Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Baratz, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Pittsburgh, PA?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Baratz?
Dr. Mark Baratz is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Hand Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Baratz empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Elbow Reconstruction, Upper Extremity Surgery, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Pittsburgh, PA community, Dr. Baratz is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Baratz go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Presbyterian Univ Hosp, Orthopedic Surgery; Univ Of Pittsburgh Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; Univ Of Pittsburgh Med Ctr, General Surgery
Medical School: University of Pittsburgh Sch of Med, Pittsburgh Pa
Is Dr. Baratz board certified as an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Mark Baratz is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Baratz speak?
Dr. Baratz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Chinese
- English
- French
What conditions does an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon like Dr. Baratz typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Baratz 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. Baratz. 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:
- 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:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Thumb Base
- Osteoarthritis of the left thumb joint
- Osteoarthritis of the right shoulder
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Thumb Arthritis
- Primary Right First CMC Joint Arthritis
- Right Hand Thumb Base Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1811: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, right hand
- M1812: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, left hand
- M19011: Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulder
Also known as:
- Right Shoulder Pain
- Pain
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Sore Right Shoulder
- Right Shoulder Ache
- Right Shoulder Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25511: Pain in right shoulder
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
- Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
- Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
- Cardiovascular Clearance Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination
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]
What procedures does an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon like Dr. Baratz typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Baratz 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. Baratz. 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:
- Trigger Finger Release Surgery
- Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery (Endoscopic)
- Endoscopy
- Tendon Sheath Incision
- Trigger Finger Tenolysis
- Finger Tendon Release
- Hand Tendon Surgery
- Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Surgery
- Wrist Endoscopy for Carpal Tunnel
- Transverse Carpal Ligament Release
CPT Codes:
- 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)
- 29848: Endoscopy, wrist, surgical, with release of transverse carpal ligament
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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. Baratz accept my insurance?
Dr. Baratz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (877) 471-0935 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Baratz accept in Pittsburgh, PA?
Dr. Baratz in Pittsburgh, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Commercial
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Health
Medicare
Other TPA
UnitedHealth Group
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Baratz's office located?
Orthopaedic Specialists - Upmc
9104 Babcock Blvd Ste 6104
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(877) 471-0935
What hospitals are Dr. Baratz affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Baratz has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Baratz's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Baratz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710986609.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Baratz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Baratz