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Who is Dr. Garcia, Surgeon in West Hills, CA?
Dr. Edwin Garcia, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in West Hills, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Garcia is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Garcia’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Garcia’s office at (260) 435-4730.
What languages does Dr. Garcia speak?
Dr. Garcia and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Garcia typically treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Garcia 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. Garcia. 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:
- General Burn Injury
- Third-Degree Burn of Left Foot
- Third-Degree Burn of Right Foot
- Second-Degree Burn on Head, Face, or Neck
- Second-Degree Burn of Right Upper Arm
- Severe Burn on Right Lower Leg
- Burns
- Thermal Injury
- Fire Burn
- Scald Injury
- Full-thickness burn of Left Foot
- 3rd degree burn of Left Foot
- Severe burn of Left Foot
- Full-thickness burn of Right Foot
- 3rd degree burn of Right Foot
- Severe burn of Right Foot
- Thermal injury
- Heat burn
- Skin burn
- Partial Thickness Burn
- Dermal Burn
- Moderate Burn
- Full-thickness burn
- Third-degree burn
- Deep burn injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- T300: Burn of unspecified body region, unspecified degree
- T25322A: Burn of third degree of left foot, initial encounter
- T25321A: Burn of third degree of right foot, initial encounter
- T2020XA: Burn of second degree of head, face, and neck, unspecified site, initial encounter
- T22231A: Burn of second degree of right upper arm, initial encounter
- T24331A: Burn of third degree of right lower leg, initial encounter
What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Garcia typically perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Garcia 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. Garcia. 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:
- 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:
- Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Infants/Children)
- Surgery
- Wound Debridement for Graft
- Burn Scar Release Surgery
- Recipient Site Preparation for Skin Repair
CPT Codes:
- 15004: 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, face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet and/or multiple digits; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children
Also known as:
- Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Additional Area)
- Surgery
- Wound Bed Preparation
- Burn Eschar Excision
- Scar Contracture Release
- Recipient Site Creation
CPT Codes:
- 15003: 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; each additional 100 sq cm, or part thereof, or each additional 1% of body area of infants and children (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Skin Substitute Graft (Large Area)
- Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
- Skin Substitute Application
- Artificial skin graft
- Wound covering application
- Skin replacement for large wounds
- Autologous Skin Graft
- Partial Thickness Skin Graft
- Skin Transplant
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Skin Replacement Application
- Wound Covering Application
CPT Codes:
- 15273: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area greater than or equal to 100 sq cm; first 100 sq cm wound surface area, or 1% of body area of infants and children
- 15100: Split-Thickness Autograft, Trunk, Arms, Legs; First 100 Sq Cm Or Less, Or 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children (Except 15050)
- 15278: Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, total wound surface area greater than or equal to 100 sq cm; each additional 100 sq cm wound surface area, or part thereof, or each additional 1% of body area of infants and children, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Skin Substitute Graft Application (Additional Area)
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Bioengineered Skin Application
- Wound Covering with Skin Substitute
CPT Codes:
- 15274: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area greater than or equal to 100 sq cm; each additional 100 sq cm wound surface area, or part thereof, or each additional 1% of body area of infants and children, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Surgical Preparation of Wound or Burn Site
- Surgery
- Wound Debridement
- Burn Eschar Excision
- Scar Contracture Release
- Recipient Site Preparation
CPT Codes:
- 15005: 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, face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet and/or multiple digits; each additional 100 sq cm, or part thereof, or each additional 1% of body area of infants and children (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Skin Substitute Graft for Face or Extremities
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Skin Replacement for Wounds
- Bioengineered Skin Application
- Wound Covering Graft
CPT Codes:
- 15277: Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, total wound surface area greater than or equal to 100 sq cm; first 100 sq cm wound surface area, or 1% of body area of infants and children
Does Dr. Garcia accept my insurance?
Dr. Garcia accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (260) 435-4730 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Garcia accept in West Hills, CA?
Dr. Garcia 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Garcia's office located?
Dr. Edwin Garcia's Primary Practice
7325 Medical Center Dr Ste 200
West Hills, CA 91307
(260) 435-4730
What is Dr. Garcia's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Garcia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154634251.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Garcia?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Garcia
What is Dr. Edwin Garcia's specialty?
Dr. Garcia is a Surgeon near West Hills, CA.
What does a Surgeon do?
General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery.
Is this Dr. Edwin Garcia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Garcia is affiliated with Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, Ucsf Health Saint Francis Hospital, Ucla West Valley Medical Center, Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center, 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 Edwin Garcia accepting new patients in West Hills, CA?
Yes, Dr. Edwin Garcia is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Edwin Garcia offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Garcia's office at (260) 435-4730 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Edwin Garcia?
Please contact Dr. Garcia's office at (260) 435-4730 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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