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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lalchandani, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Oakland, CA?
Dr. Gopal Lalchandani, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in Oakland, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Lalchandani is fluent in English, Sindhi, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lalchandani’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lalchandani’s office at (415) 353-9400.
What languages does Dr. Lalchandani speak?
Dr. Lalchandani and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Sindhi
Spanish
What conditions does an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon like Dr. Lalchandani typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Lalchandani 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. Lalchandani. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Pain
- Body ache
- Discomfort
- Soreness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R52: Pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Right Wrist Pain
- Pain
- Wrist Injuries and Disorder
- Aching right wrist
- Sore right wrist
- Right wrist discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25531: Pain in right wrist
Also known as:
- Pain in Left Wrist
- Pain
- Wrist Injuries and Disorder
- Left Wrist Ache
- Left Wrist Discomfort
- Sore Left Wrist
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25532: Pain in left wrist
Also known as:
- Right Hand Pain
- Hand Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Pain in right palm
- Right wrist and hand pain
- Right hand discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M79641: Pain in right hand
Also known as:
- Left Wrist Radius Fracture
- Arm Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Broken Left Wrist Bone
- Distal Left Radius Fracture
- Left Wrist Bone Break
ICD-10 Codes:
- S52502D: Unspecified fracture of the lower end of left radius, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
Also known as:
- Right Elbow Pain
- Left Elbow Pain
- Elbow Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Aching right elbow
- Sore right elbow
- Right elbow discomfort
- Aching left elbow
- Sore left elbow
- Left elbow discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25521: Pain in right elbow
- M25522: Pain in left elbow
Also known as:
- Finger Pain
- Finger Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Sore Finger
- Aching Finger
- Finger Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M79645: Pain in left finger(s)
What procedures does an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon like Dr. Lalchandani typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Lalchandani 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. Lalchandani. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Short Arm Cast Application
- Elbow to Finger Cast
- Forearm Cast
- Arm Immobilization Cast
CPT Codes:
- 29075: Application, cast; elbow to finger (short arm)
Also known as:
- Full Arm or Leg Cast Removal
- Cast Removal (Arm, Leg, or Body)
- Bivalving a cast
- Cutting off a cast
- Cast splitting
- Body Cast Removal
- Boot Cast Removal
- Gauntlet Cast Removal
- Splitting a Cast
CPT Codes:
- 29705: Removal or bivalving; full arm or full leg cast
- 29700: Removal or bivalving; gauntlet, boot or body cast
Also known as:
- Trigger Finger Release Surgery
- Tendon Sheath Incision
- Trigger Finger Tenolysis
- Finger Tendon Release
- Hand Tendon Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)
Also known as:
- Finger or Thumb Fracture Fixation
- Percutaneous phalangeal fixation
- Unstable finger fracture repair
- Thumb bone fracture treatment
CPT Codes:
- 26727: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of unstable phalangeal shaft fracture, proximal or middle phalanx, finger or thumb, with manipulation, each
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:
- Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
- Median Nerve Neuroplasty
- Carpal Tunnel Decompression
- Median Nerve Transposition
CPT Codes:
- 64721: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; median nerve at carpal tunnel
Does Dr. Lalchandani accept my insurance?
Dr. Lalchandani accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 353-9400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lalchandani accept in Oakland, CA?
Dr. Lalchandani in Oakland, 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 Corporation
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Lalchandani's office located?
Dr. Gopal Lalchandani's Primary Practice
80 Grand Ave Ste 600
Oakland, CA 94612
(415) 353-9400
What is Dr. Lalchandani's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lalchandani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003279860.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lalchandani?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lalchandani
What is Dr. Gopal Lalchandani's specialty?
Dr. Lalchandani is a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon near Oakland, CA.
What does an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon do?
An orthopaedic surgeon specializing in the upper extremity focuses on the investigation, preservation, and restoration of all structures affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist. This specialist employs medical, surgical, and rehabilitative techniques to treat various conditions and injuries related to the upper extremity.
Is this Dr. Gopal Lalchandani affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lalchandani is affiliated with Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus, California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus, John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, Sutter Tracy Community Hospital, John Muir Health Concord Medical Center, Ucsf Health St. Mary's Hospital 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 Gopal Lalchandani accepting new patients in Oakland, CA?
Yes, Dr. Gopal Lalchandani is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gopal Lalchandani offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lalchandani's office at (415) 353-9400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gopal Lalchandani?
Please contact Dr. Lalchandani's office at (415) 353-9400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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