- Arthritis
- ImmunizationsExample: If a physician determines that a new patient with head trauma requires sutures, confirms the allergy and immunization status, obtains informed consent, and performs the repair, an E&M service is not separately reportable. However, if the physician also performs a medically reasonable and necessary full neurological examination, an E&M service may be separately reportable.
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: carpal tunnel syndrome, pronator syndrome, anterior interosseous nerve palsy, anterior interosseous nerve syndrome, ulnar nerve palsy, radial nerve palsy; peripheral neuropathy, diabetic peripheral neuropathy
- MRIHand/wrist/arm pain and hand weakness, particularly with negative work-up (eg, normal blood tests, radiographs, MRI, EMG/NCV, bone scan), and lack of response to treatment (eg, oral medication, splint, exercise, physical therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy; and/or surgery). Dr. Ericson has given presentations locally, nationally and internationally on this pattern of complaints, specifically with regard to the anatomic aspects of their etiology, evaluation, and treatment. This pattern of problems is common in patients with joint hypermobility, such as Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and also many women.
- Radiology-We have no financial interest, or any other conflict of interest, in any health care facility, surgery center, radiology facility, MRI, physical therapy, hand therapy, medical equipment manufacturer, pharmaceutical company, or web link. This office does not solicit or accept gifts or any other inducements from any vendor, and this office does not pay marketing fees. We do not direct satisfied patients to internet physician rating sites. Dr. Ericson has provided consulting services with regard to product design, ergonomics, and expert witness testimony but has no financial interest in any product or service, other than surgery.
- General Surgery
- ArthroscopyYes. We routinely perform endoscopic carpal tunnel release, wrist arthroscopy, needle aponeurotomy and other minimally invasive procedures, when medically appropriate.
- Joint ReplacementWhat the federal government refers to publicly as "a modest increase" in physician reimbursement. Medicare has also made further arbitrary cuts in reimbursement for specific services provided by physicians, such as total joint replacement surgery, echocardiograms, and electrodiagnostic studies of nerves. These cuts are driving many physicians into hospital employment or out of patient care. Further cuts in physician payment are expected under the guise of reducing the federal deficit...
- Hand Surgery2015-present) who has been practicing hand and upper extremity surgery since 1990. Dr. Ericson has been a Fellow in the American College of Surgeons since 1993, and a Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and Member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand since 1994. Dr. Ericson is a past-President of the Massachusetts Orthopedic Association, and was Chief of Hand Surgery at
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Neurosurgery
- Arthroscopy
- Sports MedicineDr. Oseto is an ABOS board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon with broad general training and a special interest in sports injuries. He is expanding his practice to include treatment of patients with joint hypermobility issues and subtle peripheral nerve, joint and tendon problems with Dr. Ericson.
- Physical Therapy
- Ankle SprainBefore 2014, if a patient with a simple ankle sprain was evaluated by a physician, the physician would bill the insurer for the office visit using one of the following
- Ankle Sprain