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Who is Dr. Weiss, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Allentown, PA?
Dr. Lawrence Weiss, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in Allentown, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Weiss completed his residency at Thos Jefferson Univ Hosp, Hand Surgery-Orthopedic Surgery; Thos Jefferson Univ Hosp, Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Weiss is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Weiss’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Weiss’s office at (570) 386-9910.
Where did Dr. Weiss go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Thos Jefferson Univ Hosp, Hand Surgery-Orthopedic Surgery; Thos Jefferson Univ Hosp, Orthopedic Surgery
Medical School: Umdnj-Robt W Johnson Med Sch- New Brunswick Nj
Is Dr. Weiss board certified as an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Lawrence Weiss, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Weiss speak?
Dr. Weiss and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Weiss treat?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Weiss 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. Weiss. 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:
- 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
- Median Nerve Compression
- Wrist Nerve Entrapment
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
- G5602: Carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb
- G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis of the left thumb joint
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Thumb Base
- 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1812: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, left hand
- M1811: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, right hand
Also known as:
- Right Hand Pain
- Left Hand Pain
- Hand Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Pain in right palm
- Right wrist and hand pain
- Right hand discomfort
- Ache in left hand
- Left hand discomfort
- Sore left hand
ICD-10 Codes:
- M79641: Pain in right hand
- M79642: Pain in left hand
Also known as:
- Right Ulnar Nerve Damage
- Ulnar Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Right Ulnar Neuropathy
- Right Elbow Nerve Pain
- Right Funny Bone Injury
- Ulnar Neuropathy
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5621: Lesion of ulnar nerve, right upper limb
- G5622: Lesion of ulnar nerve, left upper limb
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:
- Right Hand Contracture
- Hand Injuries and Disorder
- Joint Disorder
- Stiff Right Hand
- Right Hand Joint Stiffness
- Limited Right Hand Movement
ICD-10 Codes:
- M24541: Contracture, right hand
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:
- 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:
- Lateral Epicondylitis
- Elbow Injuries and Disorder
- Tennis Elbow
- Lateral Epicondylalgia
- Elbow Tendinitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7711: Lateral epicondylitis, right elbow
Also known as:
- Forearm Tendon and Joint Lining Inflammation
- Joint Disorder
- Tendinitis
- Forearm Tendinitis
- Forearm Tenosynovitis
- Forearm Synovitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M65831: Other synovitis and tenosynovitis, right forearm
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:
- Tendonitis in the Left Forearm
- Joint Disorder
- Tendinitis
- Tendon inflammation
- Synovitis
- Tenosynovitis
- Inflamed tendon sheath
ICD-10 Codes:
- M65832: Other synovitis and tenosynovitis, left forearm
Also known as:
- Right Elbow Pain
- Elbow Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Aching right elbow
- Sore right elbow
- Right elbow discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25521: Pain in right elbow
Also known as:
- Ganglion Cyst
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Ganglion
- Synovial Cyst
- Bible Bump
- Gel-filled Lump
ICD-10 Codes:
- M67431: Ganglion, right wrist
What procedures does Dr. Weiss perform?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Weiss 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. Weiss. 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
- Wrist Bone Removal
- Wrist Ganglion Cyst Removal
- Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery (Single Finger)
- 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
- Partial Carpectomy
- Wrist Bone Excision
- Carpal Bone Removal
- Ganglion Excision
- Wrist Cyst Surgery
- Dorsal/Volar Ganglion Removal
- Partial Palmar Fasciectomy', 'Finger Contracture Release Surgery', 'Dupuytren's Release (Finger)
CPT Codes:
- 29848: Endoscopy, wrist, surgical, with release of transverse carpal ligament
- 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)
- 25210: Carpectomy; 1 bone
- 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);
Also known as:
- Wrist Tendon Sheath Removal (Synovectomy)
- Wrist Tendon Sheath Release
- Wrist Arthroscopy
- Endoscopy
- Extensor Tendon Sheath Synovectomy
- Wrist Tendon Lining Removal
- Tenosynovitis Surgery Wrist
- Inflamed Tendon Sheath Excision
- 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:
- 25118: Synovectomy, extensor tendon sheath, wrist, single compartment;
- 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:
- Finger or Palm Tendon Sheath Removal
- Hand Tendon Transfer
- Flexor Tenosynovectomy
- Tendon Sheath Excision (Hand)
- Radical Synovectomy of Tendon
- Carpometacarpal Tendon Transplant
- Dorsum of Hand Tendon Surgery
- Tendon Relocation in Hand
CPT Codes:
- 26145: Synovectomy, tendon sheath, radical (tenosynovectomy), flexor tendon, palm and/or finger, each tendon
- 26480: Transfer or transplant of tendon, carpometacarpal area or dorsum of hand; without free graft, each tendon
Also known as:
- Finger Tendon Removal
- Forearm/Wrist Tendon Transfer
- Flexor Tendon Excision (Finger)
- Extensor Tendon Excision (Finger)
- Finger Tendon Surgery
- Tendon Transplant (Arm/Wrist)
- Tendon Graft (Forearm)
- Flexor Tendon Transfer
- Extensor Tendon Transfer
CPT Codes:
- 26180: Excision of tendon, finger, flexor or extensor, each tendon
- 25310: Tendon transplantation or transfer, flexor or extensor, forearm and/or wrist, single; each 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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 or Hand Joint Replacement with Tendon Transfer
- Intercarpal Arthroplasty
- Carpometacarpal Joint Replacement
- Wrist Joint Reconstruction
- Tendon Transfer for Hand Joint
CPT Codes:
- 25448: Arthroplasty, Intercarpal Or Carpometacarpal Joints; Suspension, Including Transfer Or Transplant Of Tendon, With Interposition, When Performed
Also known as:
- Partial Finger Bone Removal
- Distal Phalanx Excision
- Finger Bone Debridement
- Osteomyelitis Finger Surgery
- Finger Tip Bone Removal
CPT Codes:
- 26236: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis); distal phalanx of finger
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:
- Finger or Toe Joint Fusion with Bone Graft
- Interphalangeal Joint Fusion
- Finger Joint Arthrodesis
- Toe Joint Fusion
- Bone Graft for Joint Fusion
CPT Codes:
- 26862: Arthrodesis, interphalangeal joint, with or without internal fixation; with autograft (includes obtaining graft)
Also known as:
- Finger or Toe Joint Replacement
- Finger Joint Arthroplasty
- Toe Joint Replacement
- Interphalangeal Joint Prosthesis
CPT Codes:
- 26536: Arthroplasty, interphalangeal joint; with prosthetic implant, each joint
Also known as:
- Small Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
- Joint Tap
- Bursa Fluid Removal
- Small Joint Injection
- Arthrocentesis
CPT Codes:
- 20600: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, small joint or bursa (eg, fingers, toes); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Bone Cyst or Benign Tumor Removal (Elbow/Forearm)
- Radius Bone Cyst Excision
- Olecranon Tumor Removal
- Elbow Bone Tumor Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 24120: Excision or curettage of bone cyst or benign tumor of head or neck of radius or olecranon process;
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:
- 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:
- Removal of Elbow Bursa
- Olecranon Bursa Excision
- Elbow Bursa Removal Surgery
- Bursitis Elbow Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 24105: Excision, olecranon bursa
Also known as:
- Thumb Joint Fusion with Bone Graft
- Thumb CMC Joint Fusion
- Carpometacarpal Arthrodesis with Autograft
- Thumb Basal Joint Fusion
CPT Codes:
- 26842: Arthrodesis, carpometacarpal joint, thumb, with or without internal fixation; with autograft (includes obtaining graft)
Also known as:
- Ulnar Nerve Release or Repositioning at Elbow
- Spinal Nerve Transection
- Ulnar Nerve Transposition
- Cubital Tunnel Release
- Elbow Nerve Surgery
- Neuroplasty Ulnar Nerve
- Spinal Nerve Avulsion
- Extradural Nerve Cut
- Nerve Root Sectioning
CPT Codes:
- 64718: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at elbow
- 64772: Transection or avulsion of other spinal nerve, extradural
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:
- Major Arm or Leg Nerve Repair
- Peripheral Nerve Surgery
- Nerve Reconstruction Arm/Leg
- Open Neuroplasty
CPT Codes:
- 64708: Neuroplasty, major peripheral nerve, arm or leg, open; other than specified
Does Dr. Weiss accept my insurance?
Dr. Weiss accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (570) 386-9910 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Weiss accept in Allentown, PA?
Dr. Weiss in Allentown, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Capital BlueCross
Community Health Network
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Florida League of Cities
Geisinger Health Plan
Highmark Inc.
Medicare
Spectrum
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Weiss' office located?
What is Dr. Weiss's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Weiss's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033116421.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Weiss?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Weiss
What is Dr. Lawrence Weiss's specialty?
Dr. Weiss is a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon near Allentown, PA. 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. Weiss to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Lawrence Weiss affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Weiss is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Schuylkill S. Jackson Street, Lehigh Valley Health Network- Pocono, Reading Hospital Tower Health, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Dickson City, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Hazleton 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 Lawrence Weiss accepting new patients in Allentown, PA?
Yes, Dr. Lawrence Weiss is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lawrence Weiss offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Weiss's office at (570) 386-9910 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lawrence Weiss?
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Which board certifications does Dr. Lawrence Weiss have?
Dr. Lawrence Weiss is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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