Who is Dr. Paksima, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Jamaica, NY?
Dr. Nader Paksima, DO is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in Jamaica, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Paksima graduated from College Of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at Hosp Joint Dis Orth Inst, Hand Surgery-Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the American Osteopathic Association.
Dr. Paksima is fluent in English, Russian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Paksima’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Paksima’s office at (212) 263-2192.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Paksima?
Dr. Nader Paksima, DO 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. Paksima empowers
patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Arthroscopic Surgery-Wrist, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Hand & Wrist Surgery, Telemedicine, Tendon Surgery, or comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the Jamaica/NY community, Dr. Paksima is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Paksima go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Hospital For Joint Diseases, Clinical Fellowships
Residency: Hosp Joint Dis Orth Inst, Hand Surgery-Orthopedic Surgery | New York University School of Medicine/Hospital for Joint Diseases Program
Medical School: Ny Coll Of Osteo Med Of Ny Inst Of Tech- Old Westbury Ny | College Of Osteopathic Medicine | New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
Is Dr. Paksima board certified as an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Nader Paksima, DO is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery since 2011, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery since 2013
What languages does Dr. Paksima speak?
Dr. Paksima and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Russian
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Paksima treat?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Paksima 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. Paksima. 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.
M1812: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, left hand
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:
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:
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:
Ganglion Cyst
Connective Tissue Disorder
Ganglion
Synovial Cyst
Bible Bump
Gel-filled Lump
ICD-10 Codes:
M67431: Ganglion, right wrist
Also known as:
Right Arm Lump or Swelling
Right Upper Limb Mass
Bump on Right Arm
Right Arm Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
R2231: Localized swelling, mass and lump, right upper limb
Also known as:
Finger Pain
Finger Injuries and Disorder
Pain
Sore fingers
Aching fingers
Finger discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
M79644: Pain in right finger(s)
Also known as:
Right Ulnar Nerve Damage
Peripheral Nerve Disorder
Right Ulnar Neuropathy
Right Elbow Nerve Pain
Right Funny Bone Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
G5621: Lesion of ulnar nerve, right upper limb
What procedures does Dr. Paksima perform?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Paksima 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. Paksima. 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.
26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)
25111: Excision of ganglion, wrist (dorsal or volar); primary
26440: Tenolysis, flexor tendon; palm OR finger, each tendon
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);
26113: Excision, tumor, soft tissue, or vascular malformation, of hand or finger, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); 1.5 cm or greater
26115: Excision, tumor or vascular malformation, soft tissue of hand or finger, subcutaneous; less than 1.5 cm
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
Wrist or Forearm Tendon Sheath Removal (Flexor Side)
Wrist or Forearm Tendon Sheath Removal (Extensor Side)
Flexor Tenosynovectomy
Wrist Synovial Excision
Forearm Tendon Sheath Excision
Extensor Tenosynovectomy
Wrist Synovial Excision (Extensor)
Forearm Tendon Sheath Excision (Extensor)
CPT Codes:
25115: Radical excision of bursa, synovia of wrist, or forearm tendon sheaths (eg, tenosynovitis, fungus, Tbc, or other granulomas, rheumatoid arthritis); flexors
25116: Radical excision of bursa, synovia of wrist, or forearm tendon sheaths (eg, tenosynovitis, fungus, Tbc, or other granulomas, rheumatoid arthritis); extensors, with or without transposition of dorsal retinaculum
Also known as:
Hand Tendon Transfer
Finger or Palm Tendon Sheath Removal
Carpometacarpal Tendon Transplant
Dorsum of Hand Tendon Surgery
Tendon Relocation in Hand
Flexor Tenosynovectomy
Tendon Sheath Excision (Hand)
Radical Synovectomy of Tendon
CPT Codes:
26480: Transfer or transplant of tendon, carpometacarpal area or dorsum of hand; without free graft, each tendon
20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)
Also known as:
Forearm or Wrist Tendon Lengthening/Shortening
Tendon Release in Forearm or Wrist
Tendon Adjustment Surgery
Flexor Tendon Surgery
Extensor Tendon Surgery
Wrist Tendon Repair
Forearm Tendon Tenolysis
Wrist Tendon Release
Adhesion Removal from Tendon
CPT Codes:
25280: Lengthening or shortening of flexor or extensor tendon, forearm and/or wrist, single, each tendon
25295: Tenolysis, flexor or extensor tendon, forearm and/or wrist, single, each tendon
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:
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:
Finger or Hand Joint Fracture Repair
Open Repair of Hand Bone Fracture (Metacarpal)
Articular Fracture Repair Hand
Metacarpophalangeal Joint Fracture Surgery
Interphalangeal Joint Fracture Repair
Internal Fixation for Hand Fracture
Metacarpal Fracture Surgery
Hand Fracture Fixation
Broken Hand Bone Surgery
Metacarpal Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF)
CPT Codes:
26746: Open treatment of articular fracture, involving metacarpophalangeal or interphalangeal joint, includes internal fixation, when performed, each
26615: Open treatment of metacarpal fracture, single, includes internal fixation, when performed, each bone
Also known as:
Ganglion Cyst Aspiration or Injection
Ganglion Cyst Drainage
Cyst Fluid Removal
Ganglion Cyst Treatment
Cyst Injection
CPT Codes:
20612: Aspiration and/or injection of ganglion cyst(s) any location
Also known as:
Short Arm Splint Application
Forearm to hand splint
Static arm splint
Wrist and forearm splint
Arm immobilization splint
CPT Codes:
29125: Application of short arm splint (forearm to hand); static
Also known as:
Deep Foreign Body Removal (Muscle/Tendon)
Muscle Foreign Body Extraction
Tendon Sheath Foreign Body Removal
Complicated Foreign Object Removal
CPT Codes:
20525: Removal of foreign body in muscle or tendon sheath; deep or complicated
Also known as:
Small Hand or Finger Tumor Removal
Hand Soft Tissue Excision
Finger Vascular Malformation Removal
Intramuscular Tumor Excision
Hand Lump Removal
CPT Codes:
26116: Excision, tumor, soft tissue, or vascular malformation, of hand or finger, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); less than 1.5 cm
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:
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:
Finger Ligament Repair
Collateral ligament repair (finger)
MP joint ligament repair
Finger joint stabilization surgery
CPT Codes:
26540: Repair of collateral ligament, metacarpophalangeal or interphalangeal joint
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:
Ulnar Nerve Release or Repositioning at Elbow
Spinal Nerve Transection
Ulnar Nerve Repair or Repositioning at Wrist
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Cubital Tunnel Release
Elbow Nerve Surgery
Neuroplasty Ulnar Nerve
Spinal Nerve Avulsion
Extradural Nerve Cut
Nerve Root Sectioning
Ulnar nerve neuroplasty wrist
Ulnar nerve transposition wrist
Wrist ulnar nerve release
CPT Codes:
64718: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at elbow
64772: Transection or avulsion of other spinal nerve, extradural
64719: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at wrist
Also known as:
Hand or Foot Nerve Repair
Neuroplasty
Nerve Decompression
Nerve Release Surgery
CPT Codes:
64704: Neuroplasty; nerve of hand or foot
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. Paksima accept my insurance?
Dr. Paksima accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 263-2192 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Paksima accept in Jamaica, NY?
Dr. Paksima in Jamaica, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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What is Dr. Paksima's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Paksima's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730140138.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Paksima?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Paksima
What is Dr. Nader Paksima's specialty?
Dr. Paksima is a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon near Jamaica, NY.
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. Paksima to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Nader Paksima affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Paksima is affiliated with NYU Langone Health - Tisch Hospital which is a Castle Connolly
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Is Nader Paksima accepting new patients in Jamaica, NY?
Yes, Dr. Nader Paksima is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nader Paksima offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Paksima's office at (212) 263-2192 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nader Paksima?
Please contact Dr. Paksima's office at (212) 263-2192 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Nader Paksima have?
Dr. Nader Paksima is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Dr. Michael Stracher, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in Jamaica, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified.