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Who is Dr. Refsland, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Albuquerque, NM?
Dr. Stephen Refsland, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in Albuquerque, NM with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Refsland is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Refsland’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Refsland’s office at (215) 707-2000.
What languages does Dr. Refsland speak?
Dr. Refsland and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Refsland treat?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Refsland 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. Refsland. 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
- Median Nerve Compression
- Wrist Nerve Entrapment
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
- G5602: Carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb
- G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis of both thumb joints
- Osteoarthritis of the left thumb joint
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Thumb Base
- Osteoarthritis of the right hand
- 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
- Degenerative Joint Disease
- Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
- Hand Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M180: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joints
- M1812: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, left hand
- M1811: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, right hand
- M19041: Primary osteoarthritis, right hand
- M19042: Primary osteoarthritis, left hand
Also known as:
- Right Median Nerve Damage
- Median Nerve Damage
- Ulnar Nerve Damage
- Bilateral Median Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Right Median Nerve Injury
- Right Median Neuropathy
- Right Arm Nerve Damage
- Median Neuropathy
- Median Nerve Lesion
- Ulnar Neuropathy
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Median Nerve Injury in Both Arms
- Bilateral Median Neuropathy
- Both Arm Nerve Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5611: Other lesions of median nerve, right upper limb
- G5612: Other lesions of median nerve, left upper limb
- G5622: Lesion of ulnar nerve, left upper limb
- G5613: Other lesions of median nerve, bilateral upper limbs
Also known as:
- Lateral Epicondylitis
- Elbow Injuries and Disorder
- Tennis Elbow
- Lateral Epicondylalgia
- Elbow Tendinitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7711: Lateral epicondylitis, right elbow
- M7712: Lateral epicondylitis, left elbow
Also known as:
- Trigger Right Middle Finger
- Trigger Right Ring Finger
- Trigger Left Middle 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
- Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Left Middle Finger
- Left Middle Finger Tendonitis
- Snapping Left Middle Finger
ICD-10 Codes:
- M65331: Trigger finger, right middle finger
- M65341: Trigger finger, right ring finger
- M65332: Trigger finger, left middle finger
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:
- 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]
What procedures does Dr. Refsland perform?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Refsland 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. Refsland. 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 (Endoscopic)
- Trigger Finger Release Surgery
- Wrist Ganglion Cyst Removal
- Endoscopy
- Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Surgery
- Wrist Endoscopy for Carpal Tunnel
- Transverse Carpal Ligament Release
- Tendon Sheath Incision
- Trigger Finger Tenolysis
- Finger Tendon Release
- Hand Tendon Surgery
- Ganglion Excision
- Wrist Cyst Surgery
- Dorsal/Volar Ganglion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 29848: Endoscopy, wrist, surgical, with release of transverse carpal ligament
- 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)
- 25111: Excision of ganglion, wrist (dorsal or volar); primary
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Injection
- Tendon or Ligament Pain Injection
- Corticosteroid injection for carpal tunnel
- Local anesthetic for carpal tunnel
- Wrist pain injection
- Carpal tunnel syndrome injection
- Tendon Injection
- Ligament Injection
- Soft Tissue Injection
- Pain Relief Injection (Tendon/Ligament)
CPT Codes:
- 20526: Injection, therapeutic (eg, local anesthetic, corticosteroid), carpal tunnel
- 20551: Injection(s); single tendon origin/insertion
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:
- Tennis Elbow Surgery (Open Debridement)
- Epicondylitis Debridement', 'Golfer's Elbow Surgery
- Elbow Tendon Release
CPT Codes:
- 24358: Tenotomy, elbow, lateral or medial (eg, epicondylitis, tennis elbow, golfer's elbow); debridement, soft tissue and/or bone, open
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:
- 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 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:
- 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:
- 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 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:
- Finger or Toe Joint Fusion
- Interphalangeal Arthrodesis
- Digit Joint Fusion
- Finger Joint Surgery
- Toe Joint Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 26860: Arthrodesis, interphalangeal joint, with or without internal fixation;
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
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:
- Nerve Decompression Surgery
- Nerve Release Surgery
- Pinched Nerve Surgery
- Nerve Entrapment Release
CPT Codes:
- 64722: Decompression; unspecified nerve(s) (specify)
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. Refsland accept my insurance?
Dr. Refsland accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 707-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Refsland accept in Albuquerque, NM?
Dr. Refsland in Albuquerque, NM accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Presbyterian Health Plan
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Refsland's office located?
Dr. Stephen Refsland's Primary Practice
2100 Louisiana Blvd NE Ste 410
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(215) 707-2000
What is Dr. Refsland's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Refsland's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922329572.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Refsland?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Refsland
What is Dr. Stephen Refsland's specialty?
Dr. Refsland is a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon near Albuquerque, NM. 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. Refsland to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Stephen Refsland affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Refsland is affiliated with Presbyterian Hospital - Albuquerque, NM, Plains Regional Medical Center, CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center 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
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Is Stephen Refsland accepting new patients in Albuquerque, NM?
Yes, Dr. Stephen Refsland is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Stephen Refsland offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Refsland's office at (215) 707-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Stephen Refsland?
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