Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Abeles, Orthopedic Surgeon in Castro Valley, CA?
Dr. Douglas Abeles, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Castro Valley, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Abeles graduated from Mechanical Engineering and completed his residency at Georgetown Univ Hosp, Sports Medicine-Orthopedic Surgery; Cath M C Bklyn-Queens Inc, Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Abeles is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Abeles’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Abeles’s office at (510) 538-0430.
Where did Dr. Abeles go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Georgetown Univ Hosp, Sports Medicine-Orthopedic Surgery; Cath M C Bklyn-Queens Inc, Orthopedic Surgery | Catheterization M C Bklyn Queens Inc | Maimonides Medical Center/Infants and Children's Hospital of Brooklyn Program
Medical School: Mechanical Engineering
Is Dr. Abeles board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Douglas Abeles, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Abeles speak?
Dr. Abeles and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Abeles typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Abeles 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. Abeles. 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:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis of both knees
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spondylosis
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Neck Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Herniated Disc in Neck with Radiculopathy
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Slipped Disc causing Nerve Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M50122: Cervical disc disorder at C5-C6 level with radiculopathy
Also known as:
- Right Partial Rotator Cuff Tear
- Complete Rotator Cuff Tear
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Right incomplete rotator cuff rupture
- Right partial shoulder tendon tear
- Right rotator cuff strain
- Full Rotator Cuff Tear
- Complete Rotator Cuff Rupture
- Severed Shoulder Tendon
ICD-10 Codes:
- M75111: Incomplete rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
- M75121: Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
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
What procedures does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Abeles typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Abeles 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. Abeles. 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:
- 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:
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
- Knee Arthroscopy for Cartilage Shaving
- Endoscopy
- Knee scope with meniscectomy
- Arthroscopic knee surgery
- Cartilage shaving knee
- Meniscus repair knee arthroscopy
- Knee chondroplasty
- Arthroscopic cartilage debridement
- Knee scope cartilage repair
CPT Codes:
- 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
- 29877: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty)
Also known as:
- Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
- Endoscopy
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff
- Keyhole Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Shoulder Repair
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
- Subacromial Decompression
- Shoulder Impingement Surgery
- Acromioplasty
CPT Codes:
- 29827: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with rotator cuff repair
- 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)
Also known as:
- Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
- TFESI (Lumbar)
- Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
- Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
- Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
- Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Paravertebral Facet Injection
- Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)
CPT Codes:
- 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
- 64493: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; single level
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
- Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64484: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, each additional level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Abeles accept my insurance?
Dr. Abeles accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 538-0430 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Abeles accept in Castro Valley, CA?
Dr. Abeles in Castro Valley, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
Sutter Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Abeles' office located?
Dr. Douglas Abeles' Primary Practice
21030 Redwood Rd
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 538-0430
What hospitals are Dr. Abeles affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Abeles has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Eden Medical Center,Castro Valley, CA
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Eden Medical Center,Castro Valley, CA
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Sutter Delta Medical Center,Antioch, CARanked ObGyn Surgery
Ranked C-section surgery
Sutter Delta Medical Center,Antioch, CA
Ranked ObGyn Surgery
Ranked C-section surgery
California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus,San Francisco, CARanked Cancer Surgery
Ranked Mastectomy
California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus,San Francisco, CA
Ranked Cancer Surgery
Ranked Mastectomy
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus,Oakland, CARanked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 4 Procedures
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus,Oakland, CA
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 4 Procedures
Sutter Roseville Medical Center,Roseville, CARanked ObGyn Surgery
Ranked in 3 Procedures
Sutter Roseville Medical Center,Roseville, CA
Ranked ObGyn Surgery
Ranked in 3 Procedures
Mills-Peninsula Medical Center,Burlingame, CARanked in 3 Specialties
Ranked in 6 Procedures
Mills-Peninsula Medical Center,Burlingame, CA
Ranked in 3 Specialties
Ranked in 6 Procedures
What is Dr. Abeles's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Abeles's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508961582.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Abeles?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Abeles
What is Dr. Douglas Abeles's specialty?
Dr. Abeles is an Orthopedic Surgeon near Castro Valley, CA.
What does an Orthopedic Surgeon do?
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.
Is Dr. Douglas Abeles affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Abeles is affiliated with Eden Medical Center, Sutter Delta Medical Center, California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus, Sutter Roseville Medical Center, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center 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 Dr. Douglas Abeles accepting new patients in Castro Valley, CA?
Yes, Dr. Douglas Abeles is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Douglas Abeles offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Abeles' office at (510) 538-0430 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Douglas Abeles?
Please contact Dr. Abeles' office at (510) 538-0430 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Abeles' office located?
Dr. Abeles' office is located in Castro Valley, CA.
Which board certifications does Dr. Douglas Abeles have?
Dr. Douglas Abeles is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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