38 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chidgey, General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist in Gainesville, FL?
Dr. Larry Chidgey, MD is a General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist, who primarily practices in Gainesville, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 38 years and is board certified. Dr. Chidgey completed his residency at University of Nebraska. Dr. Chidgey is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chidgey’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chidgey’s office at (352) 265-0535.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Chidgey?
Dr. Larry Chidgey, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist 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. Chidgey empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Gainesville/FL community, Dr. Chidgey is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Chidgey go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University of California Davis
Residency: University of Nebraska
Medical School: University of South Florida
Is Dr. Chidgey board certified as a General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Larry Chidgey, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Chidgey speak?
Dr. Chidgey and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Chidgey treat?
As a General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist, Dr. Chidgey 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. Chidgey. 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
- G5602: Carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb
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:
- 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 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:
- 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. Chidgey perform?
As a General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist, Dr. Chidgey 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. Chidgey. 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:
- Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery (Endoscopic)
- Trigger Finger Release Surgery
- Wrist Ganglion Cyst Removal
- Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery (Single Finger)
- Endoscopy
- Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Surgery
- Wrist Endoscopy for Carpal Tunnel
- Transverse Carpal Ligament Release
- 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)
CPT Codes:
- 29848: Endoscopy, wrist, surgical, with release of transverse carpal ligament
- 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);
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Open Repair of Distal Radius Fracture with Internal Fixation
- Open Repair of Scaphoid (Wrist) Fracture
- Open Wrist Fracture Repair with Fixation
- Wrist Fracture Surgery
- Radial Bone Fracture Repair
- Distal Radius Fixation
- Scaphoid fracture surgery
- Navicular bone fracture repair
- Wrist bone fixation
- Distal Radius Fracture Surgery
- Wrist Bone Fixation
- Epiphyseal Separation Repair
CPT Codes:
- 25607: Open Treatment Of Distal Radial Extra-Articular Fracture Or Epiphyseal Separation, With Internal Fixation
- 25628: Open Treatment Of Carpal Scaphoid (Navicular) Fracture, Includes Internal Fixation, When Performed
- 25608: Open treatment of distal radial intra-articular fracture or epiphyseal separation; with internal fixation of 2 fragments
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:
- 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:
- 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
- Removal of Superficial Implant (Wire, Pin, or Rod)
- Hardware Removal Surgery
- Buried Implant Extraction
- Orthopedic Implant Removal
- Buried wire removal
- Pin removal surgery
- Rod removal (superficial)
CPT Codes:
- 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)
- 20670: Removal of implant; superficial (eg, buried wire, pin or rod) (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Wrist Tendon Sheath Release
- De Quervain's Release
- Wrist Tendon Decompression
- Extensor Tendon Sheath Incision
CPT Codes:
- 25000: Incision, extensor tendon sheath, wrist (eg, deQuervains disease)
Also known as:
- Open Repair of Hand Bone Fracture (Metacarpal)
- Finger or Hand Joint Fracture Repair
- Metacarpal Fracture Surgery
- Hand Fracture Fixation
- Broken Hand Bone Surgery
- Metacarpal Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF)
- Articular Fracture Repair Hand
- Metacarpophalangeal Joint Fracture Surgery
- Interphalangeal Joint Fracture Repair
- Internal Fixation for Hand Fracture
CPT Codes:
- 26615: Open treatment of metacarpal fracture, single, includes internal fixation, when performed, each bone
- 26746: Open treatment of articular fracture, involving metacarpophalangeal or interphalangeal joint, includes internal fixation, when performed, each
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:
- 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 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:
- Open Surgery for Finger/Thumb Fracture
- Phalangeal Shaft Fracture Repair
- Finger Bone Internal Fixation
- Broken Finger Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 26735: Open treatment of phalangeal shaft fracture, proximal or middle phalanx, finger or thumb, includes internal fixation, when performed, each
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:
- Forearm Bone Nonunion/Malunion Repair with Bone Graft
- Radius nonunion repair
- Ulna malunion surgery
- Forearm bone graft
- Failed forearm fracture repair
CPT Codes:
- 25405: Repair of nonunion or malunion, radius OR ulna; with autograft (includes obtaining graft)
Also known as:
- Injection for Dupuytren's Contracture
- Collagenase injection for Dupuytren's', 'Enzyme injection for hand contracture', 'Dupuytren's disease injection
CPT Codes:
- 20527: Injection, enzyme (eg, collagenase), palmar fascial cord (ie, Dupuytren's contracture)
Also known as:
- Finger or Thumb Amputation
- Digit Amputation
- Finger Removal
- Thumb Amputation Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 26951: Amputation, finger or thumb, primary or secondary, any joint or phalanx, single, including neurectomies; with direct closure
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:
- Scaphoid Bone Non-Union Repair
- Navicular bone repair
- Wrist bone fusion
- Scaphoid fracture surgery
CPT Codes:
- 25440: Repair Of Nonunion, Scaphoid Carpal (Navicular) Bone, With Or Without Radial Styloidectomy (Includes Obtaining Graft And Necessary Fixation)
Also known as:
- Recurrent Wrist Ganglion Cyst Removal
- Wrist Ganglion Excision
- Ganglion Cyst Surgery Wrist
- Removal of Wrist Lump
CPT Codes:
- 25112: Excision of ganglion, wrist (dorsal or volar); recurrent
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
- Arthrocentesis
- Joint Fluid Removal
- Bursa Injection
CPT Codes:
- 20605: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, intermediate joint or bursa (eg, temporomandibular, acromioclavicular, wrist, elbow or ankle, olecranon bursa); without ultrasound guidance
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:
- 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:
- 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. Chidgey accept my insurance?
Dr. Chidgey accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (352) 265-0535 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chidgey accept in Gainesville, FL?
Dr. Chidgey in Gainesville, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal Employee Program
Florida Blue / Guidewell
HealthComp
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Chidgey's office located?
Dr. Larry Chidgey's Primary Practice
1600 SW Archer Rd
Gainesville, FL 32610
(352) 265-0535
What is Dr. Chidgey's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chidgey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316973852.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chidgey?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chidgey
What is Dr. Larry Chidgey's specialty?
Dr. Chidgey is a General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist near Gainesville, FL. 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. Contact Dr. Chidgey to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Larry Chidgey affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chidgey is affiliated with UF Health Shands 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 Larry Chidgey accepting new patients in Gainesville, FL?
Yes, Dr. Larry Chidgey is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Larry Chidgey offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chidgey's office at (352) 265-0535 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Larry Chidgey?
Please contact Dr. Chidgey's office at (352) 265-0535 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Larry Chidgey have?
Dr. Larry Chidgey is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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