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Dr. Christopher Myer, MD

Estero, FL

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    Who is Dr. Myer, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Estero, FL?

    Dr. Christopher Myer, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in Estero, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Myer graduated from Ohio State University / College of Medicine and completed his residency at Summa Health System/NEOMED Program. Dr. Myer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Myer’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Myer’s office at (239) 343-9696.

    Where did Dr. Myer go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Summa Health System/NEOMED Program

    • Medical School: Ohio State University / College of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Myer speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Myer treat?

    As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Myer 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. Myer. 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 Syndrome
    • Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Left Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Median Nerve Compression
    • Wrist Nerve Entrapment
    • Right Wrist Nerve Compression
    • Right Hand Numbness
    • Right CTS
    • Left Wrist Nerve Compression
    • Left Hand Numbness
    • Left CTS

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
    • G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
    • G5602: Carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb

    Also known as:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Thumb Base
    • Osteoarthritis of both thumb joints
    • Osteoarthritis of the left thumb joint
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Right Thumb Arthritis
    • Primary Right First CMC Joint Arthritis
    • Right Hand Thumb Base Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1811: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, right hand
    • M180: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joints
    • M1812: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, left hand

    Also known as:

    • Trigger Right Middle Finger
    • Trigger Right Ring Finger
    • Trigger Left Ring Finger
    • Finger Injuries and Disorder
    • Tendinitis
    • Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Right Middle Finger
    • Right Middle Finger Tendonitis
    • Snapping Right Middle Finger
    • Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Right Ring Finger
    • Right Ring Finger Tendonitis
    • Snapping Right Ring Finger
    • Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Left Ring Finger
    • Left Ring Finger Tendonitis
    • Snapping Left Ring Finger

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M65331: Trigger finger, right middle finger
    • M65341: Trigger finger, right ring finger
    • M65342: Trigger finger, left ring finger

    Also known as:

    • Right Radius Fracture (Wrist Joint)
    • Left Wrist Fracture
    • Right Wrist Fracture
    • Fracture of the Lower Radius
    • Arm Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Broken Right Wrist
    • Right Arm Fracture
    • Intraarticular Radius Fracture
    • Broken Left Wrist
    • Distal Left Radius Fracture
    • Left Forearm Fracture
    • Distal Right Radius Fracture
    • Right Forearm Fracture
    • Distal Radius Fracture
    • Broken Wrist
    • Radius Fracture near Wrist

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S52571D: Other intraarticular fracture of lower end of right radius, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
    • S52552A: Other extraarticular fracture of lower end of left radius, initial encounter for closed fracture
    • S52551D: Other extraarticular fracture of lower end of right radius, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
    • S52571A: Other intraarticular fracture of lower end of right radius, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Dupuytren's Contracture
    • Tendon and Ligament Disorder
    • Connective Tissue Disorder
    • Finger Injuries and Disorder
    • Dupuytren contracture
    • Joint Disorder
    • Palmar fibromatosis
    • Viking disease
    • Hand contracture
    • Enthesopathy
    • Tendon inflammation
    • Ligament pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M720: Palmar fascial fibromatosis [Dupuytren]
    • M778: Other enthesopathies, not elsewhere classified

    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:

    • Right Shoulder Pain
    • Pain
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Sore Right Shoulder
    • Right Shoulder Ache
    • Right Shoulder Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25511: Pain in right shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Ganglion Cyst
    • Connective Tissue Disorder
    • Ganglion
    • Synovial Cyst
    • Bible Bump
    • Gel-filled Lump

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M67431: Ganglion, right wrist

    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:

    • Numbness or Tingling
    • Neurologic Disease
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Paresthesia
    • Skin Numbness
    • Tingling Sensation
    • Pins and Needles

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R202: Paresthesia of skin

    What procedures does Dr. Myer perform?

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

    • 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:

    • Trigger Finger Release Surgery
    • Tendon Sheath Incision
    • Trigger Finger Tenolysis
    • Finger Tendon Release
    • Hand Tendon Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)

    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:

    • Carpal Tunnel Injection
    • Corticosteroid injection for carpal tunnel
    • Local anesthetic for carpal tunnel
    • Wrist pain injection
    • Carpal tunnel syndrome injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 20526: Injection, therapeutic (eg, local anesthetic, corticosteroid), carpal tunnel

    Also known as:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    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. Myer accept my insurance?

    Dr. Myer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (239) 343-9696 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Myer accept in Estero, FL?

    Dr. Myer in Estero, 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

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Freedom Health

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Myer's office located?

    Dr. Christopher Myer's Primary Practice

    23450 Via Coconut Pt

    Estero, FL 34135

    (239) 343-9696

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    Dr. Christopher Myer's Practice 2

    13691 Metro Pkwy Ste 400

    Fort Myers, FL 33912

    (239) 768-2272

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    Dr. Christopher Myer's Practice 3

    9981 S Healthpark Dr

    Fort Myers, FL 33908

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

    Dr. Myer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487882650.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Myer?

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

    What is Dr. Christopher Myer's specialty?

    Dr. Myer is a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon near Estero, FL. 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. Myer to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Christopher Myer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Myer is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Lee Memorial Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Christopher Myer accepting new patients in Estero, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Myer is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christopher Myer offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Myer's office at (239) 343-9696 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christopher Myer?

    Please contact Dr. Myer's office at (239) 343-9696 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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