Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fice, Orthopedic Surgeon in Santa Monica, CA?
What languages does Dr. Fice speak?
Dr. Fice and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Fice typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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 an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Fice typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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 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 Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Cook County Health & Hospitals System
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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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
What hospitals are Dr. Fice affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Fice has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Fice's NPI number?A 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