30 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gaenslen, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Mequon, WI?
Where did Dr. Gaenslen go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Baylor Coll Of Med, Hand Surgery-Orthopedic Surgery; U Mo Ks City Sch Of Med, Orthopedic Surgery | Baylor College Of Med | University of Missouri Health System
Medical School: University of Wi Med Sch, Madison Wi
Is Dr. Gaenslen board certified as an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Eric Gaenslen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Gaenslen speak?
Dr. Gaenslen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon like Dr. Gaenslen typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Gaenslen 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. Gaenslen. 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:
- Left Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Left Wrist Nerve Compression
- Left Hand Numbness
- Left CTS
- Right Wrist Nerve Compression
- Right Hand Numbness
- Right CTS
- Median Nerve Compression
- Wrist Nerve Entrapment
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5602: Carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb
- G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
- G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
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:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
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 an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon like Dr. Gaenslen typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Gaenslen 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. Gaenslen. 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:
- 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:
- Trigger Finger Release Surgery
- Tendon Sheath Incision
- Trigger Finger Tenolysis
- Finger Tendon Release
- Hand Tendon Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)
Does Dr. Gaenslen accept my insurance?
Dr. Gaenslen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gaenslen accept in Mequon, WI?
Dr. Gaenslen in Mequon, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Broward Health
Community Care of Wisconsin
Federal government of the United States
Health Payment System (HPS)
Medicare
The Alliance
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Where is Dr. Gaenslen's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Gaenslen affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Gaenslen has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Gaenslen's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gaenslen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982633079.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gaenslen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gaenslen