36 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Klapper, Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist in West Hollywood, CA?
Dr. Robert Klapper, MD is an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in West Hollywood, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 36 years and is board certified. Dr. Klapper completed his residency at Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell University. Dr. Klapper is fluent in English, Hebrew, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Klapper’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Klapper’s office at (310) 659-6889.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Klapper?
Dr. Robert Klapper, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Klapper empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Arthroscopic Surgery, Hip Replacement, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the West Hollywood, CA community, Dr. Klapper is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Klapper go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic
Residency: Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell University
Medical School: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
Is Dr. Klapper board certified as an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Robert Klapper, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Klapper speak?
Dr. Klapper and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hebrew
Spanish
What conditions does an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist like Dr. Klapper typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Klapper 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. Klapper. 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:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis of both knees
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Right Hip Arthritis
- Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
- M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
Also known as:
- Joint Replacement Aftercare
- Hip Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Knee Replacement
- Post-joint replacement care
- Joint surgery recovery
- Orthopedic aftercare
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery
Also known as:
- Right Artificial Knee Joint
- Left Artificial Knee Joint
- Knee Replacement
- Right Knee Replacement
- Right Knee Prosthesis
- Right Knee Arthroplasty
- Left Knee Replacement
- Left Knee Prosthesis
- Left Knee Arthroplasty
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z96651: Presence of right artificial knee joint
- Z96652: Presence of left artificial knee joint
What procedures does an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist like Dr. Klapper typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Klapper 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. Klapper. 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:
- Total Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Total Knee Arthroplasty
- Knee Joint Replacement
- Full Knee Replacement
- TKA Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27447: Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial AND lateral compartments with or without patella resurfacing (total knee arthroplasty)
Also known as:
- Total Hip Replacement
- Hip Replacement
- Hip arthroplasty
- Artificial hip surgery
- Hip joint replacement
- Femoral head replacement
CPT Codes:
- 27130: Arthroplasty, acetabular and proximal femoral prosthetic replacement (total hip arthroplasty), with or without autograft or allograft
Also known as:
- ACL Repair Surgery
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
- Arthroscopic ACL Surgery
- Knee Ligament Repair
- ACL Augmentation
CPT Codes:
- 29888: Arthroscopically aided anterior cruciate ligament repair/augmentation or reconstruction
Also known as:
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
- Endoscopy
- Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
- Knee Cartilage Shaving
- Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
CPT Codes:
- 29881: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial OR lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performed
Also known as:
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
- Endoscopy
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
- Subacromial Decompression
- Shoulder Impingement Surgery
- Acromioplasty
CPT Codes:
- 29826: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; decompression of subacromial space with partial acromioplasty, with coracoacromial ligament (ie, arch) release, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Limited Shoulder Debridement (Arthroscopic)
- Shoulder Bone Shaving (Arthroscopic)
- Endoscopy
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Clean-up
- Shoulder Joint Debridement
- Keyhole Shoulder Repair
- Rotator Cuff Debridement
- Arthroscopic Distal Claviculectomy
- Mumford Procedure (Arthroscopic)
- AC Joint Resection (Arthroscopic)
CPT Codes:
- 29822: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; debridement, limited, 1 or 2 discrete structures (eg, humeral bone, humeral articular cartilage, glenoid bone, glenoid articular cartilage, biceps tendon, biceps anchor complex, labrum, articular capsule, articular side of the rotator cuff, bursal side of the rotator cuff, subacromial bursa, foreign body[ies])
- 29824: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; distal claviculectomy including distal articular surface (Mumford procedure)
Also known as:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Klapper accept my insurance?
Dr. Klapper accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 659-6889 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Klapper accept in West Hollywood, CA?
Dr. Klapper in West Hollywood, 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
Cedars-Sinai Healthcare System
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Klapper's office located?
Dr. Robert Klapper's Primary Practice
8737 Beverly Blvd Ste 303
West Hollywood, CA 90048
(310) 659-6889
What is Dr. Klapper's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Klapper's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104984442.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Klapper?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Klapper
What is Dr. Robert Klapper's specialty?
Dr. Klapper is a Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist near West Hollywood, CA.
What does an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist do?
An Orthopaedic surgeon well-trained in sports medicines is responsible to provide proper care for musculoskeletal structures which are directly affected by involving in the sports activity. The key focus areas of these specialists include conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, nutrition on performance and health. Additionally, they handle the coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Orthopaedic surgeon with specialization in sports medicine are able to prevent and manage any athletic injuries as they have a deep understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices.
Is this Dr. Robert Klapper affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Klapper is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Robert Klapper accepting new patients in West Hollywood, CA?
Yes, Dr. Robert Klapper is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert Klapper offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Klapper's office at (310) 659-6889 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Robert Klapper?
Please contact Dr. Klapper's office at (310) 659-6889 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Robert Klapper have?
Dr. Robert Klapper is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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