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Dr. Gregory Merrell, MD

Indianapolis, IN

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    Who is Dr. Merrell, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Indianapolis, IN?

    Dr. Gregory Merrell, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in Indianapolis, IN with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Merrell graduated from Yale University School of Medicine. Dr. Merrell is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Merrell’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Merrell’s office at (317) 875-9105.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Merrell?

    Dr. Gregory Merrell, 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. Merrell empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Arthritis-Wrist & Hand, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Elbow Surgery, Wrist Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Indianapolis/IN community, Dr. Merrell is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Medical School: Yale University School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Merrell speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Merrell treat?

    As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Merrell 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. Merrell. 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
    • 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:

    • Osteoarthritis of the left thumb joint
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Thumb Base
    • Osteoarthritis of the right hand
    • Osteoarthritis of both thumb joints
    • Osteoarthritis of the right shoulder
    • 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
    • Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
    • Hand Arthritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1812: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, left hand
    • M1811: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, right hand
    • M19041: Primary osteoarthritis, right hand
    • M180: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joints
    • M19011: Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulder
    • M19042: Primary osteoarthritis, left hand

    Also known as:

    • Right Ulnar Nerve Damage
    • Ulnar Nerve Damage
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Right Ulnar Neuropathy
    • Right Elbow Nerve Pain
    • Right Funny Bone Injury
    • Ulnar Neuropathy
    • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5621: Lesion of ulnar nerve, right upper limb
    • G5622: Lesion of ulnar nerve, left upper limb

    Also known as:

    • Trigger Right Middle Finger
    • Trigger Right Ring 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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Right Shoulder Pain
    • Pain
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Sore Right Shoulder
    • Right Shoulder Ache
    • Right Shoulder Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25511: Pain in right shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Right Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Rotator Cuff Injuries
    • Right rotator cuff rupture
    • Right shoulder tendon tear
    • Right shoulder muscle tear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M75101: Unspecified rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic

    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:

    • Lateral Epicondylitis
    • Elbow Injuries and Disorder
    • Tennis Elbow
    • Lateral Epicondylalgia
    • Elbow Tendinitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7711: Lateral epicondylitis, right elbow

    What procedures does Dr. Merrell perform?

    As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Merrell 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. Merrell. 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
    • Wrist Ganglion Cyst Removal
    • Small Hand/Finger Tumor Removal
    • Wrist Bone Removal
    • Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery (Single Finger)
    • Palm Tissue Removal (Fasciectomy)
    • Finger Extensor Tendon Repair
    • Removal of Wrist Bone Cyst or Benign Tumor
    • Hand/Finger Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
    • Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery (Additional Finger)
    • Release of Finger or Palm Tendon
    • Tendon Sheath Incision
    • Trigger Finger Tenolysis
    • Finger Tendon Release
    • Hand Tendon Surgery
    • Ganglion Excision
    • Wrist Cyst Surgery
    • Dorsal/Volar Ganglion Removal
    • Hand Soft Tissue Excision
    • Finger Tumor Removal
    • Vascular Malformation Excision Hand
    • Subcutaneous Hand Lesion Removal
    • Partial Carpectomy
    • Wrist Bone Excision
    • Carpal Bone Removal
    • Partial Palmar Fasciectomy', 'Finger Contracture Release Surgery', 'Dupuytren's Release (Finger)
    • Palmar Fasciectomy', 'Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery
    • Hand Fascia Removal
    • Palm Tissue Release
    • Tendon Repair (Finger)
    • Finger Tendon Surgery
    • Extensor Tendon Reconstruction (Finger)
    • Carpal Bone Cyst Excision
    • Wrist Tumor Removal (Benign)
    • Curettage of Wrist Bone Lesion
    • Hand Tumor Excision
    • Finger Vascular Malformation Removal
    • Intramuscular Hand Tumor Surgery
    • Partial Palmar Fasciectomy
    • Finger Contracture Release
    • Z-plasty Finger
    • Flexor Tendon Tenolysis
    • Tendon Release Surgery (Hand)
    • Finger Tendon Adhesion Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)
    • 25111: Excision of ganglion, wrist (dorsal or volar); primary
    • 26115: Excision, tumor or vascular malformation, soft tissue of hand or finger, subcutaneous; less than 1.5 cm
    • 25210: Carpectomy; 1 bone
    • 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);
    • 26121: Fasciectomy, palm only, with or without Z-plasty, other local tissue rearrangement, or skin grafting (includes obtaining graft)
    • 26418: Repair, extensor tendon, finger, primary or secondary; without free graft, each tendon
    • 25130: Excision or curettage of bone cyst or benign tumor of carpal bones;
    • 26113: Excision, tumor, soft tissue, or vascular malformation, of hand or finger, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); 1.5 cm or greater
    • 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)
    • 26440: Tenolysis, flexor tendon; palm OR finger, each tendon

    Also known as:

    • Wrist Tendon Sheath Release
    • Wrist Arthroscopy
    • Removal of Wrist Bones (Carpectomy)
    • Open Wrist Reconstruction for Instability
    • Wrist Bone Removal (Radial Styloidectomy)
    • Removal of Lower Ulna Bone
    • Wrist Arthroscopy for Synovectomy
    • Endoscopy
    • De Quervain's Release
    • Wrist Tendon Decompression
    • Extensor Tendon Sheath Incision
    • Wrist Scope Surgery
    • Keyhole Wrist Surgery
    • Wrist Joint Repair
    • Triangular Fibrocartilage Repair
    • Proximal row carpectomy
    • Wrist bone excision
    • Partial wrist fusion
    • Wrist Ligament Repair
    • Carpal Instability Surgery
    • Wrist Capsulorrhaphy
    • Tendon Transfer Wrist
    • Radial Styloid Excision
    • Wrist Bone Shaving
    • Styloidectomy
    • Distal Ulna Excision
    • Darrach Procedure
    • Ulna Resection
    • Wrist Bone Removal
    • Minimally Invasive Wrist Synovectomy
    • Wrist Joint Lining Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 25000: Incision, extensor tendon sheath, wrist (eg, deQuervains disease)
    • 29846: Arthroscopy, wrist, surgical; excision and/or repair of triangular fibrocartilage and/or joint debridement
    • 25215: Carpectomy; all bones of proximal row
    • 25320: Capsulorrhaphy or reconstruction, wrist, open (eg, capsulodesis, ligament repair, tendon transfer or graft) (includes synovectomy, capsulotomy and open reduction) for carpal instability
    • 25230: Radial styloidectomy (separate procedure)
    • 25240: Excision distal ulna partial or complete (eg, Darrach type or matched resection)
    • 29844: Arthroscopy, wrist, surgical; synovectomy, partial

    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:

    • Partial Finger Bone Removal
    • Finger Bone Infection Removal
    • Finger Bone Cyst or Tumor Removal
    • Distal Phalanx Excision
    • Finger Bone Debridement
    • Osteomyelitis Finger Surgery
    • Finger Tip Bone Removal
    • Finger Phalanx Bone Excision
    • Osteomyelitis of Finger Treatment
    • Finger Bone Tumor Excision
    • Finger Bone Cyst Curettage
    • Remove Finger Bone Growth

    CPT Codes:

    • 26236: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis); distal phalanx of finger
    • 26235: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis); proximal or middle phalanx of finger
    • 26210: Excision or curettage of bone cyst or benign tumor of proximal, middle, or distal phalanx of finger;

    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

    Also known as:

    • Extensive Shoulder Arthroscopy Debridement
    • Limited Shoulder Debridement (Arthroscopic)
    • Endoscopy
    • Shoulder Scope Cleaning
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Debridement
    • Shoulder Joint Cleanup Surgery
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Clean-up
    • Shoulder Joint Debridement
    • Keyhole Shoulder Repair
    • Rotator Cuff Debridement

    CPT Codes:

    • 29823: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; debridement, extensive, 3 or more discrete structures (eg, humeral bone, humeral articular cartilage, glenoid bone, glenoid articular cartilage, biceps tendon, biceps anchor complex, labrum, articular capsule, articular side of the rotator cuff, bursal side of the rotator cuff, subacromial bursa, foreign body[ies])
    • 29822: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; debridement, limited, 1 or 2 discrete structures (eg, humeral bone, humeral articular cartilage, glenoid bone, glenoid articular cartilage, biceps tendon, biceps anchor complex, labrum, articular capsule, articular side of the rotator cuff, bursal side of the rotator cuff, subacromial bursa, foreign body[ies])

    Also known as:

    • Forearm/Wrist Tendon Transfer
    • Shoulder Tendon Release
    • Tendon Release Surgery for Hand or Finger
    • Forearm or Wrist Tendon Release
    • Tendon Transplant (Arm/Wrist)
    • Tendon Graft (Forearm)
    • Flexor Tendon Transfer
    • Extensor Tendon Transfer
    • Shoulder Tenotomy
    • Tendon Lengthening (Shoulder)
    • Shoulder Tendon Cutting
    • Rotator Cuff Tendon Release
    • Extensor tenolysis
    • Tendon freeing surgery
    • Hand tendon surgery
    • Open tenotomy
    • Flexor tendon release
    • Extensor tendon release

    CPT Codes:

    • 25310: Tendon transplantation or transfer, flexor or extensor, forearm and/or wrist, single; each tendon
    • 23405: Tenotomy, shoulder area; single tendon
    • 26445: Tenolysis, extensor tendon, hand OR finger, each tendon
    • 25290: Tenotomy, open, flexor or extensor tendon, forearm and/or wrist, single, each tendon

    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:

    • Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
    • Open Rotator Cuff Repair (Chronic Tear)
    • Endoscopy
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
    • Subacromial Decompression
    • Shoulder Impingement Surgery
    • Acromioplasty
    • Shoulder Tendon Repair
    • Chronic Rotator Cuff Surgery
    • Open Musculotendinous Cuff Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 29826: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; decompression of subacromial space with partial acromioplasty, with coracoacromial ligament (ie, arch) release, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 23412: Repair of ruptured musculotendinous cuff (eg, rotator cuff) open; chronic

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
    • Removal of Superficial Implant (Wire, Pin, or Rod)
    • Hardware Removal Surgery
    • Buried Implant Extraction
    • Orthopedic Implant Removal
    • Buried wire removal
    • Pin removal surgery
    • Rod removal (superficial)

    CPT Codes:

    • 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)
    • 20670: Removal of implant; superficial (eg, buried wire, pin or rod) (separate procedure)

    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:

    • 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 or Toe Joint Fusion
    • Interphalangeal Arthrodesis
    • Digit Joint Fusion
    • Finger Joint Surgery
    • Toe Joint Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 26860: Arthrodesis, interphalangeal joint, with or without internal fixation;

    Also known as:

    • Tennis Elbow Tendon Repair with Debridement
    • Golfer's Elbow Surgery
    • Epicondylitis Repair
    • Elbow Tendon Release and Repair
    • Open Tendon Debridement Elbow

    CPT Codes:

    • 24359: Tenotomy, elbow, lateral or medial (eg, epicondylitis, tennis elbow, golfer's elbow); debridement, soft tissue and/or bone, open with tendon repair or reattachment

    Also known as:

    • Total Shoulder Replacement
    • Glenohumeral Arthroplasty
    • Shoulder Joint Replacement
    • Proximal Humeral Replacement
    • Artificial Shoulder Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 23472: Arthroplasty, glenohumeral joint; total shoulder (glenoid and proximal humeral replacement (eg, total shoulder))

    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:

    • Open Repair of Distal Radius Fracture with Internal Fixation
    • Open Wrist Fracture Repair with Fixation
    • Wrist Fracture Surgery
    • Radial Bone Fracture Repair
    • Distal Radius Fixation
    • Distal Radius Fracture Surgery
    • Wrist Bone Fixation
    • Epiphyseal Separation Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 25607: Open Treatment Of Distal Radial Extra-Articular Fracture Or Epiphyseal Separation, With Internal Fixation
    • 25608: Open treatment of distal radial intra-articular fracture or epiphyseal separation; with internal fixation of 2 fragments

    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:

    • 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:

    • Finger or Thumb Amputation
    • Digit Amputation
    • Finger Removal
    • Thumb Amputation Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 26951: Amputation, finger or thumb, primary or secondary, any joint or phalanx, single, including neurectomies; with direct closure

    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:

    • Injection for Dupuytren's Contracture
    • Collagenase injection for Dupuytren's', 'Enzyme injection for hand contracture', 'Dupuytren's disease injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 20527: Injection, enzyme (eg, collagenase), palmar fascial cord (ie, Dupuytren's contracture)

    Also known as:

    • Deep Biopsy of Forearm or Wrist Soft Tissue
    • Biopsy
    • Forearm Muscle Biopsy
    • Wrist Soft Tissue Biopsy
    • Deep Tissue Biopsy Arm

    CPT Codes:

    • 25066: Biopsy, soft tissue of forearm and/or wrist; deep (subfascial or intramuscular)

    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:

    • Forearm Bone Shortening Surgery
    • Radius Shortening Osteotomy
    • Ulna Shortening Procedure
    • Forearm Bone Reshaping

    CPT Codes:

    • 25390: Osteoplasty, radius OR ulna; shortening

    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:

    • Total Wrist Replacement
    • Wrist arthroplasty
    • Distal radius and carpus replacement
    • Artificial wrist joint surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 25446: Arthroplasty With Prosthetic Replacement; Distal Radius And Partial Or Entire Carpus (Total Wrist)

    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:

    • 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:

    • Tendon or Ligament Pain Injection
    • Tendon Injection
    • Ligament Injection
    • Soft Tissue Injection
    • Pain Relief Injection (Tendon/Ligament)

    CPT Codes:

    • 20551: Injection(s); single tendon origin/insertion

    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:

    • 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:

    • Percutaneous Fixation of Hand Bone Fracture
    • Metacarpal Fracture Fixation
    • Pinning Hand Bone Fracture
    • Minimally Invasive Hand Fracture Repair
    • Hand Fracture Percutaneous Pinning

    CPT Codes:

    • 26608: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of metacarpal fracture, each bone

    Also known as:

    • Hand Tendon Realignment
    • Extensor tendon realignment
    • Finger tendon repair
    • Hand tendon repositioning

    CPT Codes:

    • 26437: Realignment of extensor tendon, hand, each tendon

    Also known as:

    • Finger Joint Capsule Surgery
    • Finger Joint Capsulectomy
    • Finger Joint Capsulotomy
    • Interphalangeal Joint Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 26525: Capsulectomy or capsulotomy; interphalangeal joint, each joint

    Also known as:

    • Hand Cord Manipulation After Enzyme Injection
    • Dupuytren's cord manipulation', 'Enzyme injection for Dupuytren's
    • Palmar fascia treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 26341: Manipulation, palmar fascial cord (ie, Dupuytren's cord), post enzyme injection (eg, collagenase), single cord

    Also known as:

    • Hand or Finger Tumor Removal
    • Hand Soft Tissue Tumor Excision
    • Finger Vascular Malformation Removal
    • Subcutaneous Hand Tumor Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 26111: Excision, tumor or vascular malformation, soft tissue of hand or finger, subcutaneous; 1.5 cm or greater

    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 with Bone Graft
    • Wrist Arthrodesis
    • Surgical Wrist Fusion
    • Bone Graft for Wrist

    CPT Codes:

    • 25825: Arthrodesis, Wrist; With Autograft (Includes Obtaining Graft)

    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 Transposition
    • Cubital Tunnel Release
    • Elbow Nerve Surgery
    • Neuroplasty Ulnar Nerve
    • Spinal Nerve Avulsion
    • Extradural Nerve Cut
    • Nerve Root Sectioning

    CPT Codes:

    • 64718: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at elbow
    • 64772: Transection or avulsion of other spinal nerve, extradural

    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:

    • 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:

    • Nerve Repair with Synthetic Tube or Vein Graft
    • Nerve tube repair
    • Vein graft nerve repair
    • Synthetic conduit nerve repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 64910: Nerve repair; with synthetic conduit or vein allograft (eg, nerve tube), each nerve

    Also known as:

    • Island Pedicle Flap Surgery
    • Pedicle flap
    • Tissue flap surgery
    • Skin transfer surgery
    • Reconstructive flap

    CPT Codes:

    • 15740: Flap; island pedicle requiring identification and dissection of an anatomically named axial vessel

    Also known as:

    • Skin Flap Surgery
    • Tissue Transfer
    • Local Flap Reconstruction
    • Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement

    CPT Codes:

    • 14040: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Deep Wound Cleaning for Open Fracture
    • Excisional Debridement (Bone)
    • Open Fracture Debridement
    • Foreign Material Removal (Fracture)
    • Deep Tissue Wound Cleaning

    CPT Codes:

    • 11012: Debridement including removal of foreign material at the site of an open fracture and/or an open dislocation (eg, excisional debridement); skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscle fascia, muscle, and bone

    Also known as:

    • Arm Muscle Flap Surgery
    • Upper Extremity Flap Surgery
    • Myocutaneous Flap
    • Fasciocutaneous Flap

    CPT Codes:

    • 15736: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; upper extremity

    Also known as:

    • Nail Removal
    • Nail Plate Avulsion
    • Toenail Removal
    • Fingernail Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11730: Avulsion of nail plate, partial or complete, simple; single

    Does Dr. Merrell accept my insurance?

    Dr. Merrell accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (317) 875-9105 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Merrell accept in Indianapolis, IN?

    Dr. Merrell in Indianapolis, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Merrell's office located?

    Dr. Gregory Merrell's Primary Practice

    8501 Harcourt Rd

    Indianapolis, IN 46260

    (317) 875-9105

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    Dr. Gregory Merrell's Practice 2

    5177 McCarty Ln

    Colburn, IN 47905

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    Dr. Gregory Merrell's Practice 3

    8820 S Meridian St Ste 235

    Indianapolis, IN 46217

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

    Dr. Merrell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679502165.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Merrell?

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

    What is Dr. Gregory Merrell's specialty?

    Dr. Merrell is a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon near Indianapolis, IN. 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. Merrell to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Gregory Merrell affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Merrell is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Ascension St. Vincent Hospital - Indianapolis. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Gregory Merrell accepting new patients in Indianapolis, IN?

    Yes, Dr. Gregory Merrell is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Gregory Merrell offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Merrell's office at (317) 875-9105 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Gregory Merrell?

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