34 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Poulos, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Harlingen, TX?
Where did Dr. Poulos go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Nyu Hospitals Center, Orthopedic Surgery | New York University School of Medicine Program
Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine | Drexel University College Of Medicine
Is Dr. Poulos board certified as an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Savvas Poulos, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Poulos speak?
Dr. Poulos and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Greek, Modern (1453-)
What conditions does an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon like Dr. Poulos typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Poulos 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. Poulos. 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 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:
- Left Wrist Radius Fracture
- Arm Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Broken Left Wrist Bone
- Distal Left Radius Fracture
- Left Wrist Bone Break
ICD-10 Codes:
- S52502A: Unspecified fracture of the lower end of left radius, initial encounter for closed fracture
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
What procedures does an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon like Dr. Poulos typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Poulos 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. Poulos. 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:
- 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:
- Trigger Finger Release Surgery
- Tendon Sheath Incision
- Trigger Finger Tenolysis
- Finger Tendon Release
- Hand Tendon Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)
Does Dr. Poulos accept my insurance?
Dr. Poulos accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (956) 215-8520 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Poulos accept in Harlingen, TX?
Dr. Poulos in Harlingen, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Driscoll Children's Hospital
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
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Where is Dr. Poulos' office located?
Dr. Savvas Poulos' Primary Practice
2121 Pease St Ste 600
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 215-8520
What hospitals are Dr. Poulos affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Poulos has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Poulos's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Poulos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396842084.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Poulos?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Poulos