28 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Kagel, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in San Jose, CA?
Dr. Eric Kagel, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in San Jose, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Kagel graduated from Sackler School Of Medicine Tel Aviv University and completed his residency at Integris Baptist Med Ctr, Hand Surgery-Orthopedic Surgery; Maimonides Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; Maimonides Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Kagel is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kagel’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kagel’s office at (408) 358-3555.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Kagel?
Dr. Eric Kagel, 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. Kagel empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Arthroscopic Surgery, Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, Reconstructive Surgery, Sports Injuries, Trauma, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Jose/CA community, Dr. Kagel is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Kagel go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University of Oklahoma College of Medicine - Oklahoma City
Residency: Integris Baptist Med Ctr, Hand Surgery-Orthopedic Surgery; Maimonides Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; Maimonides Med Ctr, General Surgery | Maimonide Med Center | Maimonides Medical Center | Maimonides Med Center | Integris Baptist Medical Center Program
Medical School: Tel Aviv University / Sackler Faculty of Medicine | Sackler School Of Medicine Tel Aviv University | Sackler School of Medicine
Is Dr. Kagel board certified in Orthopedic Hand Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Eric Kagel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Kagel speak?
Dr. Kagel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kagel treat?
As a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Kagel 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. Kagel. 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:
- Osteoarthritis of the left thumb joint
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Thumb Base
- Osteoarthritis of the left shoulder
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis of the right hand
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Osteoarthritis of the right wrist
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Right Thumb Arthritis
- Primary Right First CMC Joint Arthritis
- Right Hand Thumb Base Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1812: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, left hand
- M1811: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, right hand
- M19012: Primary osteoarthritis, left shoulder
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M19041: Primary osteoarthritis, right hand
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
- M19031: Primary osteoarthritis, right wrist
Also known as:
- Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Left Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Right Wrist Nerve Compression
- Right Hand Numbness
- Right CTS
- Left Wrist Nerve Compression
- Left Hand Numbness
- Left CTS
ICD-10 Codes:
- 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
- Trigger Left Ring 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
- Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Left Ring Finger
- Left Ring Finger Tendonitis
- Snapping Left Ring Finger
ICD-10 Codes:
- M65331: Trigger finger, right middle finger
- M65341: Trigger finger, right ring finger
- M65332: Trigger finger, left middle finger
- M65342: Trigger finger, left ring finger
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:
- S52502D: Unspecified fracture of the lower end of left radius, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
- S52502A: Unspecified fracture of the lower end of left radius, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S52501D: Unspecified fracture of the lower end of right radius, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
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:
- Trigger Thumb
- Finger Injuries and Disorder
- Tendinitis
- Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Thumb
- Thumb Tendonitis
- Thumb Locking
ICD-10 Codes:
- M65311: Trigger thumb, right thumb
Also known as:
- Ganglion Cyst
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Ganglion
- Synovial Cyst
- Bible Bump
- Gel-filled Lump
ICD-10 Codes:
- M67442: Ganglion, left hand
Also known as:
- Right Hand Ganglion Cyst
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Right Hand Synovial Cyst
- Lump on Right Hand
- Right Hand Ganglion
ICD-10 Codes:
- M67441: Ganglion, right hand
What procedures does Dr. Kagel perform?
As a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Kagel 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. Kagel. 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
- Tendon Sheath Incision
- Trigger Finger Tenolysis
- Finger Tendon Release
- Hand Tendon Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)
Also known as:
- Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
- Endoscopy
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff
- Keyhole Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Shoulder Repair
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
- Subacromial Decompression
- Shoulder Impingement Surgery
- Acromioplasty
CPT Codes:
- 29827: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with rotator cuff repair
- 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)
Also known as:
- Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
- Removal of Superficial Implant (Wire, Pin, or Rod)
- Hardware Removal Surgery
- Buried Implant Extraction
- Orthopedic Implant Removal
- Buried wire removal
- Pin removal surgery
- Rod removal (superficial)
CPT Codes:
- 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)
- 20670: Removal of implant; superficial (eg, buried wire, pin or rod) (separate procedure)
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:
- Finger or Palm Tendon Sheath Removal
- Flexor Tenosynovectomy
- Tendon Sheath Excision (Hand)
- Radical Synovectomy of Tendon
CPT Codes:
- 26145: Synovectomy, tendon sheath, radical (tenosynovectomy), flexor tendon, palm and/or finger, each tendon
Also known as:
- Wrist Arthroscopy
- Open Wrist Reconstruction for Instability
- Endoscopy
- Wrist Scope Surgery
- Keyhole Wrist Surgery
- Wrist Joint Repair
- Triangular Fibrocartilage Repair
- Wrist Ligament Repair
- Carpal Instability Surgery
- Wrist Capsulorrhaphy
- Tendon Transfer Wrist
CPT Codes:
- 29846: Arthroscopy, wrist, surgical; excision and/or repair of triangular fibrocartilage and/or joint debridement
- 25320: Capsulorrhaphy or reconstruction, wrist, open (eg, capsulodesis, ligament repair, tendon transfer or graft) (includes synovectomy, capsulotomy and open reduction) for carpal instability
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:
- Wrist or Forearm Tendon Sheath Removal (Flexor Side)
- Flexor Tenosynovectomy
- Wrist Synovial Excision
- Forearm Tendon Sheath Excision
CPT Codes:
- 25115: Radical excision of bursa, synovia of wrist, or forearm tendon sheaths (eg, tenosynovitis, fungus, Tbc, or other granulomas, rheumatoid arthritis); flexors
Also known as:
- Open Repair of Distal Radius Fracture with Internal Fixation
- Wrist Fracture Surgery
- Radial Bone Fracture Repair
- Distal Radius Fixation
CPT Codes:
- 25607: Open Treatment Of Distal Radial Extra-Articular Fracture Or Epiphyseal Separation, With Internal Fixation
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:
- 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:
- Non-Surgical Wrist Fracture Treatment
- Closed Distal Radial Fracture Treatment
- Colles Fracture Treatment
- Smith Fracture Treatment
- Ulnar Styloid Fracture Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 25600: Closed Treatment Of Distal Radial Fracture (Eg, Colles Or Smith Type) Or Epiphyseal Separation, Includes Closed Treatment Of Fracture Of Ulnar Styloid, When Performed; Without Manipulation
Also known as:
- Hand and Forearm Cast Application
- Gauntlet Cast
- Wrist and Forearm Cast
- Hand Cast
- Lower Arm Cast
CPT Codes:
- 29085: Application, cast; hand and lower forearm (gauntlet)
Also known as:
- Open Surgery for Finger/Thumb Fracture
- Phalangeal Shaft Fracture Repair
- Finger Bone Internal Fixation
- Broken Finger Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 26735: Open treatment of phalangeal shaft fracture, proximal or middle phalanx, finger or thumb, includes internal fixation, when performed, each
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:
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
CPT Codes:
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
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. Kagel accept my insurance?
Dr. Kagel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 358-3555 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kagel accept in San Jose, CA?
Dr. Kagel in San Jose, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Kagel's office located?
What is Dr. Kagel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kagel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104822030.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kagel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kagel
What is Dr. Eric Kagel's specialty?
Dr. Kagel is a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon near San Jose, 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. Kagel to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Eric Kagel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Kagel is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Good Samaritan Hospital - San Jose, CA, El Camino Health - Los Gatos 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 Eric Kagel accepting new patients in San Jose, CA?
Yes, Dr. Eric Kagel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Eric Kagel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kagel's office at (408) 358-3555 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Eric Kagel?
Please contact Dr. Kagel's office at (408) 358-3555 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Eric Kagel have?
Dr. Eric Kagel is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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