EverydayHealthLogo
JF

Dr. Juan Favetto, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon

Lexington, KY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Favetto, Orthopedic Surgeon in Lexington, KY?

    Dr. Juan Favetto, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Lexington, KY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Favetto graduated from Universidad De Buenos Aires, Facultad De Ciencias Medicas and completed his residency at Univ Louisville Sch Of Med, Surgery Of The Hand-Surgery. Dr. Favetto is fluent in English, Italian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Favetto’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Favetto’s office at (859) 263-5140.

    Where did Dr. Favetto go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Louisville Sch Of Med, Surgery Of The Hand-Surgery | University Louisville School Of Med | University of Louisville School of Medicine Program

    • Medical School: University De Buenos Aires- Fac De Med- Buenos Aires- Argentina | Universidad De Buenos Aires, Facultad De Ciencias Medicas | Universidad De Buenos Aires, Facultad De Ciencias Medicas

    What languages does Dr. Favetto speak?

    Dr. Favetto and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Italian
    • Spanish

    What conditions does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Favetto typically treat?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Favetto 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. Favetto. 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
    • 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 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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1812: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, left hand
    • M1811: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, right hand
    • M19031: Primary osteoarthritis, right wrist

    Also known as:

    • Right Wrist Radius Fracture
    • Left Wrist Radius Fracture
    • Arm Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Broken Right Wrist Bone
    • Distal Right Radius Fracture
    • Right Wrist Bone Break
    • Broken Left Wrist Bone
    • Distal Left Radius Fracture
    • Left Wrist Bone Break

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S52501A: Unspecified fracture of the lower end of right radius, initial encounter for closed fracture
    • S52502A: Unspecified fracture of the lower end of left radius, initial encounter for closed fracture

    What procedures does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Favetto typically perform?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Favetto 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. Favetto. 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:

    • 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

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Hand Tendon Transfer
    • Carpometacarpal Tendon Transplant
    • Dorsum of Hand Tendon Surgery
    • Tendon Relocation in Hand

    CPT Codes:

    • 26480: Transfer or transplant of tendon, carpometacarpal area or dorsum of hand; without free graft, each tendon

    Does Dr. Favetto accept my insurance?

    Dr. Favetto accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (859) 263-5140 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Favetto accept in Lexington, KY?

    Dr. Favetto in Lexington, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Bankers

    • Bankers Fidelity

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • UnitedHealth Group

    View All Insurances

    Where is Dr. Favetto's office located?

    Dr. Juan Favetto's Primary Practice

    3480 Yorkshire Medical Park

    Lexington, KY 40509

    (859) 263-5140

    Get Directions

    Dr. Juan Favetto's Practice 2

    1004 Leawood Dr

    Frankfort, KY 40601

    Get Directions

    Dr. Juan Favetto's Practice 3

    710 N Carol Malone Blvd

    Grayson, KY 41143

    Get Directions

    What is Dr. Favetto's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Favetto's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942294236.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Favetto?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Favetto

    What is Dr. Juan Favetto's specialty?

    Dr. Favetto is an Orthopedic Surgeon near Lexington, KY.

    What does an Orthopedic Surgeon do?

    An orthopedic surgeon has specialization in preserving, investigating, and restoring the form and function of the extremities, spine, and related structures through medical, surgical, and physical methods. They care for patients with musculoskeletal issues, including congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances, and degenerative diseases affecting the spine, hands, feet, knees, hips, shoulders, and elbows in both children and adults. Additionally, orthopedic surgeons address primary and secondary muscular problems and the impact of central or peripheral nervous system lesions on the musculoskeletal system.

    Is Dr. Juan Favetto affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Favetto is affiliated with Pikeville Medical Center, Saint Joseph East, Baptist Health Corbin, Hazard Arh Regional Medical Center, Baptist Health Lexington, Baptist Health Richmond 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

    When to see an Orthopedic Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Orthopedic Surgeon. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Juan Favetto accepting new patients in Lexington, KY?

    Yes, Dr. Juan Favetto is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Juan Favetto offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Favetto's office at (859) 263-5140 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Juan Favetto?

    Please contact Dr. Favetto's office at (859) 263-5140 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Favetto's office located?

    Dr. Favetto's offices are located in Lexington, KY, Frankfort, KY, and Grayson, KY.