Who is Dr. Schmucker, Plastic Hand Surgeon in Columbus, OH?
Dr. Ryan Schmucker, MD is a Plastic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in Columbus, OH with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Schmucker graduated from Wright State University School of Medicine.
Dr. Schmucker is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Schmucker’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Schmucker’s office at (614) 366-4263.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Schmucker?
Dr. Ryan Schmucker, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Plastic 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. Schmucker empowers
patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Cubital Tunnel Syndrome, Fractures, Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, Hand Injuries, Microsurgery, Nerve Disorders/Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Pediatric Hand/Arm Surgery, Peripheral Nerve Surgery, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Tennis Elbow, or comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the Columbus/OH community, Dr. Schmucker is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Schmucker go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Wright State University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Schmucker speak?
Dr. Schmucker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Schmucker treat?
As a Plastic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Schmucker 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. Schmucker. 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.
M1812: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, left hand
M180: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joints
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:
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:
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:
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:
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 Hand Pain
Hand Injuries and Disorder
Pain
Pain in right palm
Right wrist and hand pain
Right hand discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
M79641: Pain in right hand
Also known as:
Muscle Disorder
Muscle disease
Muscle weakness
Myopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
G729: Myopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
Lateral Epicondylitis
Elbow Injuries and Disorder
Tennis Elbow
Lateral Epicondylalgia
Elbow Tendinitis
ICD-10 Codes:
M7711: Lateral epicondylitis, right elbow
What procedures does Dr. Schmucker perform?
As a Plastic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Schmucker 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. Schmucker. 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.
26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)
25111: Excision of ganglion, wrist (dorsal or volar); primary
26123: Fasciectomy, partial palmar with release of single digit including proximal interphalangeal joint, with or without Z-plasty, other local tissue rearrangement, or skin grafting (includes obtaining graft);
26115: Excision, tumor or vascular malformation, soft tissue of hand or finger, subcutaneous; less than 1.5 cm
25118: Synovectomy, extensor tendon sheath, wrist, single compartment;
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:
Deep Muscle Biopsy
Biopsy
Muscle Tissue Sample
Skeletal Muscle Biopsy
Diagnostic Muscle Biopsy
CPT Codes:
20205: Biopsy, muscle; deep
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:
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:
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:
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 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:
Wrist or Hand Joint Replacement with Tendon Transfer
Intercarpal Arthroplasty
Carpometacarpal Joint Replacement
Wrist Joint Reconstruction
Tendon Transfer for Hand Joint
CPT Codes:
25448: Arthroplasty, Intercarpal Or Carpometacarpal Joints; Suspension, Including Transfer Or Transplant Of Tendon, With Interposition, When Performed
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:
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:
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:
Ulnar Nerve Release or Repositioning at Elbow
Spinal Nerve Transection
Ulnar Nerve Repair or Repositioning at Wrist
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Cubital Tunnel Release
Elbow Nerve Surgery
Neuroplasty Ulnar Nerve
Spinal Nerve Avulsion
Extradural Nerve Cut
Nerve Root Sectioning
Ulnar nerve neuroplasty wrist
Ulnar nerve transposition wrist
Wrist ulnar nerve release
CPT Codes:
64718: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at elbow
64772: Transection or avulsion of other spinal nerve, extradural
64719: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at wrist
Also known as:
Nerve Repair with Donor Nerve Graft
Nerve Graft Surgery
Allograft Nerve Repair
Peripheral Nerve Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
64912: Nerve repair; with nerve allograft, each nerve, first strand (cable)
Also known as:
First Stage of Nerve Transfer Surgery
Nerve Pedicle Graft (Stage 1)
Nerve Transfer Procedure (Initial)
Nerve Reconstruction (First Stage)
Peripheral Nerve Transfer
CPT Codes:
64905: Nerve pedicle transfer; first stage
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:
Peripheral Nerve Block
Nerve injection
Pain relief injection
Steroid injection for nerve pain
CPT Codes:
64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
Does Dr. Schmucker accept my insurance?
Dr. Schmucker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (614) 366-4263 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Schmucker accept in Columbus, OH?
Dr. Schmucker in Columbus, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
What is Dr. Schmucker's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Schmucker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154685022.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Schmucker?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Schmucker
What is Dr. Ryan Schmucker's specialty?
Dr. Schmucker is a Plastic Hand Surgeon near Columbus, OH.
A plastic surgeon with specialized training in the investigation, preservation, and restoration of all structures of the upper extremity that impact the form and function of the hand and wrist through medical, surgical, and rehabilitative methods. Contact Dr. Schmucker to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ryan Schmucker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Schmucker is affiliated with The Ohio State University Wexner 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 Ryan Schmucker accepting new patients in Columbus, OH?
Yes, Dr. Ryan Schmucker is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ryan Schmucker offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Schmucker's office at (614) 366-4263 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ryan Schmucker?
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