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Dr. James Gamble, MD, PHD

Dr. James Gamble, MD, PHD

Palo Alto, CA

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    Who is Dr. Gamble, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon in Palo Alto, CA?

    Dr. James Gamble, MD, PHD is a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Gamble is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gamble’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gamble’s office at (650) 497-8000.

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

    • Medical School: University of Md Sch of Med, Baltimore Md

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

    Yes, Dr. James Gamble, MD, PHD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Gamble speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Gamble treat?

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

    • 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:

    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Pain in Left Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee
    • Left Knee Ache
    • Left Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Left Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee
    • M25562: Pain in left knee

    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:

    • Right Foot Pain
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Aching right foot
    • Right foot discomfort
    • Pain in right sole

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M79671: Pain in right foot

    Also known as:

    • Unequal Limb Length
    • Bone Disease
    • Limb Length Discrepancy
    • Leg Length Inequality
    • Arm Length Difference

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M2170: Unequal limb length (acquired), unspecified site

    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:

    • Leg and Hip Birth Defects
    • Birth Defects
    • Congenital lower limb malformation
    • Pelvic girdle defect
    • Leg and hip anomalies

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q742: Other congenital malformations of lower limb(s), including pelvic girdle

    Also known as:

    • Knee Joint Disorder
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Internal Knee Derangement
    • Knee Joint Problem
    • Knee Instability

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M2391: Unspecified internal derangement of right knee

    What procedures does Dr. Gamble perform?

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

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

    CPT Codes:

    • 29425: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes); walking or ambulatory type
    • 29405: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes);

    Also known as:

    • Achilles Tendon Release (Percutaneous)
    • Anesthesia
    • Percutaneous Achilles tenotomy
    • Achilles tendon lengthening (minimally invasive)
    • Heel cord release

    CPT Codes:

    • 27606: Tenotomy, percutaneous, Achilles tendon (separate procedure); general anesthesia

    Also known as:

    • Knee Arthroscopy with Major Synovectomy
    • Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
    • Endoscopy
    • Arthroscopic Knee Synovectomy
    • Knee Lining Removal (Arthroscopic)
    • Minimally Invasive Knee Synovectomy
    • Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
    • Knee Cartilage Shaving
    • Arthroscopic Knee Debridement

    CPT Codes:

    • 29876: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; synovectomy, major, 2 or more compartments (eg, medial or lateral)
    • 29881: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial OR lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performed

    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:

    • Posterior Tibial Tendon Reconstruction (Kidner Procedure)
    • Foot or Toe Fasciotomy
    • Kidner procedure
    • Flatfoot correction surgery
    • Accessory navicular bone removal with tendon repair
    • Foot fascia release
    • Toe fascia surgery
    • Plantar fasciotomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 28238: Reconstruction (advancement), posterior tibial tendon with excision of accessory tarsal navicular bone (eg, Kidner type procedure)
    • 28008: Fasciotomy, foot and/or toe

    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:

    • Lower Leg Bone Cyst or Tumor Removal
    • Tibia Bone Cyst Excision
    • Fibula Tumor Removal
    • Leg Bone Curettage
    • Benign Bone Tumor Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27635: Excision or curettage of bone cyst or benign tumor, tibia or fibula;

    Also known as:

    • Polydactyly Toe Reconstruction
    • Extra toe removal
    • Toe duplication surgery
    • Polydactyly repair
    • Foot deformity correction

    CPT Codes:

    • 28344: Reconstruction, toe(s); polydactyly

    Also known as:

    • Tarsal Coalition Removal
    • Foot Bone Excision
    • Tarsal Bone Fusion Removal
    • Foot Coalition Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 28116: Ostectomy, excision of tarsal coalition

    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:

    • 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:

    • Femur Bone Cyst or Tumor Removal
    • Excision of Femur Bone Cyst
    • Curettage of Femur Bone Tumor
    • Thigh Bone Tumor Surgery
    • Femur Lesion Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 27355: Excision or curettage of bone cyst or benign tumor of femur;

    Also known as:

    • Ankle Ligament Repair
    • Collateral Ankle Ligament Surgery
    • Ankle Sprain Repair
    • Watson-Jones Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 27698: Repair, secondary, disrupted ligament, ankle, collateral (eg, Watson-Jones procedure)

    Does Dr. Gamble accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gamble accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 497-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gamble accept in Palo Alto, CA?

    Dr. Gamble in Palo Alto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Central California Alliance for Health

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Plan of San Mateo

    • OptumRx

    • Santa Clara Family Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Gamble's office located?

    Dr. James Gamble's Primary Practice

    725 Welch Rd

    Palo Alto, CA 94304

    (650) 497-8000

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    Dr. James Gamble's Practice 2

    450 Broadway St

    Redwood City, CA 94063

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

    Dr. Gamble's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487700738.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gamble?

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

    What is Dr. James Gamble's specialty?

    Dr. Gamble is a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon near Palo Alto, 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. Gamble to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. James Gamble affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Gamble is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Palo Alto VA Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 James Gamble accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?

    Yes, Dr. James Gamble is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Gamble offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gamble's office at (650) 497-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Gamble?

    Please contact Dr. Gamble's office at (650) 497-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. James Gamble have?

    Dr. James Gamble is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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