Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Swigart, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in New Haven, CT?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Swigart?
Dr. Carrie Swigart, MD 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. Swigart empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Elbow Surgery, Hand & Wrist Surgery, Upper Extremity Surgery, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New Haven, CT community, Dr. Swigart is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Swigart go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Luke'S-Roosevelt Hsp Ctr, Hand Surgery-Orthopedic Surgery; Yale New Haven Hosp, Orthopedic Surgery; Yale New Haven Hosp, General Surgery | Yale New Haven Hosp-Yale U Sch Med
Medical School: University of Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa | Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania | Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Is Dr. Swigart board certified as an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Carrie Swigart, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Swigart speak?
Dr. Swigart and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Portuguese
- Spanish
What conditions does an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon like Dr. Swigart typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Swigart 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. Swigart. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Trigger Right Ring Finger
- Trigger Right Middle Finger
- Finger Injuries and Disorder
- Tendinitis
- Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Right Ring Finger
- Right Ring Finger Tendonitis
- Snapping Right Ring Finger
- Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Right Middle Finger
- Right Middle Finger Tendonitis
- Snapping Right Middle Finger
ICD-10 Codes:
- M65341: Trigger finger, right ring finger
- M65331: Trigger finger, right middle finger
Also known as:
- Finger Pain
- Finger Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Sore fingers
- Aching fingers
- Finger discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M79644: Pain in right finger(s)
What procedures does an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon like Dr. Swigart typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Swigart 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. Swigart. 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:
- Trigger Finger Release Surgery
- Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery (Single Finger)
- Tendon Sheath Incision
- Trigger Finger Tenolysis
- Finger Tendon Release
- Hand Tendon Surgery
- Partial Palmar Fasciectomy
- Finger Contracture Release Surgery
- Dupuytren's Release (Finger)
CPT Codes:
- 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)
- 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);
Does Dr. Swigart accept my insurance?
Dr. Swigart accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 737-5656 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Swigart accept in New Haven, CT?
Dr. Swigart in New Haven, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
AmWINS Group
Blue Cross Blue Shield
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Medicare
State of Connecticut
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Swigart's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Swigart affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Swigart has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Swigart's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Swigart's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457335432.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Swigart?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Swigart