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18 Years of Experience
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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Meyers, General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist in Carmel, IN?
Dr. Alex Meyers, MD is a General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist, who primarily practices in Carmel, IN with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 18 years. Dr. Meyers is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Meyers’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Meyers’s office at (317) 249-2616.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Meyers?
Dr. Alex Meyers, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Meyers empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, Shoulder Reconstruction, Shoulder Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Carmel/IN community, Dr. Meyers is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Meyers speak?
Dr. Meyers and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Meyers treat?
As a General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist, Dr. Meyers 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. Meyers. 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:
- Osteoarthritis of the right shoulder
- Osteoarthritis of the left shoulder
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Thumb Base
- Osteoarthritis of the left thumb joint
- Osteoarthritis of the right hand
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Right Thumb Arthritis
- Primary Right First CMC Joint Arthritis
- Right Hand Thumb Base Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative Joint Disease
- Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
- Shoulder Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M19011: Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulder
- M19012: Primary osteoarthritis, left shoulder
- M1811: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, right hand
- M1812: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, left hand
- M19041: Primary osteoarthritis, right hand
- M19111: Post-traumatic osteoarthritis, right shoulder
Also known as:
- Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Swimmer's Shoulder
- Impingement Syndrome
- Rotator Cuff Impingement
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7541: Impingement syndrome of right shoulder
- M7542: Impingement syndrome of left shoulder
Also known as:
- Left Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Left Wrist Nerve Compression
- Left Hand Numbness
- Left CTS
- Right Wrist Nerve Compression
- Right Hand Numbness
- Right CTS
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5602: Carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb
- G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
Also known as:
- Right Rotator Cuff Tear
- Complete Rotator Cuff Tear
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Right rotator cuff rupture
- Right shoulder tendon tear
- Right shoulder muscle tear
- Full Rotator Cuff Tear
- Complete Rotator Cuff Rupture
- Severed Shoulder Tendon
ICD-10 Codes:
- M75101: Unspecified rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
- M75121: Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
Also known as:
- Left Shoulder Pain
- Right Shoulder Pain
- Pain
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Sore Left Shoulder
- Left Shoulder Ache
- Left Shoulder Discomfort
- Sore Right Shoulder
- Right Shoulder Ache
- Right Shoulder Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25512: Pain in left shoulder
- M25511: Pain in right shoulder
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]
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Right Bicep Tendinitis
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Tendinitis
- Right biceps tendon inflammation
- Right shoulder tendinitis
- Right bicipital tendinopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7521: Bicipital tendinitis, right shoulder
Also known as:
- Shoulder Labrum Tear
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Sprains and Strains
- Labral Tear
- SLAP Lesion
- Torn Shoulder Labrum
ICD-10 Codes:
- S43431A: Superior glenoid labrum lesion of right shoulder, initial encounter
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
What procedures does Dr. Meyers perform?
As a General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist, Dr. Meyers 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. Meyers. 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:
- Biceps Tendon Repair (Tenodesis)
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
- Open Rotator Cuff Repair (Chronic Tear)
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Adhesion Removal
- Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
- Open Repair of Rotator Cuff Tear
- Endoscopy
- Long Head Biceps Tenodesis
- Shoulder Biceps Tendon Surgery
- Biceps Tendon Reattachment
- Shoulder Tendon Repair
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
- Subacromial Decompression
- Shoulder Impingement Surgery
- Acromioplasty
- Chronic Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Open Musculotendinous Cuff Repair
- Shoulder Scope Surgery
- Shoulder Adhesiolysis
- Frozen Shoulder Surgery
- Shoulder Joint Cleaning
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff
- Keyhole Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Shoulder Repair
- Rotator Cuff Repair
- Torn Rotator Cuff Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 23430: Tenodesis of long tendon of biceps
- 29826: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; decompression of subacromial space with partial acromioplasty, with coracoacromial ligament (ie, arch) release, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 23412: Repair of ruptured musculotendinous cuff (eg, rotator cuff) open; chronic
- 29825: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with lysis and resection of adhesions, with or without manipulation
- 29827: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with rotator cuff repair
- 23410: Repair of ruptured musculotendinous cuff (eg, rotator cuff) open; acute
Also known as:
- Limited Shoulder Debridement (Arthroscopic)
- Extensive Shoulder Arthroscopy Debridement
- Shoulder Bone Shaving (Arthroscopic)
- Endoscopy
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Clean-up
- Shoulder Joint Debridement
- Keyhole Shoulder Repair
- Rotator Cuff Debridement
- Shoulder Scope Cleaning
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Debridement
- Shoulder Joint Cleanup Surgery
- Arthroscopic Distal Claviculectomy
- Mumford Procedure (Arthroscopic)
- AC Joint Resection (Arthroscopic)
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])
- 29823: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; debridement, extensive, 3 or more 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])
- 29824: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; distal claviculectomy including distal articular surface (Mumford 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:
- Total Shoulder Replacement
- Glenohumeral Arthroplasty
- Shoulder Joint Replacement
- Proximal Humeral Replacement
- Artificial Shoulder Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 23472: Arthroplasty, glenohumeral joint; total shoulder (glenoid and proximal humeral replacement (eg, total shoulder))
Also known as:
- Wrist Arthroscopy
- Wrist Tendon Sheath Release
- Endoscopy
- Wrist Scope Surgery
- Keyhole Wrist Surgery
- Wrist Joint Repair
- Triangular Fibrocartilage Repair
- De Quervain's Release
- Wrist Tendon Decompression
- Extensor Tendon Sheath Incision
CPT Codes:
- 29846: Arthroscopy, wrist, surgical; excision and/or repair of triangular fibrocartilage and/or joint debridement
- 25000: Incision, extensor tendon sheath, wrist (eg, deQuervains disease)
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)
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:
- Wrist or Hand Joint Replacement with Tendon Transfer
- Intercarpal Arthroplasty
- Carpometacarpal Joint Replacement
- Wrist Joint Reconstruction
- Tendon Transfer for Hand Joint
CPT Codes:
- 25448: Arthroplasty, Intercarpal Or Carpometacarpal Joints; Suspension, Including Transfer Or Transplant Of Tendon, With Interposition, When Performed
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Partial Collarbone Removal
- Partial Claviculectomy
- Collarbone Resection
- Shoulder Bone Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 23120: Claviculectomy; partial
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:
- 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 Transposition
- Cubital Tunnel Release
- Elbow Nerve Surgery
- Neuroplasty Ulnar Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 64718: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at elbow
Also known as:
- Pulse Oximetry
- Oxygen Saturation Test
- Oximeter Reading
- Blood Oxygen Level Test
CPT Codes:
- 94760: Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; single determination
Does Dr. Meyers accept my insurance?
Dr. Meyers accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (317) 249-2616 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Meyers accept in Carmel, IN?
Dr. Meyers in Carmel, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
State of Tennessee
Unified Group Services
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Meyers' office located?
Dr. Alex Meyers' Primary Practice
13431 Old Meridian St Ste 225
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 249-2616
Recognitions
Castle Connolly Doctor’s Choice Awards
Doctor’s Choice - 2025
Among the most nominated for the Castle Connolly Top Doctor recognition in 2025
What is Dr. Meyers's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Meyers's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710190319.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Meyers?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Meyers
What is Dr. Alex Meyers's specialty?
Dr. Meyers is a General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist near Carmel, IN. A surgeon specializing in the medical, surgical, and rehabilitative management of the upper extremity focuses on the investigation, preservation, and restoration of structures that directly impact the form and function of the hand and wrist. Contact Dr. Meyers to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Alex Meyers affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Meyers is affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent Carmel, Ascension St. Vincent Fishers 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
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Is Alex Meyers accepting new patients in Carmel, IN?
Yes, Dr. Alex Meyers is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alex Meyers offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Meyers's office at (317) 249-2616 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alex Meyers?
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