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Dr. Colleen Glisson, MD

Saint Louis, MO

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Glisson, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Saint Louis, MO?

    Dr. Colleen Glisson, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in Saint Louis, MO with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Glisson graduated from University of Virginia Medical School and completed her residency at University Of Minnesota In Minneapolis. Dr. Glisson is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Glisson’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Glisson’s office at (314) 983-4700.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Glisson?

    Dr. Colleen Glisson, 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. Glisson empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Arthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren's Contracture, Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Saint Louis/MO community, Dr. Glisson is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Glisson go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: University Of Minnesota In Minneapolis

    • Medical School: University of Virginia Medical School

    What languages does Dr. Glisson speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Glisson treat?

    As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Glisson 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. Glisson. 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 here.

    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:

    • 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:

    • Trigger Left Middle Finger
    • Trigger Right Middle Finger
    • Finger Injuries and Disorder
    • Tendinitis
    • Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Left Middle Finger
    • Left Middle Finger Tendonitis
    • Snapping Left Middle Finger
    • Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Right Middle Finger
    • Right Middle Finger Tendonitis
    • Snapping Right Middle Finger

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M65332: Trigger finger, left middle finger
    • M65331: Trigger finger, right middle finger

    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]

    What procedures does Dr. Glisson perform?

    As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Glisson 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. Glisson. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Trigger Finger Release Surgery
    • Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery (Single Finger)
    • Wrist Ganglion Cyst Removal
    • Small Hand/Finger Tumor Removal
    • Tendon Sheath Incision
    • Trigger Finger Tenolysis
    • Finger Tendon Release
    • Hand Tendon Surgery
    • Partial Palmar Fasciectomy', 'Finger Contracture Release Surgery', 'Dupuytren's Release (Finger)
    • Ganglion Excision
    • Wrist Cyst Surgery
    • Dorsal/Volar Ganglion Removal
    • Hand Soft Tissue Excision
    • Finger Tumor Removal
    • Vascular Malformation Excision Hand
    • Subcutaneous Hand Lesion Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)
    • 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);
    • 25111: Excision of ganglion, wrist (dorsal or volar); primary
    • 26115: Excision, tumor or vascular malformation, soft tissue of hand or finger, subcutaneous; less than 1.5 cm

    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:

    • Wrist Tendon Sheath Release
    • Wrist Arthroscopy
    • Endoscopy
    • De Quervain's Release
    • Wrist Tendon Decompression
    • Extensor Tendon Sheath Incision
    • Wrist Scope Surgery
    • Keyhole Wrist Surgery
    • Wrist Joint Repair
    • Triangular Fibrocartilage Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 25000: Incision, extensor tendon sheath, wrist (eg, deQuervains disease)
    • 29846: Arthroscopy, wrist, surgical; excision and/or repair of triangular fibrocartilage and/or joint debridement

    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:

    • Wrist or Hand Joint Replacement with Tendon Transfer
    • Intercarpal Arthroplasty
    • Carpometacarpal Joint Replacement
    • Wrist Joint Reconstruction
    • Tendon Transfer for Hand Joint

    CPT Codes:

    • 25448: Arthroplasty, Intercarpal Or Carpometacarpal Joints; Suspension, Including Transfer Or Transplant Of Tendon, With Interposition, When Performed

    Also known as:

    • Hand Tendon Transfer
    • Carpometacarpal Tendon Transplant
    • Dorsum of Hand Tendon Surgery
    • Tendon Relocation in Hand

    CPT Codes:

    • 26480: Transfer or transplant of tendon, carpometacarpal area or dorsum of hand; without free graft, each tendon

    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:

    • Partial Finger Bone Removal
    • Distal Phalanx Excision
    • Finger Bone Debridement
    • Osteomyelitis Finger Surgery
    • Finger Tip Bone Removal

    CPT Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Finger or Toe Joint Fusion
    • Interphalangeal Arthrodesis
    • Digit Joint Fusion
    • Finger Joint Surgery
    • Toe Joint Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 26860: Arthrodesis, interphalangeal joint, with or without internal fixation;

    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:

    • 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:

    • Finger or Toe Joint Replacement
    • Finger Joint Arthroplasty
    • Toe Joint Replacement
    • Interphalangeal Joint Prosthesis

    CPT Codes:

    • 26536: Arthroplasty, interphalangeal joint; with prosthetic implant, each joint

    Also known as:

    • Finger or Thumb Fracture Fixation
    • Percutaneous phalangeal fixation
    • Unstable finger fracture repair
    • Thumb bone fracture treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 26727: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of unstable phalangeal shaft fracture, proximal or middle phalanx, finger or thumb, with manipulation, each

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch

    Does Dr. Glisson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Glisson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (314) 983-4700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Glisson accept in Saint Louis, MO?

    Dr. Glisson in Saint Louis, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Essence Healthcare

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Glisson's office located?

    Dr. Colleen Glisson's Primary Practice

    7212 Balson Ave

    Saint Louis, MO 63130

    (314) 983-4700

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    Dr. Colleen Glisson's Practice 2

    4701 Highway K

    O Fallon, MO 63368

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    Dr. Colleen Glisson's Practice 3

    845 N New Ballas Ct Ste 200

    Saint Louis, MO 63141

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

    Dr. Glisson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811181308.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Glisson?

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

    What is Dr. Colleen Glisson's specialty?

    Dr. Glisson is a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon near Saint Louis, MO. 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. Glisson to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Colleen Glisson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Glisson is affiliated with Barnes-Jewish St. Peters 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 Colleen Glisson accepting new patients in Saint Louis, MO?

    Yes, Dr. Colleen Glisson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Colleen Glisson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Glisson's office at (314) 983-4700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Colleen Glisson?

    Please contact Dr. Glisson's office at (314) 983-4700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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