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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Li, Plastic Surgeon in Duarte, CA?
Dr. Wai-Yee Li, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Duarte, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Li is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Li’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Li’s office at (626) 256-4673.
What languages does Dr. Li speak?
Dr. Li and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does Dr. Li treat?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Li 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. Li. 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:
- Lost both breasts (double mastectomy)
- Lost right breast (mastectomy)
- Mastectomy
- Double mastectomy
- Bilateral breast removal
- Absence of both breasts
- Right mastectomy
- Right breast removal
- Absence of right breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9013: Acquired absence of bilateral breasts and nipples
- Z9011: Acquired absence of right breast and nipple
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
Also known as:
- Loss of Left Breast and Nipple
- Mastectomy
- Left Mastectomy
- Left Breast Removal
- Left Nipple Removal
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9012: Acquired absence of left breast and nipple
Also known as:
- Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy
- Breast Reconstruction
- Post-mastectomy breast reconstruction
- Breast implant after mastectomy
- Rebuilding breast after cancer surgery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z421: Encounter for breast reconstruction following mastectomy
What procedures does Dr. Li perform?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Li 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. Li. 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:
- Breast Implant Insertion After Mastectomy
- Immediate Breast Implant After Mastectomy
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Delayed Breast Reconstruction
- Breast Implant Placement (Post-Mastectomy)
- Secondary Breast Augmentation
- Reconstructive Breast Surgery
- Same-day breast implant
- Mastectomy with immediate implant
- Breast implant during mastectomy
- Immediate breast reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 19342: Insertion or replacement of breast implant on separate day from mastectomy
- 19340: Insertion of breast implant on same day of mastectomy (ie, immediate)
Also known as:
- Breast Reconstruction Revision
- Breast Implant Capsule Revision
- Breast Lesion Excision
- Breast Reduction Surgery
- Breast Lift
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Corrective Breast Reconstruction Surgery
- Breast Implant Revision
- Flap Revision for Breast Reconstruction
- Capsulectomy (Breast Implant)
- Capsulotomy (Breast Implant)
- Breast Implant Scar Tissue Removal
- Breast Cyst Removal
- Fibroadenoma Excision
- Breast Tumor Removal
- Nipple/Areolar Lesion Removal
- Reduction Mammoplasty
- Breast Size Reduction
- Mammoplasty
- Mastopexy
- Breast Reshaping Surgery
- Pexy Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 19380: Revision of reconstructed breast (eg, significant removal of tissue, re-advancement and/or re-inset of flaps in autologous reconstruction or significant capsular revision combined with soft tissue excision in implant-based reconstruction)
- 19370: Revision of peri-implant capsule, breast, including capsulotomy, capsulorrhaphy, and/or partial capsulectomy
- 19120: Excision of cyst, fibroadenoma, or other benign or malignant tumor, aberrant breast tissue, duct lesion, nipple or areolar lesion (except 19300), open, male or female, 1 or more lesions
- 19318: Breast reduction
- 19316: Mastopexy
Also known as:
- Biologic Implant for Soft Tissue Reinforcement
- Acellular Dermal Matrix Implant
- Breast Reinforcement Implant
- Trunk Soft Tissue Repair
- Tissue Scaffold Implant
CPT Codes:
- 15777: Implantation of biologic implant (eg, acellular dermal matrix) for soft tissue reinforcement (ie, breast, trunk) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery (Medium)
- Adjacent Tissue Transfer (Additional Area)
- Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
- Local Flap Surgery
- Skin Graft (Adjacent Tissue)
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Tissue Rearrangement
- Local Flap Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 14301: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; defect 30.1 sq cm to 60.0 sq cm
- 14302: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; each additional 30.0 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Injection to Test Blood Flow in Skin Graft
- Flap or Graft Blood Flow Test
- Fluorescein Injection for Vascularity
- Vascular Flow Assessment
CPT Codes:
- 15860: Intravenous injection of agent (eg, fluorescein) to test vascular flow in flap or graft
Also known as:
- Ruptured Breast Implant Removal
- Breast Implant Removal
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Breast Implant Explantation
- Silicone Implant Removal
- Saline Implant Removal
- Explant Surgery
- Breast Augmentation Removal
CPT Codes:
- 19330: Removal of ruptured breast implant, including implant contents (eg, saline, silicone gel)
- 19328: Removal of intact breast implant
Also known as:
- Cosmetic Skin Tattooing
- Micropigmentation
- Medical Tattooing
- Dermal Pigmentation
- Permanent Makeup
CPT Codes:
- 11921: Tattooing, intradermal introduction of insoluble opaque pigments to correct color defects of skin, including micropigmentation; 6.1 to 20.0 sq cm
Also known as:
- Large Benign Skin Lesion Removal
- Benign Skin Growth Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
- Large Skin Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 11406: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter over 4.0 cm
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:
- Drainage of Fluid Collection
- Incision and Drainage
- Hematoma Drainage
- Seroma Drainage
CPT Codes:
- 10140: Incision and drainage of hematoma, seroma or fluid collection
Also known as:
- Adjacent Tissue Transfer (Trunk)
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Local Flap Reconstruction
- Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
- Skin Repair Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 14001: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, trunk; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm
Does Dr. Li accept my insurance?
Dr. Li accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (626) 256-4673 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Li accept in Duarte, CA?
Dr. Li in Duarte, 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
City of Los Angeles
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Inland Faculty Medical Group, Inc
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of Tennessee
The Medical Access Program
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Li's office located?
What is Dr. Li's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Li's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649413311.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Li?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Li
What is Dr. Wai-Yee Li's specialty?
Dr. Li is a Plastic Surgeon near Duarte, 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. Li to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Wai-Yee Li affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Li is affiliated with Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, City of Hope - Duarte Cancer Center, Huntington Hospital (Pasadena, CA) 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 Wai-Yee Li accepting new patients in Duarte, CA?
Yes, Dr. Wai-Yee Li is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Wai-Yee Li offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Li's office at (626) 256-4673 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Wai-Yee Li?
Please contact Dr. Li's office at (626) 256-4673 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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