18 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rizvi, Plastic Surgeon in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Murtaza Rizvi, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified. Dr. Rizvi is fluent in English, Malayalam, Marathi, Persian, Romanian; Moldavian; Moldovan, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rizvi’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rizvi’s office at (424) 293-8861.
Where did Dr. Rizvi go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Los Angeles County/University of Southern California Medical Center, Methodist Hospital of Houston and Children's Hospital Los Angeles | LAC+USC Medical Center, Surgery | Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Hand & Microsurgery
Is Dr. Rizvi board certified as a Plastic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Murtaza Rizvi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Rizvi speak?
Dr. Rizvi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Malayalam
Marathi
Persian
Romanian; Moldavian; Moldovan
Spanish
What conditions does a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Rizvi typically treat?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Rizvi 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. Rizvi. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Gender Dysphoria
- Gender incongruence
- Gender identity issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- F649: Gender identity disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Right Hand Pain
- Left Hand Pain
- Hand Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Pain in right palm
- Right wrist and hand pain
- Right hand discomfort
- Ache in left hand
- Left hand discomfort
- Sore left hand
ICD-10 Codes:
- M79641: Pain in right hand
- M79642: Pain in left hand
Also known as:
- Loose Skin Folds
- Skin Condition
- Excess Skin
- Skin Redundancy
- Sagging Skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- L987: Excessive and redundant skin and subcutaneous tissue
Also known as:
- Right Wrist Pain
- Pain
- Wrist Injuries and Disorder
- Aching right wrist
- Sore right wrist
- Right wrist discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25531: Pain in right wrist
Also known as:
- Pain in Left Wrist
- Pain
- Wrist Injuries and Disorder
- Left Wrist Ache
- Left Wrist Discomfort
- Sore Left Wrist
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25532: Pain in left wrist
Also known as:
- Breast Enlargement
- Breast Disease
- Breast hypertrophy
- Macromastia
- Gigantomastia
ICD-10 Codes:
- N62: Hypertrophy of breast
What procedures does a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Rizvi typically perform?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Rizvi 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. Rizvi. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Arm Muscle Flap Surgery
- Muscle or Skin Flap Surgery (Trunk)
- Upper Extremity Flap Surgery
- Myocutaneous Flap
- Fasciocutaneous Flap
- Myocutaneous Flap (Body)
- Fasciocutaneous Flap (Trunk)
- Tissue Flap Reconstruction (Torso)
CPT Codes:
- 15736: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; upper extremity
- 15734: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; trunk
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:
- 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:
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Tissue Transfer
- Local Flap Reconstruction
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
CPT Codes:
- 14040: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Finger or Palm Tendon Sheath Removal
- Flexor Tenosynovectomy
- Tendon Sheath Excision (Hand)
- Radical Synovectomy of Tendon
CPT Codes:
- 26145: Synovectomy, tendon sheath, radical (tenosynovectomy), flexor tendon, palm and/or finger, each tendon
Does Dr. Rizvi accept my insurance?
Dr. Rizvi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (424) 293-8861 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rizvi accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Rizvi 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 Commercial
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Heritage Health
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
Preferred IPA
State of California
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Rizvi's office located?
Dr. Murtaza Rizvi's Primary Practice
11645 Wilshire Blvd Ste 1155
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(424) 293-8861
Recognitions
Awards
Education Award for the Highest ABSITE Score for Department of Surgery
York Hospital Highest Score in American Board of Surgery in Training
York Hospital Department of Surgery Award for Highest Degree of Excel
Guest researcher at the National Institute on Drug Abuse, National In
Administrative chief resident,
Hans R Wilhelmsen Prize for Outstanding Achievement in Surgery, .
What is Dr. Rizvi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rizvi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205071073.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rizvi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rizvi
What is Dr. Murtaza Rizvi's specialty?
Dr. Rizvi is a Plastic Surgeon near Los Angeles, CA.
What does a Plastic Surgeon do?
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.
Is this Dr. Murtaza Rizvi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rizvi is affiliated with Adventist Health Glendale, Adventist Health White Memorial, Huntington Hospital (pasadena, Ca), Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital & Health Center, San Antonio Regional Hospital, Pih Health Good Samaritan Hospital 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 Murtaza Rizvi accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Murtaza Rizvi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Murtaza Rizvi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rizvi's office at (424) 293-8861 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Murtaza Rizvi?
Please contact Dr. Rizvi's office at (424) 293-8861 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Murtaza Rizvi have?
Dr. Murtaza Rizvi is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
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