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Who is Dr. Samson, Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Marc Samson, MD is an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Samson graduated from University of California and completed his residency at Ny Med Coll/Met Hosp Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; Cabrini Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Samson is fluent in English and Italian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Samson’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Samson’s office at (213) 482-2992.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Samson?
Dr. Marc Samson, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist 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. Samson empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Arthroscopic Surgery, Shoulder & Knee Surgery, Trauma, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Los Angeles/CA community, Dr. Samson is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Samson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Ny Med Coll/Met Hosp Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; Cabrini Med Ctr, General Surgery | New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program
Medical School: University Of Ca- Irvine- Ca Coll Of Med- Irvine Ca | University of California
Is Dr. Samson board certified as an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Marc Samson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Samson speak?
Dr. Samson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Italian
What conditions does Dr. Samson treat?
As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Samson 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. Samson. 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:
- Complete Rotator Cuff Tear
- Rotator Cuff Strain
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Right Rotator Cuff Tear
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Sprains and Strains
- Full Rotator Cuff Tear
- Complete Rotator Cuff Rupture
- Severed Shoulder Tendon
- Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle
- Shoulder Tendon Strain
- Rotator Cuff Sprain
- Strained Shoulder Tendon
- Torn Shoulder Tendon
- Shoulder Tendon Rupture
- Rotator Cuff Rupture
- Right rotator cuff rupture
- Right shoulder tendon tear
- Right shoulder muscle tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- M75121: Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
- S46011A: Strain of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of the rotator cuff of right shoulder, initial encounter
- M75122: Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of left shoulder, not specified as traumatic
- S46012A: Strain of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of the rotator cuff of left shoulder, initial encounter
- M75101: Unspecified rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis of both knees
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Osteoarthritis of the right shoulder
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
- M19011: Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulder
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:
- Torn Meniscus
- Cartilage Disorder
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Meniscus Tear
- Knee Cartilage Tear
- Meniscal Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S83231A: Complex tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Complex tear of the medial meniscus in the left knee
- Cartilage Disorder
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Torn meniscus
- Knee cartilage tear
- Meniscal injury
- Torn knee cartilage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S83232A: Complex tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Softening of Kneecap Cartilage
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Patellar Chondromalacia', 'Runner's Knee
- Anterior Knee Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2241: Chondromalacia patellae, right knee
- M2242: Chondromalacia patellae, left knee
Also known as:
- Frozen Shoulder
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Adhesive Capsulitis
- Shoulder Stiffness
- Stiff Shoulder Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7501: Adhesive capsulitis of right shoulder
Also known as:
- Right Meniscus Problems
- Left Meniscus Problems
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Right Knee Cartilage Issues
- Right Meniscal Derangement
- Right Knee Meniscus Disorder
- Left Knee Cartilage Issues
- Left Meniscal Derangement
- Left Knee Meniscus Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- M23303: Other meniscus derangements, unspecified medial meniscus, right knee
- M23304: Other meniscus derangements, unspecified medial meniscus, left knee
Also known as:
- Left Frozen Shoulder
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Left adhesive capsulitis
- Left shoulder stiffness
- Left shoulder periarthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7502: Adhesive capsulitis of left shoulder
Also known as:
- Runner's Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Chondromalacia Patellae
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
- Softening of Kneecap Cartilage
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2240: Chondromalacia patellae, unspecified knee
What procedures does Dr. Samson perform?
As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Samson 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. Samson. 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:
- Knee Arthroscopy with Major Synovectomy
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
- Knee Arthroscopy for Cartilage Shaving
- Knee Arthroscopy for Loose Body Removal
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus Repair
- Endoscopy
- Arthroscopic Knee Synovectomy
- Knee Lining Removal (Arthroscopic)
- Minimally Invasive Knee Synovectomy
- Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
- Knee Cartilage Shaving
- Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
- Knee chondroplasty
- Arthroscopic cartilage debridement
- Knee scope cartilage repair
- Knee scope with meniscectomy
- Arthroscopic knee surgery
- Cartilage shaving knee
- Meniscus repair knee arthroscopy
- Knee Scope for Debris
- Arthroscopic Loose Body Excision
- Knee Chondral Fragmentation Removal
- Knee Joint Cleaning
- Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
- Knee Scope Meniscus Surgery
- Torn Meniscus Repair (Arthroscopic)
CPT Codes:
- 29876: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; synovectomy, major, 2 or more compartments (eg, medial or lateral)
- 29881: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial OR lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performed
- 29877: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty)
- 29880: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial AND lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performed
- 29874: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; for removal of loose body or foreign body (eg, osteochondritis dissecans fragmentation, chondral fragmentation)
- 29882: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscus repair (medial OR lateral)
Also known as:
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
- Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
- Endoscopy
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
- Subacromial Decompression
- Shoulder Impingement Surgery
- Acromioplasty
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff
- Keyhole Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Shoulder Repair
CPT Codes:
- 29826: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; decompression of subacromial space with partial acromioplasty, with coracoacromial ligament (ie, arch) release, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 29827: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with rotator cuff repair
Also known as:
- Extensive Shoulder Arthroscopy Debridement
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Loose Body Removal
- Shoulder Arthroscopy with Biceps Repair
- Endoscopy
- Shoulder Scope Cleaning
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Debridement
- Shoulder Joint Cleanup Surgery
- Keyhole shoulder surgery
- Shoulder scope loose body
- Arthroscopic foreign body removal (shoulder)
- Arthroscopic Biceps Tenodesis
- Keyhole Shoulder Biceps Surgery
- Shoulder Scope Biceps Repair
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])
- 29819: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with removal of loose body or foreign body
- 29828: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; biceps tenodesis
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- ACL Repair Surgery
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
- Arthroscopic ACL Surgery
- Knee Ligament Repair
- ACL Augmentation
CPT Codes:
- 29888: Arthroscopically aided anterior cruciate ligament repair/augmentation or reconstruction
Also known as:
- Shoulder Manipulation Under Anesthesia
- Anesthesia
- Frozen Shoulder Manipulation
- Shoulder Joint Mobilization
- Shoulder MUA
CPT Codes:
- 23700: Manipulation under anesthesia, shoulder joint, including application of fixation apparatus (dislocation excluded)
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:
- Drug Delivery Implant Insertion
- Medication Implant Placement
- Bioresorbable Drug Implant
- Contraceptive Implant Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 11981: Insertion, drug-delivery implant (ie, bioresorbable, biodegradable, non-biodegradable)
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
Does Dr. Samson accept my insurance?
Dr. Samson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (213) 482-2992 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Samson accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Samson in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
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Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Heritage Health
Medicare
OptumRx
Partners Healthcare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Samson's office located?
Dr. Marc Samson's Primary Practice
1245 Wilshire Blvd Ste 200
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 482-2992
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Marc Samson?
Dr. Samson has appointments available at his Los Angeles, CA office. Please select a date and time below.
What is Dr. Samson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Samson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215039284.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Samson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Samson
What is Dr. Marc Samson's specialty?
Dr. Samson is a Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist near Los Angeles, CA. An Orthopaedic surgeon well-trained in sports medicines is responsible to provide proper care for musculoskeletal structures which are directly affected by involving in the sports activity. The key focus areas of these specialists include conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, nutrition on performance and health. Additionally, they handle the coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Orthopaedic surgeon with specialization in sports medicine are able to prevent and manage any athletic injuries as they have a deep understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices. Contact Dr. Samson to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Marc Samson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Samson is affiliated with PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital 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 Marc Samson accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Marc Samson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Marc Samson offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Samson, or call (213) 482-2992 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Marc Samson?
Please contact Dr. Samson's office at (213) 482-2992 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Marc Samson have?
Dr. Marc Samson is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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