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Dr. Lester Laddaran, MD

West Hills, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Laddaran, Surgeon in West Hills, CA?

    Dr. Lester Laddaran, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in West Hills, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Laddaran is fluent in English and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Laddaran’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Laddaran’s office at (313) 745-4195.

    What languages does Dr. Laddaran speak?

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

    • English

    • Tagalog

    What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Laddaran typically treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Laddaran 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. Laddaran. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Second-Degree Burn on Head, Face, or Neck
    • Third-Degree Burn of Right Foot
    • Second-Degree Right Hand Burn
    • Burns
    • Thermal injury
    • Heat burn
    • Skin burn
    • Full-thickness burn of Right Foot
    • 3rd degree burn of Right Foot
    • Severe burn of Right Foot
    • Partial thickness burn
    • Blistering burn
    • Dermal burn

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T2020XA: Burn of second degree of head, face, and neck, unspecified site, initial encounter
    • T25321A: Burn of third degree of right foot, initial encounter
    • T23201A: Burn of second degree of right hand, unspecified site, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Skin Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Dermatologic surgery recovery
    • Skin graft aftercare
    • Subcutaneous tissue post-op care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48817: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the skin and subcutaneous tissue

    What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Laddaran typically perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Laddaran 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. Laddaran. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Wound or Burn Site Preparation for Graft
    • Surgery
    • Surgical Wound Debridement
    • Burn Eschar Excision
    • Scar Contracture Release
    • Recipient Site Preparation

    CPT Codes:

    • 15002: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, trunk, arms, legs; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children

    Also known as:

    • Skin Substitute Graft Application (Additional Area)
    • Small Burn Treatment
    • Burns
    • Artificial Skin Graft
    • Bioengineered Skin Application
    • Wound Covering with Skin Substitute
    • Partial-Thickness Burn Care
    • Burn Debridement
    • Minor Burn Dressing
    • Small Burn Wound Care

    CPT Codes:

    • 15274: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area greater than or equal to 100 sq cm; each additional 100 sq cm wound surface area, or part thereof, or each additional 1% of body area of infants and children, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 16020: Dressings and/or debridement of partial-thickness burns, initial or subsequent; small (less than 5% total body surface area)

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Additional Area)
    • Surgery
    • Wound Bed Preparation
    • Burn Eschar Excision
    • Scar Contracture Release
    • Recipient Site Creation

    CPT Codes:

    • 15003: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, trunk, arms, legs; each additional 100 sq cm, or part thereof, or each additional 1% of body area of infants and children (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Infants/Children)
    • Surgery
    • Wound Debridement for Graft
    • Burn Scar Release Surgery
    • Recipient Site Preparation for Skin Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 15004: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet and/or multiple digits; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children

    Also known as:

    • Skin Substitute Graft (Large Area)
    • Artificial skin graft
    • Wound covering application
    • Skin replacement for large wounds

    CPT Codes:

    • 15273: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area greater than or equal to 100 sq cm; first 100 sq cm wound surface area, or 1% of body area of infants and children

    Does Dr. Laddaran accept my insurance?

    Dr. Laddaran accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (313) 745-4195 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Laddaran accept in West Hills, CA?

    Dr. Laddaran in West Hills, 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

    • Central Health

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Managed Care of America

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Provider Networks

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Laddaran's office located?

    Dr. Lester Laddaran's Primary Practice

    7325 Medical Center Dr Ste 200

    West Hills, CA 91307

    (313) 745-4195

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    Dr. Lester Laddaran's Practice 2

    420 34th St

    Bakersfield, CA 93301

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

    Dr. Laddaran's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992191506.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Laddaran?

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

    What is Dr. Lester Laddaran's specialty?

    Dr. Laddaran is a Surgeon near West Hills, CA.

    What does a Surgeon do?

    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.

    Is this Dr. Lester Laddaran affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Laddaran is affiliated with Bakersfield Memorial Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Lester Laddaran accepting new patients in West Hills, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Lester Laddaran is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lester Laddaran offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Laddaran's office at (313) 745-4195 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Lester Laddaran?

    Please contact Dr. Laddaran's office at (313) 745-4195 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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