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Who is Dr. Ruth, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Santa Barbara, CA?
Dr. Robert Ruth, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in Santa Barbara, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified. Dr. Ruth graduated from Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts and completed his residency at U Ma Mem Hlthcare-Univ Campus, Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Ruth is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ruth’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ruth’s office at (805) 682-2267.
Where did Dr. Ruth go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: U Ma Mem Hlthcare-Univ Campus, Orthopedic Surgery | UMASS MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER
Medical School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts | Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
Is Dr. Ruth board certified as an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Robert Ruth, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Ruth speak?
Dr. Ruth and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Ruth treat?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Ruth 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. Ruth. 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 right wrist
- Osteoarthritis of the left wrist
- Osteoarthritis of the right hand
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of the left thumb joint
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Degenerative Joint Disease
- Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
- Hand Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M19031: Primary osteoarthritis, right wrist
- M19032: Primary osteoarthritis, left wrist
- M19041: Primary osteoarthritis, right hand
- M19042: Primary osteoarthritis, left hand
- M1812: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, left hand
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
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Removal of Internal Fixation Device
- Fractures
- Hardware removal surgery
- Implant removal procedure
- Fixation device extraction
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z472: Encounter for removal of internal fixation device
Also known as:
- Left Wrist Ganglion Cyst
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Left Wrist Synovial Cyst
- Lump on Left Wrist
- Left Wrist Ganglion
ICD-10 Codes:
- M67432: Ganglion, left 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:
- S52572A: Other intraarticular fracture of lower end of left radius, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Right Ulnar Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Right Ulnar Neuropathy
- Right Elbow Nerve Pain
- Right Funny Bone Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5621: Lesion of ulnar nerve, right upper limb
Also known as:
- Ganglion Cyst
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Ganglion
- Synovial Cyst
- Bible Bump
- Gel-filled Lump
ICD-10 Codes:
- M67431: Ganglion, right wrist
What procedures does Dr. Ruth perform?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Ruth 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. Ruth. 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:
- Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery (Endoscopic)
- Trigger Finger Release Surgery
- Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery (Single Finger)
- Wrist Ganglion Cyst Removal
- Finger Extensor Tendon Repair
- Complicated Finger Abscess Drainage
- Partial Open Surgery for Dupuytren's Contracture
- Endoscopy
- Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Surgery
- Wrist Endoscopy for Carpal Tunnel
- Transverse Carpal Ligament Release
- 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
- Tendon Repair (Finger)
- Finger Tendon Surgery
- Extensor Tendon Reconstruction (Finger)
- Felon Drainage
- Finger Infection Drainage
- Deep Finger Abscess Incision
- Hand Abscess Treatment
- Palmar Fasciotomy', 'Dupuytren's Contracture Release
- Hand Fascia Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 29848: Endoscopy, wrist, surgical, with release of transverse carpal ligament
- 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
- 26418: Repair, extensor tendon, finger, primary or secondary; without free graft, each tendon
- 26011: Drainage of finger abscess; complicated (eg, felon)
- 26045: Fasciotomy, palmar (eg, Dupuytren's contracture); open, partial
Also known as:
- Finger or Palm Tendon Sheath Removal
- Hand Tendon Transfer
- Flexor Tenosynovectomy
- Tendon Sheath Excision (Hand)
- Radical Synovectomy of Tendon
- Carpometacarpal Tendon Transplant
- Dorsum of Hand Tendon Surgery
- Tendon Relocation in Hand
CPT Codes:
- 26145: Synovectomy, tendon sheath, radical (tenosynovectomy), flexor tendon, palm and/or finger, each tendon
- 26480: Transfer or transplant of tendon, carpometacarpal area or dorsum of hand; without free graft, each tendon
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:
- Wrist Tendon Sheath Removal (Synovectomy)
- Wrist Arthroscopy
- Wrist Tendon Sheath Release
- Endoscopy
- Extensor Tendon Sheath Synovectomy
- Wrist Tendon Lining Removal
- Tenosynovitis Surgery Wrist
- Inflamed Tendon Sheath Excision
- Wrist Scope Surgery
- Keyhole Wrist Surgery
- Wrist Joint Repair
- Triangular Fibrocartilage Repair
- De Quervain's Release
- Wrist Tendon Decompression
- Extensor Tendon Sheath Incision
CPT Codes:
- 25118: Synovectomy, extensor tendon sheath, wrist, single compartment;
- 29846: Arthroscopy, wrist, surgical; excision and/or repair of triangular fibrocartilage and/or joint debridement
- 25000: Incision, extensor tendon sheath, wrist (eg, deQuervains disease)
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:
- 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:
- Finger Bone Infection Removal
- Finger Phalanx Bone Excision
- Osteomyelitis of Finger Treatment
- Partial Finger Bone Removal
CPT Codes:
- 26235: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis); proximal or middle phalanx of finger
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Ulnar Nerve Release or Repositioning at Elbow
- Removal of Nerve Tumor (Neuroma)
- Ulnar Nerve Transposition
- Cubital Tunnel Release
- Elbow Nerve Surgery
- Neuroplasty Ulnar Nerve
- Neuroma Excision
- Peripheral Nerve Tumor Removal
- Nerve Growth Removal
CPT Codes:
- 64718: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at elbow
- 64784: Excision of neuroma; major peripheral nerve, except sciatic
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:
- 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:
- Nail Bed Repair
- Fingernail Bed Repair
- Toenail Bed Repair
- Nail Injury Repair
CPT Codes:
- 11760: Repair of nail bed
Does Dr. Ruth accept my insurance?
Dr. Ruth accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (805) 682-2267 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ruth accept in Santa Barbara, CA?
Dr. Ruth in Santa Barbara, CA 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 Shield of California
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
United American / Torchmark
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ruth's office located?
Dr. Robert Ruth's Primary Practice
2323 De la Vina St Ste 201
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 682-2267
What is Dr. Ruth's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ruth's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730273681.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ruth?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ruth
What is Dr. Robert Ruth's specialty?
Dr. Ruth is a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon near Santa Barbara, 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. Ruth to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Robert Ruth affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Ruth is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Lompoc Valley Medical Center, Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital. 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 Robert Ruth accepting new patients in Santa Barbara, CA?
Yes, Dr. Robert Ruth is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert Ruth offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ruth's office at (805) 682-2267 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Robert Ruth?
Please contact Dr. Ruth's office at (805) 682-2267 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Robert Ruth have?
Dr. Robert Ruth is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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