Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Smerlis, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Newport News, VA?
Where did Dr. Smerlis go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Maryland School of Medicine | Wake Forest University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Smerlis speak?
Dr. Smerlis and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon like Dr. Smerlis typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Smerlis 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. Smerlis. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Right Wrist Nerve Compression
- Right Hand Numbness
- Right CTS
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
What procedures does an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon like Dr. Smerlis typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Smerlis 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. Smerlis. 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:
- 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:
- Spinal Nerve Transection
- Spinal Nerve Avulsion
- Extradural Nerve Cut
- Nerve Root Sectioning
CPT Codes:
- 64772: Transection or avulsion of other spinal nerve, extradural
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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 (Interposition)
- Intercarpal Arthroplasty
- Carpometacarpal Joint Replacement
- Tendon Interposition Arthroplasty
CPT Codes:
- 25447: Arthroplasty, Intercarpal Or Carpometacarpal Joints; Interposition (Eg, Tendon)
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)
Does Dr. Smerlis accept my insurance?
Dr. Smerlis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (757) 327-0657 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Smerlis accept in Newport News, VA?
Dr. Smerlis in Newport News, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Allied Benefit Systems
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Smerlis' office located?
Dr. Nicholas Smerlis' Primary Practice
860 Omni Blvd Ste 113
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 327-0657
What hospitals are Dr. Smerlis affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Smerlis has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Smerlis's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Smerlis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376673103.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Smerlis?
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