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Who is Dr. Kite, Plastic Hand Surgeon in Providence, RI?
Dr. Amy Kite, MD is a Plastic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in Providence, RI with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kite is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kite’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kite’s office at (401) 444-2701.
What languages does Dr. Kite speak?
Dr. Kite and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Kite treat?
As a Plastic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Kite 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. Kite. 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
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Left Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Right Wrist Nerve Compression
- Right Hand Numbness
- Right CTS
- Median Nerve Compression
- Wrist Nerve Entrapment
- Left Wrist Nerve Compression
- Left Hand Numbness
- Left CTS
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
- G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
- G5602: Carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb
Also known as:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Thumb Base
- 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
- M1812: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, left hand
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:
- Left Arm Lump or Swelling
- Right Arm Lump or Swelling
- Left Upper Limb Mass
- Bump on Left Arm
- Left Arm Nodule
- Right Upper Limb Mass
- Bump on Right Arm
- Right Arm Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2232: Localized swelling, mass and lump, left upper limb
- R2231: Localized swelling, mass and lump, right upper limb
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:
- Trigger Thumb
- Finger Injuries and Disorder
- Tendinitis
- Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Thumb
- Thumb Tendonitis
- Thumb Locking
ICD-10 Codes:
- M65311: Trigger thumb, right thumb
- M65312: Trigger thumb, left thumb
Also known as:
- Ulnar Nerve Damage
- Right Ulnar Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Ulnar Neuropathy
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Right Ulnar Neuropathy
- Right Elbow Nerve Pain
- Right Funny Bone Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5622: Lesion of ulnar nerve, left upper limb
- G5621: Lesion of ulnar nerve, right upper limb
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Right Lower Leg Open Wound
- Wounds and Injuries
- Right Leg Cut
- Right Leg Injury
- Open Sore on Right Lower Leg
ICD-10 Codes:
- S81801A: Unspecified open wound, right lower leg, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Brachial Plexus Disorder
- Brachial Plexus Injuries
- Brachial Plexus Injury
- Shoulder Nerve Damage
- Arm Nerve Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- G540: Brachial plexus disorders
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Finger Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03011: Cellulitis of right finger
Also known as:
- Brachial Plexus Injury
- Brachial Plexus Injuries
- Brachial Plexus Palsy
- Arm Nerve Damage
- Shoulder Nerve Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S143XXD: Injury of brachial plexus, subsequent encounter
Also known as:
- Benign Nerve System Tumor
- Autonomic Nervous System Disorder
- Benign Tumor
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Non-cancerous nerve growth
- Benign peripheral nerve neoplasm
- Benign autonomic nerve neoplasm
ICD-10 Codes:
- D3610: Benign neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Kite perform?
As a Plastic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Kite 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. Kite. 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
- Wrist Ganglion Cyst Removal
- Finger Extensor Tendon Repair
- Tendon Sheath Incision
- Trigger Finger Tenolysis
- Finger Tendon Release
- Hand Tendon Surgery
- Ganglion Excision
- Wrist Cyst Surgery
- Dorsal/Volar Ganglion Removal
- Tendon Repair (Finger)
- Finger Tendon Surgery
- Extensor Tendon Reconstruction (Finger)
CPT Codes:
- 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)
- 25111: Excision of ganglion, wrist (dorsal or volar); primary
- 26418: Repair, extensor tendon, finger, primary or secondary; without free graft, each tendon
Also known as:
- Non-Surgical Finger or Thumb Fracture Treatment
- Closed Distal Phalangeal Fracture Treatment
- Broken Finger Tip Treatment
- Thumb Fracture Care without Manipulation
- Phalangeal Fracture Non-Surgical
CPT Codes:
- 26750: Closed treatment of distal phalangeal fracture, finger or thumb; without manipulation, each
Also known as:
- Closed Treatment of Finger or Thumb Fracture
- Phalangeal fracture treatment
- Broken finger treatment
- Thumb fracture care
CPT Codes:
- 26720: Closed treatment of phalangeal shaft fracture, proximal or middle phalanx, finger or thumb; without manipulation, each
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:
- Non-Surgical Treatment for Broken Hand Bone
- Percutaneous Fixation of Hand Bone Fracture
- Closed Metacarpal Fracture Treatment
- Hand Bone Fracture Care
- Metacarpal Fracture Management without Manipulation
- Metacarpal Fracture Fixation
- Pinning Hand Bone Fracture
- Minimally Invasive Hand Fracture Repair
- Hand Fracture Percutaneous Pinning
CPT Codes:
- 26600: Closed treatment of metacarpal fracture, single; without manipulation, each bone
- 26608: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of metacarpal fracture, each bone
Also known as:
- Finger or Thumb Amputation with Skin Flap
- Finger or Thumb Amputation
- Digit Amputation with Reconstruction
- Digital Amputation
- Finger Removal Surgery
- Thumb Amputation with Flap
- Digit Amputation
- Finger Removal
- Thumb Amputation Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 26952: Amputation, finger or thumb, primary or secondary, any joint or phalanx, single, including neurectomies; with local advancement flaps (V-Y, hood)
- 26951: Amputation, finger or thumb, primary or secondary, any joint or phalanx, single, including neurectomies; with direct closure
Also known as:
- Tendon Release Surgery for Hand or Finger
- Forearm or Wrist Tendon Lengthening/Shortening
- Extensor tenolysis
- Tendon freeing surgery
- Hand tendon surgery
- Tendon Adjustment Surgery
- Flexor Tendon Surgery
- Extensor Tendon Surgery
- Wrist Tendon Repair
CPT Codes:
- 26445: Tenolysis, extensor tendon, hand OR finger, each tendon
- 25280: Lengthening or shortening of flexor or extensor tendon, forearm and/or wrist, single, each tendon
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:
- Removal of Superficial Implant (Wire, Pin, or Rod)
- Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
- Buried wire removal
- Pin removal surgery
- Rod removal (superficial)
- Hardware Removal Surgery
- Buried Implant Extraction
- Orthopedic Implant Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20670: Removal of implant; superficial (eg, buried wire, pin or rod) (separate procedure)
- 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)
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:
- Open Repair of Hand Bone Fracture (Metacarpal)
- Finger or Hand Joint Fracture Repair
- Metacarpal Fracture Surgery
- Hand Fracture Fixation
- Broken Hand Bone Surgery
- Metacarpal Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF)
- Articular Fracture Repair Hand
- Metacarpophalangeal Joint Fracture Surgery
- Interphalangeal Joint Fracture Repair
- Internal Fixation for Hand Fracture
CPT Codes:
- 26615: Open treatment of metacarpal fracture, single, includes internal fixation, when performed, each bone
- 26746: Open treatment of articular fracture, involving metacarpophalangeal or interphalangeal joint, includes internal fixation, when performed, each
Also known as:
- Finger or Thumb Fracture Fixation
- Percutaneous phalangeal fixation
- Unstable finger fracture repair
- Thumb bone fracture treatment
CPT Codes:
- 26727: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of unstable phalangeal shaft fracture, proximal or middle phalanx, finger or thumb, with manipulation, each
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:
- Short Arm Splint Application
- Forearm to hand splint
- Static arm splint
- Wrist and forearm splint
- Arm immobilization splint
CPT Codes:
- 29125: Application of short arm splint (forearm to hand); static
Also known as:
- Finger Ligament Repair
- Collateral ligament repair (finger)
- MP joint ligament repair
- Finger joint stabilization surgery
CPT Codes:
- 26540: Repair of collateral ligament, metacarpophalangeal or interphalangeal joint
Also known as:
- Muscle Debridement
- Deep Wound Cleaning
- Wound Debridement
- Deep Wound Cleaning for Open Fracture
- Skin Substitute Graft Application (Additional Area)
- Skin Substitute Graft (Small Wound)
- Muscle Cleaning Procedure
- Fascia Debridement
- Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
- Surgical Wound Debridement
- Tissue Removal for Wound Healing
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
- Excisional Debridement (Bone)
- Open Fracture Debridement
- Foreign Material Removal (Fracture)
- Deep Tissue Wound Cleaning
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Bioengineered Skin Application
- Wound Covering with Skin Substitute
- Wound Skin Replacement
CPT Codes:
- 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 11046: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 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
- 15274: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area greater than or equal to 100 sq cm; each additional 100 sq cm wound surface area, or part thereof, or each additional 1% of body area of infants and children, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 15271: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
Also known as:
- Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
- Skin Substitute Graft (Large Area)
- Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Additional Area)
- Skin Substitute Graft (Small Area)
- Autologous Skin Graft
- Partial Thickness Skin Graft
- Skin Transplant
- Artificial skin graft
- Wound covering application
- Skin replacement for large wounds
- Autograft Skin Transplant
- Skin Grafting for Large Areas
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Wound Covering Application
- Skin Replacement Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 15100: Split-Thickness Autograft, Trunk, Arms, Legs; First 100 Sq Cm Or Less, Or 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children (Except 15050)
- 15273: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area greater than or equal to 100 sq cm; first 100 sq cm wound surface area, or 1% of body area of infants and children
- 15101: Split-Thickness Autograft, Trunk, Arms, Legs; Each Additional 100 Sq Cm, Or Each Additional 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children, Or Part Thereof (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)
- 15275: Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery (Medium)
- Adjacent Tissue Transfer (Additional Area)
- Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
- Local Flap Surgery
- Skin Graft (Adjacent Tissue)
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Tissue Rearrangement
- Local Flap Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 14301: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; defect 30.1 sq cm to 60.0 sq cm
- 14302: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; each additional 30.0 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Bone Debridement (Cleaning of Bone Wound)
- Bone Debridement
- Bone Wound Cleaning
- Surgical Bone Debridement
- Dead Bone Removal
- Wound Cleaning with Bone Involvement
- Bone Cleaning Surgery
- Surgical Debridement of Bone
CPT Codes:
- 11044: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 11047: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Wound or Burn Site Preparation for Graft
- Surgery
- Surgical Wound Debridement
- Burn Eschar Excision
- Scar Contracture Release
- Recipient Site Preparation
CPT Codes:
- 15002: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, trunk, arms, legs; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children
Also known as:
- Lower Leg Muscle Flap Surgery
- Arm Muscle Flap Surgery
- Lower Extremity Flap Reconstruction
- Myocutaneous Flap Surgery
- Fasciocutaneous Flap Surgery
- Leg Tissue Transfer
- Upper Extremity Flap Surgery
- Myocutaneous Flap
- Fasciocutaneous Flap
CPT Codes:
- 15738: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; lower extremity
- 15736: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; upper extremity
Also known as:
- Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Additional Area)
- Surgery
- Wound Bed Preparation
- Burn Eschar Excision
- Scar Contracture Release
- Recipient Site Creation
CPT Codes:
- 15003: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, trunk, arms, legs; each additional 100 sq cm, or part thereof, or each additional 1% of body area of infants and children (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Complex Wound Repair (Scalp, Arms, Legs)
- Deep Wound Repair (Extremities)
- Surgical Closure of Complex Wound
- Advanced Wound Stitching
CPT Codes:
- 13121: Repair, complex, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
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:
- Nerve Repair with Donor Nerve Graft
- Digital Nerve Repair (Hand or Foot)
- Nerve Graft Surgery
- Allograft Nerve Repair
- Peripheral Nerve Reconstruction
- Finger Nerve Repair
- Toe Nerve Repair
- Hand Nerve Suture
- Foot Nerve Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 64912: Nerve repair; with nerve allograft, each nerve, first strand (cable)
- 64831: Suture of digital nerve, hand or foot; 1 nerve
Also known as:
- Major Arm or Leg Nerve Repair
- Peripheral Nerve Surgery
- Nerve Reconstruction Arm/Leg
- Open Neuroplasty
CPT Codes:
- 64708: Neuroplasty, major peripheral nerve, arm or leg, open; other than specified
Also known as:
- Ulnar Nerve Repair or Repositioning at Wrist
- Ulnar Nerve Release or Repositioning at Elbow
- Ulnar nerve neuroplasty wrist
- Ulnar nerve transposition wrist
- Wrist ulnar nerve release
- Ulnar Nerve Transposition
- Cubital Tunnel Release
- Elbow Nerve Surgery
- Neuroplasty Ulnar Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 64719: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at wrist
- 64718: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at elbow
Also known as:
- First Stage of Nerve Transfer Surgery
- Nerve Pedicle Graft (Stage 1)
- Nerve Transfer Procedure (Initial)
- Nerve Reconstruction (First Stage)
- Peripheral Nerve Transfer
CPT Codes:
- 64905: Nerve pedicle transfer; first stage
Does Dr. Kite accept my insurance?
Dr. Kite accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (401) 444-2701 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kite accept in Providence, RI?
Dr. Kite in Providence, RI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
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CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Medicare
Neighborhood Health Plan (RI)
Point32Health
State of Connecticut
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kite's office located?
What is Dr. Kite's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kite's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225399645.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kite?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kite
What is Dr. Amy Kite's specialty?
Dr. Kite is a Plastic Hand Surgeon near Providence, RI. A plastic surgeon with specialized training in the investigation, preservation, and restoration of all structures of the upper extremity that impact the form and function of the hand and wrist through medical, surgical, and rehabilitative methods. Contact Dr. Kite to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Amy Kite affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kite is affiliated with Rhode Island Hospital, The Miriam Hospital, South County Hospital 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 Amy Kite accepting new patients in Providence, RI?
Yes, Dr. Amy Kite is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Amy Kite offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kite's office at (401) 444-2701 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
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