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Who is Dr. Burgar, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Pleasanton, CA?
Dr. Alexandra Burgar, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in Pleasanton, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Burgar completed her residency at Medical College of Ohio. Dr. Burgar is fluent in English and Slovenian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Burgar’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Burgar’s office.
Where did Dr. Burgar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Medical College of Ohio
Is Dr. Burgar board certified as an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Alexandra Burgar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Burgar speak?
Dr. Burgar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Slovenian
What conditions does Dr. Burgar treat?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Burgar 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. Burgar. 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 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:
- 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:
- Osteoarthritis of the right hand
- Osteoarthritis of the left thumb joint
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M19041: Primary osteoarthritis, right hand
- M1812: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, left 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
- M65312: Trigger thumb, left thumb
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:
- 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:
- Lateral Epicondylitis
- Elbow Injuries and Disorder
- Tennis Elbow
- Lateral Epicondylalgia
- Elbow Tendinitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7711: Lateral epicondylitis, right elbow
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:
- 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 Arm Lump or Swelling
- Right Upper Limb Mass
- Bump on Right Arm
- Right Arm Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2231: Localized swelling, mass and lump, right upper limb
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:
- Finger Pain
- Finger Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Sore fingers
- Aching fingers
- Finger discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M79644: Pain in right finger(s)
Also known as:
- Finger Pain
- Finger Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Sore Finger
- Aching Finger
- Finger Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M79645: Pain in left finger(s)
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
What procedures does Dr. Burgar perform?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Burgar 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. Burgar. 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:
- Trigger Finger Release Surgery
- Wrist Ganglion Cyst Removal
- Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery (Single Finger)
- Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery (Additional Finger)
- Small Hand/Finger Tumor Removal
- 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)
- Partial Palmar Fasciectomy
- Finger Contracture Release
- Z-plasty Finger
- Hand Soft Tissue Excision
- Finger Tumor Removal
- Vascular Malformation Excision Hand
- Subcutaneous Hand Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 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);
- 26125: 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); each additional digit (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 26115: Excision, tumor or vascular malformation, soft tissue of hand or finger, subcutaneous; 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:
- Wrist Tendon Sheath Release
- Wrist Arthroscopy
- Endoscopy
- De Quervain's Release
- Wrist Tendon Decompression
- Extensor Tendon Sheath Incision
- Wrist Scope Surgery
- Keyhole Wrist Surgery
- Wrist Joint Repair
- Triangular Fibrocartilage Repair
CPT Codes:
- 25000: Incision, extensor tendon sheath, wrist (eg, deQuervains disease)
- 29846: Arthroscopy, wrist, surgical; excision and/or repair of triangular fibrocartilage and/or joint debridement
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:
- 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:
- Tennis Elbow Tendon Repair with Debridement
- Golfer's Elbow Surgery
- Epicondylitis Repair
- Elbow Tendon Release and Repair
- Open Tendon Debridement Elbow
CPT Codes:
- 24359: Tenotomy, elbow, lateral or medial (eg, epicondylitis, tennis elbow, golfer's elbow); debridement, soft tissue and/or bone, open with tendon repair or reattachment
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:
- Small Hand or Finger Tumor Removal
- Soft Tissue Tumor Removal (Forearm/Wrist)
- Hand Soft Tissue Excision
- Finger Vascular Malformation Removal
- Intramuscular Tumor Excision
- Hand Lump Removal
- Forearm Tumor Excision
- Wrist Soft Tissue Tumor Surgery
- Intramuscular Tumor Removal
- Subfascial Tumor Excision
CPT Codes:
- 26116: Excision, tumor, soft tissue, or vascular malformation, of hand or finger, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); less than 1.5 cm
- 25076: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of forearm and/or wrist area, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); less than 3 cm
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Biceps or Triceps Tendon Repair
- Distal biceps tendon reinsertion
- Triceps tendon repair surgery
- Tendon graft for arm
CPT Codes:
- 24342: Reinsertion of ruptured biceps or triceps tendon, distal, with or without tendon graft
Also known as:
- Finger or Thumb Fracture Fixation
- Percutaneous phalangeal fixation
- Unstable finger fracture repair
- Thumb bone fracture treatment
CPT Codes:
- 26727: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of unstable phalangeal shaft fracture, proximal or middle phalanx, finger or thumb, with manipulation, 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:
- 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:
- 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. Burgar accept my insurance?
Dr. Burgar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Burgar accept in Pleasanton, CA?
Dr. Burgar in Pleasanton, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Gordon Food Service
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
Other Provider Networks
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Burgar's office located?
What is Dr. Burgar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Burgar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801891932.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Burgar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Burgar
What is Dr. Alexandra Burgar's specialty?
Dr. Burgar is a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon near Pleasanton, CA. 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. Burgar to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Alexandra Burgar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Burgar is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - ValleyCare, Sutter Tracy Community Hospital, John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, Sutter Delta Medical Center, John Muir Health Concord Medical Center, Doctors Medical Center of Modesto 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 Alexandra Burgar accepting new patients in Pleasanton, CA?
Yes, Dr. Alexandra Burgar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alexandra Burgar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Burgar's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alexandra Burgar?
Please contact Dr. Burgar's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Alexandra Burgar have?
Dr. Alexandra Burgar is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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