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Dr. Miguel Pirela-Cruz, MD

Dr. Miguel Pirela-Cruz, MD

El Paso, TX

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Pirela-Cruz, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in El Paso, TX?

    Dr. Miguel Pirela-Cruz, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in El Paso, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Pirela-Cruz graduated from Temple University School Of Medicine and completed his residency at US Public Health Service Hospital. Dr. Pirela-Cruz is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pirela-Cruz’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pirela-Cruz’s office at (480) 728-4470.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Pirela-Cruz?

    Dr. Miguel Pirela-Cruz, 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. Pirela-Cruz empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Arthritis, Fractures, Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, Nerve & Tendon Reconstruction, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the El Paso/TX community, Dr. Pirela-Cruz is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Pirela-Cruz go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, Thomas Jefferson University,Philadelphia, Pa, United States

    • Residency: US Public Health Service Hospital | Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center

    • Medical School: Temple University School Of Medicine

    Is Dr. Pirela-Cruz board certified as an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Miguel Pirela-Cruz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Pirela-Cruz speak?

    Dr. Pirela-Cruz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Pirela-Cruz treat?

    As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Pirela-Cruz 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. Pirela-Cruz. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
    • G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
    • G5602: Carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb

    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:

    • 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:

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

    • M1812: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, left hand
    • M1811: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, right hand

    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 Specified Aftercare
    • Specific post-op care
    • Specialized recovery care
    • Follow-up for specific procedures

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5189: Encounter for other specified aftercare

    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 Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Rotator Cuff Injuries
    • Right rotator cuff rupture
    • Right shoulder tendon tear
    • Right shoulder muscle tear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M75101: Unspecified rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic

    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:

    • Left Wrist Radius Fracture
    • Arm Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Broken Left Wrist Bone
    • Distal Left Radius Fracture
    • Left Wrist Bone Break

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S52502A: Unspecified fracture of the lower end of left radius, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Trigger Right Middle Finger
    • Finger Injuries and Disorder
    • Tendinitis
    • Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Right Middle Finger
    • Right Middle Finger Tendonitis
    • Snapping Right Middle Finger

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M65331: Trigger finger, right middle finger

    Also known as:

    • Joint Replacement Aftercare
    • Hip Replacement
    • Joint Disorder
    • Knee Replacement
    • Post-joint replacement care
    • Joint surgery recovery
    • Orthopedic aftercare

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery

    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

    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)

    Also known as:

    • Right Elbow Pain
    • Elbow Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Aching right elbow
    • Sore right elbow
    • Right elbow discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25521: Pain in right elbow

    What procedures does Dr. Pirela-Cruz perform?

    As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Pirela-Cruz 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. Pirela-Cruz. 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:

    • Shoulder Bone Shaving (Acromioplasty)
    • Open Rotator Cuff Repair (Chronic Tear)
    • Partial Acromion Removal
    • Acromionectomy
    • Shoulder Impingement Surgery
    • Subacromial Decompression
    • Shoulder Tendon Repair
    • Chronic Rotator Cuff Surgery
    • Open Musculotendinous Cuff Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 23130: Acromioplasty Or Acromionectomy, Partial, With Or Without Coracoacromial Ligament Release
    • 23412: Repair of ruptured musculotendinous cuff (eg, rotator cuff) open; chronic

    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:

    • 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:

    • Partial Collarbone Removal
    • Partial Claviculectomy
    • Collarbone Resection
    • Shoulder Bone Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 23120: Claviculectomy; partial

    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:

    • 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. Pirela-Cruz accept my insurance?

    Dr. Pirela-Cruz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (480) 728-4470 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Pirela-Cruz accept in El Paso, TX?

    Dr. Pirela-Cruz in El Paso, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • State of Tennessee

    • Sterling Jewelers

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Pirela-Cruz's office located?

    Dr. Miguel Pirela-Cruz's Primary Practice

    10410 Vista del Sol Dr

    El Paso, TX 79925

    (480) 728-4470

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    Dr. Miguel Pirela-Cruz's Practice 2

    1521 Joe Battle Blvd

    El Paso, TX 79936

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    Dr. Miguel Pirela-Cruz's Practice 3

    4815 Alameda Ave

    El Paso, TX 79905

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

    Dr. Pirela-Cruz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386604767.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pirela-Cruz?

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

    What is Dr. Miguel Pirela-Cruz's specialty?

    Dr. Pirela-Cruz is a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon near El Paso, TX. 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. Pirela-Cruz to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Miguel Pirela-Cruz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Pirela-Cruz is affiliated with Chandler Regional 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

    Where can I learn more about Orthopedic Hand Surgeon?

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    Is Miguel Pirela-Cruz accepting new patients in El Paso, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Miguel Pirela-Cruz is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Miguel Pirela-Cruz offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Pirela-Cruz's office at (480) 728-4470 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Miguel Pirela-Cruz?

    Please contact Dr. Pirela-Cruz's office at (480) 728-4470 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Miguel Pirela-Cruz have?

    Dr. Miguel Pirela-Cruz is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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