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Dr. Thomas Butler, MD

Tucson, AZ

31 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Butler, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Tucson, AZ?

    Dr. Thomas Butler, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in Tucson, AZ. He has been practicing for over 31 years. Dr. Butler is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Butler’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Butler’s office at (520) 290-4263.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Butler?

    Dr. Thomas Butler, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Hand Surgeon 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. Butler empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Elbow Surgery, Shoulder Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Tucson/AZ community, Dr. Butler is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Medical School: University of Az Collage of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Butler speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Butler treat?

    As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Butler 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. Butler. 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 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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Thumb Base
    • Osteoarthritis of the left thumb joint
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Osteoarthritis of the right hand
    • Right Thumb Arthritis
    • Primary Right First CMC Joint Arthritis
    • Right Hand Thumb Base Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
    • Hand Arthritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1811: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, right hand
    • M1812: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, left hand
    • M19042: Primary osteoarthritis, left hand
    • M19041: Primary osteoarthritis, right hand

    Also known as:

    • Trigger Right Middle Finger
    • Trigger Right Ring Finger
    • Trigger Left Middle Finger
    • Finger Injuries and Disorder
    • Tendinitis
    • Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Right Middle Finger
    • Right Middle Finger Tendonitis
    • Snapping Right Middle Finger
    • Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Right Ring Finger
    • Right Ring Finger Tendonitis
    • Snapping Right Ring Finger
    • Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Left Middle Finger
    • Left Middle Finger Tendonitis
    • Snapping Left Middle Finger

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M65331: Trigger finger, right middle finger
    • M65341: Trigger finger, right ring finger
    • M65332: Trigger finger, left middle finger

    Also known as:

    • Joint Replacement Aftercare
    • Other Surgical Aftercare
    • Hip Replacement
    • Joint Disorder
    • Knee Replacement
    • After Surgery
    • Post-joint replacement care
    • Joint surgery recovery
    • Orthopedic aftercare
    • General post-operative care
    • Unspecified surgical recovery
    • Surgical follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery
    • Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare

    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:

    • Right Shoulder Pain
    • Left Shoulder Pain
    • Pain
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Sore Right Shoulder
    • Right Shoulder Ache
    • Right Shoulder Discomfort
    • Sore Left Shoulder
    • Left Shoulder Ache
    • Left Shoulder Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25511: Pain in right shoulder
    • M25512: Pain in left shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Complete Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Rotator Cuff Injuries
    • Full Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Complete Rotator Cuff Rupture
    • Severed Shoulder Tendon
    • Torn Shoulder Tendon
    • Shoulder Tendon Rupture
    • Rotator Cuff Rupture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M75121: Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
    • M75122: Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of left shoulder, not specified as traumatic

    Also known as:

    • De Quervain's Tenosynovitis
    • Hand Injuries and Disorder
    • Tendinitis
    • De Quervain's Disease', 'Washerwoman's Sprain
    • Radial Styloid Tenosynovitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M654: Radial styloid tenosynovitis [de Quervain]

    Also known as:

    • Lateral Epicondylitis
    • Elbow Injuries and Disorder
    • Tennis Elbow
    • Lateral Epicondylalgia
    • Elbow Tendinitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7711: Lateral epicondylitis, right elbow

    Also known as:

    • Left Frozen Shoulder
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Left adhesive capsulitis
    • Left shoulder stiffness
    • Left shoulder periarthritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7502: Adhesive capsulitis of left shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
    • Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    What procedures does Dr. Butler perform?

    As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Butler 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. Butler. 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:

    • Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
    • Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
    • Endoscopy
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
    • Subacromial Decompression
    • Shoulder Impingement Surgery
    • Acromioplasty
    • Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff
    • Keyhole Rotator Cuff Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Shoulder Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 29826: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; decompression of subacromial space with partial acromioplasty, with coracoacromial ligament (ie, arch) release, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 29827: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with rotator cuff repair

    Also known as:

    • Trigger Finger Release Surgery
    • Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery (Single Finger)
    • Wrist Ganglion Cyst Removal
    • Palm Tissue Removal (Fasciectomy)
    • Tendon Sheath Incision
    • Trigger Finger Tenolysis
    • Finger Tendon Release
    • Hand Tendon Surgery
    • Partial Palmar Fasciectomy', 'Finger Contracture Release Surgery', 'Dupuytren's Release (Finger)
    • Ganglion Excision
    • Wrist Cyst Surgery
    • Dorsal/Volar Ganglion Removal
    • Palmar Fasciectomy', 'Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery
    • Hand Fascia Removal
    • Palm Tissue Release

    CPT Codes:

    • 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)
    • 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);
    • 25111: Excision of ganglion, wrist (dorsal or volar); primary
    • 26121: Fasciectomy, palm only, with or without Z-plasty, other local tissue rearrangement, or skin grafting (includes obtaining graft)

    Also known as:

    • Extensive Shoulder Arthroscopy Debridement
    • Limited Shoulder Debridement (Arthroscopic)
    • Endoscopy
    • Shoulder Scope Cleaning
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Debridement
    • Shoulder Joint Cleanup Surgery
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Clean-up
    • Shoulder Joint Debridement
    • Keyhole Shoulder Repair
    • Rotator Cuff Debridement

    CPT Codes:

    • 29823: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; debridement, extensive, 3 or more discrete structures (eg, humeral bone, humeral articular cartilage, glenoid bone, glenoid articular cartilage, biceps tendon, biceps anchor complex, labrum, articular capsule, articular side of the rotator cuff, bursal side of the rotator cuff, subacromial bursa, foreign body[ies])
    • 29822: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; debridement, limited, 1 or 2 discrete structures (eg, humeral bone, humeral articular cartilage, glenoid bone, glenoid articular cartilage, biceps tendon, biceps anchor complex, labrum, articular capsule, articular side of the rotator cuff, bursal side of the rotator cuff, subacromial bursa, foreign body[ies])

    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:

    • Hand Tendon Transfer
    • Carpometacarpal Tendon Transplant
    • Dorsum of Hand Tendon Surgery
    • Tendon Relocation in Hand

    CPT Codes:

    • 26480: Transfer or transplant of tendon, carpometacarpal area or dorsum of hand; without free graft, each tendon

    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:

    • 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 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

    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

    Does Dr. Butler accept my insurance?

    Dr. Butler accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (520) 290-4263 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Butler accept in Tucson, AZ?

    Dr. Butler in Tucson, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Butler's office located?

    Dr. Thomas Butler's Primary Practice

    4727 E Camp Lowell Dr

    Tucson, AZ 85712

    (520) 290-4263

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

    Dr. Butler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205838398.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Butler?

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

    What is Dr. Thomas Butler's specialty?

    Dr. Butler is a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon near Tucson, AZ. An orthopaedic surgeon specializing in the upper extremity focuses on the investigation, preservation, and restoration of all structures affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist. This specialist employs medical, surgical, and rehabilitative techniques to treat various conditions and injuries related to the upper extremity. Contact Dr. Butler to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Thomas Butler affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Butler is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Thomas Butler accepting new patients in Tucson, AZ?

    Yes, Dr. Thomas Butler is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Thomas Butler offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Butler's office at (520) 290-4263 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Thomas Butler?

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