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Dr. John Dunn, MD

El Paso, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Dunn, Orthopedic Surgeon in El Paso, TX?

    Dr. John Dunn, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in El Paso, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Dunn is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dunn’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dunn’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Dunn speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Dunn treat?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Dunn 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. Dunn. 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:

    • Fracture of the Lower Radius
    • Left Radius Fracture (Wrist Joint)
    • Arm Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Distal Radius Fracture
    • Broken Wrist
    • Radius Fracture near Wrist
    • Broken Left Wrist
    • Left Arm Fracture
    • Intraarticular Radius Fracture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S52572A: Other intraarticular fracture of lower end of left radius, initial encounter for closed fracture
    • S52571A: Other intraarticular fracture of lower end of right radius, initial encounter for closed fracture
    • S52572D: Other intraarticular fracture of lower end of left radius, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing

    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:

    • Right Ulnar Nerve Damage
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Right Ulnar Neuropathy
    • Right Elbow Nerve Pain
    • Right Funny Bone Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5621: Lesion of ulnar nerve, right upper limb

    Also known as:

    • Left Wrist Ganglion Cyst
    • Connective Tissue Disorder
    • Left Wrist Synovial Cyst
    • Lump on Left Wrist
    • Left Wrist Ganglion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M67432: Ganglion, left 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

    What procedures does Dr. Dunn perform?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Dunn 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. Dunn. 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
    • Tendon Sheath Incision
    • Trigger Finger Tenolysis
    • Finger Tendon Release
    • Hand Tendon Surgery
    • Ganglion Excision
    • Wrist Cyst Surgery
    • Dorsal/Volar Ganglion Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)
    • 25111: Excision of ganglion, wrist (dorsal or volar); primary

    Also known as:

    • Finger or Thumb Tip Fracture Repair
    • Open Surgery for Finger/Thumb Fracture
    • Distal Phalanx Fracture Surgery
    • Finger Bone Break Repair
    • Open Reduction Internal Fixation (Finger)
    • Phalangeal Shaft Fracture Repair
    • Finger Bone Internal Fixation
    • Broken Finger Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 26765: Open treatment of distal phalangeal fracture, finger or thumb, includes internal fixation, when performed, each
    • 26735: Open treatment of phalangeal shaft fracture, proximal or middle phalanx, finger or thumb, includes internal fixation, when performed, each

    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:

    • 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:

    • Wrist Tendon Sheath Release
    • De Quervain's Release
    • Wrist Tendon Decompression
    • Extensor Tendon Sheath Incision

    CPT Codes:

    • 25000: Incision, extensor tendon sheath, wrist (eg, deQuervains disease)

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Exploration of Penetrating Arm/Leg Wound
    • Extremity Wound Exploration
    • Deep Wound Check Arm/Leg
    • Penetrating Injury Exploration

    CPT Codes:

    • 20103: Exploration of penetrating wound (separate procedure); extremity

    Also known as:

    • Mallet Finger Repair
    • Extensor Tendon Repair (Finger)
    • Closed Mallet Finger Treatment
    • Finger Tendon Pinning

    CPT Codes:

    • 26432: Closed treatment of distal extensor tendon insertion, with or without percutaneous pinning (eg, mallet 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

    Also known as:

    • Ulnar Nerve Release or Repositioning at Elbow
    • Spinal Nerve Transection
    • Ulnar Nerve Transposition
    • Cubital Tunnel Release
    • Elbow Nerve Surgery
    • Neuroplasty Ulnar Nerve
    • Spinal Nerve Avulsion
    • Extradural Nerve Cut
    • Nerve Root Sectioning

    CPT Codes:

    • 64718: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at elbow
    • 64772: Transection or avulsion of other spinal nerve, extradural

    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:

    • Nail Bed Repair
    • Fingernail Bed Repair
    • Toenail Bed Repair
    • Nail Injury Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 11760: Repair of nail bed

    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:

    • Debridement of Open Fracture Wound
    • Excisional Debridement for Open Fracture
    • Foreign Material Removal from Wound
    • Open Fracture Wound Cleaning

    CPT Codes:

    • 11011: 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, and muscle

    Does Dr. Dunn accept my insurance?

    Dr. Dunn accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Dunn accept in El Paso, TX?

    Dr. Dunn in El Paso, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Dunn's office located?

    Dr. John Dunn's Primary Practice

    1125 Texas Ave Ste B01

    El Paso, TX 79901

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    Dr. John Dunn's Practice 2

    5005 N Piedras St

    El Paso, TX 79920

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    Dr. John Dunn's Practice 3

    125 W Hague Rd Ste 310

    El Paso, TX 79902

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

    Dr. Dunn's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689938359.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dunn?

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

    What is Dr. John Dunn's specialty?

    Dr. Dunn is a Orthopedic Surgeon near El Paso, TX. An orthopedic surgeon has specialization in preserving, investigating, and restoring the form and function of the extremities, spine, and related structures through medical, surgical, and physical methods. They care for patients with musculoskeletal issues, including congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances, and degenerative diseases affecting the spine, hands, feet, knees, hips, shoulders, and elbows in both children and adults. Additionally, orthopedic surgeons address primary and secondary muscular problems and the impact of central or peripheral nervous system lesions on the musculoskeletal system. Contact Dr. Dunn to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. John Dunn affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Dunn is affiliated with Lincoln County Medical Center, The Hospitals of Providence - East Campus, CHRISTUS Health, University Medical Center of El Paso, Memorial Medical Center - Las Cruces, NM, The Hospitals of Providence - Sierra Campus 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 John Dunn accepting new patients in El Paso, TX?

    Yes, Dr. John Dunn is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Dunn offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Dunn's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Dunn?

    Please contact Dr. Dunn's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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