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
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.
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.
Other Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon Near Los Angeles, CA
Dr. Vernon Tolo, MD is a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified.