Dr. Benjamin Robichaux, MD

General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist

Surgeon

Baton Rouge, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Robichaux, General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA?

Dr. Benjamin Robichaux, MD is a General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Robichaux is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Robichaux’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Robichaux’s office at (225) 743-2366.

What languages does Dr. Robichaux speak?

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

English

What conditions does Dr. Robichaux treat?

As a General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist, Dr. Robichaux 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. Robichaux. 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
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:

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:

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:

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

Also known as:

Finger Pain
Finger Injuries and Disorder
Pain
Sore fingers
Aching fingers
Finger discomfort

ICD-10 Codes:

M79644: Pain in right finger(s)

What procedures does Dr. Robichaux perform?

As a General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist, Dr. Robichaux 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. Robichaux. 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
Complicated Finger Abscess Drainage
Finger Extensor Tendon Repair
Small Hand/Finger Tumor 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
Felon Drainage
Finger Infection Drainage
Deep Finger Abscess Incision
Hand Abscess Treatment
Tendon Repair (Finger)
Finger Tendon Surgery
Extensor Tendon Reconstruction (Finger)
Hand Soft Tissue Excision
Finger Tumor Removal
Vascular Malformation Excision Hand
Subcutaneous Hand Lesion 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
26011: Drainage of finger abscess; complicated (eg, felon)
26418: Repair, extensor tendon, finger, primary or secondary; without free graft, each tendon
26115: Excision, tumor or vascular malformation, soft tissue of hand or finger, subcutaneous; less than 1.5 cm
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:

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:

Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
Removal of Superficial Implant (Wire, Pin, or Rod)
Hardware Removal Surgery
Buried Implant Extraction
Orthopedic Implant Removal
Buried wire removal
Pin removal surgery
Rod removal (superficial)

CPT Codes:

20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)
20670: Removal of implant; superficial (eg, buried wire, pin or rod) (separate procedure)

Also known as:

Wrist Tendon Sheath Release
Wrist Tendon Sheath Removal (Synovectomy)
De Quervain's Release
Wrist Tendon Decompression
Extensor Tendon Sheath Incision
Extensor Tendon Sheath Synovectomy
Wrist Tendon Lining Removal
Tenosynovitis Surgery Wrist
Inflamed Tendon Sheath Excision

CPT Codes:

25000: Incision, extensor tendon sheath, wrist (eg, deQuervains disease)
25118: Synovectomy, extensor tendon sheath, wrist, single compartment;

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:

Open Surgery for Finger/Thumb Fracture
Finger or Thumb Tip Fracture Repair
Finger or Thumb Fracture Fixation
Phalangeal Shaft Fracture Repair
Finger Bone Internal Fixation
Broken Finger Surgery
Distal Phalanx Fracture Surgery
Finger Bone Break Repair
Open Reduction Internal Fixation (Finger)
Percutaneous phalangeal fixation
Unstable finger fracture repair
Thumb bone fracture treatment

CPT Codes:

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

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:

CPT Codes:

26236: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis); distal phalanx of finger
26235: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis); proximal or middle phalanx of finger

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:

Open Wrist Fracture Repair with Fixation
Open Repair of Distal Radius Fracture with Internal Fixation
Open Repair of Scaphoid (Wrist) Fracture
Distal Radius Fracture Surgery
Wrist Bone Fixation
Epiphyseal Separation Repair
Wrist Fracture Surgery
Radial Bone Fracture Repair
Distal Radius Fixation
Scaphoid fracture surgery
Navicular bone fracture repair
Wrist bone 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
25628: Open Treatment Of Carpal Scaphoid (Navicular) Fracture, Includes Internal Fixation, When Performed

Also known as:

Finger or Thumb Amputation
Finger or Thumb Amputation with Skin Flap
Digit Amputation
Finger Removal
Thumb Amputation Surgery
Digit Amputation with Reconstruction
Digital Amputation
Finger Removal Surgery
Thumb Amputation with Flap

CPT Codes:

26951: Amputation, finger or thumb, primary or secondary, any joint or phalanx, single, including neurectomies; with direct closure
26952: Amputation, finger or thumb, primary or secondary, any joint or phalanx, single, including neurectomies; with local advancement flaps (V-Y, hood)

Also known as:

Forearm or Wrist Tendon Release
Open tenotomy
Flexor tendon release
Extensor tendon release

CPT Codes:

25290: Tenotomy, open, flexor or extensor tendon, forearm and/or wrist, single, each tendon

Also known as:

CPT Codes:

26145: Synovectomy, tendon sheath, radical (tenosynovectomy), flexor tendon, palm and/or finger, each tendon
26480: Transfer or transplant of tendon, carpometacarpal area or dorsum of hand; without free graft, each tendon

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:

Finger or Toe Joint Surgery
Finger Joint Exploration
Toe Joint Drainage
Removal of Loose Body from Finger Joint
Interphalangeal Joint Surgery

CPT Codes:

26080: Arthrotomy, with exploration, drainage, or removal of loose or foreign body; interphalangeal joint, each

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:

Removal of Elbow Bursa
Olecranon Bursa Excision
Elbow Bursa Removal Surgery
Bursitis Elbow Surgery

CPT Codes:

24105: Excision, olecranon bursa

Also known as:

Open Bone Biopsy (Superficial)
Biopsy
Bone Sample Collection
Superficial Bone Biopsy
Open Biopsy of Bone

CPT Codes:

20240: Biopsy, bone, open; superficial (eg, sternum, spinous process, rib, patella, olecranon process, calcaneus, tarsal, metatarsal, carpal, metacarpal, phalanx)

Also known as:

Open Surgery for Ulna Fracture
Ulna Shaft Fracture Repair
Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF) Ulna
Broken Ulna Surgery
Fixing Ulna Fracture with Plates/Screws

CPT Codes:

25545: Open Treatment Of Ulnar Shaft Fracture, Includes Internal Fixation, When Performed

Also known as:

Small Joint or Bursa Injection with Ultrasound
Ultrasound-Guided Joint Aspiration
Finger Joint Injection
Toe Joint Injection
Bursa Injection with Ultrasound

CPT Codes:

20604: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, small joint or bursa (eg, fingers, toes); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting

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:

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:

Percutaneous Fixation of Hand Bone Fracture
Metacarpal Fracture Fixation
Pinning Hand Bone Fracture
Minimally Invasive Hand Fracture Repair
Hand Fracture Percutaneous Pinning

CPT Codes:

26608: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of metacarpal fracture, each bone

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:

Ultrasound-Guided Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
Intermediate Joint Aspiration with Ultrasound
Bursa Injection with Ultrasound
Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis

CPT Codes:

20606: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, intermediate joint or bursa (eg, temporomandibular, acromioclavicular, wrist, elbow or ankle, olecranon bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting

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:

Finger or Toe Nerve Repair
Nerve Repair with Synthetic Tube or Vein Graft
Digital Neuroplasty
Nerve Decompression (Finger/Toe)
Peripheral Nerve Repair (Digit)
Nerve tube repair
Vein graft nerve repair
Synthetic conduit nerve repair

CPT Codes:

64702: Neuroplasty; digital, 1 or both, same digit
64910: Nerve repair; with synthetic conduit or vein allograft (eg, nerve tube), each nerve

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:

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
11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less

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:

Island Pedicle Flap Surgery
Pedicle flap
Tissue flap surgery
Skin transfer surgery
Reconstructive flap

CPT Codes:

15740: Flap; island pedicle requiring identification and dissection of an anatomically named axial vessel

Also known as:

CPT Codes:

10060: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); simple or single
10061: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); complicated or multiple

Also known as:

Bone Debridement (Cleaning of Bone Wound)
Bone Wound Cleaning
Surgical Bone Debridement
Dead Bone Removal
Wound Cleaning with Bone Involvement

CPT Codes:

11044: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less

Also known as:

Simple Foreign Body Removal from Skin
Subcutaneous foreign body extraction
Skin foreign object removal
Minor foreign body incision

CPT Codes:

10120: Incision and removal of foreign body, subcutaneous tissues; simple

Does Dr. Robichaux accept my insurance?

Dr. Robichaux accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 743-2366 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Robichaux accept in Baton Rouge, LA?

Dr. Robichaux in Baton Rouge, LA 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. Robichaux's office located?

Dr. Benjamin Robichaux's Primary Practice

8080 Bluebonnet Blvd Ste 1000

Baton Rouge, LA 70810

(225) 743-2366

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Dr. Benjamin Robichaux's Practice 2

1023 W Highway 30

Gonzales, LA 70737

(225) 743-2366

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Dr. Benjamin Robichaux's Practice 3

1014 Saint Clair Blvd Ste 1000

Gonzales, LA 70737

(225) 924-2424

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

Dr. Robichaux's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508108911.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Robichaux?

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

What is Dr. Benjamin Robichaux's specialty?

Dr. Robichaux is a General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist near Baton Rouge, LA. 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. Robichaux to book an appointment today.

Is this Dr. Benjamin Robichaux affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Robichaux is affiliated with Baton Rouge General - Bluebonnet, North Oaks Medical Center, Ochsner American Legion 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 Benjamin Robichaux accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?

Yes, Dr. Benjamin Robichaux is accepting new patients at this time.

Does Dr. Benjamin Robichaux offer online booking?

Please contact Dr. Robichaux's office at (225) 743-2366 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

How can I make an appointment with Benjamin Robichaux?

Please contact Dr. Robichaux's office at (225) 743-2366 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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Who is Dr. Robichaux, General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA?

What languages does Dr. Robichaux speak?

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

English

What conditions does Dr. Robichaux treat?

What procedures does Dr. Robichaux perform?

Does Dr. Robichaux accept my insurance?

Dr. Robichaux accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 743-2366 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Robichaux accept in Baton Rouge, LA?

Dr. Robichaux in Baton Rouge, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

Where is Dr. Robichaux's office located?

Dr. Benjamin Robichaux's Primary Practice

Dr. Benjamin Robichaux's Practice 2

Dr. Benjamin Robichaux's Practice 3

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

Dr. Robichaux's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508108911.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Robichaux?

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

What is Dr. Benjamin Robichaux's specialty?

Is this Dr. Benjamin Robichaux affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Where can I learn more about General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist?

Is Benjamin Robichaux accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?

Yes, Dr. Benjamin Robichaux is accepting new patients at this time.

Does Dr. Benjamin Robichaux offer online booking?

Please contact Dr. Robichaux's office at (225) 743-2366 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

How can I make an appointment with Benjamin Robichaux?

Please contact Dr. Robichaux's office at (225) 743-2366 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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