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Dr. Scott Imahara, MD

Dr. Scott Imahara, MD

Soquel, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Imahara, Plastic Surgeon in Soquel, CA?

    Dr. Scott Imahara, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Soquel, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Imahara graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed his residency at University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals. He is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and American Society of Plastic Surgery, American College of Surgeons. Dr. Imahara is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Imahara’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Imahara’s office at (831) 458-6272.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Imahara?

    Dr. Scott Imahara, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Plastic 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. Imahara empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Blepharoplasty, Breast Augmentation, Breast Reconstruction, Breast Reduction, Facelift, Fat Grafting, Fillers & Injectables, Gynecomastia, Liposuction & Body Contouring, Neck Lift, Nose Job/Rhinoplasty, Transgender Sexual Reassignment Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Soquel/CA community, Dr. Imahara is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Imahara go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals

    • Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Imahara board certified as a Plastic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Scott Imahara, MD is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Imahara speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Imahara treat?

    As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Imahara 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. Imahara. 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:

    • Breast Enlargement
    • Breast Disease
    • Breast hypertrophy
    • Macromastia
    • Gigantomastia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N62: Hypertrophy of breast

    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 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Right Wrist Nerve Compression
    • Right Hand Numbness
    • Right CTS

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb

    Also known as:

    • Localized Fat Deposits
    • Obesity
    • Excess Fat in Specific Areas
    • Lipodystrophy
    • Regional Adiposity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E65: Localized adiposity

    Also known as:

    • Epidermal Cyst
    • Skin Condition
    • Sebaceous Cyst
    • Keratin Cyst
    • Epidermoid Cyst

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L720: Epidermal cyst

    Also known as:

    • Trigger Right Middle Finger
    • Finger Injuries and Disorder
    • Tendinitis
    • Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Right Middle Finger
    • Right Middle Finger Tendonitis
    • Snapping Right Middle Finger

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M65331: Trigger finger, right middle finger

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis of the left thumb joint
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1812: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, left hand

    What procedures does Dr. Imahara perform?

    As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Imahara 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. Imahara. 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:

    • Breast Reduction Surgery
    • Breast Implant Capsule Revision
    • Breast Reconstruction Revision
    • Breast Lift
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Reduction Mammoplasty
    • Breast Size Reduction
    • Mammoplasty
    • Capsulectomy (Breast Implant)
    • Capsulotomy (Breast Implant)
    • Breast Implant Scar Tissue Removal
    • Corrective Breast Reconstruction Surgery
    • Breast Implant Revision
    • Flap Revision for Breast Reconstruction
    • Mastopexy
    • Breast Reshaping Surgery
    • Pexy Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 19318: Breast reduction
    • 19370: Revision of peri-implant capsule, breast, including capsulotomy, capsulorrhaphy, and/or partial capsulectomy
    • 19380: Revision of reconstructed breast (eg, significant removal of tissue, re-advancement and/or re-inset of flaps in autologous reconstruction or significant capsular revision combined with soft tissue excision in implant-based reconstruction)
    • 19316: Mastopexy

    Also known as:

    • Tissue Expander to Permanent Implant Exchange
    • Nipple and Areola Reconstruction
    • Breast Implant Insertion After Mastectomy
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Breast implant exchange
    • Breast reconstruction second stage
    • Expander removal and implant placement
    • Permanent breast implant surgery
    • Nipple Reconstruction
    • Areola Reconstruction
    • Breast Nipple Surgery
    • Post-Mastectomy Nipple Creation
    • Delayed Breast Reconstruction
    • Breast Implant Placement (Post-Mastectomy)
    • Secondary Breast Augmentation
    • Reconstructive Breast Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 11970: Replacement of tissue expander with permanent implant
    • 19350: Nipple/areola reconstruction
    • 19342: Insertion or replacement of breast implant on separate day from mastectomy

    Also known as:

    • Upper Eyelid Lift
    • Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Upper Blepharoplasty
    • Eyelid Surgery
    • Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
    • Droopy Eyelid Surgery
    • Upper Eyelid Reduction

    CPT Codes:

    • 15822: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid;
    • 15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid

    Also known as:

    • Simple Mastectomy
    • Mastectomy
    • Complete Mastectomy
    • Breast Removal Surgery
    • Total Mastectomy
    • Unilateral Mastectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 19303: Mastectomy, simple, complete

    Also known as:

    • Panniculectomy (Lower Abdomen Skin Removal)
    • Skin Flap Surgery (Medium)
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Excess Skin Removal (Abdomen)
    • Infraumbilical Lipectomy
    • Tummy Tuck (Panniculectomy)
    • Abdominal Skin Excision
    • Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
    • Local Flap Surgery
    • Skin Graft (Adjacent Tissue)

    CPT Codes:

    • 15830: Excision, Excessive Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue (Includes Lipectomy); Abdomen, Infraumbilical Panniculectomy
    • 14301: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; defect 30.1 sq cm to 60.0 sq cm

    Also known as:

    • Breast Implant Capsule Removal
    • Complete Breast Capsulectomy
    • Removal of Breast Implant Scar Tissue
    • Breast Implant Revision (Capsulectomy)

    CPT Codes:

    • 19371: Peri-implant capsulectomy, breast, complete, including removal of all intracapsular contents

    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:

    • 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:

    • Trigger Finger Release Surgery
    • Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery (Single Finger)
    • Tendon Sheath Incision
    • Trigger Finger Tenolysis
    • Finger Tendon Release
    • Hand Tendon Surgery
    • Partial Palmar Fasciectomy', 'Finger Contracture Release Surgery', 'Dupuytren's Release (Finger)

    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);

    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:

    • 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

    Does Dr. Imahara accept my insurance?

    Dr. Imahara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (831) 458-6272 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Imahara accept in Soquel, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Central California Alliance for Health

    • Commonwealth Care Alliance

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • Presbyterian Health Plan

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Imahara's office located?

    Dr. Scott Imahara's Primary Practice

    2950 Research Park Dr

    Soquel, CA 95073

    (831) 458-6272

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    Dr. Scott Imahara's Practice 2

    795 El Camino Real

    Palo Alto, CA 94301

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    Dr. Scott Imahara's Practice 3

    550 S Green Valley Rd

    Watsonville, CA 95076

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    American Society of Plastic Surgeons

    Member

    American Society of Plastic Surgery, American College of Surgeons

    Member

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

    Dr. Imahara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740391176.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Imahara?

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

    What is Dr. Scott Imahara's specialty?

    Dr. Imahara is a Plastic Surgeon near Soquel, CA. A plastic surgeon specializes in repairing, reconstructing, or replacing physical defects involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hands, extremities, breasts, trunk, and external genitalia. Cosmetic surgery is a key aspect of this specialty, where surgeons apply aesthetic principles to enhance appearance and optimize reconstructive outcomes, addressing both normal structures and those requiring reconstruction. Contact Dr. Imahara to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Scott Imahara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Imahara is affiliated with Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Scott Imahara accepting new patients in Soquel, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Scott Imahara is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Scott Imahara offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Imahara's office at (831) 458-6272 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Scott Imahara?

    Please contact Dr. Imahara's office at (831) 458-6272 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Scott Imahara have?

    Dr. Scott Imahara is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

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