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Who is Dr. Dietz, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Saint Clair Shores, MI?
Dr. James Dietz, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in Saint Clair Shores, MI with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Dietz completed his residency at Henry Ford Hosp, Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Dietz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dietz’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dietz’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Dietz?
Dr. James Dietz, 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. Dietz empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Hand & Wrist Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Saint Clair Shores/MI community, Dr. Dietz is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Dietz go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Henry Ford Hosp, Orthopedic Surgery | Henry Ford Hospital
Medical School: Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Dietz speak?
Dr. Dietz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Dietz treat?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Dietz 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. Dietz. 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:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Thumb Base
- Osteoarthritis of the left thumb joint
- Osteoarthritis of the right hand
- Osteoarthritis of both thumb joints
- Osteoarthritis of the right wrist
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of the left wrist
- Right Thumb Arthritis
- Primary Right First CMC Joint Arthritis
- Right Hand Thumb Base Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Degenerative Joint Disease
- Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
- Hand Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- 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
- M180: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joints
- M19031: Primary osteoarthritis, right wrist
- M19042: Primary osteoarthritis, left hand
- M19032: Primary osteoarthritis, left wrist
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
- Median Nerve Compression
- Wrist Nerve Entrapment
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
- G5602: Carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb
- G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
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:
- 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:
- Trigger Right Middle Finger
- Trigger Right Ring Finger
- Trigger Left Middle 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
- Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Left Middle Finger
- Left Middle Finger Tendonitis
- Snapping Left Middle Finger
ICD-10 Codes:
- M65331: Trigger finger, right middle finger
- M65341: Trigger finger, right ring finger
- M65332: Trigger finger, left middle finger
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- De Quervain's Tenosynovitis
- Hand Injuries and Disorder
- Tendinitis
- De Quervain's Disease', 'Washerwoman's Sprain
- Radial Styloid Tenosynovitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M654: Radial styloid tenosynovitis [de Quervain]
What procedures does Dr. Dietz perform?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Dietz 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. Dietz. 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 Release Surgery (Endoscopic)
- Trigger Finger Release Surgery
- Wrist Ganglion Cyst Removal
- Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery (Single Finger)
- Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery (Additional Finger)
- Palm Tissue Removal (Fasciectomy)
- Small Hand/Finger Tumor Removal
- 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)
- Partial Palmar Fasciectomy
- Finger Contracture Release
- Z-plasty Finger
- Palmar Fasciectomy', 'Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery
- Hand Fascia Removal
- Palm Tissue Release
- Hand Soft Tissue Excision
- Finger Tumor Removal
- Vascular Malformation Excision Hand
- Subcutaneous Hand Lesion Removal
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);
- 26125: 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); each additional digit (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 26121: Fasciectomy, palm only, with or without Z-plasty, other local tissue rearrangement, or skin grafting (includes obtaining graft)
- 26115: Excision, tumor or vascular malformation, soft tissue of hand or finger, subcutaneous; less than 1.5 cm
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:
- Wrist or Hand Joint Replacement (Interposition)
- Finger Joint Replacement Surgery
- Intercarpal Arthroplasty
- Carpometacarpal Joint Replacement
- Tendon Interposition Arthroplasty
- Metacarpophalangeal Joint Arthroplasty
- Knuckle Joint Replacement
- Artificial Finger Joint Implant
CPT Codes:
- 25447: Arthroplasty, Intercarpal Or Carpometacarpal Joints; Interposition (Eg, Tendon)
- 26531: Arthroplasty, metacarpophalangeal joint; with prosthetic implant, each joint
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:
- Tendon or Ligament Pain Injection
- Carpal Tunnel Injection
- Tendon Injection
- Ligament Injection
- Soft Tissue Injection
- Pain Relief Injection (Tendon/Ligament)
- Corticosteroid injection for carpal tunnel
- Local anesthetic for carpal tunnel
- Wrist pain injection
- Carpal tunnel syndrome injection
CPT Codes:
- 20551: Injection(s); single tendon origin/insertion
- 20526: Injection, therapeutic (eg, local anesthetic, corticosteroid), carpal tunnel
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:
- 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:
- Partial Finger Bone Removal
- Finger Bone Infection Removal
- Distal Phalanx Excision
- Finger Bone Debridement
- Osteomyelitis Finger Surgery
- Finger Tip Bone Removal
- Finger Phalanx Bone Excision
- Osteomyelitis of Finger Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 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:
- 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:
- Hand Tendon Transfer
- Carpometacarpal Tendon Transplant
- Dorsum of Hand Tendon Surgery
- Tendon Relocation in Hand
CPT Codes:
- 26480: Transfer or transplant of tendon, carpometacarpal area or dorsum of hand; without free graft, each tendon
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:
- 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:
- Non-Surgical Wrist Fracture Treatment
- Non-Surgical Radial Head Fracture Treatment
- Closed Distal Radial Fracture Treatment
- Colles Fracture Treatment
- Smith Fracture Treatment
- Ulnar Styloid Fracture Treatment
- Closed Radial Head Fracture Treatment
- Radial Neck Fracture Care
- Elbow Fracture Treatment without Manipulation
- Forearm Bone 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
- 24650: Closed treatment of radial head or neck fracture; without manipulation
Also known as:
- Hand Cord Manipulation After Enzyme Injection
- Dupuytren's cord manipulation', 'Enzyme injection for Dupuytren's
- Palmar fascia treatment
CPT Codes:
- 26341: Manipulation, palmar fascial cord (ie, Dupuytren's cord), post enzyme injection (eg, collagenase), single cord
Also known as:
- Hand and Forearm Cast Application
- Gauntlet Cast
- Wrist and Forearm Cast
- Hand Cast
- Lower Arm Cast
CPT Codes:
- 29085: Application, cast; hand and lower forearm (gauntlet)
Also known as:
- Injection for Dupuytren's Contracture
- Collagenase injection for Dupuytren's', 'Enzyme injection for hand contracture', 'Dupuytren's disease injection
CPT Codes:
- 20527: Injection, enzyme (eg, collagenase), palmar fascial cord (ie, Dupuytren's contracture)
Also known as:
- Forearm/Wrist Tendon Transfer
- Tendon Transplant (Arm/Wrist)
- Tendon Graft (Forearm)
- Flexor Tendon Transfer
- Extensor Tendon Transfer
CPT Codes:
- 25310: Tendon transplantation or transfer, flexor or extensor, forearm and/or wrist, single; each tendon
Also known as:
- Non-Surgical Treatment for Broken Hand Bone
- Percutaneous Fixation of Hand Bone Fracture
- Closed Metacarpal Fracture Treatment
- Hand Bone Fracture Care
- Metacarpal Fracture Management without Manipulation
- Metacarpal Fracture Fixation
- Pinning Hand Bone Fracture
- Minimally Invasive Hand Fracture Repair
- Hand Fracture Percutaneous Pinning
CPT Codes:
- 26600: Closed treatment of metacarpal fracture, single; without manipulation, each bone
- 26608: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of metacarpal fracture, each bone
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:
- Wrist Fusion with Bone Graft
- Limited Wrist Fusion
- Wrist Arthrodesis
- Surgical Wrist Fusion
- Bone Graft for Wrist
- Wrist Joint Fusion
- Intercarpal Arthrodesis
- Radiocarpal Arthrodesis
- Wrist Immobilization Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 25825: Arthrodesis, Wrist; With Autograft (Includes Obtaining Graft)
- 25820: Arthrodesis, wrist; limited, without bone graft (eg, intercarpal or radiocarpal)
Also known as:
- Short Arm Splint Application
- Forearm to hand splint
- Static arm splint
- Wrist and forearm splint
- Arm immobilization splint
CPT Codes:
- 29125: Application of short arm splint (forearm to hand); static
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:
- Finger or Thumb Fracture Fixation
- Percutaneous phalangeal fixation
- Unstable finger fracture repair
- Thumb bone fracture treatment
CPT Codes:
- 26727: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of unstable phalangeal shaft fracture, proximal or middle phalanx, finger or thumb, with manipulation, each
Also known as:
- Finger or Toe Joint Fusion
- Interphalangeal Arthrodesis
- Digit Joint Fusion
- Finger Joint Surgery
- Toe Joint Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 26860: Arthrodesis, interphalangeal joint, with or without internal fixation;
Also known as:
- Tennis Elbow Surgery (Open Debridement)
- Epicondylitis Debridement', 'Golfer's Elbow Surgery
- Elbow Tendon Release
CPT Codes:
- 24358: Tenotomy, elbow, lateral or medial (eg, epicondylitis, tennis elbow, golfer's elbow); debridement, soft tissue and/or bone, open
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:
- Open Surgery for Ulnar Fracture
- Olecranon Fracture Repair
- Coronoid Process Fracture Surgery
- Ulnar Bone Fracture Fixation
CPT Codes:
- 24685: Open treatment of ulnar fracture, proximal end (eg, olecranon or coronoid process[es]), includes internal fixation, when performed
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:
- Forearm Bone Shortening Surgery
- Radius Shortening Osteotomy
- Ulna Shortening Procedure
- Forearm Bone Reshaping
CPT Codes:
- 25390: Osteoplasty, radius OR ulna; shortening
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:
- Axillary Nerve Block Injection
- Armpit nerve block
- Axillary nerve pain injection
- Shoulder nerve block
- Guided nerve injection
CPT Codes:
- 64417: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; axillary nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Dietz accept my insurance?
Dr. Dietz 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. Dietz accept in Saint Clair Shores, MI?
Dr. Dietz in Saint Clair Shores, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
Citizens Rx
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Alliance Plan (HAP)
Humana
Medicare
Spectrum / Priority Health
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Dietz's office located?
Dr. James Dietz's Primary Practice
23829 Little Mack Ave Ste 100
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080
What is Dr. Dietz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dietz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609838291.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dietz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dietz
What is Dr. James Dietz's specialty?
Dr. Dietz is a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon near Saint Clair Shores, MI. 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. Dietz to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. James Dietz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dietz is affiliated with Henry Ford Hospital, Ascension St. John 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 James Dietz accepting new patients in Saint Clair Shores, MI?
Yes, Dr. James Dietz is accepting new patients at this time.
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