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Who is Dr. Balk, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Wexford, PA?
Dr. Marshall Balk, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in Wexford, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Balk graduated from Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and completed his residency at Univ Hlth Ctr Of Pittsburgh, Orthopedic Surgery; Univ Of Pittsburgh Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Balk is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Balk’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Balk’s office.
Where did Dr. Balk go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Hlth Ctr Of Pittsburgh, Orthopedic Surgery; Univ Of Pittsburgh Med Ctr, General Surgery
Medical School: University of Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa | Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Is Dr. Balk board certified in Orthopedic Hand Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Marshall Balk, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Balk speak?
Dr. Balk and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Balk treat?
As a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Balk 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. Balk. 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:
- 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
- G5602: Carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb
Also known as:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Thumb Base
- Osteoarthritis of the left thumb joint
- Osteoarthritis of the right hand
- 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
- M19041: Primary osteoarthritis, right hand
Also known as:
- Trigger Right Middle Finger
- Trigger Right Ring Finger
- Trigger Left Middle Finger
- Trigger Left 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
- Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Left Middle Finger
- Left Middle Finger Tendonitis
- Snapping Left Middle Finger
- Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Left Ring Finger
- Left Ring Finger Tendonitis
- Snapping Left Ring Finger
ICD-10 Codes:
- M65331: Trigger finger, right middle finger
- M65341: Trigger finger, right ring finger
- M65332: Trigger finger, left middle finger
- M65342: Trigger finger, left ring finger
Also known as:
- Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Swimmer's Shoulder
- Impingement Syndrome
- Rotator Cuff Impingement
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7541: Impingement syndrome of right shoulder
- M7542: Impingement syndrome of left shoulder
Also known as:
- Trigger Thumb
- Finger Injuries and Disorder
- Tendinitis
- Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Thumb
- Thumb Tendonitis
- Thumb Locking
ICD-10 Codes:
- M65312: Trigger thumb, left thumb
- M65311: Trigger thumb, right thumb
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:
- Ulnar Nerve Damage
- Right Ulnar Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Ulnar Neuropathy
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Right Ulnar Neuropathy
- Right Elbow Nerve Pain
- Right Funny Bone Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5622: Lesion of ulnar nerve, left upper limb
- G5621: Lesion of ulnar nerve, right upper limb
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]
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
- Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
- Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
- Cardiovascular Clearance Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination
Also known as:
- Complete Rotator Cuff Tear
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Full Rotator Cuff Tear
- Complete Rotator Cuff Rupture
- Severed Shoulder Tendon
ICD-10 Codes:
- M75121: Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
What procedures does Dr. Balk perform?
As a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Balk 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. Balk. 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)
- Small Hand/Finger Tumor Removal
- Wrist Ganglion Cyst Removal
- Wrist Bone Removal
- Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery (Additional Finger)
- Palm Tissue Removal (Fasciectomy)
- Release of Finger or Palm Tendon
- Tendon Sheath Incision
- Trigger Finger Tenolysis
- Finger Tendon Release
- Hand Tendon Surgery
- Partial Palmar Fasciectomy', 'Finger Contracture Release Surgery', 'Dupuytren's Release (Finger)
- Hand Soft Tissue Excision
- Finger Tumor Removal
- Vascular Malformation Excision Hand
- Subcutaneous Hand Lesion Removal
- Ganglion Excision
- Wrist Cyst Surgery
- Dorsal/Volar Ganglion Removal
- Partial Carpectomy
- Wrist Bone Excision
- Carpal Bone Removal
- Partial Palmar Fasciectomy
- Finger Contracture Release
- Z-plasty Finger
- Palmar Fasciectomy', 'Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery
- Hand Fascia Removal
- Palm Tissue Release
- Flexor Tendon Tenolysis
- Tendon Release Surgery (Hand)
- Finger Tendon Adhesion Removal
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);
- 26115: Excision, tumor or vascular malformation, soft tissue of hand or finger, subcutaneous; less than 1.5 cm
- 25111: Excision of ganglion, wrist (dorsal or volar); primary
- 25210: Carpectomy; 1 bone
- 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)
- 26440: Tenolysis, flexor tendon; palm OR finger, each tendon
Also known as:
- Wrist Tendon Sheath Release
- Open Wrist Reconstruction for Instability
- Wrist Arthroscopy
- Wrist Joint Release Surgery
- Wrist Tendon Sheath Removal (Synovectomy)
- Endoscopy
- De Quervain's Release
- Wrist Tendon Decompression
- Extensor Tendon Sheath Incision
- Wrist Ligament Repair
- Carpal Instability Surgery
- Wrist Capsulorrhaphy
- Tendon Transfer Wrist
- Wrist Scope Surgery
- Keyhole Wrist Surgery
- Wrist Joint Repair
- Triangular Fibrocartilage Repair
- Wrist Capsulotomy
- Wrist Contracture Release
- Stiff Wrist Surgery
- Extensor Tendon Sheath Synovectomy
- Wrist Tendon Lining Removal
- Tenosynovitis Surgery Wrist
- Inflamed Tendon Sheath Excision
CPT Codes:
- 25000: Incision, extensor tendon sheath, wrist (eg, deQuervains disease)
- 25320: Capsulorrhaphy or reconstruction, wrist, open (eg, capsulodesis, ligament repair, tendon transfer or graft) (includes synovectomy, capsulotomy and open reduction) for carpal instability
- 29846: Arthroscopy, wrist, surgical; excision and/or repair of triangular fibrocartilage and/or joint debridement
- 25085: Capsulotomy, wrist (eg, contracture)
- 25118: Synovectomy, extensor tendon sheath, wrist, single compartment;
Also known as:
- Hand Tendon Transfer
- Finger or Palm Tendon Sheath Removal
- Tendon Excision in Palm
- Carpometacarpal Tendon Transplant
- Dorsum of Hand Tendon Surgery
- Tendon Relocation in Hand
- Flexor Tenosynovectomy
- Tendon Sheath Excision (Hand)
- Radical Synovectomy of Tendon
- Palm Tendon Removal
- Flexor Tendon Excision Hand
- Extensor Tendon Excision Hand
CPT Codes:
- 26480: Transfer or transplant of tendon, carpometacarpal area or dorsum of hand; without free graft, each tendon
- 26145: Synovectomy, tendon sheath, radical (tenosynovectomy), flexor tendon, palm and/or finger, each tendon
- 26170: Excision of tendon, palm, flexor or extensor, single, each tendon
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:
- 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 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:
- Finger Bone Infection Removal
- Partial Finger Bone Removal
- Finger Phalanx Bone Excision
- Osteomyelitis of Finger Treatment
- Distal Phalanx Excision
- Finger Bone Debridement
- Osteomyelitis Finger Surgery
- Finger Tip Bone Removal
CPT Codes:
- 26235: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis); proximal or middle phalanx of finger
- 26236: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis); distal phalanx of finger
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:
- Forearm or Wrist Tendon Lengthening/Shortening
- Tendon Release in Forearm or Wrist
- Forearm/Wrist Tendon Transfer
- Tendon Adjustment Surgery
- Flexor Tendon Surgery
- Extensor Tendon Surgery
- Wrist Tendon Repair
- Forearm Tendon Tenolysis
- Wrist Tendon Release
- Adhesion Removal from Tendon
- Tendon Transplant (Arm/Wrist)
- Tendon Graft (Forearm)
- Flexor Tendon Transfer
- Extensor Tendon Transfer
CPT Codes:
- 25280: Lengthening or shortening of flexor or extensor tendon, forearm and/or wrist, single, each tendon
- 25295: Tenolysis, flexor or extensor tendon, forearm and/or wrist, single, each tendon
- 25310: Tendon transplantation or transfer, flexor or extensor, forearm and/or wrist, single; each tendon
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 Joint Lining Removal and Repair
- PIP Joint Synovectomy
- Finger Joint Reconstruction
- Extensor Tendon Repair Finger
CPT Codes:
- 26140: Synovectomy, proximal interphalangeal joint, including extensor reconstruction, each interphalangeal joint
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:
- Finger or Toe Joint Biopsy
- Interphalangeal joint biopsy
- Joint exploration and biopsy
- Finger joint surgery
- Toe joint surgery
CPT Codes:
- 26110: Arthrotomy with biopsy; interphalangeal joint, each
Also known as:
- Open Rotator Cuff Repair (Chronic Tear)
- Chronic Rotator Cuff Tear Repair
- Shoulder Tendon Repair
- Chronic Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Open Musculotendinous Cuff Repair
- Shoulder Cuff Avulsion Reconstruction
- Rotator Cuff Repair with Acromioplasty
- Chronic Shoulder Tear Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 23412: Repair of ruptured musculotendinous cuff (eg, rotator cuff) open; chronic
- 23420: Reconstruction of complete shoulder (rotator) cuff avulsion, chronic (includes acromioplasty)
Also known as:
- Extensive Shoulder Arthroscopy Debridement
- Endoscopy
- Shoulder Scope Cleaning
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Debridement
- Shoulder Joint Cleanup Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 29823: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; debridement, extensive, 3 or more discrete structures (eg, humeral bone, humeral articular cartilage, glenoid bone, glenoid articular cartilage, biceps tendon, biceps anchor complex, labrum, articular capsule, articular side of the rotator cuff, bursal side of the rotator cuff, subacromial bursa, foreign body[ies])
Also known as:
- Distant Tendon Graft
- Tendon transfer from another site
- Autologous tendon graft
- Tendon transplant from leg or arm
- Tendon repair with graft
CPT Codes:
- 20924: Tendon graft, from a distance (eg, palmaris, toe extensor, plantaris)
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Ulnar Nerve Release or Repositioning at Elbow
- Spinal Nerve Transection
- Ulnar Nerve Transposition
- Cubital Tunnel Release
- Elbow Nerve Surgery
- Neuroplasty Ulnar Nerve
- Spinal Nerve Avulsion
- Extradural Nerve Cut
- Nerve Root Sectioning
CPT Codes:
- 64718: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at elbow
- 64772: Transection or avulsion of other spinal nerve, extradural
Also known as:
- Finger or Toe Nerve Repair
- Hand or Foot Nerve Repair
- Digital Neuroplasty
- Nerve Decompression (Finger/Toe)
- Peripheral Nerve Repair (Digit)
- Neuroplasty
- Nerve Decompression
- Nerve Release Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 64702: Neuroplasty; digital, 1 or both, same digit
- 64704: Neuroplasty; nerve of hand or foot
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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Suture or Staple Removal with Anesthesia
- Anesthesia
- Surgical Stitch Removal
- Anesthetized Staple Removal
- Wound Closure Device Removal
CPT Codes:
- 15851: Removal of sutures or staples requiring anesthesia (ie, general anesthesia, moderate sedation)
Does Dr. Balk accept my insurance?
Dr. Balk 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. Balk accept in Wexford, PA?
Dr. Balk in Wexford, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
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Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Inc.
Humana
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
UPMC Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Balk's office located?
What is Dr. Balk's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Balk's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730141342.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Balk?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Balk
What is Dr. Marshall Balk's specialty?
Dr. Balk is a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon near Wexford, PA. 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. Balk to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Marshall Balk affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Balk is affiliated with Warren General Hospital, Butler Memorial Hospital, Independence Health Westmoreland Hospital, ACMH Hospital, UPMC Passavant-McCandless, Heritage Valley Beaver 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 Marshall Balk accepting new patients in Wexford, PA?
Yes, Dr. Marshall Balk is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Marshall Balk offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Balk's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Marshall Balk?
Please contact Dr. Balk's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Marshall Balk have?
Dr. Marshall Balk is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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