Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Goldfarb, General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist in Saint Louis, MO?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Goldfarb?
Dr. Charles Goldfarb, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Goldfarb empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Congenital Hand Deformities, Hand & Wrist Injuries, Pediatric Hand/Arm Surgery, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Saint Louis, MO community, Dr. Goldfarb is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Goldfarb go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University Hosp, Inc, Hand Surgery-Orthopedic Surgery; Washington U/B-Jh/Slch Conc, Orthopedic Surgery; Barnes-Jewish Hosp-S Campus, General Surgery | Barnes Jewish Hospital S Campus | UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Medical School: Shandong Medical College | University of Alabama School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Goldfarb speak?
Dr. Goldfarb and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist like Dr. Goldfarb typically treat?
As a General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist, Dr. Goldfarb 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. Goldfarb. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Hand or Finger Deformity at Birth
- Birth Defects
- Congenital Hand Malformation
- Finger Birth Defect
- Baby Hand Anomaly
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q681: Congenital deformity of finger(s) and hand
Also known as:
- Arm and Shoulder Birth Defects
- Birth Defects
- Congenital upper limb malformation
- Shoulder girdle defect
- Arm and shoulder anomalies
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q740: Other congenital malformations of upper limb(s), including shoulder girdle
Also known as:
- Other Surgical Aftercare
- After Surgery
- General post-operative care
- Unspecified surgical recovery
- Surgical follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare
Also known as:
- Other Congenital Musculoskeletal Malformations
- Birth Defects
- Musculoskeletal Birth Defects
- Bone and Muscle Deformity
- Congenital Limb Anomaly
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q798: Other congenital malformations of musculoskeletal system
What procedures does a General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist like Dr. Goldfarb typically perform?
As a General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist, Dr. Goldfarb 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. Goldfarb. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Pulse Oximetry
- Oxygen Saturation Test
- Oximeter Reading
- Blood Oxygen Level Test
CPT Codes:
- 94760: Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; single determination
Also known as:
- Trigger Finger Release Surgery
- Webbed Finger Repair with Skin Grafts
- Tendon Sheath Incision
- Trigger Finger Tenolysis
- Finger Tendon Release
- Hand Tendon Surgery
- Syndactyly Correction
- Finger Separation Surgery
- Web Finger Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)
- 26561: Repair of syndactyly (web finger) each web space; with skin flaps and grafts
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:
- Extensive Elbow Arthroscopy with Debridement
- Endoscopy
- Elbow Scope with Cleaning
- Surgical Elbow Debridement
- Arthroscopic Elbow Cleanup
CPT Codes:
- 29838: Arthroscopy, elbow, surgical; debridement, extensive
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
Also known as:
- Skin Tag Removal (Up to 15)
- Fibrocutaneous Tag Excision
- Multiple Skin Tag Removal
- Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11200: Removal of skin tags, multiple fibrocutaneous tags, any area; up to and including 15 lesions
Does Dr. Goldfarb accept my insurance?
Dr. Goldfarb accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (314) 514-3500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Goldfarb accept in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Goldfarb in Saint Louis, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Arkansas
State of Illinois
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Goldfarb's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Goldfarb affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Goldfarb has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Goldfarb's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Goldfarb's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871511352.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Goldfarb?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Goldfarb