Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kidd, Foot and Ankle Surgeon in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Christopher Kidd, MD is a Foot and Ankle Surgeon, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kidd completed his residency at University of Southern California - Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Kidd is fluent in English, German, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kidd’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kidd’s office.
Where did Dr. Kidd go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University Of Pennsylvania - Foot and Ankle Surgery
Residency: University of Southern California - Orthopaedic Surgery
Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kidd speak?
Dr. Kidd and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
German
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Kidd treat?
As a Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Kidd 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. Kidd. 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:
- Pain
- Body ache
- Discomfort
- Soreness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R52: Pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Unstable Right Ankle Joint
- Unstable Left Ankle Joint
- Ankle Injuries and Disorder
- Loose Right Ankle
- Right Ankle Joint Instability
- Wobbly Right Ankle
- Loose Left Ankle
- Left Ankle Joint Instability
- Wobbly Left Ankle
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25371: Other instability, right ankle
- M25372: Other instability, left ankle
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Ankle and Foot Joint Disorder
- Ankle Injuries and Disorder
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Ankle pain
- Foot pain
- Ankle joint problem
- Foot joint problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25871: Other specified joint disorders, right ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Right Ankle and Foot Pain
- Ankle Injuries and Disorder
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Sore Right Ankle
- Sore Right Foot
- Aching Right Ankle and Foot
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25571: Pain in right ankle and joints of right foot
Also known as:
- Left Foot Pain
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Ache in left foot
- Left foot discomfort
- Sore left foot
ICD-10 Codes:
- M79672: Pain in left foot
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis of the ankle and foot
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M19079: Primary osteoarthritis, unspecified ankle and foot
What procedures does Dr. Kidd perform?
As a Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Kidd 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. Kidd. 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:
- Ankle Joint Cleaning (Arthroscopy)
- Endoscopy
- Ankle debridement
- Ankle scope surgery
- Arthroscopic ankle cleanup
- Tibiotalar joint debridement
- Ankle Debridement
- Ankle Scope Surgery
- Tibiotalar Joint Arthroscopy
CPT Codes:
- 29898: Arthroscopy, ankle (tibiotalar and fibulotalar joints), surgical; debridement, extensive
- 29897: Arthroscopy, ankle (tibiotalar and fibulotalar joints), surgical; debridement, limited
Also known as:
- Big Toe Arthritis Surgery (Hallux Rigidus)
- Heel Bone Removal
- Hammertoe Correction Surgery
- Bunion Correction with Double Bone Cut
- Cheilectomy for hallux rigidus
- Big toe joint debridement
- First MTP joint release
- Calcaneus Ostectomy
- Heel Bone Resection
- Foot Bone Removal
- Calcaneal Bone Excision
- Hammertoe Repair
- Toe Straightening Surgery
- Phalangectomy for Hammertoe
- Hallux Valgus Correction
- Bunionectomy with Osteotomy
- Double Osteotomy Bunion Repair
CPT Codes:
- 28289: Hallux rigidus correction with cheilectomy, debridement and capsular release of the first metatarsophalangeal joint; without implant
- 28118: Ostectomy, calcaneus;
- 28285: Correction, hammertoe (eg, interphalangeal fusion, partial or total phalangectomy)
- 28299: Correction, hallux valgus with bunionectomy, with sesamoidectomy when performed; with double osteotomy, any method
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)
Also known as:
- Open Treatment for Ankle Joint Disruption
- Ankle Arthroscopy for Cartilage Repair
- Endoscopy
- Syndesmosis Repair
- Distal Tibiofibular Joint Fixation
- Ankle Ligament Repair Surgery
- Keyhole Ankle Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Ankle Cartilage Repair
- Ankle Bone Defect Excision
CPT Codes:
- 27829: Open treatment of distal tibiofibular joint (syndesmosis) disruption, includes internal fixation, when performed
- 29891: Arthroscopy, ankle, surgical, excision of osteochondral defect of talus and/or tibia, including drilling of the defect
Also known as:
- Foot Tendon Sheath Removal
- Foot or Ankle Tendon Transfer Surgery
- Foot Tendon Sheath Surgery
- Flexor Tendon Sheath Excision
- Synovial Membrane Removal Foot
- Deep tendon rerouting
- Tendon transplant surgery
- Muscle redirection surgery
- Tibial tendon transfer
CPT Codes:
- 28086: Synovectomy, tendon sheath, foot; flexor
- 27691: Transfer or transplant of single tendon (with muscle redirection or rerouting); deep (eg, anterior tibial or posterior tibial through interosseous space, flexor digitorum longus, flexor hallucis longus, or peroneal tendon to midfoot or hindfoot)
Also known as:
- Achilles Tendon Repair
- Ruptured Achilles Tendon Surgery
- Open Achilles Repair
- Percutaneous Achilles Repair
- Heel Tendon Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27650: Repair, primary, open or percutaneous, ruptured Achilles tendon;
Also known as:
- Foot Bone Reshaping (Metatarsal Osteotomy)
- Heel Bone Cut (Calcaneus Osteotomy)
- Metatarsal Osteotomy
- Foot Bone Lengthening
- Foot Bone Shortening
- Foot Bone Angle Correction
- Calcaneus Osteotomy
- Heel Bone Reshaping Surgery
- Dwyer Procedure
- Chambers Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 28308: Osteotomy, with or without lengthening, shortening or angular correction, metatarsal; other than first metatarsal, each
- 28300: Osteotomy; calcaneus (eg, Dwyer or Chambers type procedure), with or without internal fixation
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:
- Foot Bone Cyst or Tumor Removal
- Lower Leg Bone Cyst or Tumor Removal
- Talus Cyst Excision
- Calcaneus Tumor Removal
- Foot Bone Curettage
- Tibia Bone Cyst Excision
- Fibula Tumor Removal
- Leg Bone Curettage
- Benign Bone Tumor Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 28100: Excision or curettage of bone cyst or benign tumor, talus or calcaneus;
- 27635: Excision or curettage of bone cyst or benign tumor, tibia or fibula;
Also known as:
- Open Surgery for Broken Ankle Bone
- Open Repair of Trimalleolar Ankle Fracture
- Lateral Malleolus Fracture Repair
- Distal Fibula Fracture Surgery
- Ankle Fixation Surgery
- Trimalleolar Ankle Fracture Surgery
- Ankle Fracture Fixation
- Open Ankle Fracture Reduction
- Broken Ankle Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27792: Open treatment of distal fibular fracture (lateral malleolus), includes internal fixation, when performed
- 27822: Open treatment of trimalleolar ankle fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed, medial and/or lateral malleolus; without fixation of posterior lip
Also known as:
- Achilles Tendon Repair (Secondary)
- Achilles Tendon Reconstruction
- Graft for Achilles Tendon
- Re-repair Achilles Tendon
- Ankle Tendon Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27654: Repair, secondary, Achilles tendon, with or without graft
Also known as:
- Foot Flexor Tendon Repair
- Tendon repair foot
- Flexor tendon surgery
- Foot tendon reconstruction
- Ankle tendon repair
CPT Codes:
- 28200: Repair, tendon, flexor, foot; primary or secondary, without free graft, each tendon
Also known as:
- Ankle Ligament Repair
- Collateral Ligament Repair
- Ankle Ligament Surgery
- Ankle Ligament Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 27695: Repair, primary, disrupted ligament, ankle; collateral
Also known as:
- Morton's Neuroma Removal
- Excision of Morton's Neuroma
- Interdigital Neuroma Excision
- Foot Nerve Tumor Removal
CPT Codes:
- 28080: Excision, interdigital (Morton) neuroma, single, each
Does Dr. Kidd accept my insurance?
Dr. Kidd accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kidd accept in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Kidd in Santa Monica, 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
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
St. Joseph Health System (CA)
Sunrise Senior Living
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kidd's office located?
Dr. Christopher Kidd's Primary Practice
2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 400
Santa Monica, CA 90404
What is Dr. Kidd's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kidd's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316218431.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kidd?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kidd
What is Dr. Christopher Kidd's specialty?
Dr. Kidd is a Foot and Ankle Surgeon near Santa Monica, CA. Foot and ankle surgeons, recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty of orthopaedic surgery, specialize in adult reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, management of adult foot and ankle trauma, sports medicine related to the foot and ankle, and reconstructive surgery for childrens foot and ankle conditions. Contact Dr. Kidd to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Kidd affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kidd is affiliated with Providence Saint John's Health Center, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Novato Community 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 Christopher Kidd accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Kidd is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Kidd offer online booking?
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