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Dr. Timothy Gillenwater, MD

Plastic Surgeon, Surgeon

Los Angeles, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gillenwater, Plastic Surgeon in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Timothy Gillenwater, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Gillenwater is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gillenwater’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gillenwater’s office at (323) 442-7920.

    What languages does Dr. Gillenwater speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Gillenwater typically treat?

    As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Gillenwater 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. Gillenwater. 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:

    • Scars
    • Hypertrophic Scarring
    • Keloid Scars
    • Scar Tissue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L910: Hypertrophic scar

    Also known as:

    • Wound Dressing Change or Removal
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Non-surgical dressing care
    • Wound care visit
    • Dressing replacement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4800: Encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing

    Also known as:

    • Skin Scarring and Fibrosis
    • Skin Condition
    • Scar Tissue
    • Fibrotic Skin
    • Excessive Scarring

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L905: Scar conditions and fibrosis of skin

    Also known as:

    • Second-Degree Burn of Right Thigh
    • Burns
    • Partial Thickness Burn
    • Dermal Burn
    • Blistering Burn

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T24211A: Burn of second degree of right thigh, initial encounter

    What procedures does a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Gillenwater typically perform?

    As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Gillenwater 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. Gillenwater. 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:

    • 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:

    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
    • Large Vascular Skin Lesion Removal
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Cutaneous Vascular Lesion Destruction
    • Laser Skin Lesion Removal
    • Vascular Birthmark Treatment
    • Skin Growth Removal (Laser)

    CPT Codes:

    • 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions
    • 17108: Destruction of cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions (eg, laser technique); over 50.0 sq cm

    Also known as:

    • Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
    • Autologous Skin Graft
    • Partial Thickness Skin Graft
    • Skin Transplant

    CPT Codes:

    • 15100: Split-Thickness Autograft, Trunk, Arms, Legs; First 100 Sq Cm Or Less, Or 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children (Except 15050)

    Also known as:

    • Small Burn Treatment
    • Burns
    • Partial-Thickness Burn Care
    • Burn Debridement
    • Minor Burn Dressing
    • Small Burn Wound Care

    CPT Codes:

    • 16020: Dressings and/or debridement of partial-thickness burns, initial or subsequent; small (less than 5% total body surface area)

    Also known as:

    • Skin Flap Surgery (Medium)
    • Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
    • Local Flap Surgery
    • Skin Graft (Adjacent Tissue)

    CPT Codes:

    • 14301: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; defect 30.1 sq cm to 60.0 sq cm

    Does Dr. Gillenwater accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gillenwater accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 442-7920 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gillenwater accept in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Gillenwater in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Provider Networks

    • State of California

    • Wisconsin Physicians Health (WPS)

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    Where is Dr. Gillenwater's office located?

    Dr. Timothy Gillenwater's Primary Practice

    1450 San Pablo St Ste 6200

    Los Angeles, CA 90033

    (323) 442-7920

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    Dr. Timothy Gillenwater's Practice 2

    1812 Verdugo Blvd

    Glendale, CA 91208

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

    Dr. Gillenwater's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275763922.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gillenwater?

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

    What is Dr. Timothy Gillenwater's specialty?

    Dr. Gillenwater 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 Dr. Timothy Gillenwater affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gillenwater is affiliated with Los Angeles General Medical Center, Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, Pih Health Whittier 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 Dr. Timothy Gillenwater accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Timothy Gillenwater is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Timothy Gillenwater offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gillenwater's office at (323) 442-7920 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Timothy Gillenwater?

    Please contact Dr. Gillenwater's office at (323) 442-7920 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Gillenwater's office located?

    Dr. Gillenwater's offices are located in Los Angeles, CA and Glendale, CA.