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Dr. James Chen, MD

Mission Viejo, CA

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chen, Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon in Mission Viejo, CA?

    Dr. James Chen, MD is an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Mission Viejo, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Chen is fluent in English, Hindi, Spanish, and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chen’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chen’s office at (949) 348-4000.

    What languages does Dr. Chen speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Spanish

    • Telugu

    What conditions does Dr. Chen treat?

    As an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Chen 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. Chen. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
    • M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
    • M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
    • M160: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of hip

    Also known as:

    • Joint Replacement Aftercare
    • Hip Replacement
    • Joint Disorder
    • Knee Replacement
    • Post-joint replacement care
    • Joint surgery recovery
    • Orthopedic aftercare

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery

    Also known as:

    • Right Artificial Knee Joint
    • Left Artificial Knee Joint
    • Having a Right Artificial Hip Joint
    • Having a Left Artificial Hip Joint
    • Knee Replacement
    • Hip Replacement
    • Right Knee Replacement
    • Right Knee Prosthesis
    • Right Knee Arthroplasty
    • Left Knee Replacement
    • Left Knee Prosthesis
    • Left Knee Arthroplasty
    • Right hip replacement
    • Right hip prosthesis
    • Artificial right hip
    • Left hip replacement
    • Left hip prosthesis
    • Artificial left hip

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z96651: Presence of right artificial knee joint
    • Z96652: Presence of left artificial knee joint
    • Z96641: Presence of right artificial hip joint
    • Z96642: Presence of left artificial hip joint

    Also known as:

    • Right Trochanteric Bursitis
    • Left Hip Bursitis
    • Right Knee Bursitis
    • Bursitis
    • Hip Injuries and Disorder
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Right Hip Bursitis
    • Inflamed Right Hip Bursa
    • Right Greater Trochanteric Bursitis
    • Left Trochanteric Bursitis
    • Inflamed left hip bursa
    • Left hip joint inflammation
    • Inflamed right knee bursa
    • Right knee joint swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7061: Trochanteric bursitis, right hip
    • M7062: Trochanteric bursitis, left hip
    • M7051: Other bursitis of knee, right knee

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee
    • M25562: Pain in left knee

    Also known as:

    • Special Medical Examination
    • Specific health check
    • Detailed medical assessment
    • Special health screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25551: Pain in right hip

    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:

    • Kneecap and Thigh Bone Problems
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome', 'Runner's Knee
    • Anterior Knee Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M222X1: Patellofemoral disorders, right knee

    What procedures does Dr. Chen perform?

    As an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Chen 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. Chen. 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
    • Partial Knee Replacement
    • Knee Replacement
    • Total Knee Arthroplasty
    • Knee Joint Replacement
    • Full Knee Replacement
    • TKA Surgery
    • Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty
    • Medial Knee Replacement
    • Lateral Knee Replacement
    • Partial Knee Resurfacing

    CPT Codes:

    • 27447: Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial AND lateral compartments with or without patella resurfacing (total knee arthroplasty)
    • 27446: Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial OR lateral compartment

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
    • Endoscopy
    • Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
    • Knee Cartilage Shaving
    • Arthroscopic Knee Debridement

    CPT Codes:

    • 29881: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial OR lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performed

    Also known as:

    • Revision Total Knee Replacement
    • Knee Arthroplasty Revision
    • Failed Knee Replacement Surgery
    • Knee Implant Exchange

    CPT Codes:

    • 27487: Revision of total knee arthroplasty, with or without allograft; femoral and entire tibial component

    Also known as:

    • Knee Arthroscopy with Joint Lining Removal
    • Endoscopy
    • Knee Synovectomy
    • Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
    • Plica Resection

    CPT Codes:

    • 29875: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; synovectomy, limited (eg, plica or shelf resection) (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Computer-Assisted Orthopedic Surgery Guidance
    • Computer-Assisted Orthopedic Surgery
    • Image-Guided Orthopedic Surgery
    • Navigational Orthopedic Procedure
    • Computer-Guided Bone Surgery
    • Fluoroscopic-Guided Orthopedic Surgery
    • Robotic Orthopedic Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 0054T: Computer-assisted musculoskeletal surgical navigational orthopedic procedure, with image-guidance based on fluoroscopic images (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 0055T: Computer-assisted musculoskeletal surgical navigational orthopedic procedure, with image-guidance based on CT/MRI images (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    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. Chen accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (949) 348-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Chen accept in Mission Viejo, CA?

    Dr. Chen in Mission Viejo, 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

    • CalOptima

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • St. Joseph Health System (CA)

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Chen's office located?

    Dr. James Chen's Primary Practice

    26401 Crown Valley Pkwy Ste 101

    Mission Viejo, CA 92691

    (949) 348-4000

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    Dr. James Chen's Practice 2

    24331 El Toro Rd Ste 200

    Laguna Woods, CA 92637

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

    Dr. Chen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104210152.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chen?

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

    What is Dr. James Chen's specialty?

    Dr. Chen is a Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon near Mission Viejo, CA. Adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgeons, recognized as a fellowship subspecialty by several state medical boards, focus on reconstructive procedures including joint arthroplasty (such as hip and knee replacements), osteotomy, arthroscopy, soft-tissue reconstruction, and various other adult reconstructive surgical interventions. Contact Dr. Chen to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Chen is affiliated with Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 James Chen accepting new patients in Mission Viejo, CA?

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

    Does Dr. James Chen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chen's office at (949) 348-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Chen?

    Please contact Dr. Chen's office at (949) 348-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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