14 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Angermeier, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Mount Pleasant, SC?
Dr. Eric Angermeier, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in Mount Pleasant, SC with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 14 years and is board certified. Dr. Angermeier completed his residency at Medical University of South Carolina Program. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and American Society for Surgery of the Hand. Dr. Angermeier is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Angermeier’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Angermeier’s office at (843) 893-6580.
Where did Dr. Angermeier go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Duke University
Residency: Medical University of South Carolina Program
Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine | College of Charleston
Is Dr. Angermeier board certified as an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Eric Angermeier, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery since 2015
What languages does Dr. Angermeier speak?
Dr. Angermeier and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Angermeier treat?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Angermeier 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. Angermeier. 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:
- 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:
- Osteoarthritis of the left thumb joint
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Thumb Base
- 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
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:
- 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:
- Trigger Thumb
- Finger Injuries and Disorder
- Tendinitis
- Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Thumb
- Thumb Tendonitis
- Thumb Locking
ICD-10 Codes:
- M65311: Trigger thumb, right thumb
- M65312: Trigger thumb, left thumb
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Ganglion Cyst
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Ganglion
- Synovial Cyst
- Bible Bump
- Gel-filled Lump
ICD-10 Codes:
- M67442: Ganglion, left hand
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. Angermeier perform?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Angermeier 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. Angermeier. 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)
- Palm Tissue Removal (Fasciectomy)
- 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)
- Palmar Fasciectomy', 'Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery
- Hand Fascia Removal
- Palm Tissue Release
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);
- 26121: Fasciectomy, palm only, with or without Z-plasty, other local tissue rearrangement, or skin grafting (includes obtaining graft)
Also known as:
- Finger or Palm Tendon Sheath Removal
- Hand Tendon Transfer
- Hand Tendon Transfer with Graft
- Flexor Tenosynovectomy
- Tendon Sheath Excision (Hand)
- Radical Synovectomy of Tendon
- Carpometacarpal Tendon Transplant
- Dorsum of Hand Tendon Surgery
- Tendon Relocation in Hand
- Tendon Graft Hand
- Carpometacarpal Tendon Transfer
- Hand Tendon Reconstruction
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
- 26483: Transfer or transplant of tendon, carpometacarpal area or dorsum of hand; with free tendon graft (includes obtaining graft), each tendon
Also known as:
- Wrist Tendon Sheath Release
- Wrist Tendon Sheath Removal (Synovectomy)
- Wrist Arthroscopy
- Endoscopy
- 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
- Wrist Scope Surgery
- Keyhole Wrist Surgery
- Wrist Joint Repair
- Triangular Fibrocartilage Repair
CPT Codes:
- 25000: Incision, extensor tendon sheath, wrist (eg, deQuervains disease)
- 25118: Synovectomy, extensor tendon sheath, wrist, single compartment;
- 29846: Arthroscopy, wrist, surgical; excision and/or repair of triangular fibrocartilage and/or joint debridement
Also known as:
- Tendon Release Surgery for Hand or Finger
- Tendon Release in Forearm or Wrist
- Forearm or Wrist Tendon Lengthening/Shortening
- Forearm or Wrist Tendon Release
- Forearm/Wrist Tendon Transfer
- Extensor tenolysis
- Tendon freeing surgery
- Hand tendon surgery
- Forearm Tendon Tenolysis
- Wrist Tendon Release
- Adhesion Removal from Tendon
- Tendon Adjustment Surgery
- Flexor Tendon Surgery
- Extensor Tendon Surgery
- Wrist Tendon Repair
- Open tenotomy
- Flexor tendon release
- Extensor tendon release
- Tendon Transplant (Arm/Wrist)
- Tendon Graft (Forearm)
- Flexor Tendon Transfer
- Extensor Tendon Transfer
CPT Codes:
- 26445: Tenolysis, extensor tendon, hand OR finger, each tendon
- 25295: Tenolysis, flexor or extensor tendon, forearm and/or wrist, single, each tendon
- 25280: Lengthening or shortening of flexor or extensor tendon, forearm and/or wrist, single, each tendon
- 25290: Tenotomy, open, flexor or extensor tendon, forearm and/or wrist, single, each tendon
- 25310: Tendon transplantation or transfer, flexor or extensor, forearm and/or wrist, single; each tendon
Also known as:
- Finger Bone Infection Removal
- Partial Finger Bone Removal
- Finger Phalanx Bone Excision
- Osteomyelitis of Finger Treatment
- Distal Phalanx Excision
- Finger Bone Debridement
- Osteomyelitis Finger Surgery
- Finger Tip Bone Removal
CPT Codes:
- 26235: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis); proximal or middle phalanx of finger
- 26236: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis); distal phalanx of finger
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:
- 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:
- 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 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Flexor Tendon Release in Hand and Finger
- Tendon Release Surgery
- Flexor Tenolysis
- Hand Tendon Surgery
- Finger Tendon Release
CPT Codes:
- 26442: Tenolysis, flexor tendon; palm AND finger, each tendon
Also known as:
- Radius Bone Infection Removal
- Radius Osteomyelitis Surgery
- Forearm Bone Excision
- Partial Radius Removal
CPT Codes:
- 25151: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, or diaphysectomy) of bone (eg, for osteomyelitis); radius
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
- Digital Neuroplasty
- Nerve Decompression (Finger/Toe)
- Peripheral Nerve Repair (Digit)
CPT Codes:
- 64702: Neuroplasty; digital, 1 or both, same digit
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:
- Arm Muscle Flap Surgery
- Upper Extremity Flap Surgery
- Myocutaneous Flap
- Fasciocutaneous Flap
CPT Codes:
- 15736: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; upper extremity
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
Does Dr. Angermeier accept my insurance?
Dr. Angermeier accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (843) 893-6580 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Angermeier accept in Mount Pleasant, SC?
Dr. Angermeier in Mount Pleasant, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
MedImpact
Molina
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Angermeier's office located?
Dr. Eric Angermeier's Primary Practice
851 Leonard Fulghum Dr Ste 101
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 893-6580
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 268 reviews
Office Experience
99% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
99% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Wait Times
92% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Appointment Booking
99% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Patients give Dr. Eric Angermeier an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Angermeier has been rated and reviewed by 268 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Angermeier, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
Read Patient ReviewsRecognitions
Memberships & Associations
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Fellow
American Society for Surgery of the Hand
Member
Awards
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
Medical University of South Carolina
Publications
In-office wide-awake hand surgery versus traditional surgery in the operating room
Rabinowitz J, KellyT, Peterson A, Angermeier E, Kokko K. , September 2019
Bone grafting in total wrist arthrodesis with large bone defects
O’Callaghan PK, Matthews JH, Kirn PT, Angermeier EW, Kokko KP. , July 2019
Reducing cost by using a smaller instrument tray in hand surgery
Kirn P, Angermeier E, Kokko K, November 2018
Patient attitudes toward local anesthesia with or without sedation for minor hand procedures.
Horst TA, Bowman SH, Kokko KP, Angermeier E, December 2017
Personal economic impact of performing elective Saturday hand surgery
Current Orthopaedic Practice, September 2017
Ultrasound-guided de Quervain’s injection: accuracy and anatomic considerations in a cadaver model
J Am Acad Orthop Surg, June 2016
Complications of hip and knee joint replacement in solid-organ transplant patients
Angermeier E, Demos HA, Schutte HD, Barfield WR, 2013
Complications of hip and knee joint replacement in solid-organ transplant patients
Medical University of South Carolina Orthopaedic Journal, 2010
A neuroanatomical study of an efferent projection from the VTA to the MD
Honor Program Senior Thesis Collection. College of Charleston, 2003
What is Dr. Angermeier's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Angermeier's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720285539.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Angermeier?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Angermeier
What is Dr. Eric Angermeier's specialty?
Dr. Angermeier is a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon near Mount Pleasant, SC. 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. Angermeier to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Eric Angermeier affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Angermeier is affiliated with MUSC Health University Medical Center, Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital, Trident Medical Center 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 Eric Angermeier accepting new patients in Mount Pleasant, SC?
Yes, Dr. Eric Angermeier is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Eric Angermeier offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Angermeier's office at (843) 893-6580 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Eric Angermeier?
Please contact Dr. Angermeier's office at (843) 893-6580 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Eric Angermeier have?
Dr. Eric Angermeier is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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