Dr. Menyoli Malafa, MD
Los Angeles, CA
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
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 a Plastic Hand Surgeon like Dr. Malafa typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Medial Epicondylitis
- Elbow Injuries and Disorder
- Golfer's Elbow
- Medial Epicondylalgia
- Elbow Tendinitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7701: Medial epicondylitis, right elbow
Also known as:
- Trigger Right Middle Finger
- Finger Injuries and Disorder
- Tendinitis
- Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Right Middle Finger
- Right Middle Finger Tendonitis
- Snapping Right Middle Finger
ICD-10 Codes:
- M65331: Trigger finger, right middle finger
Also known as:
- Left Radius Fracture (Wrist Joint)
- Right Radius Fracture (Wrist Joint)
- Arm Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Broken Left Wrist
- Left Arm Fracture
- Intraarticular Radius Fracture
- 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
- S52571D: Other intraarticular fracture of lower end of right radius, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
Also known as:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Thumb Base
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Thumb Arthritis
- Primary Right First CMC Joint Arthritis
- Right Hand Thumb Base Osteoarthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1811: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, right hand
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
What procedures does a Plastic Hand Surgeon like Dr. Malafa typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery (Endoscopic)
- Trigger Finger Release Surgery
- Wrist Ganglion Cyst 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
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
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:
- 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:
- Removal of Superficial Implant (Wire, Pin, or Rod)
- Buried wire removal
- Pin removal surgery
- Rod removal (superficial)
CPT Codes:
- 20670: Removal of implant; superficial (eg, buried wire, pin or rod) (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Hand and Forearm Cast Application
- Gauntlet Cast
- Wrist and Forearm Cast
- Hand Cast
- Lower Arm Cast
CPT Codes:
- 29085: Application, cast; hand and lower forearm (gauntlet)
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
Apex Healthcare
Bay Care Health Network
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
MHH Healthcare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
Preferred IPA
State of California
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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
What hospitals are Dr. Malafa affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Malafa has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Menyoli Malafa?
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What is Dr. Malafa's NPI number?A 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?
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