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Who is Dr. Pitta, Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon in Monterey, CA?
Dr. Michael Pitta, MD is an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Monterey, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Pitta is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pitta’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pitta’s office at (831) 648-7200.
What languages does Dr. Pitta speak?
Dr. Pitta and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Pitta treat?
As an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Pitta 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. Pitta. 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
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
- Osteoarthritis of the left hip
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Both Hips
- 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
- Bilateral Hip Arthritis
- Primary Degenerative Hip Disease
- Both Hips Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
- M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
- M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
- M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
- M160: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of hip
Also known as:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Pain in Left Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
- Left Knee Ache
- Left Knee Discomfort
- Sore Left Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
- M25562: Pain in left knee
Also known as:
- Right Hip Pain
- Left Hip Pain
- Hip Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Sore Right Hip
- Right Hip Ache
- Right Hip Discomfort
- Sore Left Hip
- Left Hip Ache
- Left Hip Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25551: Pain in right hip
- M25552: Pain in left hip
Also known as:
- Right Artificial Knee Joint
- Left Artificial Knee Joint
- Having a Right Artificial Hip Joint
- Having a Left Artificial Hip Joint
- Having Artificial Knee Joints (Both Knees)
- Knee Replacement
- Hip Replacement
- Right Knee Replacement
- Right Knee Prosthesis
- Right Knee Arthroplasty
- Left Knee Replacement
- Left Knee Prosthesis
- Left Knee Arthroplasty
- Right hip replacement
- Right hip prosthesis
- Artificial right hip
- Left hip replacement
- Left hip prosthesis
- Artificial left hip
- Bilateral knee replacement
- Both knee prostheses
- Double knee replacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z96651: Presence of right artificial knee joint
- Z96652: Presence of left artificial knee joint
- Z96641: Presence of right artificial hip joint
- Z96642: Presence of left artificial hip joint
- Z96653: Presence of artificial knee joint, bilateral
Also known as:
- Joint Replacement Aftercare
- Hip Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Knee Replacement
- Post-joint replacement care
- Joint surgery recovery
- Orthopedic aftercare
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery
Also known as:
- Right Trochanteric Bursitis
- Left Hip Bursitis
- Bursitis
- Hip Injuries and Disorder
- Right Hip Bursitis
- Inflamed Right Hip Bursa
- Right Greater Trochanteric Bursitis
- Left Trochanteric Bursitis
- Inflamed left hip bursa
- Left hip joint inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7061: Trochanteric bursitis, right hip
- M7062: Trochanteric bursitis, left hip
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Chronic Knee Instability
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Unstable Knee
- Recurrent Knee Instability
- Knee Giving Out
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2351: Chronic instability of knee, right knee
What procedures does Dr. Pitta perform?
As an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Pitta 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. Pitta. 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:
- 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:
- Total Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Total Knee Arthroplasty
- Knee Joint Replacement
- Full Knee Replacement
- TKA Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27447: Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial AND lateral compartments with or without patella resurfacing (total knee arthroplasty)
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:
- Computer-Assisted Musculoskeletal Surgery (Image-less)
- Navigational Musculoskeletal Surgery
- Image-less Computer-Guided Surgery
- Orthopedic Navigation System
- CAS Musculoskeletal Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 20985: Computer-assisted surgical navigational procedure for musculoskeletal procedures, image-less (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Revision Total Knee Replacement
- Revision of One Knee Replacement Part
- Knee Arthroplasty Revision
- Failed Knee Replacement Surgery
- Knee Implant Exchange
- Partial Knee Replacement Revision
CPT Codes:
- 27487: Revision of total knee arthroplasty, with or without allograft; femoral and entire tibial component
- 27486: Revision of total knee arthroplasty, with or without allograft; 1 component
Also known as:
- Upper Thigh Bone Fracture Repair with Rod
- Hip Fracture Repair (Minimally Invasive)
- Femoral Fracture Intramedullary Nailing
- Hip Fracture Rod Fixation
- Intertrochanteric Fracture Repair
- Percutaneous Femoral Neck Fixation
- Minimally Invasive Hip Fracture Surgery
- Proximal Femur Fracture Fixation
CPT Codes:
- 27245: Treatment of intertrochanteric, peritrochanteric, or subtrochanteric femoral fracture; with intramedullary implant, with or without interlocking screws and/or cerclage
- 27235: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of femoral fracture, proximal end, neck
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)
Also known as:
- Hip Socket Replacement Revision
- Hip Replacement
- Acetabular Component Revision
- Hip Replacement Cup Revision
- Partial Hip Revision Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27137: Revision of total hip arthroplasty; acetabular component only, with or without autograft or allograft
Also known as:
- Removal of Knee Replacement Implant
- Total Knee Prosthesis Removal
- Knee Implant Explantation
- Knee Spacer Insertion
- Revision Knee Surgery (Implant Removal)
CPT Codes:
- 27488: Removal of prosthesis, including total knee prosthesis, methylmethacrylate with or without insertion of spacer, knee
Also known as:
- Joint Drug Delivery Device Insertion
- Intra-articular Drug Device
- Joint Medication Implant
- Drug Delivery into Joint
CPT Codes:
- 20704: Manual preparation and insertion of drug-delivery device(s), intra-articular (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Drug Delivery Implant Insertion
- Medication Implant Placement
- Bioresorbable Drug Implant
- Contraceptive Implant Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 11981: Insertion, drug-delivery implant (ie, bioresorbable, biodegradable, non-biodegradable)
Also known as:
- Abscess Incision and Drainage
- Abscess
- I&D of Abscess
- Lancing an Abscess
- Draining a Boil
- Cyst Drainage
CPT Codes:
- 10061: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); complicated or multiple
Does Dr. Pitta accept my insurance?
Dr. Pitta accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (831) 648-7200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pitta accept in Monterey, CA?
Dr. Pitta in Monterey, 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
Central California Alliance for Health
Coastal
Community Hospital Corporation
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Pitta's office located?
Dr. Michael Pitta's Primary Practice
12 Upper Ragsdale Dr # A
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 648-7200
What is Dr. Pitta's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pitta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508165721.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pitta?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pitta
What is Dr. Michael Pitta's specialty?
Dr. Pitta is a Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon near Monterey, 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. Pitta to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Michael Pitta affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pitta is affiliated with Community Hospital of Monterey Peninsula, Sutter Tracy Community 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 Michael Pitta accepting new patients in Monterey, CA?
Yes, Dr. Michael Pitta is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Pitta offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pitta's office at (831) 648-7200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Pitta?
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