Dr. Michael Waters, MD

Name: Dr. Michael Waters, MD Primary Practice
Address: 16 Brentwood Dr Ste A, Ithaca, NY, 14850, US
Telephone: (607) 277-2365

Orthopedic Hand Surgeon

Orthopedic Surgeon

Ithaca, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Waters, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Ithaca, NY?

Dr. Michael Waters, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in Ithaca, NY. Dr. Waters is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Waters’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Waters’s office at (607) 277-2365.

What languages does Dr. Waters speak?

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

English

What conditions does Dr. Waters treat?

As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Waters 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. Waters. 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
Left Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Right Wrist Nerve Compression
Right Hand Numbness
Right CTS
Left Wrist Nerve Compression
Left Hand Numbness
Left CTS
Median Nerve Compression
Wrist Nerve Entrapment

ICD-10 Codes:

G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
G5602: Carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb
G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs

Also known as:

Osteoarthritis of the left thumb joint
Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Thumb Base
Osteoarthritis of the right wrist
Osteoarthritis of the right hand
Osteoarthritis of the left wrist
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

ICD-10 Codes:

M1812: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, left hand
M1811: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, right hand
M19031: Primary osteoarthritis, right wrist
M19041: Primary osteoarthritis, right hand
M19032: Primary osteoarthritis, left wrist

Also known as:

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

ICD-10 Codes:

M65331: Trigger finger, right middle finger
M65332: Trigger finger, left middle finger
M65341: Trigger finger, right ring finger
M65342: Trigger finger, left ring finger

Also known as:

Right Ulnar Nerve Damage
Ulnar Nerve Damage
Peripheral Nerve Disorder
Right Ulnar Neuropathy
Right Elbow Nerve Pain
Right Funny Bone Injury
Ulnar Neuropathy
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

ICD-10 Codes:

G5621: Lesion of ulnar nerve, right upper limb
G5622: Lesion of ulnar nerve, left upper limb

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:

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:

Trigger Thumb
Finger Injuries and Disorder
Tendinitis
Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Thumb
Thumb Tendonitis
Thumb Locking

ICD-10 Codes:

M65311: Trigger thumb, right thumb

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:

Lateral Epicondylitis
Elbow Injuries and Disorder
Tennis Elbow
Lateral Epicondylalgia
Elbow Tendinitis

ICD-10 Codes:

M7711: Lateral epicondylitis, right elbow

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. Waters perform?

As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Waters 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. Waters. 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
Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery (Single Finger)
Wrist Bone Removal
Small Hand/Finger Tumor Removal
Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery (Additional Finger)
Palm Tissue Removal (Fasciectomy)
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
Partial Palmar Fasciectomy', 'Finger Contracture Release Surgery', 'Dupuytren's Release (Finger)
Partial Carpectomy
Wrist Bone Excision
Carpal Bone Removal
Hand Soft Tissue Excision
Finger Tumor Removal
Vascular Malformation Excision Hand
Subcutaneous Hand Lesion Removal
Partial Palmar Fasciectomy
Finger Contracture Release
Z-plasty Finger
Palmar Fasciectomy', 'Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery
Hand Fascia Removal
Palm Tissue Release
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
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);
25210: Carpectomy; 1 bone
26115: Excision, tumor or vascular malformation, soft tissue of hand or finger, subcutaneous; less than 1.5 cm
26125: 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); each additional digit (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
26121: Fasciectomy, palm only, with or without Z-plasty, other local tissue rearrangement, or skin grafting (includes obtaining graft)
26418: Repair, extensor tendon, finger, primary or secondary; without free graft, each tendon

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 or Hand Joint Replacement (Interposition)
Finger Joint Replacement Surgery
Intercarpal Arthroplasty
Carpometacarpal Joint Replacement
Tendon Interposition Arthroplasty
Metacarpophalangeal Joint Arthroplasty
Knuckle Joint Replacement
Artificial Finger Joint Implant

CPT Codes:

25447: Arthroplasty, Intercarpal Or Carpometacarpal Joints; Interposition (Eg, Tendon)
26531: Arthroplasty, metacarpophalangeal joint; with prosthetic implant, each joint

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:

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:

Wrist Tendon Sheath Release
Wrist Arthroscopy
Removal of Lower Ulna Bone
Wrist Bone Removal (Radial Styloidectomy)
Endoscopy
De Quervain's Release
Wrist Tendon Decompression
Extensor Tendon Sheath Incision
Wrist Scope Surgery
Keyhole Wrist Surgery
Wrist Joint Repair
Triangular Fibrocartilage Repair
Distal Ulna Excision
Darrach Procedure
Ulna Resection
Wrist Bone Removal
Radial Styloid Excision
Wrist Bone Shaving
Styloidectomy

CPT Codes:

25000: Incision, extensor tendon sheath, wrist (eg, deQuervains disease)
29846: Arthroscopy, wrist, surgical; excision and/or repair of triangular fibrocartilage and/or joint debridement
25240: Excision distal ulna partial or complete (eg, Darrach type or matched resection)
25230: Radial styloidectomy (separate procedure)

Also known as:

Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
Biceps Tendon Repair (Tenodesis)
Open Rotator Cuff Repair (Chronic Tear)
Open Repair of Rotator Cuff Tear
Open Surgery for Upper Arm Bone Fracture
Endoscopy
Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
Subacromial Decompression
Shoulder Impingement Surgery
Acromioplasty
Long Head Biceps Tenodesis
Shoulder Biceps Tendon Surgery
Biceps Tendon Reattachment
Shoulder Tendon Repair
Chronic Rotator Cuff Surgery
Open Musculotendinous Cuff Repair
Rotator Cuff Repair
Torn Rotator Cuff Surgery
Proximal Humerus Fracture Repair
Shoulder Fracture Open Reduction
Upper Arm Bone Break Surgery

CPT Codes:

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)
23430: Tenodesis of long tendon of biceps
23412: Repair of ruptured musculotendinous cuff (eg, rotator cuff) open; chronic
23410: Repair of ruptured musculotendinous cuff (eg, rotator cuff) open; acute
23615: Open treatment of proximal humeral (surgical or anatomical neck) fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed, includes repair of tuberosity(s), when performed;

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:

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:

CPT Codes:

29125: Application of short arm splint (forearm to hand); static
29105: Application of long arm splint (shoulder to hand)

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:

CPT Codes:

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

Also known as:

Limited Shoulder Debridement (Arthroscopic)
Shoulder Arthroscopy with Biceps Repair
Extensive Shoulder Arthroscopy Debridement
Endoscopy
Arthroscopic Shoulder Clean-up
Shoulder Joint Debridement
Keyhole Shoulder Repair
Rotator Cuff Debridement
Arthroscopic Biceps Tenodesis
Keyhole Shoulder Biceps Surgery
Shoulder Scope Biceps Repair
Shoulder Scope Cleaning
Arthroscopic Shoulder Debridement
Shoulder Joint Cleanup Surgery

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])
29828: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; biceps tenodesis
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])

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:

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:

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 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:

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:

CPT Codes:

25825: Arthrodesis, Wrist; With Autograft (Includes Obtaining Graft)
25810: Arthrodesis, wrist; with iliac or other autograft (includes obtaining graft)

Also known as:

CPT Codes:

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

Also known as:

Carpal Tunnel Injection
Tendon or Ligament Pain Injection
Corticosteroid injection for carpal tunnel
Local anesthetic for carpal tunnel
Wrist pain injection
Carpal tunnel syndrome injection
Tendon Injection
Ligament Injection
Soft Tissue Injection
Pain Relief Injection (Tendon/Ligament)

CPT Codes:

20526: Injection, therapeutic (eg, local anesthetic, corticosteroid), carpal tunnel
20551: Injection(s); single tendon origin/insertion

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:

Forearm Bone Shortening Surgery
Radius Shortening Osteotomy
Ulna Shortening Procedure
Forearm Bone Reshaping

CPT Codes:

25390: Osteoplasty, radius OR ulna; shortening

Also known as:

Tennis Elbow Surgery (Open Debridement)
Elbow Ligament Repair
Epicondylitis Debridement', 'Golfer's Elbow Surgery
Elbow Tendon Release
Lateral collateral ligament repair
LCL elbow repair
Elbow stabilization surgery
Local tissue elbow repair

CPT Codes:

24358: Tenotomy, elbow, lateral or medial (eg, epicondylitis, tennis elbow, golfer's elbow); debridement, soft tissue and/or bone, open
24343: Repair lateral collateral ligament, elbow, with local tissue

Also known as:

Finger Joint Stabilization Surgery
Finger Joint Fusion
MCP Joint Stabilization
Finger Capsulodesis

CPT Codes:

26516: Capsulodesis, metacarpophalangeal joint; single digit

Also known as:

Partial Collarbone Removal
Partial Claviculectomy
Collarbone Resection
Shoulder Bone Surgery

CPT Codes:

23120: Claviculectomy; partial

Also known as:

Tennis Elbow Tendon Repair with Debridement
Golfer's Elbow Surgery
Epicondylitis Repair
Elbow Tendon Release and Repair
Open Tendon Debridement Elbow

CPT Codes:

24359: Tenotomy, elbow, lateral or medial (eg, epicondylitis, tennis elbow, golfer's elbow); debridement, soft tissue and/or bone, open with tendon repair or reattachment

Also known as:

CPT Codes:

24342: Reinsertion of ruptured biceps or triceps tendon, distal, with or without tendon graft
26350: Repair or advancement, flexor tendon, not in zone 2 digital flexor tendon sheath (eg, no man's land); primary or secondary without free graft, each tendon

Also known as:

Wrist Joint Surgery with Cartilage Repair
Distal Radioulnar Joint Arthrotomy
Triangular Cartilage Repair (Wrist)
DRUJ Surgery

CPT Codes:

25107: Arthrotomy, distal radioulnar joint including repair of triangular cartilage, complex

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:

Small Hand or Finger Tumor Removal
Hand Soft Tissue Excision
Finger Vascular Malformation Removal
Intramuscular Tumor Excision
Hand Lump Removal

CPT Codes:

26116: Excision, tumor, soft tissue, or vascular malformation, of hand or finger, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); less than 1.5 cm

Also known as:

Hand Cord Manipulation After Enzyme Injection
Dupuytren's cord manipulation', 'Enzyme injection for Dupuytren's
Palmar fascia treatment

CPT Codes:

26341: Manipulation, palmar fascial cord (ie, Dupuytren's cord), post enzyme injection (eg, collagenase), single cord

Also known as:

Injection for Dupuytren's Contracture
Collagenase injection for Dupuytren's', 'Enzyme injection for hand contracture', 'Dupuytren's disease injection

CPT Codes:

20527: Injection, enzyme (eg, collagenase), palmar fascial cord (ie, Dupuytren's contracture)

Also known as:

CPT Codes:

26850: Arthrodesis, metacarpophalangeal joint, with or without internal fixation;
26860: Arthrodesis, interphalangeal joint, with or without internal fixation;

Also known as:

CPT Codes:

26180: Excision of tendon, finger, flexor or extensor, each tendon
25310: Tendon transplantation or transfer, flexor or extensor, forearm and/or wrist, single; each tendon

Also known as:

Finger Splint Application
Static Finger Splint
Finger Immobilization
Finger Brace

CPT Codes:

29130: Application of finger splint; static

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:

Open Surgery for Ulnar Fracture
Olecranon Fracture Repair
Coronoid Process Fracture Surgery
Ulnar Bone Fracture Fixation

CPT Codes:

24685: Open treatment of ulnar fracture, proximal end (eg, olecranon or coronoid process[es]), includes internal fixation, when performed

Also known as:

Open Repair of Scaphoid (Wrist) Fracture
Scaphoid fracture surgery
Navicular bone fracture repair
Wrist bone fixation

CPT Codes:

25628: Open Treatment Of Carpal Scaphoid (Navicular) Fracture, Includes Internal Fixation, When Performed

Also known as:

Finger or Toe Joint Replacement
Finger Joint Arthroplasty
Toe Joint Replacement
Interphalangeal Joint Prosthesis

CPT Codes:

26536: Arthroplasty, interphalangeal joint; with prosthetic implant, each joint

Also known as:

Forearm Bone Nonunion/Malunion Repair with Bone Graft
Radius nonunion repair
Ulna malunion surgery
Forearm bone graft
Failed forearm fracture repair

CPT Codes:

25405: Repair of nonunion or malunion, radius OR ulna; with autograft (includes obtaining graft)

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
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
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
64719: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at wrist

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:

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:

Axillary Nerve Block Injection
Armpit nerve block
Axillary nerve pain injection
Shoulder nerve block
Guided nerve injection

CPT Codes:

64417: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; axillary nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

Also known as:

CPT Codes:

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

Also known as:

Skin Flap Surgery
Tissue Transfer
Local Flap Reconstruction
Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement

CPT Codes:

14040: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less

Also known as:

CPT Codes:

94762: Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; by continuous overnight monitoring (separate procedure)

Does Dr. Waters accept my insurance?

Dr. Waters accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (607) 277-2365 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Waters accept in Ithaca, NY?

Dr. Waters in Ithaca, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

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Where is Dr. Waters' office located?

Dr. Michael Waters' Primary Practice

16 Brentwood Dr Ste A

Ithaca, NY 14850

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

Dr. Waters's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609194133.

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What is Dr. Michael Waters's specialty?

Dr. Waters is a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon near Ithaca, NY. An orthopaedic surgeon specializing in the upper extremity focuses on the investigation, preservation, and restoration of all structures affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist. This specialist employs medical, surgical, and rehabilitative techniques to treat various conditions and injuries related to the upper extremity. Contact Dr. Waters to book an appointment today.

Is this Dr. Michael Waters affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Waters is affiliated with Cayuga Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Michael Waters accepting new patients in Ithaca, NY?

Yes, Dr. Michael Waters is accepting new patients at this time.

Does Dr. Michael Waters offer online booking?

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What languages does Dr. Waters speak?

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

English

What conditions does Dr. Waters treat?

What procedures does Dr. Waters perform?

Does Dr. Waters accept my insurance?

Dr. Waters accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (607) 277-2365 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Waters accept in Ithaca, NY?

Dr. Waters in Ithaca, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

Where is Dr. Waters' office located?

Dr. Michael Waters' Primary Practice

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

Dr. Waters's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609194133.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Waters?

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

What is Dr. Michael Waters's specialty?

Is this Dr. Michael Waters affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Where can I learn more about Orthopedic Hand Surgeon?

Is Michael Waters accepting new patients in Ithaca, NY?

Yes, Dr. Michael Waters is accepting new patients at this time.

Does Dr. Michael Waters offer online booking?

Please contact Dr. Waters's office at (607) 277-2365 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

How can I make an appointment with Michael Waters?

Please contact Dr. Waters's office at (607) 277-2365 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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