Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Desanto, Orthopedic Surgeon in Tarzana, CA?
What languages does Dr. Desanto speak?
Dr. Desanto and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Desanto typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Desanto 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. Desanto. 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:
- Pain
- Body ache
- Discomfort
- Soreness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R52: Pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pain in Wrist
- Pain in Left Ankle and Foot
- Pain
- Wrist Injuries and Disorder
- Ankle Injuries and Disorder
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Wrist Ache
- Wrist Discomfort
- Sore Wrist
- Left Ankle Ache
- Left Foot Discomfort
- Sore Left Ankle and Foot
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25539: Pain in unspecified wrist
- M25572: Pain in left ankle and joints of left foot
Also known as:
- Shoulder Pain
- Left Shoulder Pain
- Pain
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Aching shoulder
- Sore shoulder
- Shoulder discomfort
- Sore Left Shoulder
- Left Shoulder Ache
- Left Shoulder Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25519: Pain in unspecified shoulder
- M25512: Pain in left shoulder
Also known as:
- Colles' Fracture
- Arm Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Broken wrist
- Distal radius fracture
- Wrist break
- Silver-fork deformity
ICD-10 Codes:
- S52532A: Colles' fracture of left radius, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
What procedures does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Desanto typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Desanto 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. Desanto. 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:
- Non-Surgical Wrist Fracture Treatment
- Foot Bone Fracture Treatment (No Manipulation)
- Closed Distal Radial Fracture Treatment
- Colles Fracture Treatment
- Smith Fracture Treatment
- Ulnar Styloid Fracture Treatment
- Metatarsal Fracture Care
- Non-Surgical Foot Fracture Treatment
- Closed Metatarsal Fracture Reduction
CPT Codes:
- 25600: Closed Treatment Of Distal Radial Fracture (Eg, Colles Or Smith Type) Or Epiphyseal Separation, Includes Closed Treatment Of Fracture Of Ulnar Styloid, When Performed; Without Manipulation
- 28470: Closed treatment of metatarsal fracture; without manipulation, each
Also known as:
- Open Surgery for Complex Wrist Fracture
- Distal Radius Fracture Repair (Open)
- Wrist Fracture with Internal Fixation
- Complex Radial Fracture Surgery
- Epiphyseal Separation Repair (Wrist)
CPT Codes:
- 25609: Open treatment of distal radial intra-articular fracture or epiphyseal separation; with internal fixation of 3 or more fragments
Also known as:
- Closed Fibula Fracture Treatment
- Lateral Malleolus Fracture Treatment
- Distal Fibula Fracture Care
- Ankle Bone Fracture Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 27786: Closed treatment of distal fibular fracture (lateral malleolus); without manipulation
Also known as:
- Open Surgery for Ulnar Fracture
- Olecranon Fracture Repair
- Coronoid Process Fracture Surgery
- Ulnar Bone Fracture Fixation
CPT Codes:
- 24685: Open treatment of ulnar fracture, proximal end (eg, olecranon or coronoid process[es]), includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Humeral Shaft Fracture Repair with Rod
- Upper arm bone fracture surgery
- Intramedullary nail for humerus
- Humerus fracture fixation
CPT Codes:
- 24516: Treatment of humeral shaft fracture, with insertion of intramedullary implant, with or without cerclage and/or locking screws
Also known as:
- Bone Debridement (Cleaning of Bone Wound)
- Bone Wound Cleaning
- Surgical Bone Debridement
- Dead Bone Removal
- Wound Cleaning with Bone Involvement
CPT Codes:
- 11044: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Does Dr. Desanto accept my insurance?
Dr. Desanto accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 423-4566 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Desanto accept in Tarzana, CA?
Dr. Desanto in Tarzana, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Heritage Health
Humana
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Desanto's office located?
Dr. Donald Desanto's Primary Practice
18133 Ventura Blvd Ste 302
Tarzana, CA 91356
(310) 423-4566
What hospitals are Dr. Desanto affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Desanto has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Ranked ObGyn Surgery
Ranked in 2 Procedures
What is Dr. Desanto's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Desanto's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194179275.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Desanto?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Desanto