20 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Zornitzer, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in West Orange, NJ?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Castle Connolly Top Doctors are doctor-nominated and selected by a physician-led research team.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Zornitzer?
Dr. Matthew Zornitzer, 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. Zornitzer empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Elbow Surgery, Hand & Wrist Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the West Orange, NJ community, Dr. Zornitzer is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Zornitzer go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Mechanical Engineering
Is Dr. Zornitzer board certified as an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Matthew Zornitzer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Zornitzer speak?
Dr. Zornitzer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon like Dr. Zornitzer typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Zornitzer 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. Zornitzer. 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:
- Trigger Thumb
- Finger Injuries and Disorder
- Tendinitis
- Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Thumb
- Thumb Tendonitis
- Thumb Locking
ICD-10 Codes:
- M65311: Trigger thumb, right thumb
- M65312: Trigger thumb, left thumb
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:
- 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:
- Fracture of the Lower Radius
- Arm Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Distal Radius Fracture
- Broken Wrist
- Radius Fracture near Wrist
ICD-10 Codes:
- S52571A: Other intraarticular fracture of lower end of right radius, initial encounter for closed fracture
What procedures does an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon like Dr. Zornitzer typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Zornitzer 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. Zornitzer. 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:
- Trigger Finger Release Surgery
- Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery (Endoscopic)
- Endoscopy
- Tendon Sheath Incision
- Trigger Finger Tenolysis
- Finger Tendon Release
- Hand Tendon Surgery
- Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Surgery
- Wrist Endoscopy for Carpal Tunnel
- Transverse Carpal Ligament Release
CPT Codes:
- 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)
- 29848: Endoscopy, wrist, surgical, with release of transverse carpal ligament
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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
Does Dr. Zornitzer accept my insurance?
Dr. Zornitzer 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. Zornitzer accept in West Orange, NJ?
Dr. Zornitzer in West Orange, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carepoint Health
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
GEICO
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Independence Health Group
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Zornitzer's office located?
Dr. Matthew Zornitzer's Primary Practice
1500 Pleasant Valley Way Ste 101
West Orange, NJ 07052
What hospitals are Dr. Zornitzer affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Zornitzer has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Zornitzer's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Zornitzer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972538999.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zornitzer?
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