EverydayHealthLogo
JE

Dr. John Elfar, MD

Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Orthopedic Surgeon

Tucson, AZ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Elfar, Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon in Tucson, AZ?

    Dr. John Elfar, MD is an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Tucson, AZ with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Elfar graduated from Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Elfar is fluent in English and Italian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Elfar’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Elfar’s office at (520) 694-8000.

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

    • Medical School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts

    Is Dr. Elfar board certified as an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. John Elfar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Elfar speak?

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

    • English
    • Italian

    What conditions does an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Elfar typically treat?

    As an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Elfar 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. Elfar. 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:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

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

    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 Surgical Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • General post-operative care
    • Unspecified surgical recovery
    • Surgical follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Right Wrist Nerve Compression
    • Right Hand Numbness
    • Right CTS

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb

    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:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Thumb Base
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Right Thumb Arthritis
    • Primary Right First CMC Joint Arthritis
    • Right Hand Thumb Base Osteoarthritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1811: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, right hand

    What procedures does an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Elfar typically perform?

    As an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Elfar 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. Elfar. 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Non-Surgical Wrist Fracture Treatment
    • Closed Distal Radial Fracture Treatment
    • Colles Fracture Treatment
    • Smith Fracture Treatment
    • Ulnar Styloid Fracture Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 25600: Closed Treatment Of Distal Radial Fracture (Eg, Colles Or Smith Type) Or Epiphyseal Separation, Includes Closed Treatment Of Fracture Of Ulnar Styloid, When Performed; Without Manipulation

    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:

    • Non-Surgical Treatment for Broken Hand Bone
    • Closed Metacarpal Fracture Treatment
    • Hand Bone Fracture Care
    • Metacarpal Fracture Management without Manipulation

    CPT Codes:

    • 26600: Closed treatment of metacarpal fracture, single; without manipulation, each bone

    Also known as:

    • Closed Treatment of Finger or Thumb Fracture
    • Phalangeal fracture treatment
    • Broken finger treatment
    • Thumb fracture care

    CPT Codes:

    • 26720: Closed treatment of phalangeal shaft fracture, proximal or middle phalanx, finger or thumb; without manipulation, each

    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. Elfar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Elfar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (520) 694-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Elfar accept in Tucson, AZ?

    Dr. Elfar in Tucson, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Banner Health

    • Capital Blue Cross

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Arizona

    • UnitedHealth Group

    View All Insurances

    Where is Dr. Elfar's office located?

    Dr. John Elfar's Primary Practice

    707 N Alvernon Way Ste 205

    Tucson, AZ 85711

    (520) 694-8000

    Get Directions

    Dr. John Elfar's Practice 2

    2800 E Ajo Way Ste 200

    Tucson, AZ 85713

    Get Directions

    What hospitals are Dr. Elfar affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Elfar has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Banner - University Medical Center South,Tucson, AZ

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

    Dr. Elfar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831108570.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Elfar?

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

    What is Dr. John Elfar's specialty?

    Dr. Elfar is an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon near Tucson, AZ.

    What does an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon do?

    Adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgeons, recognized as a fellowship subspecialty by several state medical boards, focus on reconstructive procedures including joint arthroplasty (such as hip and knee replacements), osteotomy, arthroscopy, soft-tissue reconstruction, and various other adult reconstructive surgical interventions.

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

    Yes, Dr. Elfar is affiliated with Banner - University Medical Center Tucson 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

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

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Adult Reconstructive 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. John Elfar accepting new patients in Tucson, AZ?

    Yes, Dr. John Elfar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Elfar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Elfar's office at (520) 694-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. John Elfar?

    Please contact Dr. Elfar's office at (520) 694-8000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Elfar's office located?

    Dr. Elfar's office is located in Tucson, AZ.

    Which board certifications does Dr. John Elfar have?

    Dr. John Elfar is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.