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Who is Dr. Michalko, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Rochester, NY?
Dr. Karl Michalko, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in Rochester, NY. He is board certified. Dr. Michalko is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Michalko’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Michalko’s office at (585) 641-0141.
Where did Dr. Michalko go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Middlebury College
Is Dr. Michalko board certified as an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Karl Michalko, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery , American Board of Plastic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Michalko speak?
Dr. Michalko and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Michalko treat?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Michalko 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. Michalko. 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:
- Osteoarthritis of the left thumb joint
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Thumb Base
- Osteoarthritis of the right hand
- Osteoarthritis of both thumb joints
- 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
- Degenerative Joint Disease
- Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
- Hand Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1812: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, left hand
- M1811: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, right hand
- M19041: Primary osteoarthritis, right hand
- M180: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joints
- M19042: Primary osteoarthritis, left hand
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:
- Right Hand Bursitis
- Left Hand Bursitis
- Bursitis
- Hand Injuries and Disorder
- Inflamed Right Hand Bursa
- Right Hand Bursa Inflammation
- Right Hand Joint Pain
- Inflamed Left Hand Bursa
- Left Hand Bursa Inflammation
- Left Hand Joint Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7011: Bursitis, right hand
- M7012: Bursitis, left hand
Also known as:
- Right Hand Pain
- Left Hand Pain
- Hand Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Pain in right palm
- Right wrist and hand pain
- Right hand discomfort
- Ache in left hand
- Left hand discomfort
- Sore left hand
ICD-10 Codes:
- M79641: Pain in right hand
- M79642: Pain in left hand
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Trigger Right Middle Finger
- Finger Injuries and Disorder
- Tendinitis
- Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Right Middle Finger
- Right Middle Finger Tendonitis
- Snapping Right Middle Finger
ICD-10 Codes:
- M65331: Trigger finger, right middle finger
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:
- Left Wrist Ganglion Cyst
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Left Wrist Synovial Cyst
- Lump on Left Wrist
- Left Wrist Ganglion
ICD-10 Codes:
- M67432: Ganglion, left wrist
Also known as:
- Right Ulnar Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Right Ulnar Neuropathy
- Right Elbow Nerve Pain
- Right Funny Bone Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5621: Lesion of ulnar nerve, right upper limb
Also known as:
- Ganglion Cyst
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Ganglion
- Synovial Cyst
- Bible Bump
- Gel-filled Lump
ICD-10 Codes:
- M67431: Ganglion, right wrist
What procedures does Dr. Michalko perform?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Michalko 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. Michalko. 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
- Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery (Endoscopic)
- Wrist Ganglion Cyst Removal
- Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery (Single Finger)
- Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery (Additional Finger)
- Small Hand/Finger Tumor Removal
- Endoscopy
- Tendon Sheath Incision
- Trigger Finger Tenolysis
- Finger Tendon Release
- Hand Tendon Surgery
- Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Surgery
- Wrist Endoscopy for Carpal Tunnel
- Transverse Carpal Ligament Release
- Ganglion Excision
- Wrist Cyst Surgery
- Dorsal/Volar Ganglion Removal
- Partial Palmar Fasciectomy', 'Finger Contracture Release Surgery', 'Dupuytren's Release (Finger)
- Partial Palmar Fasciectomy
- Finger Contracture Release
- Z-plasty Finger
- 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)
- 29848: Endoscopy, wrist, surgical, with release of transverse carpal ligament
- 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);
- 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)
- 26115: Excision, tumor or vascular malformation, soft tissue of hand or finger, subcutaneous; less than 1.5 cm
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 Tendon Repair for Finger Extensors
- Wrist Tendon Sheath Release
- Wrist Arthroscopy
- Endoscopy
- Finger Extensor Tenodesis
- Wrist Tendon Stabilization
- Tendon Repair Wrist
- Extensor Tendon Surgery Wrist
- 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:
- 25301: Tenodesis at wrist; extensors of fingers
- 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:
- 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:
- Deep Biopsy of Forearm or Wrist Soft Tissue
- Biopsy
- Forearm Muscle Biopsy
- Wrist Soft Tissue Biopsy
- Deep Tissue Biopsy Arm
CPT Codes:
- 25066: Biopsy, soft tissue of forearm and/or wrist; deep (subfascial or intramuscular)
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 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:
- Forearm/Wrist Tendon Transfer
- Tendon Transplant (Arm/Wrist)
- Tendon Graft (Forearm)
- Flexor Tendon Transfer
- Extensor Tendon Transfer
CPT Codes:
- 25310: Tendon transplantation or transfer, flexor or extensor, forearm and/or wrist, single; each tendon
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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 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:
- Deep Foreign Body Removal (Muscle/Tendon)
- Muscle Foreign Body Extraction
- Tendon Sheath Foreign Body Removal
- Complicated Foreign Object Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20525: Removal of foreign body in muscle or tendon sheath; deep or complicated
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:
- Nerve Repair with Synthetic Tube or Vein Graft
- Nerve tube repair
- Vein graft nerve repair
- Synthetic conduit nerve repair
CPT Codes:
- 64910: Nerve repair; with synthetic conduit or vein allograft (eg, nerve tube), each nerve
Does Dr. Michalko accept my insurance?
Dr. Michalko accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (585) 641-0141 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Michalko accept in Rochester, NY?
Dr. Michalko in Rochester, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
Express Scripts
HealthNow New York
Medicare
MVP Healthcare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Michalko's office located?
Dr. Karl Michalko's Primary Practice
360 Linden Oaks Ste 210
Rochester, NY 14625
(585) 641-0141
What is Dr. Michalko's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Michalko's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386686947.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Michalko?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Michalko
What is Dr. Karl Michalko's specialty?
Dr. Michalko is a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon near Rochester, NY. 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. Michalko to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Karl Michalko affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Michalko is affiliated with Rochester General 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 Karl Michalko accepting new patients in Rochester, NY?
Yes, Dr. Karl Michalko is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Karl Michalko offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Michalko's office at (585) 641-0141 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Karl Michalko?
Please contact Dr. Michalko's office at (585) 641-0141 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Karl Michalko have?
Dr. Karl Michalko is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and American Board of Plastic Surgery.
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