Who is Dr. Chhabra, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Abhinav Chhabra, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in Charlottesville, VA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Chhabra completed his residency at Univ Tx Med Sch-San Antonio, Hand Surgery-Orthopedic Surgery; Univ Of Va Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; Univ Of Va Med Ctr, General Surgery.
Dr. Chhabra is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chhabra’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chhabra’s office at (434) 243-5432.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Chhabra?
Dr. Abhinav Chhabra, 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. Chhabra empowers
patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Arthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren's Contracture, Fractures, Sports Injuries, Sports Medicine, or comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the Charlottesville/VA community, Dr. Chhabra is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Chhabra go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Orthopaedic Surgery Research, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia USA | Hand/Upper Extremity/Microsurgery, Hand Center of San Antonio - UT San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas USA | Hand and Microvascular Surgery, Hand Center of San Antonio
Residency: Univ Tx Med Sch-San Antonio, Hand Surgery-Orthopedic Surgery; Univ Of Va Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; Univ Of Va Med Ctr, General Surgery | University of Virginia Affiliated Hospitals
Medical School: University of Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va
Is Dr. Chhabra board certified as an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Abhinav Chhabra, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery , American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery since 2004, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery since 2005
What languages does Dr. Chhabra speak?
Dr. Chhabra and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Chhabra treat?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Chhabra 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. Chhabra. 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:
Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Thumb Base
Osteoarthritis of the left thumb joint
Osteoarthritis of both thumb joints
Osteoarthritis of the right hand
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
M180: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joints
Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical 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
Also known as:
Skin Numbness
Peripheral Nerve Disorder
Loss of skin sensation
Cutaneous anesthesia
Numb skin
ICD-10 Codes:
R200: Anesthesia of skin
Also known as:
Right Elbow Pain
Elbow Injuries and Disorder
Pain
Aching right elbow
Sore right elbow
Right elbow discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
M25521: Pain in right elbow
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]
What procedures does Dr. Chhabra perform?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Chhabra 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. Chhabra. 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:
Trigger Finger Release Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery (Endoscopic)
Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery (Single Finger)
Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery (Additional Finger)
26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)
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);
26125: 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); each additional digit (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
26561: Repair of syndactyly (web finger) each web space; with skin flaps and grafts
26115: Excision, tumor or vascular malformation, soft tissue of hand or finger, subcutaneous; less than 1.5 cm
25111: Excision of ganglion, wrist (dorsal or volar); primary
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:
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:
Wrist or Hand Joint Replacement (Interposition)
Finger Joint Replacement Surgery
Intercarpal Arthroplasty
Carpometacarpal Joint Replacement
Tendon Interposition Arthroplasty
Metacarpophalangeal Joint Arthroplasty
Knuckle Joint Replacement
Artificial Finger Joint Implant
CPT Codes:
25447: Arthroplasty, Intercarpal Or Carpometacarpal Joints; Interposition (Eg, Tendon)
26531: Arthroplasty, metacarpophalangeal joint; with prosthetic implant, each joint
Also known as:
Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
Arthrocentesis
Joint Fluid Removal
Bursa Injection
CPT Codes:
20605: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, intermediate joint or bursa (eg, temporomandibular, acromioclavicular, wrist, elbow or ankle, olecranon bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
Hand and Forearm Cast Application
Long Arm Cast Application
Gauntlet Cast
Wrist and Forearm Cast
Hand Cast
Lower Arm Cast
Shoulder to hand cast
Full arm cast
Arm fracture cast
CPT Codes:
29085: Application, cast; hand and lower forearm (gauntlet)
29065: Application, cast; shoulder to hand (long arm)
Also known as:
Tendon or Ligament Pain Injection
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Tendon Injection
Ligament Injection
Soft Tissue Injection
Pain Relief Injection (Tendon/Ligament)
Corticosteroid injection for carpal tunnel
Local anesthetic for carpal tunnel
Wrist pain injection
Carpal tunnel syndrome injection
CPT Codes:
20551: Injection(s); single tendon origin/insertion
20526: Injection, therapeutic (eg, local anesthetic, corticosteroid), carpal tunnel
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
25600: Closed Treatment Of Distal Radial Fracture (Eg, Colles Or Smith Type) Or Epiphyseal Separation, Includes Closed Treatment Of Fracture Of Ulnar Styloid, When Performed; Without Manipulation
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:
Wrist or Hand Joint Replacement with Tendon Transfer
Intercarpal Arthroplasty
Carpometacarpal Joint Replacement
Wrist Joint Reconstruction
Tendon Transfer for Hand Joint
CPT Codes:
25448: Arthroplasty, Intercarpal Or Carpometacarpal Joints; Suspension, Including Transfer Or Transplant Of Tendon, With Interposition, When Performed
Also known as:
Open Repair of Scaphoid (Wrist) Fracture
Open Repair of Distal Radius Fracture with Internal Fixation
Scaphoid fracture surgery
Navicular bone fracture repair
Wrist bone fixation
Wrist Fracture Surgery
Radial Bone Fracture Repair
Distal Radius Fixation
CPT Codes:
25628: Open Treatment Of Carpal Scaphoid (Navicular) Fracture, Includes Internal Fixation, When Performed
25607: Open Treatment Of Distal Radial Extra-Articular Fracture Or Epiphyseal Separation, With Internal Fixation
Also known as:
Hand or Finger Taping/Strapping
Finger Taping
Hand Strapping
Buddy Taping
CPT Codes:
29280: Strapping; hand or finger
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:
Non-Surgical Treatment for Broken Hand Bone
Closed Metacarpal Fracture Treatment
Hand Bone Fracture Care
Metacarpal Fracture Management without Manipulation
CPT Codes:
26600: Closed treatment of metacarpal fracture, single; without manipulation, each bone
Also known as:
Finger or Toe Joint Replacement
Finger Joint Arthroplasty
Toe Joint Replacement
Interphalangeal Joint Prosthesis
CPT Codes:
26536: Arthroplasty, interphalangeal joint; with prosthetic implant, each joint
Also known as:
Wrist Fusion Surgery
Wrist Arthrodesis
Complete Wrist Fusion
Radiocarpal Fusion
CPT Codes:
25800: Arthrodesis, wrist; complete, without bone graft (includes radiocarpal and/or intercarpal and/or carpometacarpal joints)
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:
Elbow Ligament Reconstruction with Tendon Graft (Tommy John Surgery)
Medial Collateral Ligament Reconstruction
UCL Reconstruction
Tommy John Surgery
Elbow Ligament Repair
CPT Codes:
24346: Reconstruction medial collateral ligament, elbow, with tendon graft (includes harvesting of graft)
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:
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:
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:
Extra Finger or Toe Reconstruction
Polydactyly Repair
Digit Reconstruction Surgery
Extra Digit Removal and Reshaping
Congenital Hand/Foot Anomaly Repair
CPT Codes:
26587: Reconstruction of polydactylous digit, soft tissue and bone
Also known as:
Forearm Bone Shortening Surgery
Radius Shortening Osteotomy
Ulna Shortening Procedure
Forearm Bone Reshaping
CPT Codes:
25390: Osteoplasty, radius OR ulna; shortening
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
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:
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:
Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
Shoulder Nerve Injection
Arm Pain Injection
Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
Skin Tag Removal (Up to 15)
Fibrocutaneous Tag Excision
Multiple Skin Tag Removal
Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
11200: Removal of skin tags, multiple fibrocutaneous tags, any area; up to and including 15 lesions
Does Dr. Chhabra accept my insurance?
Dr. Chhabra accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (434) 243-5432 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chhabra accept in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Chhabra in Charlottesville, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
W.B. Sanders Clinical Research Award, Virginia Orthopaedic Alumni Ass
Leonard Marmor Surgical Arthritis Foundation Award
Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation Resident Research Award
Marshall R. Urist Residency Research Award, Association of Bone and J
Robert Pruner Resident Teaching Award,
President, Virginia Orthopaedic Society
Charles W. Miller Chief Resident Teaching Award,
Appointed to the Executive Council of the American Society for Surger
Charles J. Frankel Endowed Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery
President-Elect, Virginia Orthopaedic Society
Induction into the American Orthopaedic Association (AOA)
Best Doctors in America Award
Recipient of the
Recipient of the
Inducted into the Academy of Distinguished Educators
Best Lecturer Award, Colorado Orthopaedic Review Course 2006 Orthopae
Robert Pruner Resident Teaching Award,
What is Dr. Chhabra's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chhabra's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578632196.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chhabra?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chhabra
What is Dr. Abhinav Chhabra's specialty?
Dr. Chhabra is a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon near Charlottesville, VA.
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. Chhabra to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Abhinav Chhabra affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chhabra is affiliated with UVA University Hospital 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
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Is Abhinav Chhabra accepting new patients in Charlottesville, VA?
Yes, Dr. Abhinav Chhabra is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Abhinav Chhabra offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chhabra's office at (434) 243-5432 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Abhinav Chhabra?
Please contact Dr. Chhabra's office at (434) 243-5432 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Abhinav Chhabra have?
Dr. Abhinav Chhabra is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Other Orthopedic Hand Surgeon Near Charlottesville, VA
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