Dr. Menyoli Malafa, MD

Name: Dr. Menyoli Malafa, MD Practice 1
Address: 18840 Ventura Blvd Ste 204, Tarzana, CA, 91356, US
Telephone: (818) 708-3333

Plastic Hand Surgeon

General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist

Orthopedic Hand Surgeon

Surgeon

Orthopedic Surgeon

Los Angeles, CA

Accepting patients

Online booking

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

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

Dr. Menyoli Malafa, MD is a Plastic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Malafa is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Malafa’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Malafa’s office at (323) 264-7600.

What languages does Dr. Malafa speak?

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

English
Spanish

What conditions does Dr. Malafa treat?

As a Plastic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Malafa 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. Malafa. 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:

Left Radius Fracture (Wrist Joint)
Fracture of the Lower Radius
Right Radius Fracture (Wrist Joint)
Arm Injuries and Disorder
Fractures
Broken Left Wrist
Left Arm Fracture
Intraarticular Radius Fracture
Distal Radius Fracture
Broken Wrist
Radius Fracture near Wrist
Broken Right Wrist
Right Arm Fracture

ICD-10 Codes:

S52572D: Other intraarticular fracture of lower end of left radius, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
S52572A: Other intraarticular fracture of lower end of left radius, initial encounter for closed fracture
S52571A: Other intraarticular fracture of lower end of right radius, initial encounter for closed fracture
S52571D: Other intraarticular fracture of lower end of right radius, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing

Also known as:

Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Left Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Right Wrist Nerve Compression
Right Hand Numbness
Right CTS
Left Wrist Nerve Compression
Left Hand Numbness
Left CTS

ICD-10 Codes:

G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
G5602: Carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb

Also known as:

Trigger Right Middle Finger
Trigger Left Middle Finger
Trigger Right Ring Finger
Finger Injuries and Disorder
Tendinitis
Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Right Middle Finger
Right Middle Finger Tendonitis
Snapping Right Middle Finger
Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Left Middle Finger
Left Middle Finger Tendonitis
Snapping Left Middle Finger
Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Right Ring Finger
Right Ring Finger Tendonitis
Snapping Right Ring Finger

ICD-10 Codes:

M65331: Trigger finger, right middle finger
M65332: Trigger finger, left middle finger
M65341: Trigger finger, right ring finger

Also known as:

Medial Epicondylitis
Elbow Injuries and Disorder
Golfer's Elbow
Medial Epicondylalgia
Elbow Tendinitis

ICD-10 Codes:

M7701: Medial epicondylitis, right elbow
M7702: Medial epicondylitis, left elbow

Also known as:

Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Thumb Base
Osteoarthritis of the left thumb joint
Osteoarthritis
Right Thumb Arthritis
Primary Right First CMC Joint Arthritis
Right Hand Thumb Base Osteoarthritis
Degenerative joint disease
Wear-and-tear arthritis
Arthrosis
Joint degeneration

ICD-10 Codes:

M1811: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, right hand
M1812: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, left hand

Also known as:

Trigger Thumb
Finger Injuries and Disorder
Tendinitis
Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Thumb
Thumb Tendonitis
Thumb Locking

ICD-10 Codes:

M65311: Trigger thumb, right thumb
M65312: Trigger thumb, left thumb

Also known as:

Tendon and Ligament Disorder
Connective Tissue Disorder
Joint Disorder
Enthesopathy
Tendon inflammation
Ligament pain

ICD-10 Codes:

M778: Other enthesopathies, not elsewhere classified

Also known as:

De Quervain's Tenosynovitis
Hand Injuries and Disorder
Tendinitis
De Quervain's Disease', 'Washerwoman's Sprain
Radial Styloid Tenosynovitis

ICD-10 Codes:

M654: Radial styloid tenosynovitis [de Quervain]

Also known as:

Ganglion Cyst
Connective Tissue Disorder
Ganglion
Synovial Cyst
Bible Bump
Gel-filled Lump

ICD-10 Codes:

M67431: Ganglion, right wrist

Also known as:

Right Arm Lump or Swelling
Right Upper Limb Mass
Bump on Right Arm
Right Arm Nodule

ICD-10 Codes:

R2231: Localized swelling, mass and lump, right upper limb

Also known as:

Left Wrist Ganglion Cyst
Connective Tissue Disorder
Left Wrist Synovial Cyst
Lump on Left Wrist
Left Wrist Ganglion

ICD-10 Codes:

M67432: Ganglion, left wrist

What procedures does Dr. Malafa perform?

As a Plastic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Malafa 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. Malafa. 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:

Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery (Endoscopic)
Trigger Finger Release Surgery
Wrist Ganglion Cyst Removal
Release of Finger or Palm Tendon
Hand Muscle Release Surgery
Small Hand/Finger Tumor Removal
Endoscopy
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Surgery
Wrist Endoscopy for Carpal Tunnel
Transverse Carpal Ligament Release
Tendon Sheath Incision
Trigger Finger Tenolysis
Finger Tendon Release
Hand Tendon Surgery
Ganglion Excision
Wrist Cyst Surgery
Dorsal/Volar Ganglion Removal
Flexor Tendon Tenolysis
Tendon Release Surgery (Hand)
Finger Tendon Adhesion Removal
Intrinsic Muscle Release
Hand Tendon Release
Muscle Lengthening Hand
Hand Soft Tissue Excision
Finger Tumor Removal
Vascular Malformation Excision Hand
Subcutaneous Hand Lesion Removal

CPT Codes:

29848: Endoscopy, wrist, surgical, with release of transverse carpal ligament
26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)
25111: Excision of ganglion, wrist (dorsal or volar); primary
26440: Tenolysis, flexor tendon; palm OR finger, each tendon
26593: Release, intrinsic muscles of hand, each muscle
26115: Excision, tumor or vascular malformation, soft tissue of hand or finger, subcutaneous; less than 1.5 cm

Also known as:

Open Surgery for Complex Wrist Fracture
Distal Radius Fracture Repair (Open)
Wrist Fracture with Internal Fixation
Complex Radial Fracture Surgery
Epiphyseal Separation Repair (Wrist)

CPT Codes:

25609: Open treatment of distal radial intra-articular fracture or epiphyseal separation; with internal fixation of 3 or more fragments

Also known as:

CPT Codes:

29085: Application, cast; hand and lower forearm (gauntlet)
29065: Application, cast; shoulder to hand (long arm)

Also known as:

Removal of Superficial Implant (Wire, Pin, or Rod)
Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
Buried wire removal
Pin removal surgery
Rod removal (superficial)
Hardware Removal Surgery
Buried Implant Extraction
Orthopedic Implant Removal

CPT Codes:

20670: Removal of implant; superficial (eg, buried wire, pin or rod) (separate procedure)
20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)

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

Also known as:

Small Hand or Finger Tumor Removal
Hand Soft Tissue Excision
Finger Vascular Malformation Removal
Intramuscular Tumor Excision
Hand Lump Removal

CPT Codes:

26116: Excision, tumor, soft tissue, or vascular malformation, of hand or finger, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); less than 1.5 cm

Also known as:

Open Repair of Hand Bone Fracture (Metacarpal)
Finger or Hand Joint Fracture Repair
Metacarpal Fracture Surgery
Hand Fracture Fixation
Broken Hand Bone Surgery
Metacarpal Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF)
Articular Fracture Repair Hand
Metacarpophalangeal Joint Fracture Surgery
Interphalangeal Joint Fracture Repair
Internal Fixation for Hand Fracture

CPT Codes:

26615: Open treatment of metacarpal fracture, single, includes internal fixation, when performed, each bone
26746: Open treatment of articular fracture, involving metacarpophalangeal or interphalangeal joint, includes internal fixation, when performed, each

Also known as:

CPT Codes:

29130: Application of finger splint; static
29280: Strapping; hand or finger

Also known as:

CPT Codes:

26735: Open treatment of phalangeal shaft fracture, proximal or middle phalanx, finger or thumb, includes internal fixation, when performed, each
26727: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of unstable phalangeal shaft fracture, proximal or middle phalanx, finger or thumb, with manipulation, each

Also known as:

Finger Joint Capsule Surgery
Finger Joint Capsulectomy
Finger Joint Capsulotomy
Interphalangeal Joint Surgery

CPT Codes:

26525: Capsulectomy or capsulotomy; interphalangeal joint, each joint

Also known as:

Tendon Release Surgery for Hand or Finger
Extensor tenolysis
Tendon freeing surgery
Hand tendon surgery

CPT Codes:

26445: Tenolysis, extensor tendon, hand OR finger, each tendon

Also known as:

Injection for Tendon or Ligament Pain
Tendon sheath injection
Ligament injection
Plantar fascia injection
Soft tissue injection for pain

CPT Codes:

20550: Injection(s); single tendon sheath, or ligament, aponeurosis (eg, plantar "fascia")

Also known as:

Hand or Finger Cyst Removal
Ganglion cyst removal hand
Tendon sheath lesion excision
Mucous cyst removal finger

CPT Codes:

26160: Excision of lesion of tendon sheath or joint capsule (eg, cyst, mucous cyst, or ganglion), hand or finger

Also known as:

Full Arm or Leg Cast Removal
Bivalving a cast
Cutting off a cast
Cast splitting

CPT Codes:

29705: Removal or bivalving; full arm or full leg cast

Also known as:

Finger Joint Surgery
Capsulectomy Finger
Capsulotomy Finger Joint
MCP Joint Surgery
Finger Joint Release

CPT Codes:

26520: Capsulectomy or capsulotomy; metacarpophalangeal joint, each joint

Also known as:

Wrist Tendon Sheath Release
De Quervain's Release
Wrist Tendon Decompression
Extensor Tendon Sheath Incision

CPT Codes:

25000: Incision, extensor tendon sheath, wrist (eg, deQuervains disease)

Also known as:

Percutaneous Fixation of Hand Bone Fracture
Metacarpal Fracture Fixation
Pinning Hand Bone Fracture
Minimally Invasive Hand Fracture Repair
Hand Fracture Percutaneous Pinning

CPT Codes:

26608: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of metacarpal fracture, each bone

Also known as:

Recurrent Wrist Ganglion Cyst Removal
Wrist Ganglion Excision
Ganglion Cyst Surgery Wrist
Removal of Wrist Lump

CPT Codes:

25112: Excision of ganglion, wrist (dorsal or volar); recurrent

Also known as:

Wrist or Hand Joint Replacement (Interposition)
Intercarpal Arthroplasty
Carpometacarpal Joint Replacement
Tendon Interposition Arthroplasty

CPT Codes:

25447: Arthroplasty, Intercarpal Or Carpometacarpal Joints; Interposition (Eg, Tendon)

Also known as:

Tennis Elbow Surgery (Open Debridement)
Epicondylitis Debridement', 'Golfer's Elbow Surgery
Elbow Tendon Release

CPT Codes:

24358: Tenotomy, elbow, lateral or medial (eg, epicondylitis, tennis elbow, golfer's elbow); debridement, soft tissue and/or bone, open

Also known as:

Open Repair of Distal Radius Fracture with Internal Fixation
Wrist Fracture Surgery
Radial Bone Fracture Repair
Distal Radius Fixation

CPT Codes:

25607: Open Treatment Of Distal Radial Extra-Articular Fracture Or Epiphyseal Separation, With Internal Fixation

Also known as:

Finger or Thumb Amputation
Digit Amputation
Finger Removal
Thumb Amputation Surgery

CPT Codes:

26951: Amputation, finger or thumb, primary or secondary, any joint or phalanx, single, including neurectomies; with direct closure

Also known as:

Wrist Fracture Treatment with Manipulation
Closed Distal Radius Fracture Treatment
Colles Fracture Reduction
Smith Fracture Treatment

CPT Codes:

25605: Closed Treatment Of Distal Radial Fracture (Eg, Colles Or Smith Type) Or Epiphyseal Separation, Includes Closed Treatment Of Fracture Of Ulnar Styloid, When Performed; With Manipulation

Also known as:

Finger Tendon Repair
Flexor Tendon Repair
Digital Tendon Surgery
Hand Tendon Repair

CPT Codes:

26356: Repair or advancement, flexor tendon, in zone 2 digital flexor tendon sheath (eg, no man's land); primary, without free graft, each tendon

Also known as:

Carpal Tunnel Injection
Corticosteroid injection for carpal tunnel
Local anesthetic for carpal tunnel
Wrist pain injection
Carpal tunnel syndrome injection

CPT Codes:

20526: Injection, therapeutic (eg, local anesthetic, corticosteroid), carpal tunnel

Also known as:

Open Surgery for Dislocated Finger or Toe Joint
Finger joint dislocation repair
Toe joint dislocation repair
Interphalangeal joint reduction
Open reduction finger joint

CPT Codes:

26785: Open treatment of interphalangeal joint dislocation, includes internal fixation, when performed, single

Also known as:

Open Surgery for Ulna Fracture
Ulna Shaft Fracture Repair
Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF) Ulna
Broken Ulna Surgery
Fixing Ulna Fracture with Plates/Screws

CPT Codes:

25545: Open Treatment Of Ulnar Shaft Fracture, Includes Internal Fixation, When Performed

Also known as:

Flexor Tendon Release in Hand and Finger
Tendon Release Surgery
Flexor Tenolysis
Hand Tendon Surgery
Finger Tendon Release

CPT Codes:

26442: Tenolysis, flexor tendon; palm AND finger, each tendon

Also known as:

Open Surgery for Thumb Fracture (Bennett Fracture)
Bennett Fracture Repair
Thumb CMC Fracture Dislocation Surgery
Internal Fixation Thumb Fracture

CPT Codes:

26665: Open treatment of carpometacarpal fracture dislocation, thumb (Bennett fracture), includes internal fixation, when performed

Also known as:

Wrist Synovectomy (Arthroscopic)
Endoscopy
Wrist Joint Lining Removal
Keyhole Wrist Surgery for Synovium

CPT Codes:

29845: Arthroscopy, wrist, surgical; synovectomy, complete

Also known as:

Ulnar Nerve Release or Repositioning at Elbow
Spinal Nerve Transection
Ulnar Nerve Repair or Repositioning at Wrist
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Cubital Tunnel Release
Elbow Nerve Surgery
Neuroplasty Ulnar Nerve
Spinal Nerve Avulsion
Extradural Nerve Cut
Nerve Root Sectioning
Ulnar nerve neuroplasty wrist
Ulnar nerve transposition wrist
Wrist ulnar nerve release

CPT Codes:

64718: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at elbow
64772: Transection or avulsion of other spinal nerve, extradural
64719: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at wrist

Also known as:

Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
Median Nerve Neuroplasty
Carpal Tunnel Decompression
Median Nerve Transposition

CPT Codes:

64721: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; median nerve at carpal tunnel

Also known as:

Finger or Toe Nerve Repair
Digital Neuroplasty
Nerve Decompression (Finger/Toe)
Peripheral Nerve Repair (Digit)

CPT Codes:

64702: Neuroplasty; digital, 1 or both, same digit

Also known as:

Nail Removal
Nail Plate Avulsion
Toenail Removal
Fingernail Removal

CPT Codes:

11730: Avulsion of nail plate, partial or complete, simple; single

Does Dr. Malafa accept my insurance?

Dr. Malafa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 264-7600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

Dr. Malafa in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

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Apex Healthcare
Blue Shield of California
Centene
City of Los Angeles
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Medicaid
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Where is Dr. Malafa's office located?

Dr. Menyoli Malafa's Primary Practice

1700 E Cesar E Chavez Ave Ste 2200

Los Angeles, CA 90033

(323) 264-7600

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Dr. Menyoli Malafa's Practice 2

18840 Ventura Blvd Ste 204

Tarzana, CA 91356

(818) 708-3333

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Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Menyoli Malafa?

Dr. Malafa has appointments available at his Los Angeles, CA office, as well as 1 other location. Please select a location, date, and time below.

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

Dr. Malafa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972895027.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Malafa?

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

What is Dr. Menyoli Malafa's specialty?

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

Is this Dr. Menyoli Malafa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Malafa is affiliated with Adventist Health White Memorial, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles General Medical Center, Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital & Health Center, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles 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 Menyoli Malafa accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?

Yes, Dr. Menyoli Malafa is accepting new patients at this time.

Does Dr. Menyoli Malafa offer online booking?

Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Malafa, or call (323) 264-7600 for more information.

How can I make an appointment with Menyoli Malafa?

Please contact Dr. Malafa's office at (323) 264-7600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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

What languages does Dr. Malafa speak?

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

English

Spanish

What conditions does Dr. Malafa treat?

What procedures does Dr. Malafa perform?

Does Dr. Malafa accept my insurance?

Dr. Malafa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 264-7600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

Dr. Malafa in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

Where is Dr. Malafa's office located?

Dr. Menyoli Malafa's Primary Practice

Dr. Menyoli Malafa's Practice 2

Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Menyoli Malafa?

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

Dr. Malafa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972895027.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Malafa?

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

What is Dr. Menyoli Malafa's specialty?

Is this Dr. Menyoli Malafa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Where can I learn more about Plastic Hand Surgeon?

Is Menyoli Malafa accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?

Yes, Dr. Menyoli Malafa is accepting new patients at this time.

Does Dr. Menyoli Malafa offer online booking?

Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Malafa, or call (323) 264-7600 for more information.

How can I make an appointment with Menyoli Malafa?

Please contact Dr. Malafa's office at (323) 264-7600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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