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Dr. Benjamin Plucknette, DO

Rochester, NY

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Plucknette, General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist in Rochester, NY?

    Dr. Benjamin Plucknette, DO is a General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist, who primarily practices in Rochester, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Plucknette is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Plucknette’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Plucknette’s office at (585) 295-5476.

    What languages does Dr. Plucknette speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Plucknette treat?

    As a General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist, Dr. Plucknette 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. Plucknette. 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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
    • G5602: Carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb

    Also known as:

    • Ulnar Nerve Damage
    • Right Ulnar Nerve Damage
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Ulnar Neuropathy
    • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
    • Right Ulnar Neuropathy
    • Right Elbow Nerve Pain
    • Right Funny Bone Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5622: Lesion of ulnar nerve, left upper limb
    • G5621: Lesion of ulnar nerve, right upper limb

    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:

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

    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:

    • 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. Plucknette perform?

    As a General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist, Dr. Plucknette 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. Plucknette. 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
    • Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery (Single Finger)
    • Hand Fasciotomy
    • 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
    • Partial Palmar Fasciectomy', 'Finger Contracture Release Surgery', 'Dupuytren's Release (Finger)
    • Hand Compartment Syndrome Release
    • Decompression Surgery Hand
    • Fascia Release Hand

    CPT Codes:

    • 29848: Endoscopy, wrist, surgical, with release of transverse carpal ligament
    • 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)
    • 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);
    • 26037: Decompressive fasciotomy, hand (excludes 26035)

    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 Arthroscopy
    • Wrist Tendon Sheath Release
    • Endoscopy
    • Wrist Scope Surgery
    • Keyhole Wrist Surgery
    • Wrist Joint Repair
    • Triangular Fibrocartilage Repair
    • De Quervain's Release
    • Wrist Tendon Decompression
    • Extensor Tendon Sheath Incision

    CPT Codes:

    • 29846: Arthroscopy, wrist, surgical; excision and/or repair of triangular fibrocartilage and/or joint debridement
    • 25000: Incision, extensor tendon sheath, wrist (eg, deQuervains disease)

    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:

    • 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:

    • Hand Tendon Transfer
    • Carpometacarpal Tendon Transplant
    • Dorsum of Hand Tendon Surgery
    • Tendon Relocation in Hand

    CPT Codes:

    • 26480: Transfer or transplant of tendon, carpometacarpal area or dorsum of hand; without free graft, each tendon

    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:

    • Finger or Hand Joint Fracture Repair
    • Articular Fracture Repair Hand
    • Metacarpophalangeal Joint Fracture Surgery
    • Interphalangeal Joint Fracture Repair
    • Internal Fixation for Hand Fracture

    CPT Codes:

    • 26746: Open treatment of articular fracture, involving metacarpophalangeal or interphalangeal joint, includes internal fixation, when performed, each

    Also known as:

    • Open Repair of Distal Radius Fracture with Internal Fixation
    • Wrist Fracture Surgery
    • Radial Bone Fracture Repair
    • Distal Radius Fixation

    CPT Codes:

    • 25607: Open Treatment Of Distal Radial Extra-Articular Fracture Or Epiphyseal Separation, With Internal Fixation

    Also known as:

    • Ulnar Nerve Release or Repositioning at Elbow
    • Spinal Nerve Transection
    • Ulnar Nerve Transposition
    • Cubital Tunnel Release
    • Elbow Nerve Surgery
    • Neuroplasty Ulnar Nerve
    • Spinal Nerve Avulsion
    • Extradural Nerve Cut
    • Nerve Root Sectioning

    CPT Codes:

    • 64718: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at elbow
    • 64772: Transection or avulsion of other spinal nerve, extradural

    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

    Does Dr. Plucknette accept my insurance?

    Dr. Plucknette accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (585) 295-5476 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Plucknette accept in Rochester, NY?

    Dr. Plucknette in Rochester, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Excellus BlueCross BlueShield

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • MVP Healthcare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Plucknette's office located?

    Dr. Benjamin Plucknette's Primary Practice

    30 Hagen Dr Ste 220

    Rochester, NY 14625

    (585) 295-5476

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    Dr. Benjamin Plucknette's Practice 2

    613 Elizabeth St Ste 804

    Corpus Christi, TX 78404

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    Dr. Benjamin Plucknette's Practice 3

    2350 N Rockton Ave

    Rockford, IL 61103

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

    Dr. Plucknette's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790050425.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Plucknette?

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

    What is Dr. Benjamin Plucknette's specialty?

    Dr. Plucknette is a General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist near Rochester, NY. 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. Plucknette to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Benjamin Plucknette affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Plucknette is affiliated with Rochester General 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

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    Is Benjamin Plucknette accepting new patients in Rochester, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Benjamin Plucknette is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Benjamin Plucknette offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Plucknette's office at (585) 295-5476 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Benjamin Plucknette?

    Please contact Dr. Plucknette's office at (585) 295-5476 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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