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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Smit, Surgeon in Greenfield, MA?
Dr. Tessa Smit, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Greenfield, MA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Smit is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Smit’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Smit’s office at (413) 773-2626.
What languages does Dr. Smit speak?
Dr. Smit and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Smit typically treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Smit 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. Smit. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Left Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Right Wrist Nerve Compression
- Right Hand Numbness
- Right CTS
- Median Nerve Compression
- Wrist Nerve Entrapment
- Left Wrist Nerve Compression
- Left Hand Numbness
- Left CTS
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
- G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
- G5602: Carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb
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 a Surgeon like Dr. Smit typically perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Smit 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. Smit. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Injection
- Corticosteroid injection for carpal tunnel
- Local anesthetic for carpal tunnel
- Wrist pain injection
- Carpal tunnel syndrome injection
CPT Codes:
- 20526: Injection, therapeutic (eg, local anesthetic, corticosteroid), carpal tunnel
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:
- Trigger Finger Release Surgery
- Dupuytren's Contracture Release (Percutaneous)
- Tendon Sheath Incision
- Trigger Finger Tenolysis
- Finger Tendon Release
- Hand Tendon Surgery
- Percutaneous Palmar Fasciotomy
- Needle Aponeurotomy
- Minimally Invasive Dupuytren's Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)
- 26040: Fasciotomy, palmar (eg, Dupuytren's contracture); percutaneous
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:
- 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:
- 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. Smit accept my insurance?
Dr. Smit accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (413) 773-2626 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Smit accept in Greenfield, MA?
Dr. Smit in Greenfield, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BMC Health System
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Globe Life
Medicaid
Medicare
Point32Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Smit's office located?
What is Dr. Smit's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Smit's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205181484.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Smit?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Smit
What is Dr. Tessa Smit's specialty?
Dr. Smit is a Surgeon near Greenfield, MA.
What does a Surgeon do?
General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery.
Is this Dr. Tessa Smit affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Smit is affiliated with Holyoke 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 Tessa Smit accepting new patients in Greenfield, MA?
Yes, Dr. Tessa Smit is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Tessa Smit offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Smit's office at (413) 773-2626 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Tessa Smit?
Please contact Dr. Smit's office at (413) 773-2626 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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