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Dr. Kathy Palatnik

El Segundo, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Palatnik, Surgeon in El Segundo, CA?

    Dr. Kathy Palatnik is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in El Segundo, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Palatnik is fluent in English, Hebrew, Russian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Palatnik’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. Palatnik’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Palatnik speak?

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

    • English

    • Hebrew

    • Russian

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Palatnik treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Palatnik 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. Palatnik. 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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Skin Ulcers
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Other Skin Problems
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Foot
    • Diabetic skin sores
    • Diabetes-related wounds
    • Foot ulcers from diabetes
    • Diabetic Skin Conditions
    • Skin Issues from Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Skin Complications
    • Diabetic Foot Wound
    • Foot Sore from Diabetes
    • Diabetic Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E11622: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin ulcer
    • E11628: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin complications
    • E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer

    Also known as:

    • Pressure Sore
    • Pressure Sores
    • Bed Sore
    • Decubitus Ulcer
    • Pressure Ulcer
    • Bedsores
    • Decubitus Ulcers
    • Pressure Ulcers

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4
    • L89153: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 3

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    What procedures does Dr. Palatnik perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Palatnik 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. Palatnik. 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 and Tissue Debridement
    • 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
    • Wound Cleaning
    • Surgical Debridement
    • Subcutaneous Tissue Debridement

    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)
    • 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)

    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:

    • 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:

    • Removal of Corns or Calluses
    • Corn or Callus Removal
    • Corns and Calluses
    • Corn Excision
    • Callus Trimming
    • Hyperkeratotic Lesion Paring
    • Corns and Calluses Treatment
    • Paring of Corn
    • Cutting of Callus
    • Hyperkeratotic Lesion Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11056: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); 2 to 4 lesions
    • 11055: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); single lesion

    Also known as:

    • Nail Debridement (1-5 Nails)
    • Thick Nail Trimming
    • Fungal Nail Treatment
    • Nail Cleaning Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 11720: Debridement of nail(s) by any method(s); 1 to 5

    Does Dr. Palatnik accept my insurance?

    Dr. Palatnik accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Palatnik accept in El Segundo, CA?

    Dr. Palatnik in El Segundo, 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

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Health Care Alliance

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Palatnik's office located?

    Dr. Kathy Palatnik's Primary Practice

    222 N Pacific Coast Hwy Ste 2175

    El Segundo, CA 90245

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    Dr. Kathy Palatnik's Practice 2

    11926 La Mirada Blvd

    La Mirada, CA 90638

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    Dr. Kathy Palatnik's Practice 3

    11360 Warner Ave

    Fountain Valley, CA 92708

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

    Dr. Palatnik's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467767939.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Palatnik?

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

    What is Dr. Kathy Palatnik's specialty?

    Dr. Palatnik is a Surgeon near El Segundo, CA. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Palatnik to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Kathy Palatnik affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Palatnik is affiliated with UCI Medical Center, AHMC Anaheim Regional Medical Center, Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital & Health Center, Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center, PIH Health Good Samaritan 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 Kathy Palatnik accepting new patients in El Segundo, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Kathy Palatnik is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kathy Palatnik offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Palatnik's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kathy Palatnik?

    Please contact Dr. Palatnik's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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