Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Garas, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Melbourne, FL?
Where did Dr. Garas go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Massachusetts Med School
What languages does Dr. Garas speak?
Dr. Garas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon like Dr. Garas typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Garas 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. Garas. 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:
- 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:
- Trigger Right Middle Finger
- Finger Injuries and Disorder
- Tendinitis
- Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Right Middle Finger
- Right Middle Finger Tendonitis
- Snapping Right Middle Finger
ICD-10 Codes:
- M65331: Trigger finger, right middle finger
Also known as:
- Arthritis in the Right Hand
- Arthritis
- Hand Injuries and Disorder
- Hand Joint Inflammation
- Right Hand Arthropathy
- Hand Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M13841: Other specified arthritis, right hand
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 an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon like Dr. Garas typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Garas 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. Garas. 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:
- 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
- Ulnar Nerve Repair or Repositioning at Wrist
- Ulnar Nerve Transposition
- Cubital Tunnel Release
- Elbow Nerve Surgery
- Neuroplasty Ulnar Nerve
- Ulnar nerve neuroplasty wrist
- Ulnar nerve transposition wrist
- Wrist ulnar nerve release
CPT Codes:
- 64718: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at elbow
- 64719: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at wrist
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:
- 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:
- Non-Surgical Treatment for Broken Hand Bone
- Closed Metacarpal Fracture Treatment
- Hand Bone Fracture Care
- Metacarpal Fracture Management without Manipulation
CPT Codes:
- 26600: Closed treatment of metacarpal fracture, single; without manipulation, each bone
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:
- 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
Does Dr. Garas accept my insurance?
Dr. Garas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (321) 361-5578 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Garas accept in Melbourne, FL?
Dr. Garas in Melbourne, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Allegiance Benefit Plan Management
Bankers Life
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Health First Shared Services
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Garas' office located?
Dr. Peter Garas' Primary Practice
205 E Nasa Blvd Fl 1
Melbourne, FL 32901
(321) 361-5578
What hospitals are Dr. Garas affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Garas has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Garas's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Garas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790104396.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Garas?
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