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Dr. George Zakhary, MD

Fresno, CA

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Zakhary, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon in Fresno, CA?

    Dr. George Zakhary, MD is an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, who primarily practices in Fresno, CA. Dr. Zakhary is fluent in English, Arabic, Armenian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zakhary’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zakhary’s office at (559) 459-6114.

    Where did Dr. Zakhary go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Louisiana State University Health Shreveport / School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Zakhary speak?

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

    • Arabic

    • Armenian

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Zakhary treat?

    As an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, Dr. Zakhary 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. Zakhary. 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:

    • Underdeveloped Upper Jaw
    • Jaw Injuries and Disorder
    • Small upper jaw
    • Maxillary undergrowth
    • Maxillary hypoplasia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M2602: Maxillary hypoplasia

    Also known as:

    • Cleft Palate
    • Cleft Palate with Unilateral Cleft Lip
    • Cleft Palate with Bilateral Cleft Lip
    • Unilateral Cleft Lip
    • Cleft Lip and Palate
    • Cleft Lip & Palate
    • Split Palate
    • Palatoschisis
    • Roof of Mouth Cleft
    • One-sided Cleft Lip and Palate
    • Single Cleft Lip and Palate
    • Unilateral Lip and Palate Cleft
    • Bilateral Cleft Lip and Palate
    • Double Cleft Lip with Palate
    • Complete Cleft Lip and Palate
    • One-sided Cleft Lip
    • Single Cleft Lip
    • Cleft Lip on One Side

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q359: Cleft palate, unspecified
    • Q379: Unspecified cleft palate with unilateral cleft lip
    • Q378: Unspecified cleft palate with bilateral cleft lip
    • Q369: Cleft lip, unilateral

    Also known as:

    • Other Jaw Disorder
    • Underdeveloped Lower Jaw
    • Overgrown Lower Jaw
    • Jaw Cyst
    • Jaw Injuries and Disorder
    • Jaw Bone Disease
    • Unspecified Jaw Condition
    • Jaw Problems
    • Small lower jaw
    • Receding lower jaw
    • Mandibular undergrowth
    • Enlarged lower jaw
    • Mandibular overgrowth
    • Protruding lower jaw
    • Cyst in Jaw Bone
    • Odontogenic Cyst
    • Jaw Lesion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M278: Other specified diseases of jaws
    • M2604: Mandibular hypoplasia
    • M2603: Mandibular hyperplasia
    • M2740: Unspecified cyst of jaw

    Also known as:

    • Nasal Bone Fracture
    • Fractures
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Broken Nose
    • Nose Bone Break
    • Fractured Nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S022XXA: Fracture of nasal bones, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Mouth Infection
    • Other Mouth Lesions
    • Abscess
    • Cellulitis
    • Mouth Disorder
    • Oral Abscess
    • Mouth Cellulitis
    • Dental Abscess
    • Oral Sores
    • Mouth Ulcers
    • Abnormalities in Mouth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K122: Cellulitis and abscess of mouth
    • K1379: Other lesions of oral mucosa

    Also known as:

    • Flat Head Syndrome
    • Craniofacial Abnormality
    • Plagiocephaly
    • Misshapen Head
    • Asymmetrical Head Shape

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q673: Plagiocephaly

    Also known as:

    • Broken Jawbone
    • Fractures
    • Jaw Injuries and Disorder
    • Mandible Fracture
    • Jawbone Break
    • Fractured Jaw
    • Lower Jaw Fracture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0266XD: Fracture of symphysis of mandible, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing

    Also known as:

    • Tongue-Tie
    • Birth Defects
    • Tongue Disorder
    • Ankyloglossia
    • Short Lingual Frenulum
    • Tied Tongue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q381: Ankyloglossia

    Also known as:

    • Benign Jaw Bone Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Bone Disease
    • Non-cancerous jaw growth
    • Benign mandible neoplasm
    • Jaw lump

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D165: Benign neoplasm of lower jaw bone

    Also known as:

    • Tooth Decay
    • Cavities
    • Dental Caries
    • Tooth Rot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K029: Dental caries, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Broken Nose
    • Fractures
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Nasal bone fracture
    • Fractured nose
    • Nose bone break

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S022XXD: Fracture of nasal bones, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing

    Also known as:

    • Other Tongue Disorder
    • Tongue Disorder
    • Tongue Problems
    • Tongue Ailments
    • Unspecified Tongue Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K148: Other diseases of tongue

    Also known as:

    • Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
    • Pre-op blood work
    • Lab tests before surgery
    • Pre-treatment lab assessment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination

    What procedures does Dr. Zakhary perform?

    As an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, Dr. Zakhary 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. Zakhary. 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:

    • Removal of Superficial Implant (Wire, Pin, or Rod)
    • Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
    • Buried wire removal
    • Pin removal surgery
    • Rod removal (superficial)
    • Hardware Removal Surgery
    • Buried Implant Extraction
    • Orthopedic Implant Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20670: Removal of implant; superficial (eg, buried wire, pin or rod) (separate procedure)
    • 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)

    Also known as:

    • Jawbone Reconstruction (without bone graft)
    • Jawbone Reconstruction with Fixation
    • Jaw Tumor or Cyst Removal
    • Mandibular Ramus Osteotomy
    • Jaw Reshaping Surgery
    • Lower Jaw Reconstruction
    • Mandibular Sagittal Split Osteotomy
    • Jawbone Reshaping Surgery
    • Internal Jaw Fixation
    • Mandible Tumor Excision
    • Jaw Bone Cyst Removal
    • Oral Tumor Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 21193: Reconstruction of mandibular rami, horizontal, vertical, C, or L osteotomy; without bone graft
    • 21196: Reconstruction of mandibular rami and/or body, sagittal split; with internal rigid fixation
    • 21046: Excision of benign tumor or cyst of mandible; requiring intra-oral osteotomy (eg, locally aggressive or destructive lesion[s])

    Also known as:

    • Jaw Fracture Repair
    • Mandible Fracture Repair
    • Broken Jaw Surgery
    • Jaw Fixation Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 21462: Open treatment of mandibular fracture; with interdental fixation

    Also known as:

    • Closed Nose Bone Fracture Repair with Stabilization
    • Nasal Bone Reduction
    • Broken Nose Repair (Closed)
    • Nose Fracture Manipulation

    CPT Codes:

    • 21320: Closed treatment of nasal bone fracture with manipulation; with stabilization

    Also known as:

    • Midface Reconstruction Surgery
    • LeFort I Osteotomy
    • Maxillary Reconstruction
    • Facial Bone Repositioning

    CPT Codes:

    • 21141: Reconstruction midface, LeFort I; single piece, segment movement in any direction (eg, for Long Face Syndrome), without bone graft

    Also known as:

    • Closed Treatment of Broken Nose (Septum)
    • Nasal Septum Fracture Repair
    • Non-Surgical Nose Fracture Treatment
    • Broken Nose Septum Reduction

    CPT Codes:

    • 21337: Closed treatment of nasal septal fracture, with or without stabilization

    Also known as:

    • Broken Jaw Repair with Wires (Closed Treatment)
    • Mandibular Fracture Fixation
    • Jaw Wiring for Fracture
    • Non-Surgical Jaw Fracture Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 21453: Closed treatment of mandibular fracture with interdental fixation

    Also known as:

    • Midface Reconstruction (LeFort I)
    • LeFort I Osteotomy
    • Midface Surgery
    • Facial Bone Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 21142: Reconstruction midface, LeFort I; 2 pieces, segment movement in any direction, without bone graft

    Also known as:

    • Complex Jaw Fracture Repair
    • Mandibular fracture surgery
    • Jaw wiring
    • Internal jaw fixation

    CPT Codes:

    • 21470: Open treatment of complicated mandibular fracture by multiple surgical approaches including internal fixation, interdental fixation, and/or wiring of dentures or splints

    Also known as:

    • Maxilla or Zygoma Tumor Removal
    • Cheekbone Tumor Excision
    • Upper Jaw Cyst Removal
    • Facial Bone Tumor Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 21030: Excision of benign tumor or cyst of maxilla or zygoma by enucleation and curettage

    Also known as:

    • Complex Cheekbone Fracture Repair
    • Malar Fracture Open Reduction
    • Zygomatic Arch Fracture Surgery
    • Comminuted Cheekbone Fracture Fixation

    CPT Codes:

    • 21365: Open treatment of complicated (eg, comminuted or involving cranial nerve foramina) fracture(s) of malar area, including zygomatic arch and malar tripod; with internal fixation and multiple surgical approaches

    Also known as:

    • Cleft Palate Repair Surgery
    • Palatoplasty
    • Soft Palate Repair
    • Hard Palate Repair
    • Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 42200: Palatoplasty for cleft palate, soft and/or hard palate only

    Also known as:

    • Primary Cleft Lip and Nose Repair
    • Cleft Lip Surgery
    • Nasal Deformity Repair (Cleft Lip)
    • Unilateral Cleft Lip Correction

    CPT Codes:

    • 40700: Plastic repair of cleft lip/nasal deformity; primary, partial or complete, unilateral

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Growth Inside the Mouth with Simple Repair
    • Oral Lesion Excision
    • Mouth Vestibule Lesion Removal
    • Buccal Mucosa Lesion Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 40812: Excision of lesion of mucosa and submucosa, vestibule of mouth; with simple repair

    Also known as:

    • Vagus Nerve Stimulator Implantation
    • VNS Implantation
    • Cranial Nerve Stimulator Surgery
    • Neurostimulator for Vagus Nerve
    • Vagus Nerve Stimulation Device

    CPT Codes:

    • 64568: Open implantation of cranial nerve (eg, vagus nerve) neurostimulator electrode array and pulse generator

    Does Dr. Zakhary accept my insurance?

    Dr. Zakhary accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (559) 459-6114 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Zakhary accept in Fresno, CA?

    Dr. Zakhary in Fresno, 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

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Family Health Network

    • FirstMerit Corporation

    • Managed Care of America

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Presbyterian Health Plan

    • State of California

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    Where is Dr. Zakhary's office located?

    Dr. George Zakhary's Primary Practice

    215 N Fresno St Ste 490

    Fresno, CA 93701

    (559) 459-6114

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

    Dr. Zakhary's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922219237.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zakhary?

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

    What is Dr. George Zakhary's specialty?

    Dr. Zakhary is a Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon near Fresno, CA. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of diseases, injuries, and defects affecting the head, neck, face, jaws, and the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region. They are skilled in administering anesthesia and providing care in an office setting. These surgeons address issues such as wisdom tooth extractions, misaligned jaws, tumors and cysts of the jaw and mouth, as well as performing dental implant surgery. Contact Dr. Zakhary to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. George Zakhary affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Zakhary is affiliated with Community Regional Medical Center - Fresno, Saint Agnes Medical Center, Clovis Community Medical Center, Emanuel Medical Center - Turlock, CA 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 George Zakhary accepting new patients in Fresno, CA?

    Yes, Dr. George Zakhary is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. George Zakhary offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Zakhary's office at (559) 459-6114 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with George Zakhary?

    Please contact Dr. Zakhary's office at (559) 459-6114 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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