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Dr. David Lee, MD

Los Angeles, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lee, Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. David Lee, MD is an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Lee is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lee’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lee’s office at (213) 805-5822.

    What languages does Dr. Lee speak?

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

    • Chinese

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Lee treat?

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

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Right Hip Fracture
    • Left Hip Fracture
    • Hip Fracture
    • Fractures
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Broken Hip
    • Right Femur Fracture
    • Thigh Bone Break
    • Hip Bone Fracture
    • Left Femur Fracture
    • Femur Neck Fracture
    • Proximal Femur Fracture
    • Thigh Bone Fracture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S72141A: Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of right femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
    • S72142D: Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of left femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
    • S72141D: Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of right femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
    • S72002D: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of left femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing

    Also known as:

    • Broken Ankle
    • Trimalleolar Ankle Fracture
    • Bimalleolar Ankle Fracture
    • Ankle Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Bimalleolar Fracture
    • Ankle Break
    • Fractured Ankle
    • Broken Ankle', 'Cotton's Fracture
    • Ankle Bone Break
    • Malleolar Fracture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S82841D: Displaced bimalleolar fracture of right lower leg, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
    • S82851D: Displaced trimalleolar fracture of right lower leg, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
    • S82842D: Displaced bimalleolar fracture of left lower leg, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
    • S82841A: Displaced bimalleolar fracture of right lower leg, initial encounter for closed fracture
    • S82852D: Displaced trimalleolar fracture of left lower leg, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing

    Also known as:

    • Broken Hip Bone
    • Fractures
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Hip fracture
    • Femoral neck fracture
    • Broken upper thigh bone

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S72002A: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
    • S72001A: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7062: Trochanteric bursitis, left hip
    • M7061: Trochanteric bursitis, right hip

    Also known as:

    • Hip Fracture
    • Fractures
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Broken Hip
    • Thigh Bone Fracture
    • Femoral Fracture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S72142A: Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Hip Fracture
    • Fractures
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Broken Hip
    • Femur Neck Fracture
    • Broken Thigh Bone (Hip Area)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S72001D: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing

    What procedures does Dr. Lee perform?

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

    • Upper Thigh Bone Fracture Repair with Rod
    • Hip Fracture Repair with Internal Fixation or Replacement
    • Femoral Fracture Intramedullary Nailing
    • Hip Fracture Rod Fixation
    • Intertrochanteric Fracture Repair
    • Femoral Neck Fracture Repair
    • Proximal Femur Fracture Treatment
    • Hip Pinning Surgery
    • Hip Fracture Prosthetic Replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 27245: Treatment of intertrochanteric, peritrochanteric, or subtrochanteric femoral fracture; with intramedullary implant, with or without interlocking screws and/or cerclage
    • 27236: Open treatment of femoral fracture, proximal end, neck, internal fixation or prosthetic replacement

    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:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Ankle Fracture Repair (Bimalleolar)
    • Open Repair of Trimalleolar Ankle Fracture
    • Broken Ankle Surgery
    • Malleolar Fracture Fixation
    • Open Ankle Fracture Treatment
    • Trimalleolar Ankle Fracture Surgery
    • Ankle Fracture Fixation
    • Open Ankle Fracture Reduction

    CPT Codes:

    • 27814: Open treatment of bimalleolar ankle fracture (eg, lateral and medial malleoli, or lateral and posterior malleoli, or medial and posterior malleoli), includes internal fixation, when performed
    • 27822: Open treatment of trimalleolar ankle fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed, medial and/or lateral malleolus; without fixation of posterior lip

    Also known as:

    • ACL Repair Surgery
    • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
    • Arthroscopic ACL Surgery
    • Knee Ligament Repair
    • ACL Augmentation

    CPT Codes:

    • 29888: Arthroscopically aided anterior cruciate ligament repair/augmentation or reconstruction

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Tibia Fracture Repair with Rod and Screws
    • Tibial Shaft Fracture Fixation
    • Intramedullary Rod for Tibia Fracture
    • Shin Bone Fracture Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27759: Treatment of tibial shaft fracture (with or without fibular fracture) by intramedullary implant, with or without interlocking screws and/or cerclage

    Also known as:

    • Thigh Bone Fracture Repair with Rod
    • Femoral shaft fracture open reduction
    • Intramedullary nailing of femur
    • Thigh bone fracture surgery
    • Femur fracture repair with implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 27506: Open treatment of femoral shaft fracture, with or without external fixation, with insertion of intramedullary implant, with or without cerclage and/or locking screws

    Also known as:

    • Open Repair of Broken Kneecap
    • Patellar fracture open reduction
    • Kneecap internal fixation
    • Patellectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 27524: Open treatment of patellar fracture, with internal fixation and/or partial or complete patellectomy and soft tissue repair

    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)

    Does Dr. Lee accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lee accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (213) 805-5822 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lee accept in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Lee in Los Angeles, 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

    • Alliant Techsystems

    • Altamed Health Services

    • CalOptima

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Heritage Health

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Lee's office located?

    Dr. David Lee's Primary Practice

    505 S Virgil Ave Ste 205

    Los Angeles, CA 90020

    (213) 805-5822

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    Dr. David Lee's Practice 2

    520 N Main St Ste 120

    Santa Ana, CA 92701

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

    Dr. Lee's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427652304.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lee?

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

    What is Dr. David Lee's specialty?

    Dr. Lee is a Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon near Los Angeles, 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. Lee to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. David Lee affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Lee is affiliated with Memorial Hospital of Gardena, AHMC Anaheim Regional Medical Center, Community Hospital of Huntington Park, Adventist Health White Memorial, South Coast Global Medical Center, Providence St. Jude 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

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    Is David Lee accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?

    Yes, Dr. David Lee is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. David Lee offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lee's office at (213) 805-5822 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with David Lee?

    Please contact Dr. Lee's office at (213) 805-5822 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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