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Dr. Nathan Van Zeeland, MD

Appleton, WI

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Van Zeeland, Orthopedic Surgeon in Appleton, WI?

    Dr. Nathan Van Zeeland, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Appleton, WI. He is board certified. Dr. Van Zeeland graduated from New Jersey College of Dentistry and completed his residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program. Dr. Van Zeeland is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Van Zeeland’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Van Zeeland’s office.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Van Zeeland?

    Dr. Nathan Van Zeeland, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic 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. Van Zeeland empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Appleton/WI community, Dr. Van Zeeland is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: New Jersey College of Dentistry

    Is Dr. Van Zeeland board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Nathan Van Zeeland, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Van Zeeland speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Van Zeeland treat?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Van Zeeland 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. Van Zeeland. 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 left thumb joint
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Thumb Base
    • Osteoarthritis of the right hand
    • Osteoarthritis of the right shoulder
    • 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
    • M19041: Primary osteoarthritis, right hand
    • M19011: Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulder

    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
    • Median Nerve Compression
    • Wrist Nerve Entrapment

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Trigger Right Middle Finger
    • Trigger Right 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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    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. Van Zeeland perform?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Van Zeeland 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. Van Zeeland. 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:

    • Trigger Finger Release Surgery
    • Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery (Single Finger)
    • Wrist Ganglion Cyst Removal
    • Dupuytren's Contracture Release (Percutaneous)
    • Wrist Bone Removal
    • Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery (Additional Finger)
    • Complicated Finger Abscess Drainage
    • Finger Extensor Tendon Repair
    • Tendon Sheath Incision
    • Trigger Finger Tenolysis
    • Finger Tendon Release
    • Hand Tendon Surgery
    • Partial Palmar Fasciectomy', 'Finger Contracture Release Surgery', 'Dupuytren's Release (Finger)
    • Ganglion Excision
    • Wrist Cyst Surgery
    • Dorsal/Volar Ganglion Removal
    • Percutaneous Palmar Fasciotomy', 'Needle Aponeurotomy', 'Minimally Invasive Dupuytren's Surgery
    • Partial Carpectomy
    • Wrist Bone Excision
    • Carpal Bone Removal
    • Partial Palmar Fasciectomy
    • Finger Contracture Release
    • Z-plasty Finger
    • Felon Drainage
    • Finger Infection Drainage
    • Deep Finger Abscess Incision
    • Hand Abscess Treatment
    • Tendon Repair (Finger)
    • Finger Tendon Surgery
    • Extensor Tendon Reconstruction (Finger)

    CPT Codes:

    • 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);
    • 25111: Excision of ganglion, wrist (dorsal or volar); primary
    • 26040: Fasciotomy, palmar (eg, Dupuytren's contracture); percutaneous
    • 25210: Carpectomy; 1 bone
    • 26125: 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); each additional digit (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 26011: Drainage of finger abscess; complicated (eg, felon)
    • 26418: Repair, extensor tendon, finger, primary or secondary; without free graft, each tendon

    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:

    • 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:

    • Hand and Forearm Cast Application
    • Long Arm Cast Application
    • Gauntlet Cast
    • Wrist and Forearm Cast
    • Hand Cast
    • Lower Arm Cast
    • Shoulder to hand cast
    • Full arm cast
    • Arm fracture cast

    CPT Codes:

    • 29085: Application, cast; hand and lower forearm (gauntlet)
    • 29065: Application, cast; shoulder to hand (long arm)

    Also known as:

    • Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
    • Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
    • Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
    • Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
    • Knee Injection with Ultrasound

    CPT Codes:

    • 20611: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting

    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:

    • Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
    • Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
    • Endoscopy
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
    • Subacromial Decompression
    • Shoulder Impingement Surgery
    • Acromioplasty
    • Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff
    • Keyhole Rotator Cuff Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Shoulder Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 29826: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; decompression of subacromial space with partial acromioplasty, with coracoacromial ligament (ie, arch) release, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 29827: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with rotator cuff repair

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder Bone Shaving (Arthroscopic)
    • Extensive Shoulder Arthroscopy Debridement
    • Endoscopy
    • Arthroscopic Distal Claviculectomy
    • Mumford Procedure (Arthroscopic)
    • AC Joint Resection (Arthroscopic)
    • Shoulder Scope Cleaning
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Debridement
    • Shoulder Joint Cleanup Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 29824: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; distal claviculectomy including distal articular surface (Mumford procedure)
    • 29823: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; debridement, extensive, 3 or more discrete structures (eg, humeral bone, humeral articular cartilage, glenoid bone, glenoid articular cartilage, biceps tendon, biceps anchor complex, labrum, articular capsule, articular side of the rotator cuff, bursal side of the rotator cuff, subacromial bursa, foreign body[ies])

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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 Joint Fusion
    • Finger or Toe Joint Fusion
    • Metacarpophalangeal Arthrodesis
    • MCP Joint Fusion
    • Finger Fusion Surgery
    • Interphalangeal Arthrodesis
    • Digit Joint Fusion
    • Finger Joint Surgery
    • Toe Joint Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 26850: Arthrodesis, metacarpophalangeal joint, with or without internal fixation;
    • 26860: Arthrodesis, interphalangeal joint, with or without internal fixation;

    Also known as:

    • Short Arm Splint Application
    • Long Arm Splint Application
    • Forearm to hand splint
    • Static arm splint
    • Wrist and forearm splint
    • Arm immobilization splint
    • Shoulder to Hand Splint
    • Arm Immobilization Splint
    • Forearm and Upper Arm Splint

    CPT Codes:

    • 29125: Application of short arm splint (forearm to hand); static
    • 29105: Application of long arm splint (shoulder to hand)

    Also known as:

    • Wrist Tendon Sheath Release
    • De Quervain's Release
    • Wrist Tendon Decompression
    • Extensor Tendon Sheath Incision

    CPT Codes:

    • 25000: Incision, extensor tendon sheath, wrist (eg, deQuervains disease)

    Also known as:

    • Finger or Thumb Fracture Fixation
    • Open Surgery for Finger/Thumb Fracture
    • Percutaneous phalangeal fixation
    • Unstable finger fracture repair
    • Thumb bone fracture treatment
    • Phalangeal Shaft Fracture Repair
    • Finger Bone Internal Fixation
    • Broken Finger Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 26727: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of unstable phalangeal shaft fracture, proximal or middle phalanx, finger or thumb, with manipulation, each
    • 26735: Open treatment of phalangeal shaft fracture, proximal or middle phalanx, finger or thumb, includes internal fixation, when performed, each

    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:

    • 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:

    • Tendon or Ligament Pain Injection
    • Tendon Injection
    • Ligament Injection
    • Soft Tissue Injection
    • Pain Relief Injection (Tendon/Ligament)

    CPT Codes:

    • 20551: Injection(s); single tendon origin/insertion

    Also known as:

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

    CPT Codes:

    • 20605: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, intermediate joint or bursa (eg, temporomandibular, acromioclavicular, wrist, elbow or ankle, olecranon bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Forearm or Wrist Tendon Removal
    • Wrist Tendon Excision
    • Forearm Tendon Surgery
    • Flexor Tendon Removal
    • Extensor Tendon Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 25109: Excision of tendon, forearm and/or wrist, flexor or extensor, each

    Also known as:

    • Wrist Fusion with Bone Graft
    • Wrist Arthrodesis with Graft
    • Surgical Wrist Fusion
    • Bone Graft for Wrist Fusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 25805: Arthrodesis, wrist; with sliding graft

    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:

    • 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:

    • Deep Wound Cleaning for Open Fracture
    • Excisional Debridement (Bone)
    • Open Fracture Debridement
    • Foreign Material Removal (Fracture)
    • Deep Tissue Wound Cleaning

    CPT Codes:

    • 11012: Debridement including removal of foreign material at the site of an open fracture and/or an open dislocation (eg, excisional debridement); skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscle fascia, muscle, and bone

    Does Dr. Van Zeeland accept my insurance?

    Dr. Van Zeeland accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Van Zeeland accept in Appleton, WI?

    Dr. Van Zeeland in Appleton, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Affinity Health System

    • Centene

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Partners Plans

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Network Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Van Zeeland's office located?

    Dr. Nathan Van Zeeland's Primary Practice

    2323 N Casaloma Dr

    Appleton, WI 54913

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

    Dr. Van Zeeland's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790832665.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Van Zeeland?

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

    What is Dr. Nathan Van Zeeland's specialty?

    Dr. Van Zeeland is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Appleton, WI. An orthopedic surgeon has specialization in preserving, investigating, and restoring the form and function of the extremities, spine, and related structures through medical, surgical, and physical methods. They care for patients with musculoskeletal issues, including congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances, and degenerative diseases affecting the spine, hands, feet, knees, hips, shoulders, and elbows in both children and adults. Additionally, orthopedic surgeons address primary and secondary muscular problems and the impact of central or peripheral nervous system lesions on the musculoskeletal system. Contact Dr. Van Zeeland to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Nathan Van Zeeland affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Van Zeeland is affiliated with ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah, Ascension NE Wisconsin - St. Elizabeth Campus 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 Nathan Van Zeeland accepting new patients in Appleton, WI?

    Yes, Dr. Nathan Van Zeeland is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nathan Van Zeeland offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Van Zeeland's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Nathan Van Zeeland?

    Please contact Dr. Van Zeeland's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Nathan Van Zeeland have?

    Dr. Nathan Van Zeeland is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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