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Dr. Nicholas Pappas, MD

Metairie, LA

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Pappas, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Metairie, LA?

    Dr. Nicholas Pappas, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in Metairie, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Pappas is fluent in English, Latin, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pappas’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pappas’s office at (504) 454-2191.

    What languages does Dr. Pappas speak?

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

    • English

    • Latin

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Pappas treat?

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

    • Osteoarthritis of the right hand
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
    • Hand Arthritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M19041: Primary osteoarthritis, right hand
    • M19042: Primary osteoarthritis, left hand

    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:

    • 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:

    • Left Arm Lump or Swelling
    • Left Upper Limb Mass
    • Bump on Left Arm
    • Left Arm Nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2232: Localized swelling, mass and lump, left upper limb

    What procedures does Dr. Pappas perform?

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

    • Wrist or Forearm Tendon Sheath Removal (Flexor Side)
    • Flexor Tenosynovectomy
    • Wrist Synovial Excision
    • Forearm Tendon Sheath Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 25115: Radical excision of bursa, synovia of wrist, or forearm tendon sheaths (eg, tenosynovitis, fungus, Tbc, or other granulomas, rheumatoid arthritis); flexors

    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:

    • Tendon Release Surgery for Hand or Finger
    • Extensor tenolysis
    • Tendon freeing surgery
    • Hand tendon surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 26445: Tenolysis, extensor tendon, hand OR finger, each tendon

    Also known as:

    • Finger or Palm Tendon Sheath Removal
    • Flexor Tenosynovectomy
    • Tendon Sheath Excision (Hand)
    • Radical Synovectomy of Tendon

    CPT Codes:

    • 26145: Synovectomy, tendon sheath, radical (tenosynovectomy), flexor tendon, palm and/or finger, each tendon

    Also known as:

    • Release of Finger or Palm Tendon
    • Flexor Tendon Tenolysis
    • Tendon Release Surgery (Hand)
    • Finger Tendon Adhesion Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 26440: Tenolysis, flexor tendon; palm OR finger, each tendon

    Also known as:

    • Finger or Toe Joint Biopsy
    • Interphalangeal joint biopsy
    • Joint exploration and biopsy
    • Finger joint surgery
    • Toe joint surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 26110: Arthrotomy with biopsy; interphalangeal joint, each

    Also known as:

    • Finger or Toe Nerve Repair
    • Digital Neuroplasty
    • Nerve Decompression (Finger/Toe)
    • Peripheral Nerve Repair (Digit)

    CPT Codes:

    • 64702: Neuroplasty; digital, 1 or both, same digit

    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:

    • Skin Flap Surgery
    • Tissue Transfer
    • Local Flap Reconstruction
    • Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement

    CPT Codes:

    • 14040: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less

    Does Dr. Pappas accept my insurance?

    Dr. Pappas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 454-2191 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Pappas accept in Metairie, LA?

    Dr. Pappas in Metairie, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Humana

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Pappas' office located?

    Dr. Nicholas Pappas' Primary Practice

    4241 Veterans Memorial Blvd Ste 12

    Metairie, LA 70006

    (504) 454-2191

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    Dr. Nicholas Pappas' Practice 2

    4228 Houma Blvd Ste 600B

    Metairie, LA 70006

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    Dr. Nicholas Pappas' Practice 3

    4921 Airline Dr

    Metairie, LA 70001

    (504) 889-2663

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

    Dr. Pappas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376603969.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pappas?

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

    What is Dr. Nicholas Pappas's specialty?

    Dr. Pappas is a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon near Metairie, LA. 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. Pappas to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Nicholas Pappas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Pappas is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - Hancock, Slidell Memorial 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 Nicholas Pappas accepting new patients in Metairie, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Nicholas Pappas is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nicholas Pappas offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Pappas's office at (504) 454-2191 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Nicholas Pappas?

    Please contact Dr. Pappas's office at (504) 454-2191 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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