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Dr. Brent Degeorge, MD

Charlottesville, VA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Degeorge, Plastic Surgeon in Charlottesville, VA?

    Dr. Brent Degeorge, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Charlottesville, VA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Degeorge is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Degeorge’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Degeorge’s office at (434) 924-5078.

    What languages does Dr. Degeorge speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Degeorge treat?

    As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Degeorge 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. Degeorge. 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:

    • Right Hand Pain
    • Hand Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Pain in right palm
    • Right wrist and hand pain
    • Right hand discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M79641: Pain in right 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:

    • 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

    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

    What procedures does Dr. Degeorge perform?

    As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Degeorge 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. Degeorge. 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Wrist Arthroscopy
    • Wrist Arthroscopy for Synovectomy
    • Removal of Wrist Bones (Carpectomy)
    • Open Wrist Reconstruction for Instability
    • Removal of Lower Ulna Bone
    • Endoscopy
    • Wrist Scope Surgery
    • Keyhole Wrist Surgery
    • Wrist Joint Repair
    • Triangular Fibrocartilage Repair
    • Minimally Invasive Wrist Synovectomy
    • Wrist Joint Lining Removal
    • Proximal row carpectomy
    • Wrist bone excision
    • Partial wrist fusion
    • Wrist Ligament Repair
    • Carpal Instability Surgery
    • Wrist Capsulorrhaphy
    • Tendon Transfer Wrist
    • Distal Ulna Excision
    • Darrach Procedure
    • Ulna Resection
    • Wrist Bone Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 29846: Arthroscopy, wrist, surgical; excision and/or repair of triangular fibrocartilage and/or joint debridement
    • 29844: Arthroscopy, wrist, surgical; synovectomy, partial
    • 25215: Carpectomy; all bones of proximal row
    • 25320: Capsulorrhaphy or reconstruction, wrist, open (eg, capsulodesis, ligament repair, tendon transfer or graft) (includes synovectomy, capsulotomy and open reduction) for carpal instability
    • 25240: Excision distal ulna partial or complete (eg, Darrach type or matched resection)

    Also known as:

    • Trigger Finger Release Surgery
    • Wrist Ganglion Cyst Removal
    • Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery (Single Finger)
    • Tendon Sheath Incision
    • Trigger Finger Tenolysis
    • Finger Tendon Release
    • Hand Tendon Surgery
    • Ganglion Excision
    • Wrist Cyst Surgery
    • Dorsal/Volar Ganglion Removal
    • Partial Palmar Fasciectomy', 'Finger Contracture Release Surgery', 'Dupuytren's Release (Finger)

    CPT Codes:

    • 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)
    • 25111: Excision of ganglion, wrist (dorsal or volar); primary
    • 26123: Fasciectomy, partial palmar with release of single digit including proximal interphalangeal joint, with or without Z-plasty, other local tissue rearrangement, or skin grafting (includes obtaining graft);

    Also known as:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Joint Fluid Removal
    • Bursa Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 20605: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, intermediate joint or bursa (eg, temporomandibular, acromioclavicular, wrist, elbow or ankle, olecranon bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    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:

    • Finger or Thumb Fracture Fixation
    • Open Surgery for Finger/Thumb Fracture
    • Percutaneous phalangeal fixation
    • Unstable finger fracture repair
    • Thumb bone fracture treatment
    • Phalangeal Shaft Fracture Repair
    • Finger Bone Internal Fixation
    • Broken Finger Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 26727: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of unstable phalangeal shaft fracture, proximal or middle phalanx, finger or thumb, with manipulation, each
    • 26735: Open treatment of phalangeal shaft fracture, proximal or middle phalanx, finger or thumb, includes internal fixation, when performed, 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:

    • Hand and Forearm Cast Application
    • Long Arm Cast Application
    • Gauntlet Cast
    • Wrist and Forearm Cast
    • Hand Cast
    • Lower Arm Cast
    • Shoulder to hand cast
    • Full arm cast
    • Arm fracture cast

    CPT Codes:

    • 29085: Application, cast; hand and lower forearm (gauntlet)
    • 29065: Application, cast; shoulder to hand (long arm)

    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:

    • 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:

    • Open Wrist Fracture Repair with Fixation
    • Open Repair of Distal Radius Fracture with Internal Fixation
    • Distal Radius Fracture Surgery
    • Wrist Bone Fixation
    • Epiphyseal Separation Repair
    • Wrist Fracture Surgery
    • Radial Bone Fracture Repair
    • Distal Radius Fixation

    CPT Codes:

    • 25608: Open treatment of distal radial intra-articular fracture or epiphyseal separation; with internal fixation of 2 fragments
    • 25607: Open Treatment Of Distal Radial Extra-Articular Fracture Or Epiphyseal Separation, With Internal Fixation

    Also known as:

    • Microvascular Bone Graft
    • Vascularized Bone Graft
    • Free Bone Flap Surgery
    • Bone Graft with Blood Vessel Connection

    CPT Codes:

    • 20962: Bone graft with microvascular anastomosis; other than fibula, iliac crest, or metatarsal

    Also known as:

    • Finger or Thumb Amputation
    • Digit Amputation
    • Finger Removal
    • Thumb Amputation Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 26951: Amputation, finger or thumb, primary or secondary, any joint or phalanx, single, including neurectomies; with direct closure

    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:

    • Scaphoid Bone Non-Union Repair
    • Navicular bone repair
    • Wrist bone fusion
    • Scaphoid fracture surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 25440: Repair Of Nonunion, Scaphoid Carpal (Navicular) Bone, With Or Without Radial Styloidectomy (Includes Obtaining Graft And Necessary Fixation)

    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:

    • Finger Tendon Repair
    • Flexor Tendon Repair
    • Digital Tendon Surgery
    • Hand Tendon Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 26356: Repair or advancement, flexor tendon, in zone 2 digital flexor tendon sheath (eg, no man's land); primary, without free graft, each tendon

    Also known as:

    • Hand or Finger Tumor Removal
    • Hand Soft Tissue Tumor Excision
    • Finger Vascular Malformation Removal
    • Subcutaneous Hand Tumor Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 26111: Excision, tumor or vascular malformation, soft tissue of hand or finger, subcutaneous; 1.5 cm or greater

    Also known as:

    • Finger Joint Capsule Surgery
    • Finger Joint Capsulectomy
    • Finger Joint Capsulotomy
    • Interphalangeal Joint Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 26525: Capsulectomy or capsulotomy; interphalangeal joint, each joint

    Also known as:

    • Ganglion Cyst Aspiration or Injection
    • Ganglion Cyst Drainage
    • Cyst Fluid Removal
    • Ganglion Cyst Treatment
    • Cyst Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 20612: Aspiration and/or injection of ganglion cyst(s) any location

    Also known as:

    • Open Repair of Hand Bone Fracture (Metacarpal)
    • Metacarpal Fracture Surgery
    • Hand Fracture Fixation
    • Broken Hand Bone Surgery
    • Metacarpal Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF)

    CPT Codes:

    • 26615: Open treatment of metacarpal fracture, single, includes internal fixation, when performed, each bone

    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:

    • 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
    • Spinal Nerve Transection
    • Removal of Nerve Tumor (Neuroma)
    • Ulnar Nerve Repair or Repositioning at Wrist
    • Ulnar Nerve Transposition
    • Cubital Tunnel Release
    • Elbow Nerve Surgery
    • Neuroplasty Ulnar Nerve
    • Spinal Nerve Avulsion
    • Extradural Nerve Cut
    • Nerve Root Sectioning
    • Neuroma Excision
    • Peripheral Nerve Tumor Removal
    • Nerve Growth Removal
    • Ulnar nerve neuroplasty wrist
    • Ulnar nerve transposition wrist
    • Wrist ulnar nerve release

    CPT Codes:

    • 64718: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at elbow
    • 64772: Transection or avulsion of other spinal nerve, extradural
    • 64784: Excision of neuroma; major peripheral nerve, except sciatic
    • 64719: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at wrist

    Also known as:

    • Nerve Repair with Donor Nerve Graft
    • Hand or Foot Nerve Repair
    • Nerve Repair with Synthetic Tube or Vein Graft
    • Nerve Graft Surgery
    • Allograft Nerve Repair
    • Peripheral Nerve Reconstruction
    • Neuroplasty
    • Nerve Decompression
    • Nerve Release Surgery
    • Nerve tube repair
    • Vein graft nerve repair
    • Synthetic conduit nerve repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 64912: Nerve repair; with nerve allograft, each nerve, first strand (cable)
    • 64704: Neuroplasty; nerve of hand or foot
    • 64910: Nerve repair; with synthetic conduit or vein allograft (eg, nerve tube), each nerve

    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

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Nerve Stimulator Implantation
    • Nerve stimulator surgery
    • Peripheral nerve electrode placement
    • Pain stimulator implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 64575: Open implantation of neurostimulator electrode array; peripheral nerve (excludes sacral 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:

    • Peripheral Nerve Stimulator Implantation
    • Percutaneous Nerve Stimulator Placement
    • Electrode Array Implantation (Peripheral Nerve)
    • Nerve Pain Stimulator

    CPT Codes:

    • 64555: Percutaneous implantation of neurostimulator electrode array; peripheral nerve (excludes sacral nerve)

    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:

    • Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Infants/Children)
    • Surgery
    • Wound Debridement for Graft
    • Burn Scar Release Surgery
    • Recipient Site Preparation for Skin Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 15004: 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, face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet and/or multiple digits; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children

    Does Dr. Degeorge accept my insurance?

    Dr. Degeorge accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (434) 924-5078 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Degeorge accept in Charlottesville, VA?

    Dr. Degeorge in Charlottesville, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Fox Insurance Company

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Degeorge's office located?

    Dr. Brent Degeorge's Primary Practice

    1 Hospital Dr Fl 4

    Charlottesville, VA 22908

    (434) 924-5078

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    Dr. Brent Degeorge's Practice 2

    1300 Jefferson Park Ave Fl 4

    Charlottesville, VA 22903

    (404) 924-5078

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    Dr. Brent Degeorge's Practice 3

    415 Ray C Hunt Dr Fl 3

    Charlottesville, VA 22903

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

    Dr. Degeorge's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912221755.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Degeorge?

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

    What is Dr. Brent Degeorge's specialty?

    Dr. Degeorge is a Plastic Surgeon near Charlottesville, VA. A plastic surgeon specializes in repairing, reconstructing, or replacing physical defects involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hands, extremities, breasts, trunk, and external genitalia. Cosmetic surgery is a key aspect of this specialty, where surgeons apply aesthetic principles to enhance appearance and optimize reconstructive outcomes, addressing both normal structures and those requiring reconstruction. Contact Dr. Degeorge to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Brent Degeorge affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Degeorge is affiliated with UVA University Hospital, UVA Health Culpeper Medical Center, Sentara RMH Medical Center, Sentara CarePlex Hospital, UVA Health Haymarket Medical Center 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 Brent Degeorge accepting new patients in Charlottesville, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Brent Degeorge is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Brent Degeorge offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Degeorge's office at (434) 924-5078 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Brent Degeorge?

    Please contact Dr. Degeorge's office at (434) 924-5078 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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