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Dr. Diya Tantawi, MD

Plastic Surgeon, General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist, Surgeon

Palm Desert, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Tantawi, Plastic Surgeon in Palm Desert, CA?

    Dr. Diya Tantawi, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Palm Desert, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Tantawi is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tantawi’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tantawi’s office at (760) 666-6121.

    What languages does Dr. Tantawi speak?

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

    • Arabic
    • English

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

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

    • Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Gallbladder Disease
    • Sudden Gallbladder Attack
    • Acute Cholecystitis
    • Sudden Gallbladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K810: Acute cholecystitis

    Also known as:

    • Acute Appendicitis
    • Appendicitis
    • Inflamed Appendix
    • Sudden Appendix Inflammation
    • Appendicitis Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis

    Also known as:

    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Bowel Obstruction
    • Blocked Intestines
    • Gut Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

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

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

    • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
    • Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
    • Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
    • Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Appendectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Appendectomy
    • Keyhole Appendectomy
    • Scope Appendectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 44970: Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy

    Also known as:

    • Bone Debridement (Cleaning of Bone Wound)
    • Bone Wound Cleaning
    • Surgical Bone Debridement
    • Dead Bone Removal
    • Wound Cleaning with Bone Involvement

    CPT Codes:

    • 11044: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Breast Implant Capsule Removal
    • Complete Breast Capsulectomy
    • Removal of Breast Implant Scar Tissue
    • Breast Implant Revision (Capsulectomy)

    CPT Codes:

    • 19371: Peri-implant capsulectomy, breast, complete, including removal of all intracapsular contents

    Also known as:

    • Skin Substitute Graft (Small Wound)
    • Artificial Skin Graft
    • Wound Skin Replacement
    • Bioengineered Skin Application

    CPT Codes:

    • 15271: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area

    Also known as:

    • Deep Muscle Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Muscle Tissue Sample
    • Skeletal Muscle Biopsy
    • Diagnostic Muscle Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 20205: Biopsy, muscle; deep

    Also known as:

    • Temporal Artery Biopsy or Ligation
    • Head Artery Biopsy
    • Giant Cell Arteritis Biopsy
    • Temporal Artery Tie-Off

    CPT Codes:

    • 37609: Ligation or biopsy, temporal artery

    Does Dr. Tantawi accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tantawi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 666-6121 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Tantawi accept in Palm Desert, CA?

    Dr. Tantawi in Palm Desert, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Commercial

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Inland Empire

    • Inland Empire Health Plan

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Tantawi's office located?

    Dr. Diya Tantawi's Primary Practice

    74000 Country Club Dr Ste A2

    Palm Desert, CA 92260

    (760) 666-6121

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    Mike And Jan Salta Health Center - 2nd Floor Suite

    39000 Bob Hope Dr

    Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

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    What hospitals are Dr. Tantawi affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Tantawi has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Eisenhower,La Quinta, CA
    Hi - Desert Medical Center,Joshua Tree, CA

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

    Dr. Tantawi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235372376.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tantawi?

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

    What is Dr. Diya Tantawi's specialty?

    Dr. Tantawi is a Plastic Surgeon near Palm Desert, 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. Diya Tantawi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Tantawi is affiliated with Eisenhower Health Main Campus 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 Dr. Diya Tantawi accepting new patients in Palm Desert, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Diya Tantawi is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Diya Tantawi offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tantawi's office at (760) 666-6121 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Diya Tantawi?

    Please contact Dr. Tantawi's office at (760) 666-6121 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Tantawi's office located?

    Dr. Tantawi's offices are located in Palm Desert, CA and Rancho Mirage, CA.