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Dr. Idriss Gharbaoui, MD

Dr. Idriss Gharbaoui, MD

Houston, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gharbaoui, Orthopedic Surgeon in Houston, TX?

    Dr. Idriss Gharbaoui, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Gharbaoui graduated from Mohamed V University Faculte De Medecine. Dr. Gharbaoui is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gharbaoui’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gharbaoui’s office at (713) 799-2300.

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

    • Medical School: Mohamed V University Faculte De Medecine | Universite Mohammed V Souissi--Rabat, Faculty Of Medicine & Pharmacy | Tay Nguyen Universite Ecole de Medecine

    What languages does Dr. Gharbaoui speak?

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

    • English

    • French

    What conditions does Dr. Gharbaoui treat?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Gharbaoui 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. Gharbaoui. 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:

    • Left Wrist Radius Fracture
    • Right Wrist Radius Fracture
    • Arm Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Broken Left Wrist Bone
    • Distal Left Radius Fracture
    • Left Wrist Bone Break
    • Broken Right Wrist Bone
    • Distal Right Radius Fracture
    • Right Wrist Bone Break

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S52502A: Unspecified fracture of the lower end of left radius, initial encounter for closed fracture
    • S52501A: Unspecified fracture of the lower end of right radius, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Left Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Median Nerve Compression
    • Wrist Nerve Entrapment
    • Right Wrist Nerve Compression
    • Right Hand Numbness
    • Right CTS
    • Left Wrist Nerve Compression
    • Left Hand Numbness
    • Left CTS

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
    • G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
    • G5602: Carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb

    Also known as:

    • Broken left upper arm bone above the elbow, with bone out of place
    • Broken Collarbone
    • Elbow Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Displaced left supracondylar humerus fracture
    • Left elbow fracture
    • Broken arm bone
    • Clavicle Fracture
    • Collarbone Break
    • Bone Fracture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S42412A: Displaced simple supracondylar fracture without intercondylar fracture of left humerus, initial encounter for closed fracture
    • S42022A: Displaced fracture of shaft of left clavicle, initial encounter for closed fracture

    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:

    • Brachial Plexus Disorder
    • Brachial Plexus Injuries
    • Brachial Plexus Injury
    • Shoulder Nerve Damage
    • Arm Nerve Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G540: Brachial plexus disorders

    Also known as:

    • Little Finger Fracture
    • Finger Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Broken little finger
    • Pinky finger fracture
    • Little finger bone break
    • Finger bone injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S62617A: Displaced fracture of proximal phalanx of left little finger, initial encounter for closed fracture

    What procedures does Dr. Gharbaoui perform?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Gharbaoui 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. Gharbaoui. 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
    • 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

    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

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Long Arm Cast Application
    • Shoulder to hand cast
    • Full arm cast
    • Arm fracture cast

    CPT Codes:

    • 29065: Application, cast; shoulder to hand (long arm)

    Also known as:

    • Forearm or Wrist Tendon Release
    • Open tenotomy
    • Flexor tendon release
    • Extensor tendon release

    CPT Codes:

    • 25290: Tenotomy, open, flexor or extensor tendon, forearm and/or wrist, single, each tendon

    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:

    • 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:

    • Percutaneous Humeral Fracture Fixation
    • Upper Arm Bone Fracture Repair
    • Elbow Fracture Fixation (Percutaneous)
    • Humeral Condyle Fracture Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 24538: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of supracondylar or transcondylar humeral fracture, with or without intercondylar extension

    Also known as:

    • Percutaneous Fixation of Hand Bone Fracture
    • Metacarpal Fracture Fixation
    • Pinning Hand Bone Fracture
    • Minimally Invasive Hand Fracture Repair
    • Hand Fracture Percutaneous Pinning

    CPT Codes:

    • 26608: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of metacarpal fracture, each bone

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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. Gharbaoui accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gharbaoui accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 799-2300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gharbaoui accept in Houston, TX?

    Dr. Gharbaoui in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Express Scripts

    • HealthComp

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • Sterling Jewelers

    • Texas Children's Hospital

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Gharbaoui's office located?

    Dr. Idriss Gharbaoui's Primary Practice

    7401 Main St

    Houston, TX 77030

    (713) 799-2300

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    Dr. Idriss Gharbaoui's Practice 2

    4500 E Sam Houston Pkwy S

    Pasadena, TX 77505

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    Dr. Idriss Gharbaoui's Practice 3

    9055 Katy Fwy Ste 440

    Houston, TX 77024

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

    Dr. Gharbaoui's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992731392.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gharbaoui?

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

    What is Dr. Idriss Gharbaoui's specialty?

    Dr. Gharbaoui is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Houston, TX. An orthopedic surgeon has specialization in preserving, investigating, and restoring the form and function of the extremities, spine, and related structures through medical, surgical, and physical methods. They care for patients with musculoskeletal issues, including congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances, and degenerative diseases affecting the spine, hands, feet, knees, hips, shoulders, and elbows in both children and adults. Additionally, orthopedic surgeons address primary and secondary muscular problems and the impact of central or peripheral nervous system lesions on the musculoskeletal system. Contact Dr. Gharbaoui to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Idriss Gharbaoui affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gharbaoui is affiliated with Texas Orthopedic Hospital, CHRISTUS Southeast Texas - St. Elizabeth Hospital, Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital, OakBend Medical Center, Houston Physicians' Hospital 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 Idriss Gharbaoui accepting new patients in Houston, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Idriss Gharbaoui is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Idriss Gharbaoui offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gharbaoui's office at (713) 799-2300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

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