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Dr. Andrew Taiber, MD

Dr. Andrew Taiber, MD

Liberty, MO

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Taiber, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Liberty, MO?

    Dr. Andrew Taiber, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in Liberty, MO with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Taiber is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Taiber’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Taiber’s office at (816) 781-6066.

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

    • Medical School: University of Ia Roy J & L Carver Com

    What languages does Dr. Taiber speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Taiber treat?

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

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S52571A: Other intraarticular fracture of lower end of right radius, initial encounter for closed fracture
    • S52572A: Other intraarticular fracture of lower end of left radius, initial encounter for closed fracture
    • 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

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R200: Anesthesia of skin

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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]

    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:

    • Medical Device Adjustment
    • Device fitting
    • Implant adjustment
    • Medical equipment care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z469: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of unspecified device

    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

    Also known as:

    • Other Soft Tissue Disorder
    • Connective Tissue Disorder
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Muscle and connective tissue problems
    • Uncommon soft tissue conditions
    • Various soft tissue ailments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7989: Other specified soft tissue disorders

    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)

    What procedures does Dr. Taiber perform?

    As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Taiber 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. Taiber. 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
    • Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery (Endoscopic)
    • Small Hand/Finger Tumor Removal
    • 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
    • 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)
    • 29848: Endoscopy, wrist, surgical, with release of transverse carpal ligament
    • 26115: Excision, tumor or vascular malformation, soft tissue of hand or finger, subcutaneous; less than 1.5 cm

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Percutaneous Fixation of Hand Bone Fracture
    • Non-Surgical Treatment for Broken Hand Bone
    • Metacarpal Fracture Fixation
    • Pinning Hand Bone Fracture
    • Minimally Invasive Hand Fracture Repair
    • Hand Fracture Percutaneous Pinning
    • Closed Metacarpal Fracture Treatment
    • Hand Bone Fracture Care
    • Metacarpal Fracture Management without Manipulation

    CPT Codes:

    • 26608: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of metacarpal fracture, each bone
    • 26600: Closed treatment of metacarpal fracture, single; without manipulation, each bone

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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 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:

    • 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

    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

    Does Dr. Taiber accept my insurance?

    Dr. Taiber accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (816) 781-6066 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Taiber accept in Liberty, MO?

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

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Taiber's office located?

    Dr. Andrew Taiber's Primary Practice

    2521 Glenn Hendren Dr Ste 204

    Liberty, MO 64068

    (816) 781-6066

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    Dr. Andrew Taiber's Practice 2

    9221 NE Highway 152 # 9223

    Kansas City, MO 64158

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    Dr. Andrew Taiber's Practice 3

    1950 Diamond Pkwy Ste 100

    North Kansas City, MO 64116

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

    Dr. Taiber's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730490491.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Taiber?

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

    What is Dr. Andrew Taiber's specialty?

    Dr. Taiber is a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon near Liberty, MO. 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. Taiber to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Andrew Taiber affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Taiber is affiliated with North Kansas City Hospital, Centerpoint Medical Center, The University of Kansas Hospital 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 Andrew Taiber accepting new patients in Liberty, MO?

    Yes, Dr. Andrew Taiber is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Andrew Taiber offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Taiber's office at (816) 781-6066 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Andrew Taiber?

    Please contact Dr. Taiber's office at (816) 781-6066 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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