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Who is Dr. Baskies, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Morristown, NJ?
Dr. Michael Baskies, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in Morristown, NJ. He is board certified. Dr. Baskies completed his residency at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases. Dr. Baskies is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Baskies’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Baskies’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Baskies?
Dr. Michael Baskies, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Hand Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Baskies empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, Hand & Wrist Surgery, Hand Reconstruction, Hand Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Morristown/NJ community, Dr. Baskies is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Baskies go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Harvard Fellowship Program-Massachusetts General Hospital, MA
Residency: NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases
Is Dr. Baskies board certified as an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Michael Baskies, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Baskies speak?
Dr. Baskies and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Baskies treat?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Baskies 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. Baskies. 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:
- 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:
- Trigger Right Middle Finger
- Trigger Left Middle Finger
- Trigger Right Ring Finger
- Finger Injuries and Disorder
- Tendinitis
- Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Right Middle Finger
- Right Middle Finger Tendonitis
- Snapping Right Middle Finger
- Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Left Middle Finger
- Left Middle Finger Tendonitis
- Snapping Left Middle Finger
- Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Right Ring Finger
- Right Ring Finger Tendonitis
- Snapping Right Ring Finger
ICD-10 Codes:
- M65331: Trigger finger, right middle finger
- M65332: Trigger finger, left middle finger
- M65341: Trigger finger, right ring finger
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis of the left thumb joint
- Osteoarthritis of both thumb joints
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Thumb Base
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Right Thumb Arthritis
- Primary Right First CMC Joint Arthritis
- Right Hand Thumb Base Osteoarthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1812: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, left hand
- M180: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joints
- M1811: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, right hand
Also known as:
- Right Arm Lump or Swelling
- Left Arm Lump or Swelling
- Right Upper Limb Mass
- Bump on Right Arm
- Right Arm Nodule
- Left Upper Limb Mass
- Bump on Left Arm
- Left Arm Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2231: Localized swelling, mass and lump, right upper limb
- R2232: Localized swelling, mass and lump, left upper limb
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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]
What procedures does Dr. Baskies perform?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Baskies 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. Baskies. 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:
- Trigger Finger Release Surgery
- Small Hand/Finger Tumor Removal
- Tendon Sheath Incision
- Trigger Finger Tenolysis
- Finger Tendon Release
- Hand Tendon Surgery
- Hand Soft Tissue Excision
- Finger Tumor Removal
- Vascular Malformation Excision Hand
- Subcutaneous Hand Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)
- 26115: Excision, tumor or vascular malformation, soft tissue of hand or finger, subcutaneous; less than 1.5 cm
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
- Arthrocentesis
- Joint Fluid Removal
- Bursa Injection
CPT Codes:
- 20605: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, intermediate joint or bursa (eg, temporomandibular, acromioclavicular, wrist, elbow or ankle, olecranon bursa); without ultrasound guidance
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:
- Injection for Dupuytren's Contracture
- Collagenase injection for Dupuytren's', 'Enzyme injection for hand contracture', 'Dupuytren's disease injection
CPT Codes:
- 20527: Injection, enzyme (eg, collagenase), palmar fascial cord (ie, Dupuytren's contracture)
Also known as:
- Open Repair of Distal Radius Fracture with Internal Fixation
- Open Wrist Fracture Repair with Fixation
- Wrist Fracture Surgery
- Radial Bone Fracture Repair
- Distal Radius Fixation
- Distal Radius Fracture Surgery
- Wrist Bone Fixation
- Epiphyseal Separation Repair
CPT Codes:
- 25607: Open Treatment Of Distal Radial Extra-Articular Fracture Or Epiphyseal Separation, With Internal Fixation
- 25608: Open treatment of distal radial intra-articular fracture or epiphyseal separation; with internal fixation of 2 fragments
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:
- Closed Treatment for Finger Joint Fracture
- Finger Fracture Treatment without Manipulation
- Metacarpophalangeal Fracture Treatment
- Interphalangeal Joint Fracture Care
- Finger Joint Break Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 26740: Closed treatment of articular fracture, involving metacarpophalangeal or interphalangeal joint; without manipulation, each
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:
- Small Hand or Finger Tumor Removal
- Hand Soft Tissue Excision
- Finger Vascular Malformation Removal
- Intramuscular Tumor Excision
- Hand Lump Removal
CPT Codes:
- 26116: Excision, tumor, soft tissue, or vascular malformation, of hand or finger, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); less than 1.5 cm
Also known as:
- Non-Surgical Wrist Fracture Treatment
- Closed Distal Radial Fracture Treatment
- Colles Fracture Treatment
- Smith Fracture Treatment
- Ulnar Styloid Fracture Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 25600: Closed Treatment Of Distal Radial Fracture (Eg, Colles Or Smith Type) Or Epiphyseal Separation, Includes Closed Treatment Of Fracture Of Ulnar Styloid, When Performed; Without Manipulation
Also known as:
- Non-Surgical Treatment for Broken Hand Bone
- Closed Metacarpal Fracture Treatment
- Hand Bone Fracture Care
- Metacarpal Fracture Management without Manipulation
CPT Codes:
- 26600: Closed treatment of metacarpal fracture, single; without manipulation, each bone
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:
- Wrist or Forearm Tendon Sheath Removal (Extensor Side)
- Extensor Tenosynovectomy
- Wrist Synovial Excision (Extensor)
- Forearm Tendon Sheath Excision (Extensor)
CPT Codes:
- 25116: Radical excision of bursa, synovia of wrist, or forearm tendon sheaths (eg, tenosynovitis, fungus, Tbc, or other granulomas, rheumatoid arthritis); extensors, with or without transposition of dorsal retinaculum
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:
- 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:
- Axillary Nerve Block Injection
- Armpit nerve block
- Axillary nerve pain injection
- Shoulder nerve block
- Guided nerve injection
CPT Codes:
- 64417: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; axillary nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Baskies accept my insurance?
Dr. Baskies accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Baskies accept in Morristown, NJ?
Dr. Baskies in Morristown, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
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Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Humana
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Overall rating
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Patients give Dr. Michael Baskies a Fair overall experience rating of 2 out of 5 stars. Dr. Baskies has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Baskies, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
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Dr. Baskies's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992721617.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Baskies?
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What is Dr. Michael Baskies's specialty?
Dr. Baskies is a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon near Morristown, NJ. 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. Baskies to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Michael Baskies affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Baskies is affiliated with Atlantic Health Morristown 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 Michael Baskies accepting new patients in Morristown, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Michael Baskies is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Baskies offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Baskies's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Baskies?
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Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Baskies have?
Dr. Michael Baskies is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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111 Madison Ave Ste 400
Morristown, NJ 07960