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Dr. Charlotte Shum, MD

Dr. Charlotte Shum, MD

Chicago, IL

23 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shum, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Chicago, IL?

    Dr. Charlotte Shum, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified. Dr. Shum completed her residency at Hosp For Special Surg, Hand Surgery-Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Shum is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shum’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shum’s office.

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

    • Fellowship: Hospital for Special Surgery

    • Residency: Hosp For Special Surg, Hand Surgery-Orthopedic Surgery | New York-Presbyterian Hospital | Columbia University Medical Center

    • Medical School: Columbia Univ Coll of Physicians And Surgeons, New York Ny

    Is Dr. Shum board certified as an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Charlotte Shum, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery , American Board of Surgery since 2008

    What languages does Dr. Shum speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Shum treat?

    As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Shum 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. Shum. 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:

    • Left Radius Fracture (Wrist Joint)
    • Right Radius Fracture (Wrist Joint)
    • Fracture of the Lower Radius
    • Arm Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Broken Left Wrist
    • Left Arm Fracture
    • Intraarticular Radius Fracture
    • Broken Right Wrist
    • Right Arm Fracture
    • Distal Radius Fracture
    • Broken Wrist
    • Radius Fracture near Wrist

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S52572D: Other intraarticular fracture of lower end of left radius, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
    • S52571D: Other intraarticular fracture of lower end of right radius, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
    • S52572A: Other intraarticular fracture of lower end of left radius, initial encounter for closed fracture

    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:

    • Left Wrist Radius Fracture
    • Right Wrist Radius Fracture
    • Arm Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Broken Left Wrist Bone
    • Distal Left Radius Fracture
    • Left Wrist Bone Break
    • Broken Right Wrist Bone
    • Distal Right Radius Fracture
    • Right Wrist Bone Break

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S52502D: Unspecified fracture of the lower end of left radius, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
    • S52501D: Unspecified fracture of the lower end of right radius, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing

    Also known as:

    • Hand and Wrist Injury
    • Finger Injuries and Disorder
    • Hand Injuries and Disorder
    • Wrist Injuries and Disorder
    • Finger Injury
    • Wrist Sprain
    • Hand Trauma
    • Upper Extremity Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S6992XA: Unspecified injury of left wrist, hand and finger(s), initial encounter

    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:

    • Unspecified Injury of Wrist, Hand, or Finger
    • Finger Injuries and Disorder
    • Hand Injuries and Disorder
    • Wrist Injuries and Disorder
    • General Hand Injury
    • Wrist Trauma
    • Finger Damage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S6991XA: Unspecified injury of right wrist, hand and finger(s), initial encounter

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Trigger Right 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 Right Ring Finger
    • Right Ring Finger Tendonitis
    • Snapping Right Ring Finger

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M65331: Trigger finger, right middle finger
    • M65341: Trigger finger, right ring finger

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R200: Anesthesia of skin

    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. Shum perform?

    As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Shum 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. Shum. 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Forearm or Wrist Tendon Release
    • Open tenotomy
    • Flexor tendon release
    • Extensor tendon release

    CPT Codes:

    • 25290: Tenotomy, open, flexor or extensor tendon, forearm and/or wrist, single, each tendon

    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:

    • Open Wrist Fracture Repair with Fixation
    • Distal Radius Fracture Surgery
    • Wrist Bone Fixation
    • Epiphyseal Separation Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 25608: Open treatment of distal radial intra-articular fracture or epiphyseal separation; with internal fixation of 2 fragments

    Also known as:

    • Trigger Finger Release Surgery
    • Tendon Sheath Incision
    • Trigger Finger Tenolysis
    • Finger Tendon Release
    • Hand Tendon Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)

    Also known as:

    • Full Arm or Leg Cast Removal
    • Bivalving a cast
    • Cutting off a cast
    • Cast splitting

    CPT Codes:

    • 29705: Removal or bivalving; full arm or full leg cast

    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

    Does Dr. Shum accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shum 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. Shum accept in Chicago, IL?

    Dr. Shum in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Cook County Health & Hospitals System

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Medicare

    • State of Nevada

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Shum's office located?

    Dr. Charlotte Shum's Primary Practice

    675 N Saint Clair St

    Chicago, IL 60611

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    Dr. Charlotte Shum's Practice 2

    251 E Huron St

    Chicago, IL 60611

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    Dr. Charlotte Shum's Practice 3

    737 N Michigan Ave Ste 700

    Chicago, IL 60611

    (312) 337-6960

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

    Dr. Shum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205914090.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shum?

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

    What is Dr. Charlotte Shum's specialty?

    Dr. Shum is a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon near Chicago, IL. 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. Shum to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Charlotte Shum affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shum is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital 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

    Where can I learn more about Orthopedic Hand Surgeon?

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    Is Charlotte Shum accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Charlotte Shum is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Charlotte Shum offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shum's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Charlotte Shum?

    Please contact Dr. Shum's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Charlotte Shum have?

    Dr. Charlotte Shum is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and American Board of Surgery.

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