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Dr. John Shufflebarger, MD

Worcester, MA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shufflebarger, General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist in Worcester, MA?

    Dr. John Shufflebarger, MD is a General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist, who primarily practices in Worcester, MA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Shufflebarger is fluent in English, Chinese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shufflebarger’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shufflebarger’s office at (508) 964-5580.

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

      Is Dr. Shufflebarger board certified as a General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist?

      Yes, Dr. John Shufflebarger, MD is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery

      What languages does Dr. Shufflebarger speak?

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

      • Chinese

      • English

      • Spanish

      What conditions does Dr. Shufflebarger treat?

      As a General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist, Dr. Shufflebarger 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. Shufflebarger. 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

      ICD-10 Codes:

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

      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:

      • Biceps Tendon Strain
      • Arm Injuries and Disorder
      • Sprains and Strains
      • Biceps Muscle Strain
      • Pulled Biceps Muscle
      • Strained Biceps Tendon

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • S46211A: Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of other parts of biceps, right arm, initial encounter

      Also known as:

      • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Thumb Base
      • Osteoarthritis
      • Right Thumb Arthritis
      • Primary Right First CMC Joint Arthritis
      • Right Hand Thumb Base Osteoarthritis

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • M1811: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, right hand

      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

      What procedures does Dr. Shufflebarger perform?

      As a General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist, Dr. Shufflebarger 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. Shufflebarger. 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
      • 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:

      • 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:

      • Wrist Ganglion Cyst Removal
      • Trigger Finger Release Surgery
      • Ganglion Excision
      • Wrist Cyst Surgery
      • Dorsal/Volar Ganglion Removal
      • Tendon Sheath Incision
      • Trigger Finger Tenolysis
      • Finger Tendon Release
      • Hand Tendon Surgery

      CPT Codes:

      • 25111: Excision of ganglion, wrist (dorsal or volar); primary
      • 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)

      Also known as:

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

      CPT Codes:

      • 25607: Open Treatment Of Distal Radial Extra-Articular Fracture Or Epiphyseal Separation, With Internal Fixation

      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:

      • 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:

      • 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:

      • 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:

      • 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:

      • Open Repair of Hand Bone Fracture (Metacarpal)
      • Metacarpal Fracture Surgery
      • Hand Fracture Fixation
      • Broken Hand Bone Surgery
      • Metacarpal Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF)

      CPT Codes:

      • 26615: Open treatment of metacarpal fracture, single, includes internal fixation, when performed, each bone

      Does Dr. Shufflebarger accept my insurance?

      Dr. Shufflebarger accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (508) 964-5580 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

      What insurance plans does Dr. Shufflebarger accept in Worcester, MA?

      Dr. Shufflebarger in Worcester, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

      Top Insurances

      • All Other Third Party

      • Crown Cork and Seal Company

      • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

      • Department of Veterans Affairs

      • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

      • Fallon Community Health Plan

      • Medicare

      • Point32Health

      • State of Tennessee

      • UnitedHealthcare

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      Where is Dr. Shufflebarger's office located?

      Dr. John Shufflebarger's Primary Practice

      123 Summer St Ste 370N

      Worcester, MA 01608

      (508) 964-5580

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      Dr. John Shufflebarger's Practice 2

      281 Lincoln St

      Worcester, MA 01605

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

      Dr. Shufflebarger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083698112.

      What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shufflebarger?

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

      What is Dr. John Shufflebarger's specialty?

      Dr. Shufflebarger is a General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist near Worcester, MA. A surgeon specializing in the medical, surgical, and rehabilitative management of the upper extremity focuses on the investigation, preservation, and restoration of structures that directly impact the form and function of the hand and wrist. Contact Dr. Shufflebarger to book an appointment today.

      Is this Dr. John Shufflebarger affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

      Yes, Dr. Shufflebarger is affiliated with Saint Vincent Hospital - Worcester, MA, UMass Memorial HealthAlliance Clinton Hospital - Leominster Campus, Emerson Health 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 General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist?

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      Is John Shufflebarger accepting new patients in Worcester, MA?

      Yes, Dr. John Shufflebarger is accepting new patients at this time.

      Does Dr. John Shufflebarger offer online booking?

      Please contact Dr. Shufflebarger's office at (508) 964-5580 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

      How can I make an appointment with John Shufflebarger?

      Please contact Dr. Shufflebarger's office at (508) 964-5580 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

      Which board certifications does Dr. John Shufflebarger have?

      Dr. John Shufflebarger is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

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