32 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Halpern, Plastic Hand Surgeon in Tampa, FL?
Dr. David Halpern, MD is a Plastic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in Tampa, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified. Dr. Halpern graduated from New York University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Ny & Presby Hp-Columbia Campus, Surgery Of The Hand-Plastic Surgery; L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Plastic Surgery; Maimonides Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Halpern is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Halpern’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Halpern’s office at (813) 871-5000.
Where did Dr. Halpern go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Ny & Presby Hp-Columbia Campus, Surgery Of The Hand-Plastic Surgery; L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Plastic Surgery; Maimonides Med Ctr, General Surgery | New York Presbyterian Hospital Program
Medical School: New York Univ Sch of Med, New York Ny | New York University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Halpern board certified as a Plastic Hand Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. David Halpern, MD is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery , American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Halpern speak?
Dr. Halpern and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Halpern treat?
As a Plastic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Halpern 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. Halpern. 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:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Median Nerve Compression
- Wrist Nerve Entrapment
- Right Wrist Nerve Compression
- Right Hand Numbness
- Right CTS
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
- G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
Also known as:
- Suture Removal
- Wounds and Injuries
- Stitch removal
- Taking out stitches
- Post-surgery suture care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4802: Encounter for removal of sutures
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:
- 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:
- Skin Scarring and Fibrosis
- Skin Condition
- Scar Tissue
- Fibrotic Skin
- Excessive Scarring
ICD-10 Codes:
- L905: Scar conditions and fibrosis of skin
Also known as:
- Epidermal Cyst
- Skin Condition
- Sebaceous Cyst
- Keratin Cyst
- Epidermoid Cyst
ICD-10 Codes:
- L720: Epidermal cyst
Also known as:
- Scars
- Hypertrophic Scarring
- Keloid Scars
- Scar Tissue
ICD-10 Codes:
- L910: Hypertrophic scar
Also known as:
- Ulnar Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Ulnar Neuropathy
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5622: Lesion of ulnar nerve, left upper limb
Also known as:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Thumb Base
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Thumb Arthritis
- Primary Right First CMC Joint Arthritis
- Right Hand Thumb Base Osteoarthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1811: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, right hand
Also known as:
- Trigger Thumb
- Finger Injuries and Disorder
- Tendinitis
- Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Thumb
- Thumb Tendonitis
- Thumb Locking
ICD-10 Codes:
- M65311: Trigger thumb, right thumb
What procedures does Dr. Halpern perform?
As a Plastic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Halpern 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. Halpern. 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
- 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
CPT Codes:
- 29848: Endoscopy, wrist, surgical, with release of transverse carpal ligament
- 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)
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
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:
- Wound Debridement
- Skin Substitute Graft (Small Wound)
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Wound Skin Replacement
- Bioengineered Skin Application
CPT Codes:
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 15271: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
Does Dr. Halpern accept my insurance?
Dr. Halpern accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (813) 871-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Halpern accept in Tampa, FL?
Dr. Halpern in Tampa, 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
Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Humana
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Halpern's office located?
What is Dr. Halpern's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Halpern's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487683801.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Halpern?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Halpern
What is Dr. David Halpern's specialty?
Dr. Halpern is a Plastic Hand Surgeon near Tampa, FL. A plastic surgeon with specialized training in the investigation, preservation, and restoration of all structures of the upper extremity that impact the form and function of the hand and wrist through medical, surgical, and rehabilitative methods. Contact Dr. Halpern to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. David Halpern affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Halpern is affiliated with Tampa General Hospital, HCA Florida South Tampa 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 David Halpern accepting new patients in Tampa, FL?
Yes, Dr. David Halpern is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Halpern offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Halpern's office at (813) 871-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with David Halpern?
Please contact Dr. Halpern's office at (813) 871-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. David Halpern have?
Dr. David Halpern is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and American Board of Surgery.
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