Who is Dr. Geissler, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Ridgeland, MS?
Dr. William Geissler, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in Ridgeland, MS with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Geissler graduated from Tulane Univ School of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Of Ms Sch Of Med, Orthopedic Surgery; University Hosp, Orthopedic Surgery.
Dr. Geissler is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Geissler’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Geissler’s office at (601) 815-2005.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Geissler?
Dr. William Geissler, 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. Geissler empowers
patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Hand & Elbow Surgery, Shoulder Surgery, or comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the Ridgeland/MS community, Dr. Geissler is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Geissler go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Ms Sch Of Med, Orthopedic Surgery; University Hosp, Orthopedic Surgery | University of Mississippi School of Medicine Program
Medical School: Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La | Tulane Univ School of Medicine
Is Dr. Geissler board certified as an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. William Geissler, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Geissler speak?
Dr. Geissler and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Geissler treat?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Geissler 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. Geissler. 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 Rotator Cuff Tear
Left Rotator Cuff Tear
Complete Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Right rotator cuff rupture
Right shoulder tendon tear
Right shoulder muscle tear
Left rotator cuff rupture
Left shoulder tendon tear
Left shoulder muscle tear
Full Rotator Cuff Tear
Complete Rotator Cuff Rupture
Severed Shoulder Tendon
Torn Shoulder Tendon
Shoulder Tendon Rupture
Rotator Cuff Rupture
ICD-10 Codes:
M75101: Unspecified rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
M75102: Unspecified rotator cuff tear or rupture of left shoulder, not specified as traumatic
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
Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
What procedures does Dr. Geissler perform?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Geissler 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. Geissler. 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
Shoulder Arthroscopy for Adhesion Removal
Open Surgery for Upper Arm Bone Fracture
Shoulder Joint Stabilization for Instability
Endoscopy
Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
Subacromial Decompression
Shoulder Impingement Surgery
Acromioplasty
Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff
Keyhole Rotator Cuff Surgery
Minimally Invasive Shoulder Repair
Shoulder Scope Surgery
Shoulder Adhesiolysis
Frozen Shoulder Surgery
Shoulder Joint Cleaning
Proximal Humerus Fracture Repair
Shoulder Fracture Open Reduction
Upper Arm Bone Break Surgery
Glenohumeral Capsulorrhaphy
Shoulder Instability Repair
Shoulder Dislocation Surgery
Shoulder Joint Tightening
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
29825: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with lysis and resection of adhesions, with or without manipulation
23615: Open treatment of proximal humeral (surgical or anatomical neck) fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed, includes repair of tuberosity(s), when performed;
23466: Capsulorrhaphy, glenohumeral joint, any type multi-directional instability
Also known as:
Limited Shoulder Debridement (Arthroscopic)
Shoulder Bone Shaving (Arthroscopic)
Extensive Shoulder Arthroscopy Debridement
Shoulder SLAP Tear Repair (Arthroscopic)
Shoulder Arthroscopy with Biceps Repair
Endoscopy
Arthroscopic Shoulder Clean-up
Shoulder Joint Debridement
Keyhole Shoulder Repair
Rotator Cuff Debridement
Arthroscopic Distal Claviculectomy
Mumford Procedure (Arthroscopic)
AC Joint Resection (Arthroscopic)
Shoulder Scope Cleaning
Arthroscopic Shoulder Debridement
Shoulder Joint Cleanup Surgery
Arthroscopic SLAP Lesion Repair
Shoulder Labrum Repair (Arthroscopic)
Keyhole Shoulder Surgery for SLAP
Arthroscopic Biceps Tenodesis
Keyhole Shoulder Biceps Surgery
Shoulder Scope Biceps Repair
CPT Codes:
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])
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);
26478: Lengthening of tendon, flexor, hand or finger, each tendon
26115: Excision, tumor or vascular malformation, soft tissue of hand or finger, subcutaneous; less than 1.5 cm
25210: Carpectomy; 1 bone
Also known as:
Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
Arthrocentesis
Major Joint Aspiration
Bursa Injection
Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
29125: Application of short arm splint (forearm to hand); static
29105: Application of long arm splint (shoulder to hand)
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:
Wrist or Hand Joint Replacement (Interposition)
Finger Joint Replacement Surgery
Intercarpal Arthroplasty
Carpometacarpal Joint Replacement
Tendon Interposition Arthroplasty
Metacarpophalangeal Joint Arthroplasty
Knuckle Joint Replacement
Artificial Finger Joint Implant
CPT Codes:
25447: Arthroplasty, Intercarpal Or Carpometacarpal Joints; Interposition (Eg, Tendon)
26531: Arthroplasty, metacarpophalangeal joint; with prosthetic implant, each joint
Also known as:
Open Repair of Hand Bone Fracture (Metacarpal)
Finger or Hand Joint Fracture Repair
Metacarpal Fracture Surgery
Hand Fracture Fixation
Broken Hand Bone Surgery
Metacarpal Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF)
Articular Fracture Repair Hand
Metacarpophalangeal Joint Fracture Surgery
Interphalangeal Joint Fracture Repair
Internal Fixation for Hand Fracture
CPT Codes:
26615: Open treatment of metacarpal fracture, single, includes internal fixation, when performed, each bone
26746: Open treatment of articular fracture, involving metacarpophalangeal or interphalangeal joint, includes internal fixation, when performed, each
Also known as:
Elbow Ligament Repair
Extensive Elbow Surgery for Stiffness
Removal of Elbow Bursa
Lateral collateral ligament repair
LCL elbow repair
Elbow stabilization surgery
Local tissue elbow repair
Elbow Contracture Release
Elbow Bone Removal Surgery
Elbow Joint Release
Olecranon Bursa Excision
Elbow Bursa Removal Surgery
Bursitis Elbow Surgery
CPT Codes:
24343: Repair lateral collateral ligament, elbow, with local tissue
24149: Radical resection of capsule, soft tissue, and heterotopic bone, elbow, with contracture release (separate procedure)
24105: Excision, olecranon bursa
Also known as:
Open Repair of Broken Collarbone
Forearm Bone Non-Healing Fracture Repair
Clavicle Fracture Surgery
Collarbone Fixation
Open Clavicle Reduction
Radius or Ulna Nonunion Repair
Forearm Bone Malunion Correction
Broken Forearm Bone Repair (No Graft)
CPT Codes:
23515: Open treatment of clavicular fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed
25400: Repair of nonunion or malunion, radius OR ulna; without graft (eg, compression technique)
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:
Finger or Toe Joint Fusion
Finger Joint Fusion
Interphalangeal Arthrodesis
Digit Joint Fusion
Finger Joint Surgery
Toe Joint Surgery
Metacarpophalangeal Arthrodesis
MCP Joint Fusion
Finger Fusion Surgery
CPT Codes:
26860: Arthrodesis, interphalangeal joint, with or without internal fixation;
26850: Arthrodesis, metacarpophalangeal joint, with or without internal fixation;
Also known as:
Open Repair of Distal Radius Fracture with Internal Fixation
Open Wrist Fracture Repair with Fixation
Wrist Fracture Surgery
Radial Bone Fracture Repair
Distal Radius Fixation
Distal Radius Fracture Surgery
Wrist Bone Fixation
Epiphyseal Separation Repair
CPT Codes:
25607: Open Treatment Of Distal Radial Extra-Articular Fracture Or Epiphyseal Separation, With Internal Fixation
25608: Open treatment of distal radial intra-articular fracture or epiphyseal separation; with internal fixation of 2 fragments
Also known as:
Revision Total Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Arthroplasty Revision
Failed Shoulder Replacement Surgery
Shoulder Implant Exchange
CPT Codes:
23474: Revision of total shoulder arthroplasty, including allograft when performed; humeral and glenoid component
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:
Open Upper Arm Bone Fracture Repair
Open Shoulder Blade Fracture Repair
Humerus Fracture Surgery
Arm Bone Fixation
Humeral Shaft Plating
Scapula Fracture Surgery
Shoulder Blade Fixation
Glenoid Fracture Repair
CPT Codes:
24515: Open treatment of humeral shaft fracture with plate/screws, with or without cerclage
23585: Open treatment of scapular fracture (body, glenoid or acromion) includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
Revision of Total Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Arthroplasty Revision
Humeral Component Revision
Glenoid Component Revision
Shoulder Joint Replacement Repair
CPT Codes:
23473: Revision of total shoulder arthroplasty, including allograft when performed; humeral or glenoid component
Also known as:
Total Wrist Replacement
Wrist arthroplasty
Distal radius and carpus replacement
Artificial wrist joint surgery
CPT Codes:
25446: Arthroplasty With Prosthetic Replacement; Distal Radius And Partial Or Entire Carpus (Total Wrist)
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:
Forearm Bone Shortening Surgery
Radius Shortening Osteotomy
Ulna Shortening Procedure
Forearm Bone Reshaping
CPT Codes:
25390: Osteoplasty, radius OR ulna; shortening
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:
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:
Radial Head Replacement for Fracture
Elbow Fracture Surgery with Prosthesis
Radial Head Prosthetic Arthroplasty
Open Reduction Radial Head Fracture
CPT Codes:
24666: Open treatment of radial head or neck fracture, includes internal fixation or radial head excision, when performed; with radial head prosthetic replacement
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 Ulnar Fracture
Olecranon Fracture Repair
Coronoid Process Fracture Surgery
Ulnar Bone Fracture Fixation
CPT Codes:
24685: Open treatment of ulnar fracture, proximal end (eg, olecranon or coronoid process[es]), includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
Humerus Fracture Repair (No Graft)
Upper Arm Bone Nonunion Repair
Humerus Malunion Correction
Broken Humerus Repair
Arm Bone Fracture Fixation
CPT Codes:
24430: Repair of nonunion or malunion, humerus; without graft (eg, compression technique)
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:
Radial Head Replacement Surgery
Elbow Joint Replacement
Radial Head Arthroplasty
Artificial Radial Head Implant
CPT Codes:
24366: Arthroplasty, radial head; with implant
Also known as:
Finger or Thumb Amputation
Digit Amputation
Finger Removal
Thumb Amputation Surgery
CPT Codes:
26951: Amputation, finger or thumb, primary or secondary, any joint or phalanx, single, including neurectomies; with direct closure
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 Repair or Repositioning at Wrist
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Cubital Tunnel Release
Elbow Nerve Surgery
Neuroplasty Ulnar Nerve
Ulnar nerve neuroplasty wrist
Ulnar nerve transposition wrist
Wrist ulnar nerve release
CPT Codes:
64718: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at elbow
64719: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at wrist
Does Dr. Geissler accept my insurance?
Dr. Geissler accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (601) 815-2005 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Geissler accept in Ridgeland, MS?
Dr. Geissler in Ridgeland, MS accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
What is Dr. Geissler's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Geissler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194725374.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Geissler?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Geissler
What is Dr. William Geissler's specialty?
Dr. Geissler is a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon near Ridgeland, MS.
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. Geissler to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. William Geissler affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Geissler is affiliated with University of Mississippi Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly
Top Hospital. 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.
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Is William Geissler accepting new patients in Ridgeland, MS?
Yes, Dr. William Geissler is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. William Geissler offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Geissler's office at (601) 815-2005 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with William Geissler?
Please contact Dr. Geissler's office at (601) 815-2005 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. William Geissler have?
Dr. William Geissler is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.