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Dr. Vikas Dhawan, MD

Dr. Vikas Dhawan, MD

Saint Louis, MO

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Dhawan, Plastic Hand Surgeon in Saint Louis, MO?

    Dr. Vikas Dhawan, MD is a Plastic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in Saint Louis, MO with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Dhawan is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dhawan’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dhawan’s office at (314) 256-3850.

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

    • Fellowship: University of Louisville, School of Medicine | Ogori Daiichi General Hospital | University of Bern, Inselspital

    • Medical School: Moscow Medical Institute School Of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Dhawan speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    What conditions does Dr. Dhawan treat?

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Other Orthopedic Aftercare
    • General orthopedic recovery
    • Musculoskeletal post-op care
    • Bone and joint follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Right Hand Pain
    • Left Hand Pain
    • Hand Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Pain in right palm
    • Right wrist and hand pain
    • Right hand discomfort
    • Ache in left hand
    • Left hand discomfort
    • Sore left hand

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M79641: Pain in right hand
    • M79642: Pain in left hand

    Also known as:

    • Right Wrist Pain
    • Pain
    • Wrist Injuries and Disorder
    • Aching right wrist
    • Sore right wrist
    • Right wrist discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25531: Pain in right wrist

    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:

    • Trigger Thumb
    • Finger Injuries and Disorder
    • Tendinitis
    • Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Thumb
    • Thumb Tendonitis
    • Thumb Locking

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M65312: Trigger thumb, left thumb
    • M65311: Trigger thumb, right thumb

    Also known as:

    • Ulnar Nerve Damage
    • Skin Numbness
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Ulnar Neuropathy
    • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
    • Loss of skin sensation
    • Cutaneous anesthesia
    • Numb skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5622: Lesion of ulnar nerve, left upper limb
    • R200: Anesthesia of skin

    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:

    • Stiffness in Right Hand
    • Hand Injuries and Disorder
    • Stiff Right Hand
    • Limited Right Hand Movement
    • Right Hand Rigidity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25641: Stiffness of right hand, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Left Wrist
    • Pain
    • Wrist Injuries and Disorder
    • Left Wrist Ache
    • Left Wrist Discomfort
    • Sore Left Wrist

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25532: Pain in left wrist

    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 Hand Contracture
    • Hand Injuries and Disorder
    • Joint Disorder
    • Stiff Left Hand
    • Left Hand Joint Stiffness
    • Limited Left Hand Movement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M24542: Contracture, left hand

    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 Dr. Dhawan perform?

    As a Plastic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Dhawan 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. Dhawan. 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:

    • Injection for Tendon or Ligament Pain
    • Tendon sheath injection
    • Ligament injection
    • Plantar fascia injection
    • Soft tissue injection for pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 20550: Injection(s); single tendon sheath, or ligament, aponeurosis (eg, plantar "fascia")

    Also known as:

    • Trigger Finger Release Surgery
    • Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery (Endoscopic)
    • Endoscopy
    • Tendon Sheath Incision
    • Trigger Finger Tenolysis
    • Finger Tendon Release
    • Hand Tendon Surgery
    • Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Surgery
    • Wrist Endoscopy for Carpal Tunnel
    • Transverse Carpal Ligament Release

    CPT Codes:

    • 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)
    • 29848: Endoscopy, wrist, surgical, with release of transverse carpal ligament

    Also known as:

    • Carpal Tunnel Injection
    • Corticosteroid injection for carpal tunnel
    • Local anesthetic for carpal tunnel
    • Wrist pain injection
    • Carpal tunnel syndrome injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 20526: Injection, therapeutic (eg, local anesthetic, corticosteroid), carpal tunnel

    Also known as:

    • Small Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
    • Joint Tap
    • Bursa Fluid Removal
    • Small Joint Injection
    • Arthrocentesis

    CPT Codes:

    • 20600: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, small joint or bursa (eg, fingers, toes); without ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Short Arm Cast Application
    • Elbow to Finger Cast
    • Forearm Cast
    • Arm Immobilization Cast

    CPT Codes:

    • 29075: Application, cast; elbow to finger (short arm)

    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:

    • 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 Repair or Repositioning at Wrist
    • Ulnar Nerve Transposition
    • Cubital Tunnel Release
    • Elbow Nerve Surgery
    • Neuroplasty Ulnar Nerve
    • Ulnar nerve neuroplasty wrist
    • Ulnar nerve transposition wrist
    • Wrist ulnar nerve release

    CPT Codes:

    • 64718: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at elbow
    • 64719: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at wrist

    Also known as:

    • Major Arm or Leg Nerve Repair
    • Peripheral Nerve Surgery
    • Nerve Reconstruction Arm/Leg
    • Open Neuroplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 64708: Neuroplasty, major peripheral nerve, arm or leg, open; other than specified

    Does Dr. Dhawan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Dhawan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (314) 256-3850 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Dhawan accept in Saint Louis, MO?

    Dr. Dhawan in Saint Louis, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Dean Health Plan

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • State of Illinois

    • State of Tennessee

    • Tria Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Dhawan's office located?

    Dr. Vikas Dhawan's Primary Practice

    6420 Clayton Rd Fl 1

    Saint Louis, MO 63117

    (314) 256-3850

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    Dr. Vikas Dhawan's Practice 2

    1031 Bellevue Ave Ste 280A

    Saint Louis, MO 63117

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    Dr. Vikas Dhawan's Practice 3

    1225 S Grand Blvd

    Saint Louis, MO 63104

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    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Vikas Dhawan?

    Dr. Dhawan has appointments available at his Saint Louis, MO office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.

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

    Dr. Dhawan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932349792.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dhawan?

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

    What is Dr. Vikas Dhawan's specialty?

    Dr. Dhawan is a Plastic Hand Surgeon near Saint Louis, MO. A plastic surgeon with specialized training in the investigation, preservation, and restoration of all structures of the upper extremity that impact the form and function of the hand and wrist through medical, surgical, and rehabilitative methods. Contact Dr. Dhawan to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Vikas Dhawan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Dhawan is affiliated with SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton, Good Samaritan Hospital - Vincennes, IN, SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis 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 Plastic Hand Surgeon?

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    Is Vikas Dhawan accepting new patients in Saint Louis, MO?

    Yes, Dr. Vikas Dhawan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Vikas Dhawan offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Dhawan, or call (314) 256-3850 for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with Vikas Dhawan?

    Please contact Dr. Dhawan's office at (314) 256-3850 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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