18 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Atienza, Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon in Santa Clara, CA?
Dr. Cesar Atienza, MD is an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Santa Clara, CA. He has been practicing for over 18 years. Dr. Atienza is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Atienza’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Atienza’s office at (650) 787-6428.
What languages does Dr. Atienza speak?
Dr. Atienza and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Atienza typically treat?
As an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Atienza 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. Atienza. 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:
- 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:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Osteoarthritis of both knees
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
- M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
Also known as:
- Other Orthopedic Aftercare
- General orthopedic recovery
- Musculoskeletal post-op care
- Bone and joint follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare
What procedures does an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Atienza typically perform?
As an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Atienza 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. Atienza. 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:
- 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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Continuous Femoral Nerve Block
- Femoral Nerve Catheter Infusion
- Thigh Nerve Block
- Continuous Pain Relief Injection
CPT Codes:
- 64448: Injection(S), Anesthetic Agent(S) And/Or Steroid; Femoral Nerve, Continuous Infusion By Catheter (Including Catheter Placement), Including Imaging Guidance, When Performed
Does Dr. Atienza accept my insurance?
Dr. Atienza accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 787-6428 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Atienza accept in Santa Clara, CA?
Dr. Atienza in Santa Clara, 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
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Atienza's office located?
What is Dr. Atienza's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Atienza's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841343258.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Atienza?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Atienza
What is Dr. Cesar Atienza's specialty?
Dr. Atienza is a Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon near Santa Clara, CA.
What does an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon do?
Adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgeons, recognized as a fellowship subspecialty by several state medical boards, focus on reconstructive procedures including joint arthroplasty (such as hip and knee replacements), osteotomy, arthroscopy, soft-tissue reconstruction, and various other adult reconstructive surgical interventions.
Is this Dr. Cesar Atienza affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Atienza is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara 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
When to see an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Cesar Atienza accepting new patients in Santa Clara, CA?
Yes, Dr. Cesar Atienza is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Cesar Atienza offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Atienza's office at (650) 787-6428 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Cesar Atienza?
Please contact Dr. Atienza's office at (650) 787-6428 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery
700 Lawrence Expy
Santa Clara, CA 95051