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Dr. Andrew Foster, MD

Placentia, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Foster, Orthopedic Surgeon in Placentia, CA?

    Dr. Andrew Foster, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Placentia, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Foster is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Foster’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Foster’s office at (310) 546-3461.

    What languages does Dr. Foster speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Foster treat?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Foster 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. Foster. 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:

    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Pain in Left Knee
    • Pain in Left Ankle and Foot
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Ankle Injuries and Disorder
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee
    • Left Knee Ache
    • Left Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Left Knee
    • Left Ankle Ache
    • Left Foot Discomfort
    • Sore Left Ankle and Foot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee
    • M25562: Pain in left knee
    • M25572: Pain in left ankle and joints of left foot

    Also known as:

    • Right Hip Pain
    • Left Hip Pain
    • Hip Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Sore Right Hip
    • Right Hip Ache
    • Right Hip Discomfort
    • Sore Left Hip
    • Left Hip Ache
    • Left Hip Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25551: Pain in right hip
    • M25552: Pain in left hip

    Also known as:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
    • Osteoarthritis of the left hip
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Right Hip Arthritis
    • Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
    • M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
    • M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip

    Also known as:

    • Right Ankle and Foot Pain
    • Ankle Injuries and Disorder
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Sore Right Ankle
    • Sore Right Foot
    • Aching Right Ankle and Foot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25571: Pain in right ankle and joints of right foot

    What procedures does Dr. Foster perform?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Foster 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. Foster. 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:

    • 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:

    • Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
    • Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
    • Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
    • Knee Injection with Ultrasound
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20611: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting
    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Total Hip Replacement
    • Hip Replacement
    • Hip arthroplasty
    • Artificial hip surgery
    • Hip joint replacement
    • Femoral head replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 27130: Arthroplasty, acetabular and proximal femoral prosthetic replacement (total hip arthroplasty), with or without autograft or allograft

    Also known as:

    • Computer-Assisted Musculoskeletal Surgery (Image-less)
    • Navigational Musculoskeletal Surgery
    • Image-less Computer-Guided Surgery
    • Orthopedic Navigation System
    • CAS Musculoskeletal Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 20985: Computer-assisted surgical navigational procedure for musculoskeletal procedures, image-less (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Knee Manipulation Under Anesthesia
    • Anesthesia
    • Knee Joint Manipulation
    • Knee Mobilization Under Sedation
    • Knee Adhesion Release (Anesthesia)

    CPT Codes:

    • 27570: Manipulation of knee joint under general anesthesia (includes application of traction or other fixation devices)

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
    • Hardware Removal Surgery
    • Buried Implant Extraction
    • Orthopedic Implant Removal

    CPT Codes:

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

    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

    Does Dr. Foster accept my insurance?

    Dr. Foster accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 546-3461 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Foster accept in Placentia, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other PACE

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Heritage Health

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Foster's office located?

    Dr. Andrew Foster's Primary Practice

    1041 E Yorba Linda Blvd Ste 306

    Placentia, CA 92870

    (310) 546-3461

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    Dr. Andrew Foster's Practice 2

    3490 Linden Ave Ste 2

    Long Beach, CA 90807

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    Dr. Andrew Foster's Practice 3

    3660 Park Sierra Dr Ste 101

    Riverside, CA 92505

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

    Dr. Foster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649566167.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Foster?

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

    What is Dr. Andrew Foster's specialty?

    Dr. Foster is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Placentia, CA. An orthopedic surgeon has specialization in preserving, investigating, and restoring the form and function of the extremities, spine, and related structures through medical, surgical, and physical methods. They care for patients with musculoskeletal issues, including congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances, and degenerative diseases affecting the spine, hands, feet, knees, hips, shoulders, and elbows in both children and adults. Additionally, orthopedic surgeons address primary and secondary muscular problems and the impact of central or peripheral nervous system lesions on the musculoskeletal system. Contact Dr. Foster to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Andrew Foster affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Foster is affiliated with UCI Medical Center, Hoag Orthopaedic Institute, Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance, Hoag Hospital Newport Beach 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 Andrew Foster accepting new patients in Placentia, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Andrew Foster is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Andrew Foster offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Foster's office at (310) 546-3461 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Andrew Foster?

    Please contact Dr. Foster's office at (310) 546-3461 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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