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Dr. Andrew Vardanian, MD

Los Angeles, CA

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

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

    Dr. Andrew Vardanian, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Vardanian graduated from University of California. Dr. Vardanian is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vardanian’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vardanian’s office at (310) 206-3551.

    Where did Dr. Vardanian go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: University of California

    Is Dr. Vardanian board certified as a Plastic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Andrew Vardanian, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Vardanian speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Vardanian treat?

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

    • Gangrene
    • Tissue Death
    • Necrosis
    • Dead Tissue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I96: Gangrene, not elsewhere classified

    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:

    • Deep Chronic Skin Ulcer
    • Deep Chronic Skin Ulcer on Right Lower Leg
    • Skin Condition
    • Open Sore
    • Skin Wound
    • Non-healing Wound
    • Non-Pressure Leg Sore
    • Persistent Leg Wound
    • Right Leg Skin Ulcer
    • Open Sore on Lower Leg

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L98492: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of skin of other sites with fat layer exposed
    • L97812: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of right lower leg with fat layer exposed

    Also known as:

    • Localized Swelling
    • Edema
    • Localized Edema
    • Fluid Retention
    • Swelling in one area

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R600: Localized edema

    Also known as:

    • Localized Fat Deposits
    • Obesity
    • Excess Fat in Specific Areas
    • Lipodystrophy
    • Regional Adiposity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E65: Localized adiposity

    Also known as:

    • Breast Enlargement
    • Breast Disease
    • Breast hypertrophy
    • Macromastia
    • Gigantomastia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N62: Hypertrophy of breast

    What procedures does Dr. Vardanian perform?

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

    • Wound Debridement
    • Skin and Tissue Debridement
    • Skin Substitute Graft (Small Wound)
    • Skin Substitute Graft Application (Additional Area)
    • Muscle Debridement
    • Surgical Wound Cleaning
    • Tissue Removal from Wound
    • Dead Tissue Removal
    • Wound Cleaning
    • Surgical Debridement
    • Subcutaneous Tissue Debridement
    • Artificial Skin Graft
    • Wound Skin Replacement
    • Bioengineered Skin Application
    • Wound Covering with Skin Substitute
    • Muscle Cleaning Procedure
    • Fascia Debridement
    • Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)

    CPT Codes:

    • 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
    • 11045: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 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
    • 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)
    • 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
    • Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face)
    • Skin Substitute Graft (Large Area)
    • Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Additional Area)
    • Skin Substitute Graft (Small Area)
    • Autologous Skin Graft
    • Partial Thickness Skin Graft
    • Skin Transplant
    • Facial Skin Graft
    • Free Skin Graft (Nose/Ears/Eyelids/Lips)
    • Full Thickness Graft for Face
    • Cosmetic Skin Graft (Face)
    • Artificial skin graft
    • Wound covering application
    • Skin replacement for large wounds
    • Autograft Skin Transplant
    • Skin Grafting for Large Areas
    • Artificial Skin Graft
    • Wound Covering Application
    • Skin Replacement Surgery

    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)
    • 15260: Full thickness graft, free, including direct closure of donor site, nose, ears, eyelids, and/or lips; 20 sq cm or less
    • 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
    • 15101: Split-Thickness Autograft, Trunk, Arms, Legs; Each Additional 100 Sq Cm, Or Each Additional 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children, Or Part Thereof (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)
    • 15275: Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area

    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:

    • Panniculectomy (Lower Abdomen Skin Removal)
    • Tummy Tuck
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Excess Skin Removal (Abdomen)
    • Infraumbilical Lipectomy
    • Tummy Tuck (Panniculectomy)
    • Abdominal Skin Excision
    • Abdominoplasty
    • Belly Fat Removal Surgery
    • Excess Skin Removal Abdomen

    CPT Codes:

    • 15830: Excision, Excessive Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue (Includes Lipectomy); Abdomen, Infraumbilical Panniculectomy
    • 15847: Excision, excessive skin and subcutaneous tissue (includes lipectomy), abdomen (eg, abdominoplasty) (includes umbilical transposition and fascial plication) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Facial Tissue Transfer (Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Lips)
    • Muscle or Skin Flap Surgery (Trunk)
    • Local Flap Surgery
    • Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
    • Facial Reconstruction
    • Myocutaneous Flap (Body)
    • Fasciocutaneous Flap (Trunk)
    • Tissue Flap Reconstruction (Torso)

    CPT Codes:

    • 14060: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10 sq cm or less
    • 15734: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; trunk

    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:

    • Breast Reduction Surgery
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Reduction Mammoplasty
    • Breast Size Reduction
    • Mammoplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 19318: Breast reduction

    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:

    • Complex Wound Repair on Torso (2.6-7.5 cm)
    • Trunk Wound Closure (Complex)
    • Deep Torso Laceration Repair
    • Complex Body Wound Stitching

    CPT Codes:

    • 13101: Repair, complex, trunk; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm

    Also known as:

    • Complex Trunk Wound Repair (Additional)
    • Complex Body Wound Repair
    • Trunk Laceration Repair
    • Deep Wound Closure (Trunk)

    CPT Codes:

    • 13102: Repair, complex, trunk; each additional 5 cm or less (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Skin Flap Surgery
    • Tissue Transfer
    • Local Flap Reconstruction
    • Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement

    CPT Codes:

    • 14040: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Multi-Layer Leg Compression Wrap
    • Compression Bandage Application
    • Leg Compression System
    • Ankle and Foot Compression

    CPT Codes:

    • 29581: Application of multi-layer compression system; leg (below knee), including ankle and foot

    Does Dr. Vardanian accept my insurance?

    Dr. Vardanian accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 206-3551 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Vardanian in Los Angeles, 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

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • FirstMerit Corporation

    • Medicare

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Vardanian's office located?

    Dr. Andrew Vardanian's Primary Practice

    200 UCLA Medical Plz Ste 460

    Los Angeles, CA 90095

    (310) 206-3551

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

    Dr. Vardanian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750439782.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vardanian?

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

    What is Dr. Andrew Vardanian's specialty?

    Dr. Vardanian is a Plastic Surgeon near Los Angeles, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Vardanian to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Andrew Vardanian affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Vardanian is affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Huntington Hospital (Pasadena, CA), UCLA West Valley Medical Center, Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana 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 Andrew Vardanian accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Andrew Vardanian is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Andrew Vardanian offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Vardanian's office at (310) 206-3551 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Andrew Vardanian?

    Please contact Dr. Vardanian's office at (310) 206-3551 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Andrew Vardanian have?

    Dr. Andrew Vardanian is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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