Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kuschner, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Los Angeles, CA?
Where did Dr. Kuschner go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital
Residency: Hospital For Joint Diseases
Medical School: New York University | Harvard University
Is Dr. Kuschner board certified as an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Stuart Kuschner, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Kuschner speak?
Dr. Kuschner and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon like Dr. Kuschner typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Kuschner 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. Kuschner. 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:
- Pain
- Finger Pain
- Finger Injuries and Disorder
- Body ache
- Discomfort
- Soreness
- Sore fingers
- Aching fingers
- Finger discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- R52: Pain, unspecified
- M79644: Pain in right finger(s)
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 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 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:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
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:
- 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
What procedures does an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon like Dr. Kuschner typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Kuschner 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. Kuschner. 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:
- 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:
- Short Arm Splint Application
- Forearm to hand splint
- Static arm splint
- Wrist and forearm splint
- Arm immobilization splint
CPT Codes:
- 29125: Application of short arm splint (forearm to hand); static
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:
- Short Arm Cast Application
- Elbow to Finger Cast
- Forearm Cast
- Arm Immobilization Cast
CPT Codes:
- 29075: Application, cast; elbow to finger (short arm)
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:
- 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:
- 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
Does Dr. Kuschner accept my insurance?
Dr. Kuschner accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 858-0104 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kuschner accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Kuschner in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Blue Shield of California
Cedars-Sinai Healthcare System
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Heritage Health
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Kuschner's office located?
Dr. Stuart Kuschner's Primary Practice
8635 W 3rd St Ste 465W
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(310) 858-0104
What hospitals are Dr. Kuschner affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Kuschner has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Kuschner's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kuschner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275577892.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kuschner?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kuschner