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Who is Dr. Alter, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in North Chelmsford, MA?
Dr. Steven Alter, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in North Chelmsford, MA. He is board certified. Dr. Alter graduated from Boston University School of Medicine and completed his residency at New England Med Ctr Hosps, Hand Surgery-Orthopedic Surgery; Suny Hlth Sci Ctr Brooklyn, Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Alter is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alter’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alter’s office.
Where did Dr. Alter go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Tufts Combined Hand Fellowship | Tufts Medical Center, Fellow:Hand Surgery
Residency: New England Med Ctr Hosps, Hand Surgery-Orthopedic Surgery; Suny Hlth Sci Ctr Brooklyn, Orthopedic Surgery | Tufts Medical Center (New England) Program
Medical School: Boston Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma | Boston University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Alter board certified as an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Steven Alter, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Alter speak?
Dr. Alter and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Alter treat?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Alter 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. Alter. 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:
- Left Wrist Radius Fracture
- Right Wrist Radius Fracture
- Arm Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Broken Left Wrist Bone
- Distal Left Radius Fracture
- Left Wrist Bone Break
- Broken Right Wrist Bone
- Distal Right Radius Fracture
- Right Wrist Bone Break
ICD-10 Codes:
- S52502A: Unspecified fracture of the lower end of left radius, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S52502D: Unspecified fracture of the lower end of left radius, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
- S52501A: Unspecified fracture of the lower end of right radius, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S52501D: Unspecified fracture of the lower end of right radius, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
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 shoulder
- Osteoarthritis of the right shoulder
- Osteoarthritis of the left thumb joint
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M19012: Primary osteoarthritis, left shoulder
- M19011: Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulder
- M1812: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, left hand
Also known as:
- Right Shoulder Pain
- Left Shoulder Pain
- Pain
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Sore Right Shoulder
- Right Shoulder Ache
- Right Shoulder Discomfort
- Sore Left Shoulder
- Left Shoulder Ache
- Left Shoulder Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25511: Pain in right shoulder
- M25512: Pain in left shoulder
Also known as:
- Right Hand Pain
- Left Hand Pain
- Hand Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Pain in right palm
- Right wrist and hand pain
- Right hand discomfort
- Ache in left hand
- Left hand discomfort
- Sore left hand
ICD-10 Codes:
- M79641: Pain in right hand
- M79642: Pain in left hand
Also known as:
- Left Elbow Pain
- Right Elbow Pain
- Elbow Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Aching left elbow
- Sore left elbow
- Left elbow discomfort
- Aching right elbow
- Sore right elbow
- Right elbow discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25522: Pain in left elbow
- M25521: Pain in right elbow
Also known as:
- Colles' Fracture
- Arm Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Broken wrist
- Distal radius fracture
- Wrist break
- Silver-fork deformity
ICD-10 Codes:
- S52532A: Colles' fracture of left 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:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
What procedures does Dr. Alter perform?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Alter 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. Alter. 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:
- 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:
- Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery (Endoscopic)
- Trigger Finger Release Surgery
- Wrist Ganglion Cyst Removal
- Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery (Single Finger)
- 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
- Ganglion Excision
- Wrist Cyst Surgery
- Dorsal/Volar Ganglion Removal
- Partial Palmar Fasciectomy', 'Finger Contracture Release Surgery', 'Dupuytren's Release (Finger)
CPT Codes:
- 29848: Endoscopy, wrist, surgical, with release of transverse carpal ligament
- 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);
Also known as:
- Long Arm Cast Application
- Short Leg Cast Application
- Long Leg Cast Application
- Cylinder Cast Application (Thigh to Ankle)
- Walking Short Leg Cast Application
- Shoulder to hand cast
- Full arm cast
- Arm fracture cast
- Below Knee Cast
- Lower Leg Cast
- Foot and Ankle Cast
- Full leg cast
- Thigh to toe cast
- Leg cast application
- Full leg immobilization
- Knee Immobilizer Cast
- Thigh to Ankle Cast
- Leg Cylinder Cast
- Below Knee Walking Cast
- Ambulatory Short Leg Cast
CPT Codes:
- 29065: Application, cast; shoulder to hand (long arm)
- 29405: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes);
- 29345: Application of long leg cast (thigh to toes);
- 29365: Application of cylinder cast (thigh to ankle)
- 29425: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes); walking or ambulatory type
Also known as:
- Long Arm Splint Application
- Short Arm Splint Application
- Application of Short Leg Splint
- Shoulder to Hand Splint
- Arm Immobilization Splint
- Forearm and Upper Arm Splint
- Forearm to hand splint
- Static arm splint
- Wrist and forearm splint
- Arm immobilization splint
- Calf to Foot Splint
- Lower Leg Splinting
- Short Leg Immobilization
CPT Codes:
- 29105: Application of long arm splint (shoulder to hand)
- 29125: Application of short arm splint (forearm to hand); static
- 29515: Application of short leg splint (calf to foot)
Also known as:
- Finger Splint Application
- Static Finger Splint
- Finger Immobilization
- Finger Brace
CPT Codes:
- 29130: Application of finger splint; static
Also known as:
- Total Shoulder Replacement
- Glenohumeral Arthroplasty
- Shoulder Joint Replacement
- Proximal Humeral Replacement
- Artificial Shoulder Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 23472: Arthroplasty, glenohumeral joint; total shoulder (glenoid and proximal humeral replacement (eg, total shoulder))
Also known as:
- Open Repair of Distal Radius Fracture with Internal Fixation
- Wrist Fracture Surgery
- Radial Bone Fracture Repair
- Distal Radius Fixation
CPT Codes:
- 25607: Open Treatment Of Distal Radial Extra-Articular Fracture Or Epiphyseal Separation, With Internal Fixation
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:
- 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:
- Open Repair of Broken Collarbone
- Clavicle Fracture Surgery
- Collarbone Fixation
- Open Clavicle Reduction
CPT Codes:
- 23515: Open treatment of clavicular fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed
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 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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
Does Dr. Alter accept my insurance?
Dr. Alter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alter accept in North Chelmsford, MA?
Dr. Alter in North Chelmsford, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Boston Medical Center
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Alter's office located?
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Dr. Alter has appointments available at his North Chelmsford, MA office. Please select a date and time below.
What is Dr. Alter's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740250406.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alter?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alter
What is Dr. Steven Alter's specialty?
Dr. Alter is a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon near North Chelmsford, MA. 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. Alter to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Steven Alter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alter is affiliated with Lowell General Hospital, Emerson Health, Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, MerrimackHealth Lawrence Hospital 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
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Is Steven Alter accepting new patients in North Chelmsford, MA?
Yes, Dr. Steven Alter is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Steven Alter offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Alter, or contact the office for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Steven Alter?
Please contact Dr. Alter's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Steven Alter have?
Dr. Steven Alter is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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