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Who is Dr. Au, Plastic Hand Surgeon in Pasadena, CA?
Dr. Katherine Au, MD is a Plastic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in Pasadena, CA. She is board certified. Dr. Au is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Au’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Au’s office at (626) 389-9300.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Au?
Dr. Katherine Au, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Plastic Hand Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Au empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Burns-Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Congenital Pediatric Hand Reconstruction, Hand & Microvascular Surgery, Hand Reconstruction, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Pasadena/CA community, Dr. Au is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Is Dr. Au board certified as a Plastic Hand Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Katherine Au, MD is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Au speak?
Dr. Au and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Au treat?
As a Plastic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Au 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. Au. 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:
- Little Finger Fracture
- Broken Finger
- Finger Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Broken little finger
- Pinky finger fracture
- Little finger bone break
- Finger bone injury
- Phalangeal Fracture
- Finger Bone Break
- Fractured Finger
ICD-10 Codes:
- S62617D: Displaced fracture of proximal phalanx of left little finger, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S62616D: Displaced fracture of proximal phalanx of right little finger, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S62617A: Displaced fracture of proximal phalanx of left little finger, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S62627D: Displaced fracture of middle phalanx of left little finger, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
Also known as:
- Other Specified Injury of Wrist, Hand, or Finger
- Unspecified Injury of Wrist, Hand, or Finger
- Finger Injuries and Disorder
- Hand Injuries and Disorder
- Wrist Injuries and Disorder
- Specific Hand Injury
- Wrist Trauma
- Finger Damage
- General Hand Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S6982XD: Other specified injuries of left wrist, hand and finger(s), subsequent encounter
- S6991XA: Unspecified injury of right wrist, hand and finger(s), initial encounter
- S6992XD: Unspecified injury of left wrist, hand and finger(s), subsequent encounter
Also known as:
- Hand and Wrist Injury
- Finger Injuries and Disorder
- Hand Injuries and Disorder
- Wrist Injuries and Disorder
- Finger Injury
- Wrist Sprain
- Hand Trauma
- Upper Extremity Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S6981XD: Other specified injuries of right wrist, hand and finger(s), subsequent encounter
- S6991XD: Unspecified injury of right wrist, hand and finger(s), subsequent encounter
Also known as:
- Trigger Thumb
- Finger Injuries and Disorder
- Tendinitis
- Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Thumb
- Thumb Tendonitis
- Thumb Locking
ICD-10 Codes:
- M65311: Trigger thumb, right thumb
- M65312: Trigger thumb, left thumb
Also known as:
- Left Wrist, Hand, or Finger Injury
- Right Wrist, Hand, or Finger Injury
- Finger Injuries and Disorder
- Hand Injuries and Disorder
- Wrist Injuries and Disorder
- Left Hand Injury
- Left Wrist Injury
- Left Finger Injury
- Right Hand Injury
- Right Wrist Injury
- Right Finger Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S6982XA: Other specified injuries of left wrist, hand and finger(s), initial encounter
- S6981XA: Other specified injuries of right wrist, hand and finger(s), initial encounter
Also known as:
- Skin Scarring and Fibrosis
- Skin Condition
- Scar Tissue
- Fibrotic Skin
- Excessive Scarring
ICD-10 Codes:
- L905: Scar conditions and fibrosis of skin
Also known as:
- Extra Thumb
- Birth Defects
- Accessory Thumb
- Duplicated Thumb
- Polydactyly of Thumb
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q691: Accessory thumb(s)
Also known as:
- Extra Finger(s)
- Birth Defects
- Polydactyly
- Supernumerary Digit
- Accessory Digit
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q690: Accessory finger(s)
Also known as:
- Hand or Finger Deformity at Birth
- Birth Defects
- Congenital Hand Malformation
- Finger Birth Defect
- Baby Hand Anomaly
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q681: Congenital deformity of finger(s) and hand
Also known as:
- Broken Finger
- Finger Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Finger Fracture
- Fractured Finger Bone
- Finger Bone Break
ICD-10 Codes:
- S62616A: Displaced fracture of proximal phalanx of right little finger, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Arm and Shoulder Birth Defects
- Birth Defects
- Congenital upper limb malformation
- Shoulder girdle defect
- Arm and shoulder anomalies
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q740: Other congenital malformations of upper limb(s), including shoulder girdle
Also known as:
- Scars
- Hypertrophic Scarring
- Keloid Scars
- Scar Tissue
ICD-10 Codes:
- L910: Hypertrophic scar
What procedures does Dr. Au perform?
As a Plastic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Au 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. Au. 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:
- Trigger Finger Release Surgery
- Wrist Ganglion Cyst Removal
- Tendon Sheath Incision
- Trigger Finger Tenolysis
- Finger Tendon Release
- Hand Tendon Surgery
- Ganglion Excision
- Wrist Cyst Surgery
- Dorsal/Volar Ganglion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)
- 25111: Excision of ganglion, wrist (dorsal or volar); primary
Also known as:
- Finger or Thumb Fracture Fixation
- Open Surgery for Finger/Thumb Fracture
- Percutaneous phalangeal fixation
- Unstable finger fracture repair
- Thumb bone fracture treatment
- Phalangeal Shaft Fracture Repair
- Finger Bone Internal Fixation
- Broken Finger Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 26727: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of unstable phalangeal shaft fracture, proximal or middle phalanx, finger or thumb, with manipulation, each
- 26735: Open treatment of phalangeal shaft fracture, proximal or middle phalanx, finger or thumb, includes internal fixation, when performed, each
Also known as:
- Closed Treatment of Finger or Thumb Fracture
- Phalangeal fracture treatment
- Broken finger treatment
- Thumb fracture care
CPT Codes:
- 26720: Closed treatment of phalangeal shaft fracture, proximal or middle phalanx, finger or thumb; without manipulation, each
Also known as:
- Percutaneous Fixation of Hand Bone Fracture
- Non-Surgical Treatment for Broken Hand Bone
- Metacarpal Fracture Fixation
- Pinning Hand Bone Fracture
- Minimally Invasive Hand Fracture Repair
- Hand Fracture Percutaneous Pinning
- Closed Metacarpal Fracture Treatment
- Hand Bone Fracture Care
- Metacarpal Fracture Management without Manipulation
CPT Codes:
- 26608: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of metacarpal fracture, each bone
- 26600: Closed treatment of metacarpal fracture, single; without manipulation, each bone
Also known as:
- Extra Finger or Toe Reconstruction
- Polydactyly Repair
- Digit Reconstruction Surgery
- Extra Digit Removal and Reshaping
- Congenital Hand/Foot Anomaly Repair
CPT Codes:
- 26587: Reconstruction of polydactylous digit, soft tissue and bone
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:
- Non-Surgical Wrist Fracture Treatment
- Closed Distal Radial Fracture Treatment
- Colles Fracture Treatment
- Smith Fracture Treatment
- Ulnar Styloid Fracture Treatment
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
Also known as:
- Polydactyly Toe Reconstruction
- Extra toe removal
- Toe duplication surgery
- Polydactyly repair
- Foot deformity correction
CPT Codes:
- 28344: Reconstruction, toe(s); polydactyly
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Tissue Transfer
- Local Flap Reconstruction
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
CPT Codes:
- 14040: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Skin Tag Removal (Up to 15)
- Fibrocutaneous Tag Excision
- Multiple Skin Tag Removal
- Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11200: Removal of skin tags, multiple fibrocutaneous tags, any area; up to and including 15 lesions
Also known as:
- Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
- Facial skin graft
- Hand skin graft
- Neck skin graft
- Genital skin graft
CPT Codes:
- 15240: Full Thickness Graft, Free, Including Direct Closure Of Donor Site, Forehead, Cheeks, Chin, Mouth, Neck, Axillae, Genitalia, Hands, And/Or Feet; 20 Sq Cm Or Less
Does Dr. Au accept my insurance?
Dr. Au accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (626) 389-9300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Au accept in Pasadena, CA?
Dr. Au in Pasadena, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Commercial
All Other Third Party
Blount County Government
Blue Shield of California
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Network Medical Management
Preferred IPA
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Au's office located?
Dr. Katherine Au's Primary Practice
909 S Fair Oaks Ave
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 389-9300
What is Dr. Au's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Au's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689888042.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Au?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Au
What is Dr. Katherine Au's specialty?
Dr. Au is a Plastic Hand Surgeon near Pasadena, CA. A plastic surgeon with specialized training in the investigation, preservation, and restoration of all structures of the upper extremity that impact the form and function of the hand and wrist through medical, surgical, and rehabilitative methods. Contact Dr. Au to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Katherine Au affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Au is affiliated with San Gabriel Valley Medical Center, USC Arcadia Hospital, Alhambra Hospital 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 Plastic Hand Surgeon?
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Is Katherine Au accepting new patients in Pasadena, CA?
Yes, Dr. Katherine Au is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Katherine Au offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Au's office at (626) 389-9300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Katherine Au?
Please contact Dr. Au's office at (626) 389-9300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Katherine Au have?
Dr. Katherine Au is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
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