery
- Nerve Reconstruction Arm/Leg
- Open Neuroplasty
CPT Codes:
- 64708: Neuroplasty, major peripheral nerve, arm or leg, open; other than specified
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
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. Vahey accept my insurance?
Dr. Vahey accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (702) 798-8585 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vahey accept in Las Vegas, NV?
Dr. Vahey in Las Vegas, NV accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Vahey's office located?
Dr. James Walter Vahey's Primary Practice
8585 S Eastern Ave Ste 100
Las Vegas, NV 89123
(702) 798-8585
What is Dr. Vahey's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vahey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407874035.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vahey?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vahey
What is Dr. James Walter Vahey's specialty?
Dr. Vahey is a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon near Las Vegas, NV. 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. Vahey to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. James Walter Vahey affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vahey is affiliated with Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center, Henderson Hospital 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 James Walter Vahey accepting new patients in Las Vegas, NV?
Yes, Dr. James Walter Vahey is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Walter Vahey offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vahey's office at (702) 798-8585 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Walter Vahey?
Please contact Dr. Vahey's office at (702) 798-8585 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. James Walter Vahey have?
Dr. James Walter Vahey is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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