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Dr. Helmut Pfalz, MD

Prince Frederick, MD

25 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Pfalz, Surgeon in Prince Frederick, MD?

    Dr. Helmut Pfalz, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Prince Frederick, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Pfalz graduated from Universit‰t Ulm Medizinische Fakult‰t and completed his residency at Med Coll Wi Affil Hosps, Surgery Of The Hand-Plastic Surgery; Wright State Univ Sch Of Med, General Surgery. Dr. Pfalz is fluent in English, French, German, and Latin, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pfalz’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pfalz’s office at (410) 535-7530.

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

    • Residency: Med Coll Wi Affil Hosps, Surgery Of The Hand-Plastic Surgery; Wright State Univ Sch Of Med, General Surgery | Wright State University | Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals Program

    • Medical School: University Ulm, Med Fak, Ulm, Germany | Universit‰t Ulm Medizinische Fakult‰t

    Is Dr. Pfalz board certified in Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Helmut Pfalz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Pfalz speak?

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

    • English

    • French

    • German

    • Latin

    What conditions does Dr. Pfalz treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Pfalz 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. Pfalz. 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 Syndrome
    • Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Left Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Median Nerve Compression
    • Wrist Nerve Entrapment
    • Right Wrist Nerve Compression
    • Right Hand Numbness
    • Right CTS
    • Left Wrist Nerve Compression
    • Left Hand Numbness
    • Left CTS

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
    • G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
    • G5602: Carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb

    Also known as:

    • Stiffness in Right Hand
    • Stiff Left Hand
    • Hand Injuries and Disorder
    • Stiff Right Hand
    • Limited Right Hand Movement
    • Right Hand Rigidity
    • Left hand rigidity
    • Limited left hand movement
    • Left hand immobility

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25641: Stiffness of right hand, not elsewhere classified
    • M25642: Stiffness of left hand, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Soft Tissue Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
    • Connective Tissue Neoplasm
    • Soft Tissue Growth
    • Uncertain Soft Tissue Mass

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D4819: Other specified neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connective and other soft tissue

    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 Ganglion Cyst
    • Right Hand Ganglion Cyst
    • Connective Tissue Disorder
    • Left Wrist Synovial Cyst
    • Lump on Left Wrist
    • Left Wrist Ganglion
    • Right Hand Synovial Cyst
    • Lump on Right Hand
    • Right Hand Ganglion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M67432: Ganglion, left wrist
    • M67441: Ganglion, right hand

    Also known as:

    • Inguinal Hernia with Obstruction
    • Hernia
    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Groin Hernia with Blockage
    • Strangulated Inguinal Hernia
    • Obstructed Groin Hernia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K4030: Unilateral inguinal hernia, with obstruction, without gangrene, not specified as recurrent

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Contracture in Right Hand
    • Muscle Contracture in Left Hand
    • Joint Disorder
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Stiff right hand muscle
    • Right hand muscle shortening
    • Tight right hand muscle
    • Stiff left hand muscle
    • Left hand muscle shortening
    • Tight left hand muscle

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M62441: Contracture of muscle, right hand
    • M62442: Contracture of muscle, left hand

    Also known as:

    • Right Hand Pain
    • Hand Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Pain in right palm
    • Right wrist and hand pain
    • Right hand discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M79641: Pain in right hand

    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:

    • Skin Numbness
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Loss of skin sensation
    • Cutaneous anesthesia
    • Numb skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R200: Anesthesia of skin

    Also known as:

    • Finger Pain
    • Finger Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Sore Finger
    • Aching Finger
    • Finger Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M79645: Pain in left finger(s)

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones
    • Cholelithiasis
    • Gallbladder stones
    • Biliary calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones with Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Bile Duct Disease
    • Gallstones
    • Chronic cholecystitis with gallstones
    • Long-term gallbladder inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8010: Calculus of gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Ganglion Cyst
    • Connective Tissue Disorder
    • Ganglion
    • Synovial Cyst
    • Bible Bump
    • Gel-filled Lump

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M67442: Ganglion, left hand

    Also known as:

    • Obstructed Belly Button Hernia
    • Hernia
    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Umbilical Hernia with Obstruction
    • Blocked Belly Button Hernia
    • Strangulated Umbilical Hernia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K420: Umbilical hernia with obstruction, without gangrene

    Which procedures does Dr. Pfalz perform as a Surgeon?

    As a Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Helmut Pfalz may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Pfalz's office.

    Does Dr. Pfalz accept my insurance?

    Dr. Pfalz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 535-7530 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Pfalz accept in Prince Frederick, MD?

    Dr. Pfalz in Prince Frederick, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Bankers Fidelity

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Johns Hopkins

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Pfalz's office located?

    Dr. Helmut Pfalz's Primary Practice

    110 Hospital Rd Ste 210

    Prince Frederick, MD 20678

    (410) 535-7530

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    Dr. Helmut Pfalz's Practice 2

    110 Hospital Rd

    Prnc Frederck, MD 20678

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    Dr. Helmut Pfalz's Practice 3

    985 Prince Frederick Blvd Ste 101

    Prince Frederick, MD 20678

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

    Dr. Pfalz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336237411.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pfalz?

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

    What is Dr. Helmut Pfalz's specialty?

    Dr. Pfalz is a Surgeon near Prince Frederick, MD. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Pfalz to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Helmut Pfalz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Pfalz is affiliated with Calverthealth Medical Center 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

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    Is Helmut Pfalz accepting new patients in Prince Frederick, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Helmut Pfalz is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Helmut Pfalz offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Pfalz's office at (410) 535-7530 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Helmut Pfalz?

    Please contact Dr. Pfalz's office at (410) 535-7530 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Helmut Pfalz have?

    Dr. Helmut Pfalz is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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