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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Viswanath, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in West Hills, CA?
Dr. Purab Viswanath, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in West Hills, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Viswanath is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Viswanath’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Viswanath’s office at (818) 264-3344.
What languages does Dr. Viswanath speak?
Dr. Viswanath and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon like Dr. Viswanath typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Viswanath 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. Viswanath. 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 here.
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:
- 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:
- Skin Numbness
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Loss of skin sensation
- Cutaneous anesthesia
- Numb skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- R200: Anesthesia of skin
What procedures does an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon like Dr. Viswanath typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Viswanath 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. Viswanath. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Trigger Finger Release Surgery
- Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery (Endoscopic)
- Endoscopy
- Tendon Sheath Incision
- Trigger Finger Tenolysis
- Finger Tendon Release
- Hand Tendon Surgery
- Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Surgery
- Wrist Endoscopy for Carpal Tunnel
- Transverse Carpal Ligament Release
CPT Codes:
- 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)
- 29848: Endoscopy, wrist, surgical, with release of transverse carpal ligament
Also known as:
- Short Arm Splint Application
- Forearm to hand splint
- Static arm splint
- Wrist and forearm splint
- Arm immobilization splint
CPT Codes:
- 29125: Application of short arm splint (forearm to hand); static
Also known as:
- Hand or Finger Cyst Removal
- Ganglion cyst removal hand
- Tendon sheath lesion excision
- Mucous cyst removal finger
CPT Codes:
- 26160: Excision of lesion of tendon sheath or joint capsule (eg, cyst, mucous cyst, or ganglion), hand or finger
Also known as:
- Wrist or Hand Joint Replacement (Interposition)
- Intercarpal Arthroplasty
- Carpometacarpal Joint Replacement
- Tendon Interposition Arthroplasty
CPT Codes:
- 25447: Arthroplasty, Intercarpal Or Carpometacarpal Joints; Interposition (Eg, Tendon)
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
- Median Nerve Neuroplasty
- Carpal Tunnel Decompression
- Median Nerve Transposition
CPT Codes:
- 64721: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; median nerve at carpal tunnel
Also known as:
- Ulnar Nerve Release or Repositioning at Elbow
- Ulnar Nerve Transposition
- Cubital Tunnel Release
- Elbow Nerve Surgery
- Neuroplasty Ulnar Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 64718: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at elbow
Does Dr. Viswanath accept my insurance?
Dr. Viswanath accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 264-3344 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Viswanath accept in West Hills, CA?
Dr. Viswanath in West Hills, 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
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Heritage Health
Humana
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Viswanath's office located?
Dr. Purab Viswanath's Primary Practice
7301 Medical Center Dr Ste 400
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 264-3344
What is Dr. Viswanath's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Viswanath's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336374958.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Viswanath?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Viswanath
What is Dr. Purab Viswanath's specialty?
Dr. Viswanath is a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon near West Hills, CA.
What does an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon do?
An orthopaedic surgeon specializing in the upper extremity focuses on the investigation, preservation, and restoration of all structures affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist. This specialist employs medical, surgical, and rehabilitative techniques to treat various conditions and injuries related to the upper extremity.
Is this Dr. Purab Viswanath affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Viswanath is affiliated with Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, Huntington Hospital (pasadena, Ca), Providence Holy Cross 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 Purab Viswanath accepting new patients in West Hills, CA?
Yes, Dr. Purab Viswanath is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Purab Viswanath offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Viswanath's office at (818) 264-3344 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Purab Viswanath?
Please contact Dr. Viswanath's office at (818) 264-3344 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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