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Dr. Robert Kay, MD

Dr. Robert Kay, MD

Los Angeles, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kay, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Robert Kay, MD is a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Kay graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Vet Affairs Med Ctr-W La, Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Kay is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kay’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kay’s office at (323) 361-2142.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Kay?

    Dr. Robert Kay, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric Orthopedic 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. Kay empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cerebral Palsy, Clubfoot/Foot Deformities in Children, Hip Disorders & Dysplasia, Neuromuscular Disorders, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Los Angeles/CA community, Dr. Kay is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Vet Affairs Med Ctr-W La, Orthopedic Surgery | U S DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

    • Medical School: Johns Hopkins Univ Sch of Med, Baltimore Md | Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Kay board certified as a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Robert Kay, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Kay speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Kay treat?

    As a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Kay 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. Kay. 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:

    • Other Hip Deformity at Birth
    • Birth Defects
    • Hip Injuries and Disorder
    • Congenital Hip Malformation
    • Birth Defect of Hip
    • Abnormal Hip Development

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q6589: Other specified congenital deformities of hip

    Also known as:

    • Walking and Mobility Problems
    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Trouble Moving
    • Mobility Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R269: Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

    • Cerebral Palsy
    • Other Cerebral Palsy
    • CP
    • Brain paralysis
    • Childhood motor disorder
    • Mixed Cerebral Palsy
    • Atypical CP
    • Unspecified Cerebral Palsy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G809: Cerebral palsy, unspecified
    • G808: Other cerebral palsy

    Also known as:

    • Foot Birth Defects
    • Birth Defects
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Congenital Foot Deformities
    • Foot Malformations at Birth
    • Deformed Feet at Birth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q6689: Other specified congenital deformities of feet

    Also known as:

    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Difficulty Walking
    • Unsteady Gait
    • Balance Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

    • Other Valgus Foot Deformity at Birth
    • Birth Defects
    • Congenital Foot Valgus
    • Foot Deformity (Valgus Type)
    • Outward Turning Foot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q666: Other congenital valgus deformities of feet

    Also known as:

    • Other Orthopedic Aftercare
    • General orthopedic recovery
    • Musculoskeletal post-op care
    • Bone and joint follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Child Development Problems
    • Child Development
    • Developmental concerns in children
    • Abnormal child development
    • Lack of normal development

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood

    Also known as:

    • Other Foot Deformity
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Acquired Foot Malformation
    • Foot Shape Abnormality
    • Foot Structural Problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M216X9: Other acquired deformities of unspecified foot

    What procedures does Dr. Kay perform?

    As a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Kay 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. Kay. 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:

    • Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
    • Removal of Superficial Implant (Wire, Pin, or Rod)
    • Hardware Removal Surgery
    • Buried Implant Extraction
    • Orthopedic Implant Removal
    • Buried wire removal
    • Pin removal surgery
    • Rod removal (superficial)

    CPT Codes:

    • 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)
    • 20670: Removal of implant; superficial (eg, buried wire, pin or rod) (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Non-Surgical Wrist Fracture Treatment
    • Closed Treatment of Forearm Bone Fractures (No Manipulation)
    • Closed Distal Radial Fracture Treatment
    • Colles Fracture Treatment
    • Smith Fracture Treatment
    • Ulnar Styloid Fracture Treatment
    • Radial Shaft Fracture Treatment
    • Ulnar Shaft Fracture Treatment
    • Non-Manipulative Forearm Fracture Care

    CPT Codes:

    • 25600: Closed Treatment Of Distal Radial Fracture (Eg, Colles Or Smith Type) Or Epiphyseal Separation, Includes Closed Treatment Of Fracture Of Ulnar Styloid, When Performed; Without Manipulation
    • 25560: Closed Treatment Of Radial And Ulnar Shaft Fractures; Without Manipulation

    Also known as:

    • Leg or Ankle Tendon Lengthening/Shortening
    • Hamstring Tendon Lengthening
    • Tendon Adjustment Surgery Leg
    • Leg Tendon Release
    • Ankle Tendon Lengthening
    • Hamstring Lengthening Surgery
    • Tendon Release Hamstring
    • Bilateral Hamstring Lengthening

    CPT Codes:

    • 27686: Lengthening or shortening of tendon, leg or ankle; multiple tendons (through same incision), each
    • 27395: Lengthening of hamstring tendon; multiple tendons, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Growth Plate Surgery for Leg Deformity
    • Hemiepiphyseal Arrest
    • Guided Growth Surgery
    • Leg Straightening Surgery
    • Genu Varus/Valgus Correction

    CPT Codes:

    • 27485: Arrest, hemiepiphyseal, distal femur or proximal tibia or fibula (eg, genu varus or valgus)

    Also known as:

    • Clubfoot Casting and Manipulation
    • Ponseti Method for Clubfoot
    • Clubfoot Correction with Cast
    • Serial Casting for Clubfoot

    CPT Codes:

    • 29450: Application of clubfoot cast with molding or manipulation, long or short leg

    Also known as:

    • Calf Muscle Lengthening Surgery
    • Gastrocnemius Release
    • Strayer Procedure
    • Calf Tightness Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27687: Gastrocnemius recession (eg, Strayer procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Walking Short Leg Cast Application
    • Below Knee Walking Cast
    • Ambulatory Short Leg Cast
    • Lower Leg Cast
    • Foot and Ankle Cast

    CPT Codes:

    • 29425: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes); walking or ambulatory type

    Also known as:

    • Foot Tendon Transfer
    • Tendon transplant surgery
    • Muscle redirection surgery
    • Anterior tibial tendon transfer

    CPT Codes:

    • 27690: Transfer or transplant of single tendon (with muscle redirection or rerouting); superficial (eg, anterior tibial extensors into midfoot)

    Also known as:

    • Heel Bone Cut (Calcaneus Osteotomy)
    • Calcaneus Osteotomy
    • Heel Bone Reshaping Surgery
    • Dwyer Procedure
    • Chambers Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 28300: Osteotomy; calcaneus (eg, Dwyer or Chambers type procedure), with or without internal fixation

    Also known as:

    • Leg or Ankle Tendon Adjustment Surgery
    • Leg tendon lengthening
    • Ankle tendon shortening
    • Tendon surgery leg

    CPT Codes:

    • 27685: Lengthening or shortening of tendon, leg or ankle; single tendon (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Short Arm Cast Application
    • Elbow to Finger Cast
    • Forearm Cast
    • Arm Immobilization Cast

    CPT Codes:

    • 29075: Application, cast; elbow to finger (short arm)

    Also known as:

    • Hip Joint Injection with Anesthesia
    • Anesthesia
    • Diagnostic Imaging
    • Hip arthrogram injection
    • Diagnostic hip injection
    • Hip pain injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 27095: Injection procedure for hip arthrography; with anesthesia

    Also known as:

    • Lower Leg Bone Fracture Treatment
    • Tibial Shaft Fracture Treatment
    • Closed Tibia Fracture Repair
    • Shin Bone Fracture Care

    CPT Codes:

    • 27750: Closed treatment of tibial shaft fracture (with or without fibular fracture); without manipulation

    Also known as:

    • Hip Adductor Tendon Release
    • Percutaneous Hip Tenotomy
    • Hip Adductor Tenotomy
    • Groin Tendon Release

    CPT Codes:

    • 27000: Tenotomy, adductor of hip, percutaneous (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Midfoot Capsule Release
    • Medial midfoot capsulotomy
    • Foot joint release surgery
    • Midfoot soft tissue release

    CPT Codes:

    • 28260: Capsulotomy, midfoot; medial release only (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Spasticity Injection
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
    • Muscle Denervation

    CPT Codes:

    • 64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)

    Also known as:

    • Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
    • Chemical nerve block (extremity)
    • Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
    • Botox for spasticity (additional)
    • Nerve denervation (chemical)

    CPT Codes:

    • 64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Kay accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kay accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 361-2142 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kay accept in Los Angeles, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Alliant Techsystems

    • Altamed Health Services

    • CalOptima

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • HealthSmart

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Kay's office located?

    Dr. Robert Kay's Primary Practice

    4650 W Sunset Blvd # 69

    Los Angeles, CA 90027

    (323) 361-2142

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    Dr. Robert Kay's Practice 2

    18411 Clark St Ste 302

    Tarzana, CA 91356

    (323) 660-2450

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

    Dr. Kay's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770677429.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kay?

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

    What is Dr. Robert Kay's specialty?

    Dr. Kay is a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon near Los Angeles, CA. An orthopedic surgeon with specialized training in pediatric orthopedics focuses on diagnosing, treating, and managing musculoskeletal issues in infants, children, and adolescents. This includes addressing limb and spine deformities (such as clubfoot and scoliosis), gait abnormalities (like limping), bone and joint infections, and fractures. Contact Dr. Kay to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Robert Kay affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kay is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center 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 Robert Kay accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Robert Kay is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Robert Kay offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kay's office at (323) 361-2142 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Robert Kay?

    Please contact Dr. Kay's office at (323) 361-2142 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Robert Kay have?

    Dr. Robert Kay is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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