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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Patterson, Orthopedic Trauma Specialist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Joseph Patterson, MD is an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Patterson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Patterson’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Patterson’s office.
What languages does Dr. Patterson speak?
Dr. Patterson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist like Dr. Patterson typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist, Dr. Patterson 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. Patterson. 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:
- Other Orthopedic Aftercare
- General orthopedic recovery
- Musculoskeletal post-op care
- Bone and joint follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare
Also known as:
- Broken Shin Bone
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Tibia Fracture
- Shin Bone Break
- Tibial Plateau Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S82142A: Displaced bicondylar fracture of left tibia, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S82141A: Displaced bicondylar fracture of right tibia, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S82142D: Displaced bicondylar fracture of left tibia, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
Also known as:
- Tibia Fracture near Knee
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Broken Shin Bone near Knee
- Upper Shin Bone Break
- Tibial Plateau Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S82141D: Displaced bicondylar fracture of right tibia, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
Also known as:
- Pain in Left Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Left Knee Ache
- Left Knee Discomfort
- Sore Left Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25562: Pain in left knee
What procedures does an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist like Dr. Patterson typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist, Dr. Patterson 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. Patterson. 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:
- 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:
- Open Bone Biopsy (Deep)
- Biopsy
- Deep Bone Biopsy
- Surgical Bone Biopsy
- Humeral Shaft Biopsy
- Femoral Shaft Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 20245: Biopsy, bone, open; deep (eg, humeral shaft, ischium, femoral shaft)
Also known as:
- Removal of External Fixator
- Anesthesia
- External Fixation Device Removal
- Bone Fixator Removal
- Hardware Removal Surgery
- External Frame Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20694: Removal, under anesthesia, of external fixation system
Also known as:
- Short Leg Cast Application
- Below Knee Cast
- Lower Leg Cast
- Foot and Ankle Cast
CPT Codes:
- 29405: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes);
Also known as:
- Intramedullary Drug Delivery Device Insertion
- Bone Marrow Drug Device
- Intra-Bone Drug Implant
- Drug Delivery System Placement
CPT Codes:
- 20702: Manual preparation and insertion of drug-delivery device(s), intramedullary (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:
- Continuous Sciatic Nerve Pain Block
- Sciatic Nerve Catheter Infusion
- Sciatic Nerve Block (Continuous)
- Pain Pump for Sciatica
CPT Codes:
- 64446: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, continuous infusion by catheter (including catheter placement), including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Patterson accept my insurance?
Dr. Patterson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Patterson accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Patterson in Los Angeles, 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
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Patterson's office located?
Dr. Joseph Patterson's Primary Practice
1516 San Pablo St Ste L3100
Los Angeles, CA 90033
What is Dr. Patterson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Patterson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760892798.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Patterson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Patterson
What is Dr. Joseph Patterson's specialty?
Dr. Patterson is a Orthopedic Trauma Specialist near Los Angeles, CA.
Is this Dr. Joseph Patterson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Patterson is affiliated with Los Angeles General Medical Center, Providence St. Jude Medical Center, Pih Health Whittier Hospital, Casa Colina Hospital And Centers For Healthcare, Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center, Torrance Memorial 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 Joseph Patterson accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Patterson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Patterson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Patterson's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Patterson?
Please contact Dr. Patterson's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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