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Dr. Michael Darowish, MD

Dr. Michael Darowish, MD

Cranberry Township, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Darowish, Orthopedic Surgeon in Cranberry Township, PA?

    Dr. Michael Darowish, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Cranberry Township, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Darowish graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed his residency at University of Rochester Medical Center. He is a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society. Dr. Darowish is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Darowish’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Darowish’s office at (717) 531-5638.

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

    • Fellowship: Surgery, Hand, Cleveland Clinic Foundation

    • Residency: University of Rochester Medical Center

    • Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Darowish board certified in Orthopedic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Darowish, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Darowish speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Darowish treat?

    As a Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Darowish 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. Darowish. 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:

    • Other Orthopedic Aftercare
    • General orthopedic recovery
    • Musculoskeletal post-op care
    • Bone and joint follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Thumb Base
    • Osteoarthritis of the left thumb joint
    • 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

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Trigger Right Middle Finger
    • Trigger Right 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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M65331: Trigger finger, right middle finger
    • M65341: Trigger finger, right ring finger

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5621: Lesion of ulnar nerve, right upper limb

    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:

    • 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 Dr. Darowish perform?

    As a Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Darowish 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. Darowish. 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:

    • 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);

    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:

    • 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:

    • Wrist Tendon Sheath Release
    • De Quervain's Release
    • Wrist Tendon Decompression
    • Extensor Tendon Sheath Incision

    CPT Codes:

    • 25000: Incision, extensor tendon sheath, wrist (eg, deQuervains disease)

    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:

    • 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 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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

    Does Dr. Darowish accept my insurance?

    Dr. Darowish accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (717) 531-5638 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Darowish accept in Cranberry Township, PA?

    Dr. Darowish in Cranberry Township, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Capital BlueCross

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • UPMC Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Darowish's office located?

    Dr. Michael Darowish's Primary Practice

    2000 Westinghouse Dr Ste 200

    Cranberry Township, PA 16066

    (717) 531-5638

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    Dr. Michael Darowish's Practice 2

    30 Hope Dr # 89

    Hershey, PA 17033

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    Dr. Michael Darowish's Practice 3

    1700 Old Gatesburg Rd Ste 210

    State College, PA 16803

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    American Society for Surgery of the Hand

    Member

    American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

    Member

    Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society

    Member

    Awards

    First Place IL-6 inhibits the differentiation of early osteoclast pre

    Barry Friedman Award

    Kenneth E. DeHaven Award for Outstanding Graduate Thesis IL-6 inhibit

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

    Dr. Darowish's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659389377.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Darowish?

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

    What is Dr. Michael Darowish's specialty?

    Dr. Darowish is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Cranberry Township, PA. An orthopedic surgeon has specialization in preserving, investigating, and restoring the form and function of the extremities, spine, and related structures through medical, surgical, and physical methods. They care for patients with musculoskeletal issues, including congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances, and degenerative diseases affecting the spine, hands, feet, knees, hips, shoulders, and elbows in both children and adults. Additionally, orthopedic surgeons address primary and secondary muscular problems and the impact of central or peripheral nervous system lesions on the musculoskeletal system. Contact Dr. Darowish to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Michael Darowish affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Darowish is affiliated with WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Schuylkill S. Jackson Street, Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital, Reading Hospital Tower Health, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Hazleton 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 Michael Darowish accepting new patients in Cranberry Township, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Darowish is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Darowish offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Darowish's office at (717) 531-5638 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Michael Darowish?

    Please contact Dr. Darowish's office at (717) 531-5638 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Darowish have?

    Dr. Michael Darowish is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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