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Dr. Franca Kraenzlin, MD

Providence, RI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kraenzlin, Plastic Hand Surgeon in Providence, RI?

    Dr. Franca Kraenzlin, MD is a Plastic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in Providence, RI with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kraenzlin is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kraenzlin’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kraenzlin’s office at (401) 444-5495.

    What languages does Dr. Kraenzlin speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Kraenzlin treat?

    As a Plastic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Kraenzlin 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. Kraenzlin. 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 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:

    • 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:

    • Local Skin Infection
    • Skin Infection
    • Skin bacterial infection
    • Subcutaneous tissue infection
    • Localized skin infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L089: Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified

    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:

    • Trigger Left Ring Finger
    • Finger Injuries and Disorder
    • Tendinitis
    • Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Left Ring Finger
    • Left Ring Finger Tendonitis
    • Snapping Left Ring Finger

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M65342: Trigger finger, left ring finger

    Also known as:

    • Cellulitis
    • Bacterial Skin Infection
    • Finger Skin Infection
    • Spreading Skin Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L03011: Cellulitis of right finger

    Also known as:

    • Broken Finger
    • Finger Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Phalangeal Fracture
    • Finger Bone Break
    • Fractured Finger

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S62623A: Displaced fracture of middle phalanx of left middle finger, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Mallet Finger
    • Finger Injuries and Disorder
    • Baseball Finger
    • Dropped Finger
    • Extensor Tendon Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M20011: Mallet finger of right finger(s)

    Also known as:

    • Dislocation of Right Hand Joint near Wrist
    • Dislocations
    • Hand Injuries and Disorder
    • Right carpometacarpal dislocation
    • Right hand joint out of place
    • Right hand luxation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S63054A: Dislocation of other carpometacarpal joint of right hand, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Broken Hand Bone
    • Fractures
    • Hand Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractured hand
    • Hand bone break
    • Metacarpal fracture
    • Broken finger bone

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S62339A: Displaced fracture of neck of unspecified metacarpal bone, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Broken Thumb
    • Finger Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Thumb Fracture
    • Fractured Thumb
    • Broken Digit
    • Finger Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S62524A: Nondisplaced fracture of distal phalanx of right thumb, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Broken Left Thumb
    • Finger Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Left Thumb Fracture
    • Thumb Bone Break
    • Phalanx Fracture of Left Thumb

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S62512B: Displaced fracture of proximal phalanx of left thumb, initial encounter for open fracture

    What procedures does Dr. Kraenzlin perform?

    As a Plastic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Kraenzlin 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. Kraenzlin. 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:

    • Muscle Debridement
    • Wound Debridement
    • Deep Wound Cleaning for Open Fracture
    • Muscle Cleaning Procedure
    • Fascia Debridement
    • Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
    • Surgical Wound Cleaning
    • Tissue Removal from Wound
    • Dead Tissue Removal
    • Excisional Debridement (Bone)
    • Open Fracture Debridement
    • Foreign Material Removal (Fracture)
    • Deep Tissue Wound Cleaning

    CPT Codes:

    • 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
    • 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

    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:

    • Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
    • Autologous Skin Graft
    • Partial Thickness Skin Graft
    • Skin Transplant

    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)

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Superficial Implant (Wire, Pin, or Rod)
    • Buried wire removal
    • Pin removal surgery
    • Rod removal (superficial)

    CPT Codes:

    • 20670: Removal of implant; superficial (eg, buried wire, pin or rod) (separate procedure)

    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:

    • 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

    Does Dr. Kraenzlin accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kraenzlin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (401) 444-5495 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kraenzlin accept in Providence, RI?

    Dr. Kraenzlin in Providence, RI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • Neighborhood Health Plan (RI)

    • Point32Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • USAA

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    Where is Dr. Kraenzlin's office located?

    Dr. Franca Kraenzlin's Primary Practice

    235 Plain St Ste 501

    Providence, RI 02905

    (401) 444-5495

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    Dr. Franca Kraenzlin's Practice 2

    601 N Caroline St

    Baltimore, MD 21287

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    Dr. Franca Kraenzlin's Practice 3

    5401 Old Court Rd

    McDonogh Run, MD 21133

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

    Dr. Kraenzlin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962865014.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kraenzlin?

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

    What is Dr. Franca Kraenzlin's specialty?

    Dr. Kraenzlin 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. Kraenzlin to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Franca Kraenzlin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kraenzlin is affiliated with Rhode Island Hospital, The Miriam Hospital 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 Plastic Hand Surgeon?

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    Is Franca Kraenzlin accepting new patients in Providence, RI?

    Yes, Dr. Franca Kraenzlin is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Franca Kraenzlin offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kraenzlin's office at (401) 444-5495 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Franca Kraenzlin?

    Please contact Dr. Kraenzlin's office at (401) 444-5495 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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