Who is Dr. Shah, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Chirag Shah, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Shah completed his residency at Washington U/B-Jh/Slch Conc, Internal Medicine.
Dr. Shah is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shah’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shah’s office at (312) 337-6960.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Shah?
Dr. Chirag Shah, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Hand Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array
of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Shah empowers
patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, Microsurgery, or comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the Chicago/IL community, Dr. Shah is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Shah go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Washington U/B-Jh/Slch Conc, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Mo-Kansas City Sch of Med, Kansas City Mo
Is Dr. Shah board certified as an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Chirag Shah, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Shah speak?
Dr. Shah and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Shah treat?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Shah 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. Shah. 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
ICD-10 Codes:
G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
G5602: Carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb
Also known as:
Trigger Right Middle Finger
Trigger Left Middle Finger
Trigger Right 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
ICD-10 Codes:
M65331: Trigger finger, right middle finger
M65332: Trigger finger, left middle finger
M65341: Trigger finger, right ring finger
Also known as:
Skin Numbness
Peripheral Nerve Disorder
Loss of skin sensation
Cutaneous anesthesia
Numb skin
ICD-10 Codes:
R200: Anesthesia of skin
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:
Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Thumb Base
Osteoarthritis of the left thumb joint
Osteoarthritis
Right Thumb Arthritis
Primary Right First CMC Joint Arthritis
Right Hand Thumb Base Osteoarthritis
Degenerative joint disease
Wear-and-tear arthritis
Arthrosis
Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
M1811: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, right hand
M1812: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, left hand
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:
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:
Right Arm Lump or Swelling
Left Arm Lump or Swelling
Right Upper Limb Mass
Bump on Right Arm
Right Arm Nodule
Left Upper Limb Mass
Bump on Left Arm
Left Arm Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
R2231: Localized swelling, mass and lump, right upper limb
R2232: Localized swelling, mass and lump, left upper limb
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)
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:
Finger Pain
Finger Injuries and Disorder
Pain
Sore Finger
Aching Finger
Finger Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
M79645: Pain in left finger(s)
Also known as:
Hand and Wrist Injury
Finger Injuries and Disorder
Hand Injuries and Disorder
Wrist Injuries and Disorder
Finger Injury
Wrist Sprain
Hand Trauma
Upper Extremity Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
S6992XA: Unspecified injury of left wrist, hand and finger(s), initial encounter
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:
Unspecified Injury of Wrist, Hand, or Finger
Finger Injuries and Disorder
Hand Injuries and Disorder
Wrist Injuries and Disorder
General Hand Injury
Wrist Trauma
Finger Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
S6991XA: Unspecified injury of right wrist, hand and finger(s), initial encounter
Also known as:
Other Pre-Procedure Examination
Various pre-op checks
Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
What procedures does Dr. Shah perform?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Shah 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. Shah. 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:
Non-Surgical Wrist Fracture Treatment
Non-Surgical Finger or Thumb Fracture Treatment
Non-Surgical Radial Head Fracture Treatment
Wrist Bone Fracture Treatment (No Surgery)
Broken Finger or Thumb Treatment with Manipulation
Closed Distal Radial Fracture Treatment
Colles Fracture Treatment
Smith Fracture Treatment
Ulnar Styloid Fracture Treatment
Closed Distal Phalangeal Fracture Treatment
Broken Finger Tip Treatment
Thumb Fracture Care without Manipulation
Phalangeal Fracture Non-Surgical
Closed Radial Head Fracture Treatment
Radial Neck Fracture Care
Elbow Fracture Treatment without Manipulation
Forearm Bone Fracture Treatment
Closed carpal bone fracture care
Non-surgical wrist fracture treatment
Carpal bone fracture management
Wrist bone break care
Phalangeal Fracture Reduction
Finger Bone Manipulation
Thumb Fracture Treatment
CPT Codes:
25600: Closed Treatment Of Distal Radial Fracture (Eg, Colles Or Smith Type) Or Epiphyseal Separation, Includes Closed Treatment Of Fracture Of Ulnar Styloid, When Performed; Without Manipulation
26750: Closed treatment of distal phalangeal fracture, finger or thumb; without manipulation, each
24650: Closed treatment of radial head or neck fracture; without manipulation
25630: Closed Treatment Of Carpal Bone Fracture (Excluding Carpal Scaphoid [Navicular]); Without Manipulation, Each Bone
26725: Closed treatment of phalangeal shaft fracture, proximal or middle phalanx, finger or thumb; with manipulation, with or without skin or skeletal traction, each
Also known as:
Trigger Finger Release Surgery
Wrist Ganglion Cyst Removal
Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery (Single Finger)
Hand/Finger Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Palm Tissue Removal (Fasciectomy)
Small Hand/Finger Tumor Removal
Wrist Bone Removal
Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery (Additional Finger)
Palmar Fasciectomy', 'Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery
Hand Fascia Removal
Palm Tissue Release
Hand Soft Tissue Excision
Finger Tumor Removal
Vascular Malformation Excision Hand
Subcutaneous Hand Lesion Removal
Partial Carpectomy
Wrist Bone Excision
Carpal Bone Removal
Partial Palmar Fasciectomy
Finger Contracture Release
Z-plasty 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);
26113: Excision, tumor, soft tissue, or vascular malformation, of hand or finger, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); 1.5 cm or greater
26121: Fasciectomy, palm only, with or without Z-plasty, other local tissue rearrangement, or skin grafting (includes obtaining graft)
26115: Excision, tumor or vascular malformation, soft tissue of hand or finger, subcutaneous; less than 1.5 cm
25210: Carpectomy; 1 bone
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)
25320: Capsulorrhaphy or reconstruction, wrist, open (eg, capsulodesis, ligament repair, tendon transfer or graft) (includes synovectomy, capsulotomy and open reduction) for carpal instability
20900: Bone graft, any donor area; minor or small (eg, dowel or button)
Also known as:
Hand Joint Fixation (Non-Thumb)
Carpometacarpal Dislocation Fixation
Percutaneous Hand Fixation
Wrist Bone Dislocation Repair
Hand Joint Realignment
CPT Codes:
26676: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of carpometacarpal dislocation, other than thumb, with manipulation, each joint
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:
Spinal Nerve Transection
Ulnar Nerve Release or Repositioning at Elbow
Ulnar Nerve Repair or Repositioning at Wrist
Spinal Nerve Avulsion
Extradural Nerve Cut
Nerve Root Sectioning
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Cubital Tunnel Release
Elbow Nerve Surgery
Neuroplasty Ulnar Nerve
Ulnar nerve neuroplasty wrist
Ulnar nerve transposition wrist
Wrist ulnar nerve release
CPT Codes:
64772: Transection or avulsion of other spinal nerve, extradural
64718: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at elbow
64719: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at wrist
Also known as:
Digital Nerve Repair (Hand or Foot)
Finger Nerve Repair
Toe Nerve Repair
Hand Nerve Suture
Foot Nerve Surgery
CPT Codes:
64831: Suture of digital nerve, hand or foot; 1 nerve
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:
Excess Skin Removal (Forearm/Hand)
Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
Lipectomy of Forearm/Hand
Arm Lift (Forearm/Hand)
Skin Reduction Surgery
CPT Codes:
15837: Excision, excessive skin and subcutaneous tissue (includes lipectomy); forearm or hand
Also known as:
Deep Wound Cleaning for Open Fracture
Excisional Debridement (Bone)
Open Fracture Debridement
Foreign Material Removal (Fracture)
Deep Tissue Wound Cleaning
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
Does Dr. Shah accept my insurance?
Dr. Shah accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 337-6960 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shah accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Shah in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
What is Dr. Shah's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942406558.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shah?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shah
What is Dr. Chirag Shah's specialty?
Dr. Shah is a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon near Chicago, IL.
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. Shah to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Chirag Shah affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shah is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital 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 Chirag Shah accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Chirag Shah is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Chirag Shah offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shah's office at (312) 337-6960 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Chirag Shah?
Please contact Dr. Shah's office at (312) 337-6960 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Chirag Shah have?
Dr. Chirag Shah is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Dr. Thomas Wiedrich, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified.