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Dr. Douglas Carlan, MD

Dr. Douglas Carlan, MD

Saint Petersburg, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Carlan, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Saint Petersburg, FL?

    Dr. Douglas Carlan, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in Saint Petersburg, FL. He is board certified. Dr. Carlan graduated from University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine. Dr. Carlan is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Carlan’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Carlan’s office at (727) 573-5626.

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

    • Medical School: University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine

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

    Yes, Dr. Douglas Carlan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Carlan speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Carlan treat?

    As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Carlan 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. Carlan. 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:

    • Complete Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Right Partial Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Partial Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Rotator Cuff Injuries
    • Full Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Complete Rotator Cuff Rupture
    • Severed Shoulder Tendon
    • Torn Shoulder Tendon
    • Shoulder Tendon Rupture
    • Rotator Cuff Rupture
    • Right incomplete rotator cuff rupture
    • Right partial shoulder tendon tear
    • Right rotator cuff strain
    • Incomplete Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Partial Rotator Cuff Rupture
    • Shoulder Tendon Partial Tear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M75121: Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
    • M75122: Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of left shoulder, not specified as traumatic
    • M75111: Incomplete rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
    • M75112: Incomplete rotator cuff tear or rupture of left shoulder, not specified as traumatic

    Also known as:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Thumb Base
    • Osteoarthritis of the left thumb joint
    • 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

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7711: Lateral epicondylitis, right elbow
    • M7712: Lateral epicondylitis, left elbow

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M65331: Trigger finger, right middle finger

    Also known as:

    • Left Frozen Shoulder
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Left adhesive capsulitis
    • Left shoulder stiffness
    • Left shoulder periarthritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7502: Adhesive capsulitis of left shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Frozen Shoulder
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Adhesive Capsulitis
    • Shoulder Stiffness
    • Stiff Shoulder Syndrome

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7501: Adhesive capsulitis of right shoulder

    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:

    • Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
    • Rotator Cuff Injuries
    • Swimmer's Shoulder
    • Impingement Syndrome
    • Rotator Cuff Impingement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7541: Impingement syndrome of right shoulder

    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:

    • Left Wrist Fracture
    • Arm Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Broken Left Wrist
    • Distal Left Radius Fracture
    • Left Forearm Fracture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S52552A: Other extraarticular fracture of lower end of left radius, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Right Hand Bursal Cyst
    • Hand Injuries and Disorder
    • Fluid-filled Right Hand Bursa
    • Right Hand Bursa Sac Cyst

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M71341: Other bursal cyst, right hand

    What procedures does Dr. Carlan perform?

    As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Carlan 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. Carlan. 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:

    • Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
    • Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
    • Biceps Tendon Repair (Tenodesis)
    • Endoscopy
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
    • Subacromial Decompression
    • Shoulder Impingement Surgery
    • Acromioplasty
    • Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff
    • Keyhole Rotator Cuff Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Shoulder Repair
    • Long Head Biceps Tenodesis
    • Shoulder Biceps Tendon Surgery
    • Biceps Tendon Reattachment
    • Shoulder Tendon 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)
    • 29827: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with rotator cuff repair
    • 23430: Tenodesis of long tendon of biceps

    Also known as:

    • Trigger Finger Release Surgery
    • Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery (Single Finger)
    • Wrist Ganglion Cyst Removal
    • Dupuytren's Contracture Release (Percutaneous)
    • Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery (Additional Finger)
    • Tendon Sheath Incision
    • Trigger Finger Tenolysis
    • Finger Tendon Release
    • Hand Tendon Surgery
    • Partial Palmar Fasciectomy', 'Finger Contracture Release Surgery', 'Dupuytren's Release (Finger)
    • Ganglion Excision
    • Wrist Cyst Surgery
    • Dorsal/Volar Ganglion Removal
    • Percutaneous Palmar Fasciotomy', 'Needle Aponeurotomy', 'Minimally Invasive Dupuytren's Surgery
    • Partial Palmar Fasciectomy
    • Finger Contracture Release
    • Z-plasty Finger

    CPT Codes:

    • 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)
    • 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);
    • 25111: Excision of ganglion, wrist (dorsal or volar); primary
    • 26040: Fasciotomy, palmar (eg, Dupuytren's contracture); percutaneous
    • 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)

    Also known as:

    • Carpal Bone Fracture Surgery
    • Open Wrist Fracture Repair with Fixation
    • Open Reduction of Wrist Fracture
    • Hand Bone Fracture Repair
    • Wrist Bone Surgery
    • Distal Radius Fracture Surgery
    • Wrist Bone Fixation
    • Epiphyseal Separation Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 25645: Open treatment of carpal bone fracture (other than carpal scaphoid [navicular]), each bone
    • 25608: Open treatment of distal radial intra-articular fracture or epiphyseal separation; with internal fixation of 2 fragments

    Also known as:

    • Limited Shoulder Debridement (Arthroscopic)
    • Shoulder Bone Shaving (Arthroscopic)
    • Extensive Shoulder Arthroscopy Debridement
    • Endoscopy
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Clean-up
    • Shoulder Joint Debridement
    • Keyhole Shoulder Repair
    • Rotator Cuff Debridement
    • Arthroscopic Distal Claviculectomy
    • Mumford Procedure (Arthroscopic)
    • AC Joint Resection (Arthroscopic)
    • Shoulder Scope Cleaning
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Debridement
    • Shoulder Joint Cleanup Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 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])
    • 29824: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; distal claviculectomy including distal articular surface (Mumford procedure)
    • 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])

    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:

    • Biceps or Triceps Tendon Repair
    • Distal biceps tendon reinsertion
    • Triceps tendon repair surgery
    • Tendon graft for arm

    CPT Codes:

    • 24342: Reinsertion of ruptured biceps or triceps tendon, distal, with or without tendon graft

    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:

    • Partial Finger Bone Removal
    • Distal Phalanx Excision
    • Finger Bone Debridement
    • Osteomyelitis Finger Surgery
    • Finger Tip Bone Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 26236: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis); distal phalanx of finger

    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 Tendon Sheath Release
    • De Quervain's Release
    • Wrist Tendon Decompression
    • Extensor Tendon Sheath Incision

    CPT Codes:

    • 25000: Incision, extensor tendon sheath, wrist (eg, deQuervains disease)

    Also known as:

    • Tennis Elbow Surgery (Open Debridement)
    • Epicondylitis Debridement', 'Golfer's Elbow Surgery
    • Elbow Tendon Release

    CPT Codes:

    • 24358: Tenotomy, elbow, lateral or medial (eg, epicondylitis, tennis elbow, golfer's elbow); debridement, soft tissue and/or bone, open

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder Manipulation Under Anesthesia
    • Anesthesia
    • Frozen Shoulder Manipulation
    • Shoulder Joint Mobilization
    • Shoulder MUA

    CPT Codes:

    • 23700: Manipulation under anesthesia, shoulder joint, including application of fixation apparatus (dislocation excluded)

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Open Repair of Broken Collarbone
    • Clavicle Fracture Surgery
    • Collarbone Fixation
    • Open Clavicle Reduction

    CPT Codes:

    • 23515: Open treatment of clavicular fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed

    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 Hand Joint Fracture Repair
    • Articular Fracture Repair Hand
    • Metacarpophalangeal Joint Fracture Surgery
    • Interphalangeal Joint Fracture Repair
    • Internal Fixation for Hand Fracture

    CPT Codes:

    • 26746: Open treatment of articular fracture, involving metacarpophalangeal or interphalangeal joint, includes internal fixation, when performed, each

    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:

    • 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:

    • Upper Arm or Elbow Tendon/Muscle Repair
    • Bicep Tendon Repair
    • Elbow Muscle Surgery
    • Arm Tendon Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 24341: Repair, tendon or muscle, upper arm or elbow, each tendon or muscle, primary or secondary (excludes rotator cuff)

    Also known as:

    • Finger or Toe Joint Biopsy
    • Interphalangeal joint biopsy
    • Joint exploration and biopsy
    • Finger joint surgery
    • Toe joint surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 26110: Arthrotomy with biopsy; interphalangeal joint, each

    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:

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

    CPT Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Nail Bed Repair
    • Fingernail Bed Repair
    • Toenail Bed Repair
    • Nail Injury Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 11760: Repair of nail bed

    Does Dr. Carlan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Carlan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (727) 573-5626 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Carlan accept in Saint Petersburg, FL?

    Dr. Carlan in Saint Petersburg, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • AvMed Health Plan

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Florida Blue / Guidewell

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Carlan's office located?

    Dr. Douglas Carlan's Primary Practice

    900 Carillon Pkwy Ste 311

    Saint Petersburg, FL 33716

    (727) 573-5626

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

    Dr. Carlan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962502963.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Carlan?

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

    What is Dr. Douglas Carlan's specialty?

    Dr. Carlan is a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon near Saint Petersburg, FL. 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. Carlan to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Douglas Carlan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Carlan is affiliated with Morton Plant Hospital, St. Joseph's Hospital - Tampa which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Douglas Carlan accepting new patients in Saint Petersburg, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Douglas Carlan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Douglas Carlan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Carlan's office at (727) 573-5626 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Douglas Carlan?

    Please contact Dr. Carlan's office at (727) 573-5626 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Douglas Carlan have?

    Dr. Douglas Carlan is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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