36 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Morwood, Plastic Hand Surgeon in Monterey, CA?
Dr. David Morwood, MD is a Plastic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in Monterey, CA. He has been practicing for over 36 years and is board certified. Dr. Morwood graduated from University of Vermont, College of Medicine, Burlington and completed his residency at Children'S Hosp Of L A, Plastic Surgery; Mt Sinai Med Ctr, Plastic Surgery; Beth Israel Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Morwood is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Morwood’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Morwood’s office at (831) 646-8661.
Where did Dr. Morwood go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Children'S Hosp Of L A, Plastic Surgery; Mt Sinai Med Ctr, Plastic Surgery; Beth Israel Med Ctr, General Surgery | Children's Hospital Program
Medical School: University of Vt Coll of Med, Burlington Vt | University of Vermont, College of Medicine, Burlington
Is Dr. Morwood board certified as a Plastic Hand Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. David Morwood, MD is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Morwood speak?
Dr. Morwood and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Plastic Hand Surgeon like Dr. Morwood typically treat?
As a Plastic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Morwood 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. Morwood. 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:
- Bone, Soft Tissue, or Skin Growth of Unknown Type
- Bone Disease
- Skin Condition
- Bone tumor of unknown nature
- Skin lesion of unknown type
- Soft tissue mass of unknown behavior
ICD-10 Codes:
- D492: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of bone, soft tissue, and skin
Also known as:
- Leaking breast implant
- Other problems with breast implant
- Breast Reconstruction
- Breast implant rupture
- Breast implant leakage
- Implant deflation
- Other breast prosthesis issues
- Unspecified breast implant complication
- Breast augmentation device problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8543XA: Leakage of breast prosthesis and implant, initial encounter
- T8549XA: Other mechanical complication of breast prosthesis and implant, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Breast Enlargement
- Breast Disease
- Breast hypertrophy
- Macromastia
- Gigantomastia
ICD-10 Codes:
- N62: Hypertrophy of breast
Also known as:
- Scars
- Hypertrophic Scarring
- Keloid Scars
- Scar Tissue
ICD-10 Codes:
- L910: Hypertrophic scar
Also known as:
- Head Laceration with Foreign Body
- Foreign Bodies
- Wounds and Injuries
- Head Cut with Object
- Embedded Object in Head Wound
- Foreign Object in Head Laceration
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0182XA: Laceration with foreign body of other part of head, initial encounter
What procedures does a Plastic Hand Surgeon like Dr. Morwood typically perform?
As a Plastic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Morwood 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. Morwood. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Breast Lesion Excision
- Breast Cyst Removal
- Fibroadenoma Excision
- Breast Tumor Removal
- Nipple/Areolar Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 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
Also known as:
- Short Arm Splint Application
- Forearm to hand splint
- Static arm splint
- Wrist and forearm splint
- Arm immobilization splint
CPT Codes:
- 29125: Application of short arm splint (forearm to hand); static
Does Dr. Morwood accept my insurance?
Dr. Morwood accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (831) 646-8661 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Morwood accept in Monterey, CA?
Dr. Morwood in Monterey, 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
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Martin's Point Health Care
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Santa Cruz County
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Morwood's office located?
Dr. David Morwood's Primary Practice
665 Munras Ave Ste 220
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 646-8661
What is Dr. Morwood's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Morwood's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043357239.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Morwood?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Morwood
What is Dr. David Morwood's specialty?
Dr. Morwood is a Plastic Hand Surgeon near Monterey, CA.
What does a Plastic Hand Surgeon do?
A plastic surgeon with specialized training in the investigation, preservation, and restoration of all structures of the upper extremity that impact the form and function of the hand and wrist through medical, surgical, and rehabilitative methods.
Is this Dr. David Morwood affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Morwood is affiliated with Community Hospital Of Monterey Peninsula 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 a Plastic Hand Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is David Morwood accepting new patients in Monterey, CA?
Yes, Dr. David Morwood is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Morwood offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Morwood's office at (831) 646-8661 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with David Morwood?
Please contact Dr. Morwood's office at (831) 646-8661 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. David Morwood have?
Dr. David Morwood is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
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