Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Festekjian, Plastic Surgeon in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Jaco Festekjian, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Festekjian graduated from American University of The Caribbean; Plymouth, Montserrat and completed his residency at Indiana University Affiliated Hospitals. He is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Dr. Festekjian is fluent in English and Armenian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Festekjian’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Festekjian’s office at (310) 825-5510.
Where did Dr. Festekjian go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Mayo Clinic
Residency: Indiana University Affiliated Hospitals | Kern Medical Center, Bakersfield | Kern Medical Center, Bakersfield
Medical School: American University of The Caribbean / School of Medicine | American University of The Caribbean; Plymouth, Montserrat
Is Dr. Festekjian board certified as a Plastic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Jaco Festekjian, MD is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery , American Board of Surgery , American Board of Plastic Surgery since 2003, American Board of Surgery since 2001, American Board of Plastic Surgery since 2013, American Board of Surgery since 2009
What languages does Dr. Festekjian speak?
Dr. Festekjian and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Armenian
English
What conditions does Dr. Festekjian treat?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Festekjian 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. Festekjian. 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:
- Deformity of Reconstructed Breast
- Breast Disease
- Breast Reconstruction
- Misshapen reconstructed breast
- Breast implant deformity
- Abnormal breast reconstruction shape
ICD-10 Codes:
- N650: Deformity of reconstructed breast
Also known as:
- Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy
- Breast Reconstruction
- Post-mastectomy breast reconstruction
- Breast implant after mastectomy
- Rebuilding breast after cancer surgery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z421: Encounter for breast reconstruction following mastectomy
Also known as:
- Breast implant hardening
- Breast Reconstruction
- Capsular contracture
- Breast implant scar tissue
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8544XA: Capsular contracture of breast implant, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Lost both breasts (double mastectomy)
- Mastectomy
- Double mastectomy
- Bilateral breast removal
- Absence of both breasts
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9013: Acquired absence of bilateral breasts and nipples
Also known as:
- Personal History of Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Past breast cancer
- Previous mammary malignancy
- History of breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z853: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Breast Enlargement
- Breast Disease
- Breast hypertrophy
- Macromastia
- Gigantomastia
ICD-10 Codes:
- N62: Hypertrophy of breast
What procedures does Dr. Festekjian perform?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Festekjian 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. Festekjian. 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 Implant Insertion After Mastectomy
- Breast Tissue Expander Placement
- Breast Reconstruction with Free Flap
- Nipple and Areola Reconstruction
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Breast Reconstruction
- Delayed Breast Reconstruction
- Breast Implant Placement (Post-Mastectomy)
- Secondary Breast Augmentation
- Reconstructive Breast Surgery
- Breast Reconstruction with Expanders
- Tissue Expander Surgery (Breast)
- Breast Implant Preparation
- DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction
- fTRAM Flap Breast Reconstruction
- Autologous Breast Reconstruction
- Nipple Reconstruction
- Areola Reconstruction
- Breast Nipple Surgery
- Post-Mastectomy Nipple Creation
CPT Codes:
- 19342: Insertion or replacement of breast implant on separate day from mastectomy
- 19357: Tissue expander placement in breast reconstruction, including subsequent expansion(s)
- 19364: Breast reconstruction; with free flap (eg, fTRAM, DIEP, SIEA, GAP flap)
- 19350: Nipple/areola reconstruction
Also known as:
- Breast Reconstruction Revision
- Breast Reduction Surgery
- Breast Lift
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Corrective Breast Reconstruction Surgery
- Breast Implant Revision
- Flap Revision for Breast Reconstruction
- Reduction Mammoplasty
- Breast Size Reduction
- Mammoplasty
- Mastopexy
- Breast Reshaping Surgery
- Pexy Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 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)
- 19318: Breast reduction
- 19316: Mastopexy
Also known as:
- Autologous Fat Grafting (Body)
- Additional Fat Transfer (Body, Breasts, Scalp)
- Fat Transfer
- Liposuction with Fat Injection
- Body Fat Graft
- Autologous Fat Injection
- Liposuction Fat Grafting
- Body Fat Transfer
CPT Codes:
- 15771: Grafting of autologous fat harvested by liposuction technique to trunk, breasts, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 50 cc or less injectate
- 15772: Grafting of autologous fat harvested by liposuction technique to trunk, breasts, scalp, arms, and/or legs; each additional 50 cc injectate, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Complex Trunk Wound Repair (Additional)
- Intermediate Wound Repair (Body)
- Wounds and Injuries
- Complex Body Wound Repair
- Trunk Laceration Repair
- Deep Wound Closure (Trunk)
- Laceration Repair (Body)
- Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
- Deep Wound Stitching (Body)
CPT Codes:
- 13102: Repair, complex, trunk; each additional 5 cm or less (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 12032: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.6 cm to 7.5 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:
- Complex Wound Repair on Torso (2.6-7.5 cm)
- Trunk Wound Closure (Complex)
- Deep Torso Laceration Repair
- Complex Body Wound Stitching
CPT Codes:
- 13101: Repair, complex, trunk; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery (Medium)
- Adjacent Tissue Transfer (Additional Area)
- Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
- Local Flap Surgery
- Skin Graft (Adjacent Tissue)
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Tissue Rearrangement
- Local Flap Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 14301: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; defect 30.1 sq cm to 60.0 sq cm
- 14302: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; each additional 30.0 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Biologic Implant for Soft Tissue Reinforcement
- Acellular Dermal Matrix Implant
- Breast Reinforcement Implant
- Trunk Soft Tissue Repair
- Tissue Scaffold Implant
CPT Codes:
- 15777: Implantation of biologic implant (eg, acellular dermal matrix) for soft tissue reinforcement (ie, breast, trunk) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Wound or Burn Site Preparation for Graft
- Surgery
- Surgical Wound Debridement
- Burn Eschar Excision
- Scar Contracture Release
- Recipient Site Preparation
CPT Codes:
- 15002: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, trunk, arms, legs; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children
Also known as:
- Large Benign Skin Lesion Removal
- Benign Skin Growth Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
- Large Skin Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 11406: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter over 4.0 cm
Also known as:
- Trunk Liposuction
- Liposuction of Torso
- Suction-Assisted Fat Removal (Trunk)
- Body Contouring Liposuction
CPT Codes:
- 15877: Suction assisted lipectomy; trunk
Also known as:
- Breast Augmentation with Implants
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Breast Enlargement Surgery
- Boob Job
- Mammoplasty Augmentation
CPT Codes:
- 19325: Breast augmentation with implant
Also known as:
- Injection for Skin Lesions (Up to 7)
- Intralesional Injection
- Lesion Injection Therapy
- Steroid Injection for Skin Bumps
CPT Codes:
- 11900: Injection, intralesional; up to and including 7 lesions
Also known as:
- Muscle or Skin Flap Surgery (Trunk)
- Myocutaneous Flap (Body)
- Fasciocutaneous Flap (Trunk)
- Tissue Flap Reconstruction (Torso)
CPT Codes:
- 15734: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; trunk
Also known as:
- Internal Mammary Lymph Node Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Chest lymph node biopsy
- Open lymph node excision
- Internal mammary node removal
CPT Codes:
- 38530: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, internal mammary node(s)
Also known as:
- Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
- Central Line Explant
- Port-a-Cath Removal
- Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
- Tunneled Catheter Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion
Does Dr. Festekjian accept my insurance?
Dr. Festekjian accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 825-5510 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Festekjian accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Festekjian 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Cigna
City of Los Angeles
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Festekjian's office located?
Dr. Jaco Festekjian's Primary Practice
200 UCLA Medical Plz
Los Angeles, CA 90095
(310) 825-5510
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Member
Awards
Southern California Super Doctors
Faculty Teacher of the Year, 2007
Faculty Teacher of the Year, 2003
Southern California Super Doctors, Los Angeles Times, 2012, 2011, 201
What is Dr. Festekjian's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Festekjian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619981073.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Festekjian?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Festekjian
What is Dr. Jaco Festekjian's specialty?
Dr. Festekjian is a Plastic Surgeon near Los Angeles, 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. Festekjian to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Jaco Festekjian affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Festekjian is affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, UCLA Santa Monica 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 Jaco Festekjian accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Jaco Festekjian is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jaco Festekjian offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Festekjian's office at (310) 825-5510 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jaco Festekjian?
Please contact Dr. Festekjian's office at (310) 825-5510 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jaco Festekjian have?
Dr. Jaco Festekjian is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and American Board of Surgery.
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