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Dr. Brian Evanson, MD

Munster, IN

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Evanson, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Munster, IN?

    Dr. Brian Evanson, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in Munster, IN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Evanson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Evanson’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Evanson’s office at (219) 836-1060.

    What languages does Dr. Evanson speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Evanson treat?

    As a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Evanson 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. Evanson. 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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25511: Pain in right shoulder
    • M25512: Pain in left shoulder

    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:

    • Finger Pain
    • Finger Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Sore fingers
    • Aching fingers
    • Finger discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M79644: Pain in right finger(s)

    Also known as:

    • Right Wrist Pain
    • Pain
    • Wrist Injuries and Disorder
    • Aching right wrist
    • Sore right wrist
    • Right wrist discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25531: Pain in right wrist

    Also known as:

    • Finger Pain
    • Finger Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Sore Finger
    • Aching Finger
    • Finger Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M79645: Pain in left finger(s)

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Left Wrist
    • Pain
    • Wrist Injuries and Disorder
    • Left Wrist Ache
    • Left Wrist Discomfort
    • Sore Left Wrist

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25532: Pain in left wrist

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments
    • Pre-op blood work
    • Lab tests before surgery
    • Pre-treatment lab assessment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
    • Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder Lesion
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Shoulder Injury
    • Shoulder Problem
    • Shoulder Damage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7581: Other shoulder lesions, right shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Tendon and Joint Lining Inflammation
    • Joint Disorder
    • Tendinitis
    • Tenosynovitis
    • Synovitis
    • Inflamed Tendons

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M659: Synovitis and tenosynovitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ulnar Nerve Damage
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Ulnar Neuropathy
    • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5622: Lesion of ulnar nerve, left upper limb

    Also known as:

    • Right Elbow Pain
    • Elbow Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Aching right elbow
    • Sore right elbow
    • Right elbow discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25521: Pain in right elbow

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2231: Localized swelling, mass and lump, right upper limb

    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:

    • Osteoarthritis of the left thumb joint
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1812: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, left hand

    What procedures does Dr. Evanson perform?

    As a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Evanson 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. Evanson. 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 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:

    • Axillary Nerve Block Injection
    • Armpit nerve block
    • Axillary nerve pain injection
    • Shoulder nerve block
    • Guided nerve injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64417: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; axillary nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    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

    Also known as:

    • Ulnar Nerve Release or Repositioning at Elbow
    • Ulnar Nerve Transposition
    • Cubital Tunnel Release
    • Elbow Nerve Surgery
    • Neuroplasty Ulnar Nerve

    CPT Codes:

    • 64718: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at elbow

    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:

    • Open Rotator Cuff Repair (Chronic Tear)
    • Biceps Tendon Repair (Tenodesis)
    • Shoulder Tendon Repair
    • Chronic Rotator Cuff Surgery
    • Open Musculotendinous Cuff Repair
    • Long Head Biceps Tenodesis
    • Shoulder Biceps Tendon Surgery
    • Biceps Tendon Reattachment

    CPT Codes:

    • 23412: Repair of ruptured musculotendinous cuff (eg, rotator cuff) open; chronic
    • 23430: Tenodesis of long tendon of biceps

    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:

    • 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:

    • Limited Shoulder Debridement (Arthroscopic)
    • Endoscopy
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Clean-up
    • Shoulder Joint Debridement
    • Keyhole Shoulder Repair
    • Rotator Cuff Debridement

    CPT Codes:

    • 29822: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; debridement, limited, 1 or 2 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:

    • Biceps or Triceps Tendon Repair
    • Distal biceps tendon reinsertion
    • Triceps tendon repair surgery
    • Tendon graft for arm

    CPT Codes:

    • 24342: Reinsertion of ruptured biceps or triceps tendon, distal, with or without tendon graft

    Also known as:

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

    CPT Codes:

    • 25116: Radical excision of bursa, synovia of wrist, or forearm tendon sheaths (eg, tenosynovitis, fungus, Tbc, or other granulomas, rheumatoid arthritis); extensors, with or without transposition of dorsal retinaculum

    Does Dr. Evanson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Evanson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (219) 836-1060 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Evanson accept in Munster, IN?

    Dr. Evanson in Munster, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Evanson's office located?

    Dr. Brian Evanson's Primary Practice

    9445 Calumet Ave

    Munster, IN 46321

    (219) 836-1060

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    Dr. Brian Evanson's Practice 2

    1545 W US Highway 30

    Schererville, IN 46375

    (219) 703-2440

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    Dr. Brian Evanson's Practice 3

    1275 E North St

    Crown Point, IN 46307

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

    Dr. Evanson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073741237.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Evanson?

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

    What is Dr. Brian Evanson's specialty?

    Dr. Evanson is a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon near Munster, IN. 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. Evanson to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Brian Evanson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Evanson is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital, Community Hospital of Munster 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

    Where can I learn more about Orthopedic Hand Surgeon?

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    Is Brian Evanson accepting new patients in Munster, IN?

    Yes, Dr. Brian Evanson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Brian Evanson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Evanson's office at (219) 836-1060 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Brian Evanson?

    Please contact Dr. Evanson's office at (219) 836-1060 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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