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Dr. Lorra Sharp, MD

Escondido, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sharp, Orthopedic Trauma Specialist in Escondido, CA?

    Dr. Lorra Sharp, MD is an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist, who primarily practices in Escondido, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Sharp is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sharp’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sharp’s office at (760) 743-4789.

    What languages does Dr. Sharp speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Sharp treat?

    As an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist, Dr. Sharp 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. Sharp. 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:

    • Broken Shin Bone
    • Fractures
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Tibia Fracture
    • Shin Bone Break
    • Tibial Plateau Fracture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S82142D: Displaced bicondylar fracture of left tibia, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
    • S82142A: Displaced bicondylar fracture of left tibia, initial encounter for closed fracture
    • S82141A: Displaced bicondylar fracture of right tibia, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Broken Hip Bone
    • Fractures
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Hip fracture
    • Femoral neck fracture
    • Broken upper thigh bone

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S72002A: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
    • S72001A: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Tibia Fracture near Knee
    • Hip Fracture
    • Fractures
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Broken Shin Bone near Knee
    • Upper Shin Bone Break
    • Tibial Plateau Fracture
    • Broken Hip
    • Femur Neck Fracture
    • Broken Thigh Bone (Hip Area)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S82141D: Displaced bicondylar fracture of right tibia, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
    • S72001D: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing

    Also known as:

    • Left Hip Fracture
    • Fractures
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Broken Hip
    • Left Femur Fracture
    • Thigh Bone Break
    • Hip Bone Fracture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S72142D: Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of left femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing

    Also known as:

    • Hip Fracture
    • Fractures
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Broken Hip
    • Thigh Bone Fracture
    • Femoral Fracture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S72142A: Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture

    What procedures does Dr. Sharp perform?

    As an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist, Dr. Sharp 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. Sharp. 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:

    • Upper Thigh Bone Fracture Repair with Rod
    • Hip Fracture Repair with Internal Fixation or Replacement
    • Open Surgery for Complex Hip Socket Fracture
    • Femoral Fracture Intramedullary Nailing
    • Hip Fracture Rod Fixation
    • Intertrochanteric Fracture Repair
    • Femoral Neck Fracture Repair
    • Proximal Femur Fracture Treatment
    • Hip Pinning Surgery
    • Hip Fracture Prosthetic Replacement
    • Acetabular fracture repair
    • Hip socket fracture surgery
    • Internal fixation for hip fracture

    CPT Codes:

    • 27245: Treatment of intertrochanteric, peritrochanteric, or subtrochanteric femoral fracture; with intramedullary implant, with or without interlocking screws and/or cerclage
    • 27236: Open treatment of femoral fracture, proximal end, neck, internal fixation or prosthetic replacement
    • 27228: Open treatment of acetabular fracture(s) involving anterior and posterior (two) columns, includes T-fracture and both column fracture with complete articular detachment, or single column or transverse fracture with associated acetabular wall fracture, with internal fixation

    Also known as:

    • Open Tibial Plateau Fracture Repair
    • Tibia Fracture Repair with Internal Fixation
    • Open Upper Arm Bone Fracture Repair
    • Thigh Bone Fracture Repair with Rod
    • Open Tibia Fracture Repair with Plate and Screws
    • Knee Fracture Open Reduction
    • Proximal Tibia Fracture Surgery
    • Tibial Plateau Fixation
    • Shin Bone Fracture Repair
    • Open Tibia Fracture Surgery
    • Pilon Fracture Repair
    • Ankle Fracture Surgery
    • Humerus Fracture Surgery
    • Arm Bone Fixation
    • Humeral Shaft Plating
    • Femoral shaft fracture open reduction
    • Intramedullary nailing of femur
    • Thigh bone fracture surgery
    • Femur fracture repair with implant
    • Tibial Shaft Fracture Surgery
    • Open Reduction Internal Fixation (Tibia)
    • Leg Bone Fracture Repair
    • Tibia Plate and Screw Fixation

    CPT Codes:

    • 27536: Open treatment of tibial fracture, proximal (plateau); bicondylar, with or without internal fixation
    • 27827: Open treatment of fracture of weight bearing articular surface/portion of distal tibia (eg, pilon or tibial plafond), with internal fixation, when performed; of tibia only
    • 24515: Open treatment of humeral shaft fracture with plate/screws, with or without cerclage
    • 27506: Open treatment of femoral shaft fracture, with or without external fixation, with insertion of intramedullary implant, with or without cerclage and/or locking screws
    • 27758: Open treatment of tibial shaft fracture (with or without fibular fracture), with plate/screws, with or without cerclage

    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:

    • Pelvic Fracture Repair Surgery
    • Thigh Bone Fracture Repair with Plates
    • Open Surgery for Ulnar Fracture
    • Lower Leg Bone Fracture Repair
    • Anterior Pelvic Fracture Fixation
    • Pelvic Ring Disruption Repair
    • Pubic Bone Fracture Surgery
    • Femur Fracture Surgery
    • Thigh Bone Plating
    • Open Reduction Femur Fracture
    • Olecranon Fracture Repair
    • Coronoid Process Fracture Surgery
    • Ulnar Bone Fracture Fixation
    • Fibula Fracture Surgery
    • Lower Leg Fracture Fixation
    • Open Reduction Fibula Fracture

    CPT Codes:

    • 27217: Open treatment of anterior pelvic bone fracture and/or dislocation for fracture patterns that disrupt the pelvic ring, unilateral, includes internal fixation, when performed (includes pubic symphysis and/or ipsilateral superior/inferior rami)
    • 27507: Open treatment of femoral shaft fracture with plate/screws, with or without cerclage
    • 24685: Open treatment of ulnar fracture, proximal end (eg, olecranon or coronoid process[es]), includes internal fixation, when performed
    • 27784: Open treatment of proximal fibula or shaft fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Tibia Fracture Repair with Rod and Screws
    • Closed Treatment of Tibia Fracture with Traction
    • Lower Leg Bone Fracture Treatment with Manipulation
    • Closed Treatment of Hip Socket Fracture (No Manipulation)
    • Tibial Shaft Fracture Fixation
    • Intramedullary Rod for Tibia Fracture
    • Shin Bone Fracture Surgery
    • Tibial Plateau Fracture Treatment
    • Shin Bone Break with Traction
    • Proximal Tibia Fracture Care
    • Closed Fibula Fracture Reduction
    • Broken Fibula Treatment with Adjustment
    • Lower Leg Fracture Manipulation
    • Acetabulum Fracture Treatment
    • Hip Socket Fracture Care
    • Non-Manipulative Hip Fracture Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 27759: Treatment of tibial shaft fracture (with or without fibular fracture) by intramedullary implant, with or without interlocking screws and/or cerclage
    • 27532: Closed treatment of tibial fracture, proximal (plateau); with or without manipulation, with skeletal traction
    • 27781: Closed treatment of proximal fibula or shaft fracture; with manipulation
    • 27220: Closed treatment of acetabulum (hip socket) fracture(s); without manipulation

    Also known as:

    • Knee Meniscus Repair
    • Knee Ligament Repair
    • Knee Joint Exploration and Drainage
    • Knee Arthrotomy with Meniscus Repair
    • Open Meniscus Surgery
    • Torn Meniscus Repair
    • Collateral Ligament Repair
    • Knee Capsule Repair
    • Torn Knee Ligament Surgery
    • MCL Repair
    • Knee arthrotomy
    • Knee foreign body removal
    • Knee infection drainage
    • Open knee surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27403: Arthrotomy with meniscus repair, knee
    • 27405: Repair, primary, torn ligament and/or capsule, knee; collateral
    • 27310: Arthrotomy, knee, with exploration, drainage, or removal of foreign body (eg, infection)

    Also known as:

    • Removal of External Fixator
    • Anesthesia
    • External Fixation Device Removal
    • Bone Fixator Removal
    • Hardware Removal Surgery
    • External Frame Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20694: Removal, under anesthesia, of external fixation system

    Also known as:

    • Open Repair of Trimalleolar Ankle Fracture
    • Open Medial Malleolus Fracture Repair
    • Trimalleolar Ankle Fracture Surgery
    • Ankle Fracture Fixation
    • Open Ankle Fracture Reduction
    • Broken Ankle Surgery
    • Ankle Bone Fracture Surgery
    • Medial Malleolus Fixation
    • Broken Ankle Bone Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 27822: Open treatment of trimalleolar ankle fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed, medial and/or lateral malleolus; without fixation of posterior lip
    • 27766: Open treatment of medial malleolus fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Open Surgery for Complex Wrist Fracture
    • Distal Radius Fracture Repair (Open)
    • Wrist Fracture with Internal Fixation
    • Complex Radial Fracture Surgery
    • Epiphyseal Separation Repair (Wrist)

    CPT Codes:

    • 25609: Open treatment of distal radial intra-articular fracture or epiphyseal separation; with internal fixation of 3 or more fragments

    Also known as:

    • Open Repair of Broken Collarbone
    • Clavicle Fracture Surgery
    • Collarbone Fixation
    • Open Clavicle Reduction

    CPT Codes:

    • 23515: Open treatment of clavicular fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Open Treatment for Ankle Joint Disruption
    • Syndesmosis Repair
    • Distal Tibiofibular Joint Fixation
    • Ankle Ligament Repair Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27829: Open treatment of distal tibiofibular joint (syndesmosis) disruption, includes internal fixation, when performed

    Also known as:

    • External Fixation System Application
    • Ilizarov Fixator Application
    • Bone External Fixation
    • Limb Lengthening Device Application

    CPT Codes:

    • 20692: Application of a multiplane (pins or wires in more than 1 plane), unilateral, external fixation system (eg, Ilizarov, Monticelli type)

    Also known as:

    • Non-Surgical Treatment for Broken Lower Leg Bone
    • Closed Fibula Fracture Treatment
    • Lower Leg Bone Fracture Care
    • Fibula Shaft Fracture Management without Manipulation

    CPT Codes:

    • 27780: Closed treatment of proximal fibula or shaft fracture; without manipulation

    Also known as:

    • Open Surgery for Upper Arm Bone Fracture
    • Proximal Humerus Fracture Repair
    • Shoulder Fracture Open Reduction
    • Upper Arm Bone Break Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 23615: Open treatment of proximal humeral (surgical or anatomical neck) fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed, includes repair of tuberosity(s), when performed;

    Also known as:

    • Open Pelvic Fracture Repair with Fixation
    • Posterior Pelvic Fracture Surgery
    • Pelvic Ring Disruption Repair
    • Sacroiliac Joint Fixation

    CPT Codes:

    • 27218: Open treatment of posterior pelvic bone fracture and/or dislocation, for fracture patterns that disrupt the pelvic ring, unilateral, includes internal fixation, when performed (includes ipsilateral ilium, sacroiliac joint and/or sacrum)

    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:

    • Open Femur Fracture Repair
    • Thigh Bone Fracture Surgery
    • Supracondylar Femur Fracture Repair
    • Transcondylar Femur Fracture Fixation

    CPT Codes:

    • 27513: Open treatment of femoral supracondylar or transcondylar fracture with intercondylar extension, includes internal fixation, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Open Repair of Broken Kneecap
    • Patellar fracture open reduction
    • Kneecap internal fixation
    • Patellectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 27524: Open treatment of patellar fracture, with internal fixation and/or partial or complete patellectomy and soft tissue repair

    Also known as:

    • Open Repair of Tibial Plateau Fracture
    • Tibia Fracture Surgery
    • Knee Fracture Repair
    • Tibial Plateau Fixation
    • Broken Shin Bone Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27535: Open treatment of tibial fracture, proximal (plateau); unicondylar, includes internal fixation, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Long Arm Splint Application
    • Shoulder to Hand Splint
    • Arm Immobilization Splint
    • Forearm and Upper Arm Splint

    CPT Codes:

    • 29105: Application of long arm splint (shoulder to hand)

    Also known as:

    • Deep Wound Cleaning for Open Fracture
    • Muscle Debridement
    • Deep Wound Cleaning
    • Skin Substitute Graft (Small Wound)
    • Excisional Debridement (Bone)
    • Open Fracture Debridement
    • Foreign Material Removal (Fracture)
    • Deep Tissue Wound Cleaning
    • Muscle Cleaning Procedure
    • Fascia Debridement
    • Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
    • Surgical Wound Debridement
    • Tissue Removal for Wound Healing
    • Artificial Skin Graft
    • Wound Skin Replacement
    • Bioengineered Skin Application

    CPT Codes:

    • 11012: Debridement including removal of foreign material at the site of an open fracture and/or an open dislocation (eg, excisional debridement); skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscle fascia, muscle, and bone
    • 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
    • 11046: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 15271: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area

    Also known as:

    • Bone Debridement (Cleaning of Bone Wound)
    • Bone Debridement
    • Bone Wound Cleaning
    • Surgical Bone Debridement
    • Dead Bone Removal
    • Wound Cleaning with Bone Involvement
    • Bone Cleaning Surgery
    • Surgical Debridement of Bone

    CPT Codes:

    • 11044: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
    • 11047: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Complex Wound Repair (Scalp, Arms, Legs)
    • Complex Wound Repair (Additional Area)
    • Deep Wound Repair (Extremities)
    • Surgical Closure of Complex Wound
    • Advanced Wound Stitching
    • Extensive Laceration Repair
    • Deep Wound Closure (Scalp/Limbs)
    • Complex Skin Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 13121: Repair, complex, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
    • 13122: Repair, complex, scalp, arms, and/or legs; each additional 5 cm or less (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    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:

    • Re-closure of Surgical Wound
    • Secondary Wound Closure
    • Repair of Wound Dehiscence
    • Complicated Surgical Wound Repair
    • Extensive Wound Re-stitching

    CPT Codes:

    • 13160: Secondary closure of surgical wound or dehiscence, extensive or complicated

    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:

    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance

    CPT Codes:

    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Sharp accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sharp accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 743-4789 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sharp accept in Escondido, CA?

    Dr. Sharp in Escondido, 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

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of California

    • State of Tennessee

    • Steward Health Choice

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Sharp's office located?

    Dr. Lorra Sharp's Primary Practice

    1955 Citracado Pkwy Ste 200

    Escondido, CA 92029

    (760) 743-4789

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    Dr. Lorra Sharp's Practice 2

    15611 Pomerado Rd Fl 3

    Poway, CA 92064

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

    Dr. Sharp's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689689176.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sharp?

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

    What is Dr. Lorra Sharp's specialty?

    Dr. Sharp is a Orthopedic Trauma Specialist near Escondido, CA. Contact Dr. Sharp to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Lorra Sharp affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sharp is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Escondido, Palomar Medical Center Poway, Kaiser Permanente San Diego 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 Lorra Sharp accepting new patients in Escondido, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Lorra Sharp is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lorra Sharp offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sharp's office at (760) 743-4789 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Lorra Sharp?

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