Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wirges, General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist in Little Rock, AR?
Dr. Richard Wirges, MD is a General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist, who primarily practices in Little Rock, AR with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Wirges graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine. Dr. Wirges is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wirges’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wirges’s office at (501) 500-3500.
Where did Dr. Wirges go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Wirges speak?
Dr. Wirges and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist like Dr. Wirges typically treat?
As a General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist, Dr. Wirges 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. Wirges. 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
- 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:
- 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:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Thumb Base
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Thumb Arthritis
- Primary Right First CMC Joint Arthritis
- Right Hand Thumb Base Osteoarthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1811: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, right hand
Also known as:
- Ulnar Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Ulnar Neuropathy
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5622: Lesion of ulnar nerve, left upper limb
What procedures does a General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist like Dr. Wirges typically perform?
As a General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist, Dr. Wirges 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. Wirges. 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 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
- Ulnar Nerve Transposition
- Cubital Tunnel Release
- Elbow Nerve Surgery
- Neuroplasty Ulnar Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 64718: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at elbow
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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
Does Dr. Wirges accept my insurance?
Dr. Wirges accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (501) 500-3500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wirges accept in Little Rock, AR?
Dr. Wirges in Little Rock, AR accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
State of Arkansas
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Wirges' office located?
Dr. Richard Wirges' Primary Practice
800 Fair Park Blvd
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 500-3500
What is Dr. Wirges's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wirges's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124211271.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wirges?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wirges
What is Dr. Richard Wirges's specialty?
Dr. Wirges is a General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist near Little Rock, AR.
What does a General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Richard Wirges affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wirges is affiliated with St. Bernards Medical Center, Christus St. Michael Health System, Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Baptist Health Medical Center-North Little Rock, Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock 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 Richard Wirges accepting new patients in Little Rock, AR?
Yes, Dr. Richard Wirges is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Wirges offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wirges's office at (501) 500-3500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Wirges?
Please contact Dr. Wirges's office at (501) 500-3500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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