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Dr. Kevin Lanighan, MD

East Amherst, NY

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    Who is Dr. Lanighan, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in East Amherst, NY?

    Dr. Kevin Lanighan, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in East Amherst, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Lanighan graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Union Mem Hosp, Hand Surgery-Orthopedic Surgery Johns Hopkins Hosp, Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Lanighan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lanighan’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lanighan’s office at (716) 250-9999.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Lanighan?

    Dr. Kevin Lanighan, 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. Lanighan empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Arthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, Sports Injuries, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the East Amherst/NY community, Dr. Lanighan is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Union Mem Hosp, Hand Surgery-Orthopedic Surgery Johns Hopkins Hosp, Orthopedic Surgery | Union Memorial Hospital Program

    • Medical School: Johns Hopkins Univ Sch of Med, Baltimore Md | JOHNS HOPKINS UNIV SCH OF MEDICINE | Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Lanighan speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Lanighan treat?

    As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Lanighan 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. Lanighan. 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:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Thumb Base
    • Osteoarthritis of the left thumb joint
    • Osteoarthritis of the right hand
    • 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
    • Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
    • Hand Arthritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1811: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, right hand
    • M1812: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, left hand
    • M19041: Primary osteoarthritis, right hand
    • M19042: Primary osteoarthritis, left hand

    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:

    • Trigger Thumb
    • Finger Injuries and Disorder
    • Tendinitis
    • Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Thumb
    • Thumb Tendonitis
    • Thumb Locking

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M65311: Trigger thumb, right thumb
    • M65312: Trigger thumb, left thumb

    Also known as:

    • Fracture of the Lower Radius
    • Arm Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Distal Radius Fracture
    • Broken Wrist
    • Radius Fracture near Wrist

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S52572A: Other intraarticular fracture of lower end of left radius, initial encounter for closed fracture
    • S52571A: Other intraarticular fracture of lower end of right radius, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Hand Tendon and Joint Lining Inflammation
    • Joint Disorder
    • Tendinitis
    • Hand Tendinitis
    • Hand Tenosynovitis
    • Hand Synovitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M65841: Other synovitis and tenosynovitis, right hand

    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:

    • 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:

    • Tendonitis in the Left Hand
    • Joint Disorder
    • Tendinitis
    • Tendon inflammation
    • Synovitis
    • Tenosynovitis
    • Inflamed tendon sheath

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M65842: Other synovitis and tenosynovitis, 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. Lanighan perform?

    As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Lanighan 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. Lanighan. 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
    • Small Hand/Finger Tumor Removal
    • Dupuytren's Contracture Release (Percutaneous)
    • Wrist Ganglion Cyst Removal
    • Finger Extensor Tendon Repair
    • Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery (Single Finger)
    • Palm Tissue Removal (Fasciectomy)
    • Hand/Finger Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
    • Wrist Bone Removal
    • 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
    • Hand Soft Tissue Excision
    • Finger Tumor Removal
    • Vascular Malformation Excision Hand
    • Subcutaneous Hand Lesion Removal
    • Percutaneous Palmar Fasciotomy', 'Needle Aponeurotomy', 'Minimally Invasive Dupuytren's Surgery
    • Ganglion Excision
    • Wrist Cyst Surgery
    • Dorsal/Volar Ganglion Removal
    • Tendon Repair (Finger)
    • Finger Tendon Surgery
    • Extensor Tendon Reconstruction (Finger)
    • Partial Palmar Fasciectomy', 'Finger Contracture Release Surgery', 'Dupuytren's Release (Finger)
    • Palmar Fasciectomy', 'Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery
    • Hand Fascia Removal
    • Palm Tissue Release
    • Hand Tumor Excision
    • Finger Vascular Malformation Removal
    • Intramuscular Hand Tumor Surgery
    • Partial Carpectomy
    • Wrist Bone Excision
    • Carpal Bone Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 29848: Endoscopy, wrist, surgical, with release of transverse carpal ligament
    • 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)
    • 26115: Excision, tumor or vascular malformation, soft tissue of hand or finger, subcutaneous; less than 1.5 cm
    • 26040: Fasciotomy, palmar (eg, Dupuytren's contracture); percutaneous
    • 25111: Excision of ganglion, wrist (dorsal or volar); primary
    • 26418: Repair, extensor tendon, finger, primary or secondary; without free graft, each tendon
    • 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);
    • 26121: Fasciectomy, palm only, with or without Z-plasty, other local tissue rearrangement, or skin grafting (includes obtaining graft)
    • 26113: Excision, tumor, soft tissue, or vascular malformation, of hand or finger, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); 1.5 cm or greater
    • 25210: Carpectomy; 1 bone

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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 Tendon Sheath Release
    • Wrist Arthroscopy
    • Wrist Bone Removal (Radial Styloidectomy)
    • Open Wrist Reconstruction for Instability
    • Removal of Wrist Bones (Carpectomy)
    • Removal of Lower Ulna Bone
    • Endoscopy
    • De Quervain's Release
    • Wrist Tendon Decompression
    • Extensor Tendon Sheath Incision
    • Wrist Scope Surgery
    • Keyhole Wrist Surgery
    • Wrist Joint Repair
    • Triangular Fibrocartilage Repair
    • Radial Styloid Excision
    • Wrist Bone Shaving
    • Styloidectomy
    • Wrist Ligament Repair
    • Carpal Instability Surgery
    • Wrist Capsulorrhaphy
    • Tendon Transfer Wrist
    • Proximal row carpectomy
    • Wrist bone excision
    • Partial wrist fusion
    • Distal Ulna Excision
    • Darrach Procedure
    • Ulna Resection
    • Wrist Bone Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 25000: Incision, extensor tendon sheath, wrist (eg, deQuervains disease)
    • 29846: Arthroscopy, wrist, surgical; excision and/or repair of triangular fibrocartilage and/or joint debridement
    • 25230: Radial styloidectomy (separate procedure)
    • 25320: Capsulorrhaphy or reconstruction, wrist, open (eg, capsulodesis, ligament repair, tendon transfer or graft) (includes synovectomy, capsulotomy and open reduction) for carpal instability
    • 25215: Carpectomy; all bones of proximal row
    • 25240: Excision distal ulna partial or complete (eg, Darrach type or matched resection)

    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:

    • 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:

    • Finger or Thumb Tip Fracture Repair
    • Finger or Thumb Fracture Fixation
    • Open Surgery for Finger/Thumb Fracture
    • Pinning for Finger/Thumb Fracture
    • Distal Phalanx Fracture Surgery
    • Finger Bone Break Repair
    • Open Reduction Internal Fixation (Finger)
    • Percutaneous phalangeal fixation
    • Unstable finger fracture repair
    • Thumb bone fracture treatment
    • Phalangeal Shaft Fracture Repair
    • Finger Bone Internal Fixation
    • Broken Finger Surgery
    • Percutaneous Finger Fracture Fixation
    • Distal Phalanx Fracture Pinning
    • Minimally Invasive Finger Fracture Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 26765: Open treatment of distal phalangeal fracture, finger or thumb, includes internal fixation, when performed, each
    • 26727: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of unstable phalangeal shaft fracture, proximal or middle phalanx, finger or thumb, with manipulation, each
    • 26735: Open treatment of phalangeal shaft fracture, proximal or middle phalanx, finger or thumb, includes internal fixation, when performed, each
    • 26756: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of distal phalangeal fracture, finger or thumb, each

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Finger Ligament Repair
    • Collateral ligament repair (finger)
    • MP joint ligament repair
    • Finger joint stabilization surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 26540: Repair of collateral ligament, metacarpophalangeal or interphalangeal joint

    Also known as:

    • Deep Finger Tendon Repair
    • Finger Tendon Repair
    • Biceps or Triceps Tendon Repair
    • Finger Tendon Repair (Without Graft)
    • Profundus Tendon Repair
    • Finger Tendon Advancement
    • Primary Tendon Repair Hand
    • Flexor Tendon Repair
    • Digital Tendon Surgery
    • Hand Tendon Repair
    • Distal biceps tendon reinsertion
    • Triceps tendon repair surgery
    • Tendon graft for arm
    • Hand Tendon Surgery
    • Digital Tendon Advancement

    CPT Codes:

    • 26370: Repair or advancement of profundus tendon, with intact superficialis tendon; primary, each tendon
    • 26356: Repair or advancement, flexor tendon, in zone 2 digital flexor tendon sheath (eg, no man's land); primary, without free graft, each tendon
    • 24342: Reinsertion of ruptured biceps or triceps tendon, distal, with or without tendon graft
    • 26350: Repair or advancement, flexor tendon, not in zone 2 digital flexor tendon sheath (eg, no man's land); primary or secondary without free graft, each tendon

    Also known as:

    • Hand Extensor Tendon Repair
    • Hand Tendon Realignment
    • Extensor Tendon Surgery Hand
    • Finger Tendon Repair
    • Hand Tendon Reconstruction
    • Extensor tendon realignment
    • Finger tendon repair
    • Hand tendon repositioning

    CPT Codes:

    • 26410: Repair, extensor tendon, hand, primary or secondary; without free graft, each tendon
    • 26437: Realignment of extensor tendon, hand, each tendon

    Also known as:

    • Small Hand or Finger Tumor Removal
    • Hand Soft Tissue Excision
    • Finger Vascular Malformation Removal
    • Intramuscular Tumor Excision
    • Hand Lump Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 26116: Excision, tumor, soft tissue, or vascular malformation, of hand or finger, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); less than 1.5 cm

    Also known as:

    • Wrist Fracture Pinning
    • Percutaneous wrist fracture fixation
    • Distal radius fracture repair
    • Epiphyseal separation fixation
    • Wrist bone pinning

    CPT Codes:

    • 25606: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of distal radial fracture or epiphyseal separation

    Also known as:

    • Percutaneous Fixation of Hand Bone Fracture
    • Metacarpal Fracture Fixation
    • Pinning Hand Bone Fracture
    • Minimally Invasive Hand Fracture Repair
    • Hand Fracture Percutaneous Pinning

    CPT Codes:

    • 26608: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of metacarpal fracture, each bone

    Also known as:

    • Finger or Thumb Amputation with Skin Flap
    • Digit Amputation with Reconstruction
    • Digital Amputation
    • Finger Removal Surgery
    • Thumb Amputation with Flap

    CPT Codes:

    • 26952: Amputation, finger or thumb, primary or secondary, any joint or phalanx, single, including neurectomies; with local advancement flaps (V-Y, hood)

    Also known as:

    • Broken Finger or Thumb Treatment with Manipulation
    • Broken Arm Bone Reset
    • Phalangeal Fracture Reduction
    • Finger Bone Manipulation
    • Thumb Fracture Treatment
    • Radial Fracture Reduction
    • Arm Bone Fracture Treatment
    • Closed Reduction of Radius Fracture

    CPT Codes:

    • 26725: Closed treatment of phalangeal shaft fracture, proximal or middle phalanx, finger or thumb; with manipulation, with or without skin or skeletal traction, each
    • 25505: Closed treatment of radial shaft fracture; with manipulation

    Also known as:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Joint Fluid Removal
    • Bursa Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 20605: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, intermediate joint or bursa (eg, temporomandibular, acromioclavicular, wrist, elbow or ankle, olecranon bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    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/Toe Joint Dislocation Fixation
    • Interphalangeal Joint Fixation
    • Finger Dislocation Repair
    • Toe Dislocation Fixation

    CPT Codes:

    • 26776: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of interphalangeal joint dislocation, single, with manipulation

    Also known as:

    • Open Repair of Scaphoid (Wrist) Fracture
    • Scaphoid fracture surgery
    • Navicular bone fracture repair
    • Wrist bone fixation

    CPT Codes:

    • 25628: Open Treatment Of Carpal Scaphoid (Navicular) Fracture, Includes Internal Fixation, When Performed

    Also known as:

    • Ulnar Styloid Fracture Treatment
    • Wrist Bone Fracture Repair
    • Ulnar Fracture Closed Treatment
    • Broken Wrist Bone Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 25650: Closed treatment of ulnar styloid fracture

    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:

    • Hand or Finger Tumor Removal
    • Hand Soft Tissue Tumor Excision
    • Finger Vascular Malformation Removal
    • Subcutaneous Hand Tumor Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 26111: Excision, tumor or vascular malformation, soft tissue of hand or finger, subcutaneous; 1.5 cm or greater

    Also known as:

    • Open Rotator Cuff Repair (Chronic Tear)
    • Shoulder Tendon Repair
    • Chronic Rotator Cuff Surgery
    • Open Musculotendinous Cuff Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 23412: Repair of ruptured musculotendinous cuff (eg, rotator cuff) open; chronic

    Also known as:

    • Scaphoid Bone Non-Union Repair
    • Navicular bone repair
    • Wrist bone fusion
    • Scaphoid fracture surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 25440: Repair Of Nonunion, Scaphoid Carpal (Navicular) Bone, With Or Without Radial Styloidectomy (Includes Obtaining Graft And Necessary Fixation)

    Also known as:

    • Forearm Bone Nonunion/Malunion Repair with Bone Graft
    • Radius nonunion repair
    • Ulna malunion surgery
    • Forearm bone graft
    • Failed forearm fracture repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 25405: Repair of nonunion or malunion, radius OR ulna; with autograft (includes obtaining graft)

    Also known as:

    • Deep Wound Cleaning for Open Fracture
    • Drainage of Complex Infected Surgical Wound
    • Wound Debridement
    • Excisional Debridement (Bone)
    • Open Fracture Debridement
    • Foreign Material Removal (Fracture)
    • Deep Tissue Wound Cleaning
    • Postoperative Wound Incision and Drainage
    • Surgical Wound Infection Treatment
    • Complex Wound Debridement
    • Surgical Wound Cleaning
    • Tissue Removal from Wound
    • Dead Tissue Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11012: Debridement including removal of foreign material at the site of an open fracture and/or an open dislocation (eg, excisional debridement); skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscle fascia, muscle, and bone
    • 10180: Incision and drainage, complex, postoperative wound infection
    • 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Nail Bed Repair
    • Fingernail Bed Repair
    • Toenail Bed Repair
    • Nail Injury Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 11760: Repair of nail bed

    Also known as:

    • Deep Foreign Body Removal (Muscle/Tendon)
    • Simple Foreign Body Removal from Skin
    • Muscle Foreign Body Extraction
    • Tendon Sheath Foreign Body Removal
    • Complicated Foreign Object Removal
    • Subcutaneous foreign body extraction
    • Skin foreign object removal
    • Minor foreign body incision

    CPT Codes:

    • 20525: Removal of foreign body in muscle or tendon sheath; deep or complicated
    • 10120: Incision and removal of foreign body, subcutaneous tissues; simple

    Also known as:

    • Benign Skin Lesion Removal (0.6-1.0 cm)
    • Small Benign Skin Lesion Removal
    • Skin growth excision
    • Mole removal
    • Benign skin tumor removal
    • Skin lesion surgery
    • Skin Growth Excision
    • Mole Removal (Small)
    • Benign Skin Lesion Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 11421: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
    • 11420: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 0.5 cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Nail Removal
    • Nail Plate Avulsion
    • Toenail Removal
    • Fingernail Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11730: Avulsion of nail plate, partial or complete, simple; single

    Also known as:

    • Skin Flap Surgery
    • Tissue Transfer
    • Local Flap Reconstruction
    • Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement

    CPT Codes:

    • 14040: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Ulnar Nerve Release or Repositioning at Elbow
    • Spinal Nerve Transection
    • Ulnar Nerve Repair or Repositioning at Wrist
    • Ulnar Nerve Transposition
    • Cubital Tunnel Release
    • Elbow Nerve Surgery
    • Neuroplasty Ulnar Nerve
    • Spinal Nerve Avulsion
    • Extradural Nerve Cut
    • Nerve Root Sectioning
    • Ulnar nerve neuroplasty wrist
    • Ulnar nerve transposition wrist
    • Wrist ulnar nerve release

    CPT Codes:

    • 64718: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at elbow
    • 64772: Transection or avulsion of other spinal nerve, extradural
    • 64719: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at wrist

    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:

    • Digital Nerve Repair (Hand or Foot)
    • Finger Nerve Repair
    • Toe Nerve Repair
    • Hand Nerve Suture
    • Foot Nerve Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 64831: Suture of digital nerve, hand or foot; 1 nerve

    Also known as:

    • Hand or Finger Blood Vessel Repair
    • Vascular repair hand
    • Finger artery repair
    • Hand vein repair
    • Direct vessel repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 35207: Repair blood vessel, direct; hand, finger

    Does Dr. Lanighan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lanighan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (716) 250-9999 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lanighan accept in East Amherst, NY?

    Dr. Lanighan in East Amherst, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

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    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Excellus BlueCross BlueShield

    • HealthNow New York

    • Independent Health

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Lanighan's office located?

    Dr. Kevin Lanighan's Primary Practice

    8750 Transit Rd Ste 105

    East Amherst, NY 14051

    (716) 250-9999

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    Dr. Kevin Lanighan's Practice 2

    3925 Sheridan Dr

    Amherst, NY 14226

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

    Dr. Lanighan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134101736.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lanighan?

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

    What is Dr. Kevin Lanighan's specialty?

    Dr. Lanighan is a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon near East Amherst, NY. 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. Lanighan to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Kevin Lanighan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Lanighan is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Millard Fillmore Suburban 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

    Where can I learn more about Orthopedic Hand Surgeon?

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    Is Kevin Lanighan accepting new patients in East Amherst, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Kevin Lanighan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kevin Lanighan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lanighan's office at (716) 250-9999 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kevin Lanighan?

    Please contact Dr. Lanighan's office at (716) 250-9999 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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