Dr. David Shenassa, MD
Weston, FL
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shenassa, General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist in Weston, FL?
Dr. David Shenassa, MD is a General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist, who primarily practices in Weston, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Shenassa graduated from Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Shenassa is fluent in English, Hebrew, and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shenassa’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shenassa’s office at (954) 430-9901.
Where did Dr. Shenassa go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Shenassa speak?
Dr. Shenassa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hebrew
Persian
What conditions does Dr. Shenassa treat?
As a General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist, Dr. Shenassa 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. Shenassa. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Osteoarthritis of the left thumb joint
- 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
- M1811: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, right hand
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:
- M65311: Trigger thumb, right thumb
- M65312: Trigger thumb, left thumb
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:
- Fracture of the Lower Radius
- Arm Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Distal Radius Fracture
- Broken Wrist
- Radius Fracture near Wrist
ICD-10 Codes:
- S52572A: Other intraarticular fracture of lower end of left radius, initial encounter for closed fracture
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Other Orthopedic Aftercare
- General orthopedic recovery
- Musculoskeletal post-op care
- Bone and joint follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare
What procedures does Dr. Shenassa perform?
As a General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist, Dr. Shenassa 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. Shenassa. 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
- Small Hand/Finger Tumor Removal
- Wrist Ganglion Cyst Removal
- Wrist Bone Removal
- Finger Extensor Tendon Repair
- 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
- Hand Soft Tissue Excision
- Finger Tumor Removal
- Vascular Malformation Excision Hand
- Subcutaneous Hand Lesion Removal
- Ganglion Excision
- Wrist Cyst Surgery
- Dorsal/Volar Ganglion Removal
- Partial Carpectomy
- Wrist Bone Excision
- Carpal Bone Removal
- Tendon Repair (Finger)
- Finger Tendon Surgery
- Extensor Tendon Reconstruction (Finger)
CPT Codes:
- 29848: Endoscopy, wrist, surgical, with release of transverse carpal ligament
- 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
- 25111: Excision of ganglion, wrist (dorsal or volar); primary
- 25210: Carpectomy; 1 bone
- 26418: Repair, extensor tendon, finger, primary or secondary; without free graft, each tendon
Also known as:
- Open Wrist Fracture Repair with Fixation
- Open Repair of Scaphoid (Wrist) Fracture
- Open Repair of Distal Radius Fracture with Internal Fixation
- Distal Radius Fracture Surgery
- Wrist Bone Fixation
- Epiphyseal Separation Repair
- Scaphoid fracture surgery
- Navicular bone fracture repair
- Wrist bone fixation
- Wrist Fracture Surgery
- Radial Bone Fracture Repair
- Distal Radius Fixation
CPT Codes:
- 25608: Open treatment of distal radial intra-articular fracture or epiphyseal separation; with internal fixation of 2 fragments
- 25628: Open Treatment Of Carpal Scaphoid (Navicular) Fracture, Includes Internal Fixation, When Performed
- 25607: Open Treatment Of Distal Radial Extra-Articular Fracture Or Epiphyseal Separation, With Internal Fixation
Also known as:
- Wrist Tendon Sheath Release
- Wrist Arthroscopy
- Wrist Arthroscopy for Synovectomy
- Endoscopy
- De Quervain's Release
- Wrist Tendon Decompression
- Extensor Tendon Sheath Incision
- Wrist Scope Surgery
- Keyhole Wrist Surgery
- Wrist Joint Repair
- Triangular Fibrocartilage Repair
- Minimally Invasive Wrist Synovectomy
- Wrist Joint Lining Removal
CPT Codes:
- 25000: Incision, extensor tendon sheath, wrist (eg, deQuervains disease)
- 29846: Arthroscopy, wrist, surgical; excision and/or repair of triangular fibrocartilage and/or joint debridement
- 29844: Arthroscopy, wrist, surgical; synovectomy, partial
Also known as:
- Open Surgery for Finger/Thumb Fracture
- Finger or Thumb Fracture Fixation
- Finger or Thumb Tip Fracture Repair
- Phalangeal Shaft Fracture Repair
- Finger Bone Internal Fixation
- Broken Finger Surgery
- Percutaneous phalangeal fixation
- Unstable finger fracture repair
- Thumb bone fracture treatment
- Distal Phalanx Fracture Surgery
- Finger Bone Break Repair
- Open Reduction Internal Fixation (Finger)
CPT Codes:
- 26735: Open treatment of phalangeal shaft fracture, proximal or middle phalanx, finger or thumb, includes internal fixation, when performed, each
- 26727: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of unstable phalangeal shaft fracture, proximal or middle phalanx, finger or thumb, with manipulation, each
- 26765: Open treatment of distal phalangeal fracture, finger or thumb, includes internal fixation, when performed, each
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:
- Tennis Elbow Tendon Repair with Debridement
- Golfer's Elbow Surgery
- Epicondylitis Repair
- Elbow Tendon Release and Repair
- Open Tendon Debridement Elbow
CPT Codes:
- 24359: Tenotomy, elbow, lateral or medial (eg, epicondylitis, tennis elbow, golfer's elbow); debridement, soft tissue and/or bone, open with tendon repair or reattachment
Also known as:
- Open Repair of Hand Bone Fracture (Metacarpal)
- Metacarpal Fracture Surgery
- Hand Fracture Fixation
- Broken Hand Bone Surgery
- Metacarpal Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF)
CPT Codes:
- 26615: Open treatment of metacarpal fracture, single, includes internal fixation, when performed, each bone
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:
- 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:
- Exploration of Penetrating Arm/Leg Wound
- Extremity Wound Exploration
- Deep Wound Check Arm/Leg
- Penetrating Injury Exploration
CPT Codes:
- 20103: Exploration of penetrating wound (separate procedure); extremity
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:
- 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:
- Soft Tissue Tumor Removal (Forearm/Wrist)
- Forearm Tumor Excision
- Wrist Soft Tissue Tumor Surgery
- Intramuscular Tumor Removal
- Subfascial Tumor Excision
CPT Codes:
- 25076: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of forearm and/or wrist area, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); less than 3 cm
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 Tumor Removal
- Hand Soft Tissue Tumor Excision
- Finger Vascular Malformation Removal
- Subcutaneous Hand Tumor Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 26111: Excision, tumor or vascular malformation, soft tissue of hand or finger, subcutaneous; 1.5 cm or greater
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:
- Wrist Extensor Tendon Repair
- Forearm Extensor Muscle Repair
- Primary Tendon Repair Arm
- Wrist Tendon Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 25270: Repair, tendon or muscle, extensor, forearm and/or wrist; primary, single, each tendon or muscle
Also known as:
- Finger Ligament Repair
- Collateral ligament repair (finger)
- MP joint ligament repair
- Finger joint stabilization surgery
CPT Codes:
- 26540: Repair of collateral ligament, metacarpophalangeal or interphalangeal joint
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:
- Mallet Finger Repair
- Extensor Tendon Repair (Finger)
- Closed Mallet Finger Treatment
- Finger Tendon Pinning
CPT Codes:
- 26432: Closed treatment of distal extensor tendon insertion, with or without percutaneous pinning (eg, mallet finger)
Also known as:
- Finger Tendon Repair
- Flexor Tendon Repair
- Digital Tendon Surgery
- Hand Tendon Repair
CPT Codes:
- 26356: Repair or advancement, flexor tendon, in zone 2 digital flexor tendon sheath (eg, no man's land); primary, without free graft, each tendon
Also known as:
- Finger or Thumb Amputation
- Digit Amputation
- Finger Removal
- Thumb Amputation Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 26951: Amputation, finger or thumb, primary or secondary, any joint or phalanx, single, including neurectomies; with direct closure
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:
- Long Arm Cast Application
- Shoulder to hand cast
- Full arm cast
- Arm fracture cast
CPT Codes:
- 29065: Application, cast; shoulder to hand (long arm)
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Nerve Repair with Synthetic Tube or Vein Graft
- Nerve tube repair
- Vein graft nerve repair
- Synthetic conduit nerve repair
CPT Codes:
- 64910: Nerve repair; with synthetic conduit or vein allograft (eg, nerve tube), each nerve
Does Dr. Shenassa accept my insurance?
Dr. Shenassa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (954) 430-9901 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shenassa accept in Weston, FL?
Dr. Shenassa in Weston, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
AvMed Health Plan
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shenassa's office located?
Dr. David Shenassa's Primary Practice
1600 Town Center Blvd Ste C
Weston, FL 33326
(954) 430-9901
Dr. David Shenassa's Practice 3
220 SW 84th Ave Ste 102
Plantation, FL 33324
(954) 720-1530
What is Dr. Shenassa's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shenassa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417108895.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shenassa?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shenassa
What is Dr. David Shenassa's specialty?
Dr. Shenassa is a General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist near Weston, FL. A surgeon specializing in the medical, surgical, and rehabilitative management of the upper extremity focuses on the investigation, preservation, and restoration of structures that directly impact the form and function of the hand and wrist. Contact Dr. Shenassa to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. David Shenassa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shenassa is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, Doctors' Hospital - Coral Gables (FL), Memorial Hospital Miramar, Los Angeles General Medical Center, HCA Florida JFK Hospital, West Boca 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 David Shenassa accepting new patients in Weston, FL?
Yes, Dr. David Shenassa is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Shenassa offer online booking?
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