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Dr. John Fernandez, MD

Dr. John Fernandez, MD

Chicago, IL

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Fernandez, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Chicago, IL?

    Dr. John Fernandez, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Fernandez graduated from Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at University Of Pittsburgh Med Center. Dr. Fernandez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fernandez’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fernandez’s office at (312) 243-4244.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Fernandez?

    Dr. John Fernandez, 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. Fernandez empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, Hand & Wrist Injuries, Hand Reconstruction, Microsurgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Upper Extremity Trauma, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Chicago/IL community, Dr. Fernandez is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: University Of Pittsburgh Med Center

    • Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Fernandez speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Fernandez treat?

    As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Fernandez 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. Fernandez. 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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
    • G5602: Carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb

    Also known as:

    • Left Hand Tendon Disorder
    • Right Hand Tendon Disorder
    • Right Wrist Tendon Disorder
    • Left Wrist Tendon Disorder
    • Hand Injuries and Disorder
    • Wrist Injuries and Disorder
    • Left Hand Tendonitis
    • Left Hand Tendinopathy
    • Left Hand Tendon Injury
    • Right Hand Tendonitis
    • Right Hand Tendinopathy
    • Right Hand Tendon Injury
    • Right Wrist Tendonitis
    • Right Wrist Tendinopathy
    • Right Wrist Tendon Injury
    • Left Wrist Tendonitis
    • Left Wrist Tendinopathy
    • Left Wrist Tendon Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M67844: Other specified disorders of tendon, left hand
    • M67843: Other specified disorders of tendon, right hand
    • M67833: Other specified disorders of tendon, right wrist
    • M67834: Other specified disorders of tendon, left wrist

    Also known as:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Thumb Base
    • Osteoarthritis of the left thumb joint
    • Osteoarthritis of the right wrist
    • 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
    • M19031: Primary osteoarthritis, right wrist

    Also known as:

    • Right Wrist Sprain
    • Left Wrist Sprain
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Wrist Injuries and Disorder
    • Twisted right wrist
    • Right wrist ligament injury
    • Right wrist strain
    • Sprained right wrist symptoms
    • Twisted left wrist
    • Left wrist ligament injury
    • Left wrist strain
    • Sprained left wrist symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S63591A: Other specified sprain of right wrist, initial encounter
    • S63592A: Other specified sprain of left wrist, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Right Ulnar Nerve Damage
    • Ulnar Nerve Damage
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Right Ulnar Neuropathy
    • Right Elbow Nerve Pain
    • Right Funny Bone Injury
    • Ulnar Neuropathy
    • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5621: Lesion of ulnar nerve, right upper limb
    • G5622: Lesion of ulnar nerve, left upper limb

    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:

    • Pain in Left Wrist
    • Pain
    • Wrist Injuries and Disorder
    • Left Wrist Ache
    • Left Wrist Discomfort
    • Sore Left Wrist

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25532: Pain in left wrist

    Also known as:

    • Right Wrist Pain
    • Pain
    • Wrist Injuries and Disorder
    • Aching right wrist
    • Sore right wrist
    • Right wrist discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25531: Pain in right wrist

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Internal Fixation Device
    • Fractures
    • Hardware removal surgery
    • Implant removal procedure
    • Fixation device extraction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z472: Encounter for removal of internal fixation device

    Also known as:

    • Right Wrist Sprain
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Wrist Injuries and Disorder
    • Sprained Right Wrist
    • Right Wrist Ligament Injury
    • Right Wrist Joint Sprain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S63511A: Sprain of carpal joint of right wrist, initial encounter

    What procedures does Dr. Fernandez perform?

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

    • Tendon Release in Forearm or Wrist
    • Tendon Release Surgery for Hand or Finger
    • Forearm/Wrist Tendon Transfer
    • Tendon Pulley Reconstruction
    • Forearm or Wrist Tendon Release
    • Forearm Tendon Tenolysis
    • Wrist Tendon Release
    • Adhesion Removal from Tendon
    • Extensor tenolysis
    • Tendon freeing surgery
    • Hand tendon surgery
    • Tendon Transplant (Arm/Wrist)
    • Tendon Graft (Forearm)
    • Flexor Tendon Transfer
    • Extensor Tendon Transfer
    • Finger Tendon Pulley Repair
    • Reconstruction of Tendon Sheath
    • Tendon Pulley Surgery
    • Open tenotomy
    • Flexor tendon release
    • Extensor tendon release

    CPT Codes:

    • 25295: Tenolysis, flexor or extensor tendon, forearm and/or wrist, single, each tendon
    • 26445: Tenolysis, extensor tendon, hand OR finger, each tendon
    • 25310: Tendon transplantation or transfer, flexor or extensor, forearm and/or wrist, single; each tendon
    • 26500: Reconstruction of tendon pulley, each tendon; with local tissues (separate procedure)
    • 25290: Tenotomy, open, flexor or extensor tendon, forearm and/or wrist, single, each tendon

    Also known as:

    • Wrist Arthroscopy
    • Wrist Bone Removal (Radial Styloidectomy)
    • Open Wrist Reconstruction for Instability
    • Removal of Lower Ulna Bone
    • Removal of Wrist Bones (Carpectomy)
    • Endoscopy
    • 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
    • Distal Ulna Excision
    • Darrach Procedure
    • Ulna Resection
    • Wrist Bone Removal
    • Proximal row carpectomy
    • Wrist bone excision
    • Partial wrist fusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 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
    • 25240: Excision distal ulna partial or complete (eg, Darrach type or matched resection)
    • 25215: Carpectomy; all bones of proximal row

    Also known as:

    • Trigger Finger Release Surgery
    • Release of Finger or Palm Tendon
    • Wrist Ganglion Cyst Removal
    • Wrist Bone Removal
    • Finger Extensor Tendon Repair
    • Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery (Single Finger)
    • Tendon Sheath Incision
    • Trigger Finger Tenolysis
    • Finger Tendon Release
    • Hand Tendon Surgery
    • Flexor Tendon Tenolysis
    • Tendon Release Surgery (Hand)
    • Finger Tendon Adhesion Removal
    • Ganglion Excision
    • Wrist Cyst Surgery
    • Dorsal/Volar Ganglion Removal
    • Partial Carpectomy
    • Wrist Bone Excision
    • Carpal Bone Removal
    • Tendon Repair (Finger)
    • Finger Tendon Surgery
    • Extensor Tendon Reconstruction (Finger)
    • Partial Palmar Fasciectomy', 'Finger Contracture Release Surgery', 'Dupuytren's Release (Finger)

    CPT Codes:

    • 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)
    • 26440: Tenolysis, flexor tendon; palm OR finger, each tendon
    • 25111: Excision of ganglion, wrist (dorsal or volar); primary
    • 25210: Carpectomy; 1 bone
    • 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);

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
    • Removal of Implant from Finger or Hand
    • Hardware Removal Surgery
    • Buried Implant Extraction
    • Orthopedic Implant Removal
    • Hand Implant Explant
    • Finger Device Removal
    • Hardware Removal Hand

    CPT Codes:

    • 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)
    • 26320: Removal of implant from finger or hand

    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:

    • 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:

    • Biceps or Triceps Tendon Repair
    • Finger Tendon Repair
    • Distal biceps tendon reinsertion
    • Triceps tendon repair surgery
    • Tendon graft for arm
    • Flexor Tendon Repair
    • Digital Tendon Surgery
    • Hand Tendon Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 24342: Reinsertion of ruptured biceps or triceps tendon, distal, with or without tendon graft
    • 26356: Repair or advancement, flexor tendon, in zone 2 digital flexor tendon sheath (eg, no man's land); primary, 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:

    • Finger Joint Capsule Surgery
    • Finger Joint Capsulectomy
    • Finger Joint Capsulotomy
    • Interphalangeal Joint Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 26525: Capsulectomy or capsulotomy; interphalangeal joint, each joint

    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

    Also known as:

    • Flexor Tendon Release in Hand and Finger
    • Tendon Release Surgery
    • Flexor Tenolysis
    • Hand Tendon Surgery
    • Finger Tendon Release

    CPT Codes:

    • 26442: Tenolysis, flexor tendon; palm AND finger, each tendon

    Also known as:

    • Forearm Bone Shortening Surgery
    • Hand Bone Infection Removal
    • Radius Shortening Osteotomy
    • Ulna Shortening Procedure
    • Forearm Bone Reshaping
    • Metacarpal Osteomyelitis Surgery
    • Hand Bone Excision
    • Partial Metacarpal Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 25390: Osteoplasty, radius OR ulna; shortening
    • 26230: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis); metacarpal

    Also known as:

    • Open Surgery for Finger/Thumb Fracture
    • Finger or Thumb Tip Fracture Repair
    • Phalangeal Shaft Fracture Repair
    • Finger Bone Internal Fixation
    • Broken Finger Surgery
    • Distal Phalanx Fracture Surgery
    • Finger Bone Break Repair
    • Open Reduction Internal Fixation (Finger)

    CPT Codes:

    • 26735: Open treatment of phalangeal shaft fracture, proximal or middle phalanx, finger or thumb, includes internal fixation, when performed, each
    • 26765: Open treatment of distal phalangeal fracture, finger or thumb, includes internal fixation, when performed, each

    Also known as:

    • Finger Bone Infection Removal
    • Partial Finger Bone Removal
    • Finger Phalanx Bone Excision
    • Osteomyelitis of Finger Treatment
    • Distal Phalanx Excision
    • Finger Bone Debridement
    • Osteomyelitis Finger Surgery
    • Finger Tip Bone Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 26235: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis); proximal or middle phalanx of finger
    • 26236: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis); distal phalanx of finger

    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 Fusion with Bone Graft
    • Wrist Arthrodesis
    • Surgical Wrist Fusion
    • Bone Graft for Wrist

    CPT Codes:

    • 25825: Arthrodesis, Wrist; With Autograft (Includes Obtaining Graft)

    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:

    • 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:

    • Finger Joint Fusion with Bone Graft
    • Metacarpophalangeal Joint Fusion
    • MCP Joint Arthrodesis
    • Finger Bone Graft Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 26852: Arthrodesis, metacarpophalangeal joint, with or without internal fixation; with autograft (includes obtaining graft)

    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:

    • Tendon Lengthening in Upper Arm or Elbow
    • Arm Tendon Surgery
    • Elbow Tendon Release
    • Upper Arm Tendon Lengthening
    • Tendon Extension Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 24305: Tendon lengthening, upper arm or elbow, each tendon

    Also known as:

    • Elbow Ligament Repair
    • Lateral collateral ligament repair
    • LCL elbow repair
    • Elbow stabilization surgery
    • Local tissue elbow repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 24343: Repair lateral collateral ligament, elbow, with local tissue

    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:

    • Wrist Joint Stabilization Surgery
    • Distal Ulna Stabilization
    • DRUJ Reconstruction
    • Wrist Tendon Transfer
    • Unstable Wrist Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 25337: Reconstruction for stabilization of unstable distal ulna or distal radioulnar joint, secondary by soft tissue stabilization (eg, tendon transfer, tendon graft or weave, or tenodesis) with or without open reduction of distal radioulnar joint

    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:

    • Wrist or Forearm Tendon Sheath Removal (Flexor Side)
    • Flexor Tenosynovectomy
    • Wrist Synovial Excision
    • Forearm Tendon Sheath Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 25115: Radical excision of bursa, synovia of wrist, or forearm tendon sheaths (eg, tenosynovitis, fungus, Tbc, or other granulomas, rheumatoid arthritis); flexors

    Also known as:

    • Wrist Extensor Tendon Repair
    • Forearm Extensor Muscle Repair
    • Primary Tendon Repair Arm
    • Wrist Tendon Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 25270: Repair, tendon or muscle, extensor, forearm and/or wrist; primary, single, each tendon or muscle

    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:

    • Hand or Finger Bone Non-Union Repair
    • Metacarpal Non-Union Repair
    • Phalanx Non-Union Repair
    • Hand Bone Graft
    • Finger Bone Fracture Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 26546: Repair non-union, metacarpal or phalanx (includes obtaining bone graft with or without external or internal fixation)

    Also known as:

    • Upper Arm or Elbow Tendon/Muscle Repair
    • Bicep Tendon Repair
    • Elbow Muscle Surgery
    • Arm Tendon Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 24341: Repair, tendon or muscle, upper arm or elbow, each tendon or muscle, primary or secondary (excludes rotator cuff)

    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:

    • Nerve End Implantation into Bone or Muscle
    • Ulnar Nerve Release or Repositioning at Elbow
    • Removal of Nerve Tumor (Neuroma)
    • Removal of Hand or Foot Nerve Tumor (Neuroma)
    • Ulnar Nerve Repair or Repositioning at Wrist
    • Spinal Nerve Transection
    • Nerve Implantation
    • Targeted Muscle Reinnervation (TMR)
    • Nerve Transfer to Muscle
    • Ulnar Nerve Transposition
    • Cubital Tunnel Release
    • Elbow Nerve Surgery
    • Neuroplasty Ulnar Nerve
    • Neuroma Excision
    • Peripheral Nerve Tumor Removal
    • Nerve Growth Removal
    • Hand neuroma excision
    • Foot neuroma removal
    • Nerve tumor surgery hand/foot
    • Ulnar nerve neuroplasty wrist
    • Ulnar nerve transposition wrist
    • Wrist ulnar nerve release
    • Spinal Nerve Avulsion
    • Extradural Nerve Cut
    • Nerve Root Sectioning

    CPT Codes:

    • 64787: Implantation of nerve end into bone or muscle (List separately in addition to neuroma excision)
    • 64718: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at elbow
    • 64784: Excision of neuroma; major peripheral nerve, except sciatic
    • 64782: Excision of neuroma; hand or foot, except digital nerve
    • 64719: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at wrist
    • 64772: Transection or avulsion of other spinal nerve, extradural

    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:

    • Finger or Toe Nerve Repair
    • Nerve Repair with Synthetic Tube or Vein Graft
    • Digital Nerve Repair (Hand or Foot)
    • Digital Neuroplasty
    • Nerve Decompression (Finger/Toe)
    • Peripheral Nerve Repair (Digit)
    • Nerve tube repair
    • Vein graft nerve repair
    • Synthetic conduit nerve repair
    • Finger Nerve Repair
    • Toe Nerve Repair
    • Hand Nerve Suture
    • Foot Nerve Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 64702: Neuroplasty; digital, 1 or both, same digit
    • 64910: Nerve repair; with synthetic conduit or vein allograft (eg, nerve tube), each nerve
    • 64831: Suture of digital nerve, hand or foot; 1 nerve

    Also known as:

    • Major Arm or Leg Nerve Repair
    • Peripheral Nerve Surgery
    • Nerve Reconstruction Arm/Leg
    • Open Neuroplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 64708: Neuroplasty, major peripheral nerve, arm or leg, open; other than specified

    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

    Does Dr. Fernandez accept my insurance?

    Dr. Fernandez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 243-4244 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Fernandez accept in Chicago, IL?

    Dr. Fernandez in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • AvMed Health Plan

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Medicare

    • State of Illinois

    • State of Tennessee

    • Tria Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Fernandez's office located?

    Dr. John Fernandez's Primary Practice

    1611 W Harrison St Ste 400

    Chicago, IL 60612

    (312) 243-4244

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    Dr. John Fernandez's Practice 2

    610 S Maple Ave Ste 1400

    Oak Park, IL 60304

    (708) 383-0770

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    Dr. John Fernandez's Practice 3

    2450 Wolf Rd Ste F

    Westchester, IL 60154

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

    Dr. Fernandez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245219963.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fernandez?

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

    What is Dr. John Fernandez's specialty?

    Dr. Fernandez is a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon near Chicago, IL. 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. Fernandez to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. John Fernandez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Fernandez is affiliated with Rush University 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. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is John Fernandez accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?

    No, Dr. John Fernandez is not accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Fernandez offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Fernandez's office at (312) 243-4244 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

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    Chicago, IL
    Dr. Robert Wysocki, MD

    Orthopedic Surgeon

    Chicago, IL
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