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Dr. Michael Fice, MD

Santa Monica, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Fice, Orthopedic Surgeon in Santa Monica, CA?

    Dr. Michael Fice, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Fice is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fice’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fice’s office at (310) 825-9111.

    What languages does Dr. Fice speak?

    Dr. Fice and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Fice treat?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Fice 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. Fice. 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:

    • Secondary Bone Cancer
    • Bone Cancer
    • Metastatic bone cancer
    • Cancer spread to bone
    • Bone metastases

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone

    Also known as:

    • Soft Tissue Sarcoma
    • Soft Tissue Cancer of Left Lower Limb
    • Cancer
    • Connective Tissue Disorder
    • Malignant Soft Tissue Tumor
    • Connective Tissue Cancer
    • Soft Tissue Cancer
    • Sarcoma of left leg
    • Malignant soft tissue tumor of left leg
    • Connective tissue cancer of left leg

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C4921: Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue of right lower limb, including hip
    • C4922: Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue of left lower limb, including hip

    Also known as:

    • Bone Cancer
    • Cancer
    • Primary Bone Cancer
    • Malignant Bone Tumor
    • Bone Sarcoma
    • Osteosarcoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C419: Malignant neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pathological Fracture of the Right Femur
    • Fractures
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Fragility Fracture
    • Spontaneous Bone Break
    • Disease-Related Fracture
    • Bone Fracture from Illness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M84451A: Pathological fracture, right femur, initial encounter for fracture

    What procedures does Dr. Fice perform?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Fice 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. Fice. 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:

    • Large Thigh or Knee Tumor Removal
    • Soft Tissue Sarcoma Resection
    • Radical Tumor Excision
    • Thigh Tumor Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27364: Radical resection of tumor (eg, sarcoma), soft tissue of thigh or knee area; 5 cm or greater

    Also known as:

    • Total Hip Replacement
    • Hip Replacement
    • Hip arthroplasty
    • Artificial hip surgery
    • Hip joint replacement
    • Femoral head replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 27130: Arthroplasty, acetabular and proximal femoral prosthetic replacement (total hip arthroplasty), with or without autograft or allograft

    Also known as:

    • Total Knee Replacement
    • Knee Replacement
    • Total Knee Arthroplasty
    • Knee Joint Replacement
    • Full Knee Replacement
    • TKA Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27447: Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial AND lateral compartments with or without patella resurfacing (total knee arthroplasty)

    Also known as:

    • Prophylactic Fixation of Femoral Neck/Proximal Femur
    • Hip Fracture Prevention Surgery
    • Femoral Neck Nailing
    • Prophylactic Hip Pinning

    CPT Codes:

    • 27187: Prophylactic treatment (nailing, pinning, plating or wiring) with or without methylmethacrylate, femoral neck and proximal femur

    Also known as:

    • Large Thigh or Knee Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
    • Thigh Tumor Excision
    • Knee Soft Tissue Mass Removal
    • Intramuscular Tumor Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27339: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of thigh or knee area, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); 5 cm or greater

    Also known as:

    • Large Tumor Removal from Thigh Bone or Knee
    • Femur Tumor Resection
    • Knee Tumor Excision
    • Thigh Bone Cancer Surgery
    • Radical Bone Tumor Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 27365: Radical resection of tumor, femur or knee

    Also known as:

    • Lower Leg Muscle Flap Surgery
    • Lower Extremity Flap Reconstruction
    • Myocutaneous Flap Surgery
    • Fasciocutaneous Flap Surgery
    • Leg Tissue Transfer

    CPT Codes:

    • 15738: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; lower extremity

    Also known as:

    • Major Arm or Leg Nerve Repair
    • Peripheral Nerve Surgery
    • Nerve Reconstruction Arm/Leg
    • Open Neuroplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 64708: Neuroplasty, major peripheral nerve, arm or leg, open; other than specified

    Does Dr. Fice accept my insurance?

    Dr. Fice accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 825-9111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Fice accept in Santa Monica, CA?

    Dr. Fice in Santa Monica, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • FirstMerit Corporation

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Fice's office located?

    Dr. Michael Fice's Primary Practice

    1225 15th St Ste 2100

    Santa Monica, CA 90404

    (310) 825-9111

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    Dr. Michael Fice's Practice 2

    757 Westwood Plz

    Los Angeles, CA 90095

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    Dr. Michael Fice's Practice 3

    1250 16th St

    Santa Monica, CA 90404

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

    Dr. Fice's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134687783.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fice?

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

    What is Dr. Michael Fice's specialty?

    Dr. Fice is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Santa Monica, CA. An orthopedic surgeon has specialization in preserving, investigating, and restoring the form and function of the extremities, spine, and related structures through medical, surgical, and physical methods. They care for patients with musculoskeletal issues, including congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances, and degenerative diseases affecting the spine, hands, feet, knees, hips, shoulders, and elbows in both children and adults. Additionally, orthopedic surgeons address primary and secondary muscular problems and the impact of central or peripheral nervous system lesions on the musculoskeletal system. Contact Dr. Fice to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Michael Fice affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Fice is affiliated with UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, Rush University Medical Center, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance 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 Michael Fice accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Fice is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Fice offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Fice's office at (310) 825-9111 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Michael Fice?

    Please contact Dr. Fice's office at (310) 825-9111 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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