Who is Dr. Baltera, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Indianapolis, IN?
Dr. Robert Baltera, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in Indianapolis, IN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Baltera graduated from State University of New York Upstate Medical University and completed his residency at U Hosp-Suny Hlth Sci Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; U Hosp-Suny Hlth Sci Ctr, General Surgery.
Dr. Baltera is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Baltera’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Baltera’s office at (317) 875-9105.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Baltera?
Dr. Robert Baltera, 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. Baltera empowers
patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, Hand Reconstruction, Shoulder Reconstruction, Sports Injuries, Trauma, or comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the Indianapolis/IN community, Dr. Baltera is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Baltera go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: U Hosp-Suny Hlth Sci Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; U Hosp-Suny Hlth Sci Ctr, General Surgery | SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn Program
Medical School: Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Syracuse, Coll of Med, Syracuse Ny | State University of New York Upstate Medical University
Is Dr. Baltera board certified as an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Robert Baltera, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Baltera speak?
Dr. Baltera and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Baltera treat?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Baltera 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. Baltera. 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:
Osteoarthritis of the right shoulder
Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Thumb Base
Osteoarthritis of the left thumb joint
Osteoarthritis of the right hand
Osteoarthritis of the left shoulder
Osteoarthritis of both thumb joints
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:
M19011: Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulder
M1811: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, right hand
M1812: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, left hand
M19041: Primary osteoarthritis, right hand
M19012: Primary osteoarthritis, left shoulder
M180: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joints
M75101: Unspecified rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
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]
What procedures does Dr. Baltera perform?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Baltera 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. Baltera. 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.
26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)
25210: Carpectomy; 1 bone
25111: Excision of ganglion, wrist (dorsal or volar); primary
26115: Excision, tumor or vascular malformation, soft tissue of hand or finger, subcutaneous; less than 1.5 cm
26113: Excision, tumor, soft tissue, or vascular malformation, of hand or finger, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); 1.5 cm or greater
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);
26418: Repair, extensor tendon, finger, primary or secondary; without free graft, each tendon
29826: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; decompression of subacromial space with partial acromioplasty, with coracoacromial ligament (ie, arch) release, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
26236: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis); distal phalanx of finger
26235: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis); proximal or middle phalanx of finger
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:
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:
Finger or Thumb Fracture Fixation
Open Surgery for Finger/Thumb Fracture
Finger or Thumb Tip Fracture Repair
Percutaneous phalangeal fixation
Unstable finger fracture repair
Thumb bone fracture treatment
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:
26727: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of unstable phalangeal shaft fracture, proximal or middle phalanx, finger or thumb, with manipulation, each
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 or Toe Joint Fusion
Finger Joint Fusion
Interphalangeal Arthrodesis
Digit Joint Fusion
Finger Joint Surgery
Toe Joint Surgery
Metacarpophalangeal Arthrodesis
MCP Joint Fusion
Finger Fusion Surgery
CPT Codes:
26860: Arthrodesis, interphalangeal joint, with or without internal fixation;
26850: Arthrodesis, metacarpophalangeal joint, with or without internal fixation;
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 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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
Finger or Thumb Amputation
Digit Amputation
Finger Removal
Thumb Amputation Surgery
CPT Codes:
26951: Amputation, finger or thumb, primary or secondary, any joint or phalanx, single, including neurectomies; with direct closure
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:
Finger or Hand Joint Fracture Repair
Open Repair of Hand Bone Fracture (Metacarpal)
Articular Fracture Repair Hand
Metacarpophalangeal Joint Fracture Surgery
Interphalangeal Joint Fracture Repair
Internal Fixation for Hand Fracture
Metacarpal Fracture Surgery
Hand Fracture Fixation
Broken Hand Bone Surgery
Metacarpal Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF)
CPT Codes:
26746: Open treatment of articular fracture, involving metacarpophalangeal or interphalangeal joint, includes internal fixation, when performed, each
26615: Open treatment of metacarpal fracture, single, includes internal fixation, when performed, each bone
Also known as:
Small Hand or Finger Tumor Removal
Hand Soft Tissue Excision
Finger Vascular Malformation Removal
Intramuscular Tumor Excision
Hand Lump Removal
CPT Codes:
26116: Excision, tumor, soft tissue, or vascular malformation, of hand or finger, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); less than 1.5 cm
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:
Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
Arthrocentesis
Major Joint Aspiration
Bursa Injection
Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
Skeletal Traction
Pin Traction
Wire Traction
Bone Traction
CPT Codes:
20650: Insertion of wire or pin with application of skeletal traction, including removal (separate procedure)
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:
Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
Arthrocentesis
Joint Fluid Removal
Bursa Injection
CPT Codes:
20605: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, intermediate joint or bursa (eg, temporomandibular, acromioclavicular, wrist, elbow or ankle, olecranon bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
Hand or Finger Tumor Removal
Hand Soft Tissue Tumor Excision
Finger Vascular Malformation Removal
Subcutaneous Hand Tumor Surgery
CPT Codes:
26111: Excision, tumor or vascular malformation, soft tissue of hand or finger, subcutaneous; 1.5 cm or greater
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:
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:
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:
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:
Peripheral Nerve Block
Nerve injection
Pain relief injection
Steroid injection for nerve pain
CPT Codes:
64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
Also known as:
Ulnar Nerve Release or Repositioning at Elbow
Spinal Nerve Transection
Ulnar Nerve Repair or Repositioning at Wrist
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Cubital Tunnel Release
Elbow Nerve Surgery
Neuroplasty Ulnar Nerve
Spinal Nerve Avulsion
Extradural Nerve Cut
Nerve Root Sectioning
Ulnar nerve neuroplasty wrist
Ulnar nerve transposition wrist
Wrist ulnar nerve release
CPT Codes:
64718: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at elbow
64772: Transection or avulsion of other spinal nerve, extradural
64719: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at wrist
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:
Nail Bed Repair
Fingernail Bed Repair
Toenail Bed Repair
Nail Injury Repair
CPT Codes:
11760: Repair of nail bed
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
Also known as:
Deep Wound Cleaning for Open Fracture
Excisional Debridement (Bone)
Open Fracture Debridement
Foreign Material Removal (Fracture)
Deep Tissue Wound Cleaning
CPT Codes:
11012: Debridement including removal of foreign material at the site of an open fracture and/or an open dislocation (eg, excisional debridement); skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscle fascia, muscle, and bone
Also known as:
Island Pedicle Flap Surgery
Pedicle flap
Tissue flap surgery
Skin transfer surgery
Reconstructive flap
CPT Codes:
15740: Flap; island pedicle requiring identification and dissection of an anatomically named axial vessel
Does Dr. Baltera accept my insurance?
Dr. Baltera accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (317) 875-9105 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Baltera accept in Indianapolis, IN?
Dr. Baltera in Indianapolis, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
What is Dr. Baltera's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Baltera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811906712.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Baltera?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Baltera
What is Dr. Robert Baltera's specialty?
Dr. Baltera is a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon near Indianapolis, IN.
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. Baltera to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Robert Baltera affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Baltera is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals:
Ascension St. Vincent Hospital - Indianapolis.
Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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.
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Is Robert Baltera accepting new patients in Indianapolis, IN?
Yes, Dr. Robert Baltera is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert Baltera offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Baltera's office at (317) 875-9105 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Robert Baltera?
Please contact Dr. Baltera's office at (317) 875-9105 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Robert Baltera have?
Dr. Robert Baltera is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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