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Dr. James Michail, MD

Granada Hills, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Michail, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Granada Hills, CA?

    Dr. James Michail, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Granada Hills, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Michail is fluent in English, Arabic, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Michail’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. Michail’s office at (818) 831-8999.

    What languages does Dr. Michail speak?

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

    • Arabic

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Michail treat?

    As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Michail 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. Michail. 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:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E118: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with unspecified complications

    Also known as:

    • Dry Skin
    • Changes in Skin Texture
    • Skin Condition
    • Xerosis
    • Dry skin condition
    • Asteatotic eczema
    • Rough Skin
    • Bumpy Skin
    • Skin Discoloration
    • Uneven Skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L853: Xerosis cutis
    • R234: Changes in skin texture

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Difficulty Walking
    • Unsteady Gait
    • Balance Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

    • Pressure Sore
    • Pressure Sores
    • Bed Sore
    • Decubitus Ulcer
    • Pressure Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4

    What procedures does Dr. Michail perform?

    As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Michail 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. Michail. 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:

    • Muscle Debridement
    • Wound Debridement
    • Deep Wound Cleaning
    • Skin Substitute Graft (Small Wound)
    • Skin Substitute Graft Application
    • Skin Substitute Graft Application (Additional Area)
    • Skin and Tissue Debridement
    • Unna Boot Application
    • Muscle Cleaning Procedure
    • Fascia Debridement
    • Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
    • Surgical Wound Cleaning
    • Tissue Removal from Wound
    • Dead Tissue Removal
    • Surgical Wound Debridement
    • Tissue Removal for Wound Healing
    • Artificial Skin Graft
    • Wound Skin Replacement
    • Bioengineered Skin Application
    • Skin Replacement Procedure
    • Wound Covering Application
    • Wound Covering with Skin Substitute
    • Wound Cleaning
    • Surgical Debridement
    • Subcutaneous Tissue Debridement
    • Compression Boot Application
    • Unna Paste Bandage
    • Leg Ulcer Dressing

    CPT Codes:

    • 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
    • 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
    • 11046: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 15271: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
    • 15272: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; each additional 25 sq cm wound surface area, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 15274: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area greater than or equal to 100 sq cm; each additional 100 sq cm wound surface area, or part thereof, or each additional 1% of body area of infants and children, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 11045: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 29580: Strapping; Unna boot

    Also known as:

    • Multi-Layer Leg Compression Wrap
    • Compression Bandage Application
    • Leg Compression System
    • Ankle and Foot Compression

    CPT Codes:

    • 29581: Application of multi-layer compression system; leg (below knee), including ankle and foot

    Also known as:

    • Bone Debridement (Cleaning of Bone Wound)
    • Bone Debridement
    • Bone Wound Cleaning
    • Surgical Bone Debridement
    • Dead Bone Removal
    • Wound Cleaning with Bone Involvement
    • Bone Cleaning Surgery
    • Surgical Debridement of Bone

    CPT Codes:

    • 11044: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
    • 11047: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Chemical Cauterization of Granulation Tissue
    • Proud flesh removal
    • Chemical burn for wound overgrowth
    • Granulation tissue treatment
    • Wound cautery

    CPT Codes:

    • 17250: Chemical cauterization of granulation tissue (ie, proud flesh)

    Also known as:

    • Skin Substitute Graft (Small Area)
    • Skin Substitute Graft (Large Area)
    • Artificial Skin Graft
    • Wound Covering Application
    • Skin Replacement Surgery
    • Artificial skin graft
    • Wound covering application
    • Skin replacement for large wounds

    CPT Codes:

    • 15275: Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
    • 15273: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area greater than or equal to 100 sq cm; first 100 sq cm wound surface area, or 1% of body area of infants and children

    Also known as:

    • Wound or Burn Site Preparation for Graft
    • Surgery
    • Surgical Wound Debridement
    • Burn Eschar Excision
    • Scar Contracture Release
    • Recipient Site Preparation

    CPT Codes:

    • 15002: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, trunk, arms, legs; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Does Dr. Michail accept my insurance?

    Dr. Michail accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 831-8999 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Michail accept in Granada Hills, CA?

    Dr. Michail in Granada Hills, 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

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • CNA Insurance

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Inland Empire

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Michail's office located?

    Dr. James Michail's Primary Practice

    10515 Balboa Blvd Ste 290

    Granada Hills, CA 91344

    (818) 831-8999

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    Dr. James Michail's Practice 2

    3615 E Imperial Hwy

    Lynwood, CA 90262

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    Dr. James Michail's Practice 3

    1821 E Chapman Ave

    Fullerton, CA 92831

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

    Dr. Michail's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760879217.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Michail?

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

    What is Dr. James Michail's specialty?

    Dr. Michail is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near Granada Hills, CA. An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals. Contact Dr. Michail to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. James Michail affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Michail is affiliated with Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Panorama City Medical Center, Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente West 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

    Where can I learn more about Geriatric Medicine Specialist?

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    Is James Michail accepting new patients in Granada Hills, CA?

    Yes, Dr. James Michail is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Michail offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Michail's office at (818) 831-8999 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Michail?

    Please contact Dr. Michail's office at (818) 831-8999 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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