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Dr. Andrew Gutow, MD

Palo Alto, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gutow, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Palo Alto, CA?

    Dr. Andrew Gutow, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Gutow graduated from University of Michigan Medical School and completed his residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Gutow is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gutow’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gutow’s office at (248) 844-6000.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Gutow?

    Dr. Andrew Gutow, 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. Gutow empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Hand Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Palo Alto/CA community, Dr. Gutow is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Gutow go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: Los Angeles County - USC Medical Center CA | University of Southern California Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA

    • Residency: Yale-New Haven Hospital | Yale-New Haven Hospital | Yale - New Haven Hospital | Bridgeport Hospital/Yale University Program

    • Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School

    Is Dr. Gutow board certified as an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Andrew Gutow, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery , American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery since 2002, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery since 1999

    What languages does Dr. Gutow speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Gutow treat?

    As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Gutow 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. Gutow. 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 Knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the left thumb joint
    • Osteoarthritis of both knees
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Osteoarthritis of the right hand
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
    • Hand Arthritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
    • M1812: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, left hand
    • M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
    • M19042: Primary osteoarthritis, left hand
    • M19041: Primary osteoarthritis, right hand

    Also known as:

    • Trigger Right Middle Finger
    • Trigger Right Ring Finger
    • Trigger Left Middle Finger
    • Finger Injuries and Disorder
    • Tendinitis
    • Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Right Middle Finger
    • Right Middle Finger Tendonitis
    • Snapping Right Middle Finger
    • Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Right Ring Finger
    • Right Ring Finger Tendonitis
    • Snapping Right Ring Finger
    • Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Left Middle Finger
    • Left Middle Finger Tendonitis
    • Snapping Left Middle Finger

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M65331: Trigger finger, right middle finger
    • M65341: Trigger finger, right ring finger
    • M65332: Trigger finger, left middle finger

    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:

    • 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
    • M65312: Trigger thumb, left thumb

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Right Wrist Pain
    • Pain
    • Wrist Injuries and Disorder
    • Aching right wrist
    • Sore right wrist
    • Right wrist discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25531: Pain in right wrist

    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

    Also known as:

    • Pain in a Limb
    • Pain
    • Arm or leg pain
    • Extremity pain
    • Ache in a limb

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M79609: Pain in unspecified limb

    What procedures does Dr. Gutow perform?

    As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Gutow 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. Gutow. 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)
    • 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
    • Partial Palmar Fasciectomy', 'Finger Contracture Release Surgery', 'Dupuytren's Release (Finger)

    CPT Codes:

    • 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);

    Also known as:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Short Arm Cast Application
    • Elbow to Finger Cast
    • Forearm Cast
    • Arm Immobilization Cast

    CPT Codes:

    • 29075: Application, cast; elbow to finger (short arm)

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
    • Hardware Removal Surgery
    • Buried Implant Extraction
    • Orthopedic Implant Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)

    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:

    • 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:

    • Forearm/Wrist Tendon Transfer
    • Tendon Transplant (Arm/Wrist)
    • Tendon Graft (Forearm)
    • Flexor Tendon Transfer
    • Extensor Tendon Transfer

    CPT Codes:

    • 25310: Tendon transplantation or transfer, flexor or extensor, 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 Wrist Fracture Repair with Fixation
    • Distal Radius Fracture Surgery
    • Wrist Bone Fixation
    • Epiphyseal Separation Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 25608: Open treatment of distal radial intra-articular fracture or epiphyseal separation; with internal fixation of 2 fragments

    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:

    • Spinal Nerve Transection
    • Spinal Nerve Avulsion
    • Extradural Nerve Cut
    • Nerve Root Sectioning

    CPT Codes:

    • 64772: Transection or avulsion of other spinal nerve, extradural

    Does Dr. Gutow accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gutow accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (248) 844-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gutow accept in Palo Alto, CA?

    Dr. Gutow in Palo Alto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Plan of San Mateo

    • Medicare

    • Presbyterian Health Plan

    • Santa Clara Family Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Gutow's office located?

    Dr. Andrew Gutow's Primary Practice

    795 El Camino Real

    Palo Alto, CA 94301

    (248) 844-6000

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    Dr. Andrew Gutow's Practice 2

    2950 Whipple Ave

    Redwood City, CA 94062

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    Dr. Andrew Gutow's Practice 3

    300 Pasteur Dr

    Stanford, CA 94305

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    Ratings & Reviews

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    5.0

    Overall rating

    Based on 1 reviews

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    Office Experience

    100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern

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    Wait Times

    60% of patients were satisfied with the wait time

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    Diagnosis

    100% of patients were satisfied with the doctor's diagnosis and explanation of their condition

    Patients give Dr. Andrew Gutow an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Gutow has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Gutow, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

    Fellow

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

    Dr. Gutow's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780752873.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gutow?

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

    What is Dr. Andrew Gutow's specialty?

    Dr. Gutow is a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon near Palo Alto, CA. 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. Gutow to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Andrew Gutow affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gutow is affiliated with Emory University Hospital Midtown 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 Orthopedic Hand Surgeon?

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    Is Andrew Gutow accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Andrew Gutow is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Andrew Gutow offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gutow's office at (248) 844-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Andrew Gutow?

    Please contact Dr. Gutow's office at (248) 844-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Andrew Gutow have?

    Dr. Andrew Gutow is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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