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Dr. Thomas Axelrad, MD

Dr. Thomas Axelrad, MD

Santa Rosa, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Axelrad, Orthopedic Surgeon in Santa Rosa, CA?

    Dr. Thomas Axelrad, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Santa Rosa, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Axelrad is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Axelrad’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Axelrad’s office at (337) 494-4900.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Axelrad?

    Dr. Thomas Axelrad, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Axelrad empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Fractures, Hip Surgery, Reconstructive Surgery, Trauma, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Santa Rosa/CA community, Dr. Axelrad is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    What languages does Dr. Axelrad speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Axelrad treat?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Axelrad 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. Axelrad. 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:

    • Tailbone Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Coccyx Disorder
    • Sacrococcygeal Pain
    • Tailbone Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M533: Sacrococcygeal disorders, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Having a Left Artificial Hip Joint
    • Having a Right Artificial Hip Joint
    • Hip Replacement
    • Left hip replacement
    • Left hip prosthesis
    • Artificial left hip
    • Right hip replacement
    • Right hip prosthesis
    • Artificial right hip

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z96642: Presence of left artificial hip joint
    • Z96641: Presence of right artificial hip joint

    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:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fracture of the Lower Radius
    • Arm Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Distal Radius Fracture
    • Broken Wrist
    • Radius Fracture near Wrist

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S52572A: Other intraarticular fracture of lower end of left radius, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee

    Also known as:

    • Left Hip Pain
    • Hip Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Sore Left Hip
    • Left Hip Ache
    • Left Hip Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25552: Pain in left hip

    What procedures does Dr. Axelrad perform?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Axelrad 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. Axelrad. 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 Deep Surgical Implant
    • Removal of Superficial Implant (Wire, Pin, or Rod)
    • Hardware Removal Surgery
    • Buried Implant Extraction
    • Orthopedic Implant Removal
    • Buried wire removal
    • Pin removal surgery
    • Rod removal (superficial)

    CPT Codes:

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

    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:

    • Open Treatment for Ankle Joint Disruption
    • Ankle Implant Removal
    • Syndesmosis Repair
    • Distal Tibiofibular Joint Fixation
    • Ankle Ligament Repair Surgery
    • Ankle Prosthesis Removal
    • Explant Ankle Device
    • Remove Ankle Joint Replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 27829: Open treatment of distal tibiofibular joint (syndesmosis) disruption, includes internal fixation, when performed
    • 27704: Removal of ankle implant

    Also known as:

    • Upper Thigh Bone Fracture Repair with Rod
    • Hip Fracture Repair (Minimally Invasive)
    • Hip Fracture Repair with Plate and Screws
    • Femoral Fracture Intramedullary Nailing
    • Hip Fracture Rod Fixation
    • Intertrochanteric Fracture Repair
    • Percutaneous Femoral Neck Fixation
    • Minimally Invasive Hip Fracture Surgery
    • Proximal Femur Fracture Fixation
    • Femur Fracture Repair
    • Intertrochanteric Fracture Fixation
    • Hip Bone Plate and Screw Surgery

    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
    • 27244: Treatment of intertrochanteric, peritrochanteric, or subtrochanteric femoral fracture; with plate/screw type implant, with or without cerclage

    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:

    • Non-Surgical Wrist Fracture Treatment
    • Tibia Fracture Repair with Rod and Screws
    • Foot Bone Fracture Treatment (No Manipulation)
    • Closed Distal Radial Fracture Treatment
    • Colles Fracture Treatment
    • Smith Fracture Treatment
    • Ulnar Styloid Fracture Treatment
    • Tibial Shaft Fracture Fixation
    • Intramedullary Rod for Tibia Fracture
    • Shin Bone Fracture Surgery
    • Metatarsal Fracture Care
    • Non-Surgical Foot Fracture Treatment
    • Closed Metatarsal Fracture Reduction

    CPT Codes:

    • 25600: Closed Treatment Of Distal Radial Fracture (Eg, Colles Or Smith Type) Or Epiphyseal Separation, Includes Closed Treatment Of Fracture Of Ulnar Styloid, When Performed; Without Manipulation
    • 27759: Treatment of tibial shaft fracture (with or without fibular fracture) by intramedullary implant, with or without interlocking screws and/or cerclage
    • 28470: Closed treatment of metatarsal fracture; without manipulation, each

    Also known as:

    • Ankle Fracture Repair (Bimalleolar)
    • Open Surgery for Broken Ankle Bone
    • Open Medial Malleolus Fracture Repair
    • Open Repair of Trimalleolar Ankle Fracture
    • Open Repair of Complex Ankle Fracture
    • Broken Ankle Surgery
    • Malleolar Fracture Fixation
    • Open Ankle Fracture Treatment
    • Lateral Malleolus Fracture Repair
    • Distal Fibula Fracture Surgery
    • Ankle Fixation Surgery
    • Ankle Bone Fracture Surgery
    • Medial Malleolus Fixation
    • Broken Ankle Bone Repair
    • Trimalleolar Ankle Fracture Surgery
    • Ankle Fracture Fixation
    • Open Ankle Fracture Reduction
    • Ankle ORIF (Trimalleolar)
    • Broken Ankle Fixation
    • Posterior Malleolus Repair

    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
    • 27792: Open treatment of distal fibular fracture (lateral malleolus), includes internal fixation, when performed
    • 27766: Open treatment of medial malleolus fracture, 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
    • 27823: Open treatment of trimalleolar ankle fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed, medial and/or lateral malleolus; with fixation of posterior lip

    Also known as:

    • Open Tibial Plateau Fracture Repair
    • Thigh Bone Fracture Repair with Rod
    • Open Surgery for Heel Bone Fracture
    • Open Upper Arm Bone Fracture Repair
    • Knee Fracture Open Reduction
    • Proximal Tibia Fracture Surgery
    • Tibial Plateau Fixation
    • Shin Bone Fracture Repair
    • Femoral shaft fracture open reduction
    • Intramedullary nailing of femur
    • Thigh bone fracture surgery
    • Femur fracture repair with implant
    • Calcaneus Fracture Repair
    • Heel Bone Fixation Surgery
    • Open Reduction Calcaneus Fracture
    • Foot Fracture Surgery
    • Humerus Fracture Surgery
    • Arm Bone Fixation
    • Humeral Shaft Plating

    CPT Codes:

    • 27536: Open treatment of tibial fracture, proximal (plateau); bicondylar, with or without internal fixation
    • 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
    • 28415: Open treatment of calcaneal fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed;
    • 24515: Open treatment of humeral shaft fracture with plate/screws, with or without cerclage

    Also known as:

    • Drainage of Deep Abscess (Thigh/Knee)
    • Deep Abscess Drainage in Hip/Pelvis
    • Incision and Drainage of Deep Leg or Ankle Abscess
    • Thigh Abscess Drainage
    • Knee Abscess Drainage
    • Bursa Drainage
    • Hematoma Evacuation Thigh
    • Hip Abscess Incision and Drainage
    • Pelvic Hematoma Drainage
    • Deep Infection Drainage Hip
    • Leg abscess drainage
    • Ankle hematoma drainage
    • Deep tissue incision and drainage

    CPT Codes:

    • 27301: Incision and drainage, deep abscess, bursa, or hematoma, thigh or knee region
    • 26990: Incision and drainage, pelvis or hip joint area; deep abscess or hematoma
    • 27603: Incision and drainage, leg or ankle; deep abscess or hematoma

    Also known as:

    • Short Arm Cast Application
    • External Fixation System Placement (Uniplane)
    • Elbow to Finger Cast
    • Forearm Cast
    • Arm Immobilization Cast
    • Uniplane External Fixator
    • Bone External Fixation
    • External Frame for Bone Healing

    CPT Codes:

    • 29075: Application, cast; elbow to finger (short arm)
    • 20690: Application of a uniplane (pins or wires in 1 plane), unilateral, external fixation system

    Also known as:

    • Open Wrist Fracture Repair with Fixation
    • Open Repair of Distal Radius Fracture with Internal Fixation
    • Distal Radius Fracture Surgery
    • Wrist Bone Fixation
    • Epiphyseal Separation Repair
    • Wrist Fracture Surgery
    • Radial Bone Fracture Repair
    • Distal Radius Fixation

    CPT Codes:

    • 25608: Open treatment of distal radial intra-articular fracture or epiphyseal separation; with internal fixation of 2 fragments
    • 25607: Open Treatment Of Distal Radial Extra-Articular Fracture Or Epiphyseal Separation, With Internal Fixation

    Also known as:

    • Minimally Invasive Sacroiliac Joint Fusion
    • SI Joint Fusion (MIS)
    • Percutaneous Sacroiliac Arthrodesis
    • Image-Guided SI Joint Fusion
    • Sacroiliac Joint Stabilization

    CPT Codes:

    • 27279: Arthrodesis, Sacroiliac Joint, Percutaneous Or Minimally Invasive (Indirect Visualization), With Image Guidance, Includes Obtaining Bone Graft When Performed, And Placement Of Transfixation Device

    Also known as:

    • Implantable Drug Device Insertion
    • Deep drug delivery system placement
    • Subfascial drug implant
    • Manual drug device insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 20700: Manual preparation and insertion of drug-delivery device(s), deep (eg, subfascial) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Removal of External Fixator
    • Anesthesia
    • External Fixation Device Removal
    • Bone Fixator Removal
    • Hardware Removal Surgery
    • External Frame Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20694: Removal, under anesthesia, of external fixation system

    Also known as:

    • Open Repair of Broken Collarbone
    • Clavicle Fracture Surgery
    • Collarbone Fixation
    • Open Clavicle Reduction

    CPT Codes:

    • 23515: Open treatment of clavicular fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Partial Hip Replacement
    • Hip Replacement
    • Hemiarthroplasty of Hip
    • Femoral Stem Prosthesis
    • Bipolar Arthroplasty
    • Hip Resurfacing

    CPT Codes:

    • 27125: Hemiarthroplasty, hip, partial (eg, femoral stem prosthesis, bipolar arthroplasty)

    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:

    • Removal of Deep Drug Delivery Device
    • Subfascial Drug Pump Removal
    • Implanted Drug Device Removal
    • Deep Drug Delivery System Extraction

    CPT Codes:

    • 20701: Removal of drug-delivery device(s), deep (eg, subfascial) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    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:

    • Joint Drug Delivery Device Insertion
    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
    • Intra-articular Drug Device
    • Joint Medication Implant
    • Drug Delivery into Joint
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Joint Fluid Removal
    • Bursa Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 20704: Manual preparation and insertion of drug-delivery device(s), intra-articular (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 20605: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, intermediate joint or bursa (eg, temporomandibular, acromioclavicular, wrist, elbow or ankle, olecranon bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Open Surgery for Upper Arm Bone Fracture
    • Proximal Humerus Fracture Repair
    • Shoulder Fracture Open Reduction
    • Upper Arm Bone Break Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 23615: Open treatment of proximal humeral (surgical or anatomical neck) fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed, includes repair of tuberosity(s), when performed;

    Also known as:

    • Sacroiliac Joint Injection
    • SI joint injection
    • Sacroiliac steroid injection
    • Image-guided SI joint injection
    • Sacroiliac joint block

    CPT Codes:

    • 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed

    Also known as:

    • Revision Total Hip Replacement
    • Hip Replacement
    • Hip Arthroplasty Revision
    • Repeat Hip Replacement
    • Hip Joint Revision Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27132: Conversion of previous hip surgery to total hip arthroplasty, with or without autograft or allograft

    Also known as:

    • Open Repair of Tibial Plateau Fracture
    • Femur Fracture Repair (Open)
    • Tibia Fracture Surgery
    • Knee Fracture Repair
    • Tibial Plateau Fixation
    • Broken Shin Bone Surgery
    • Thigh Bone Fracture Surgery
    • Supracondylar Femur Fracture Fixation
    • Transcondylar Femur Fracture Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 27535: Open treatment of tibial fracture, proximal (plateau); unicondylar, includes internal fixation, when performed
    • 27511: Open treatment of femoral supracondylar or transcondylar fracture without intercondylar extension, includes internal fixation, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Application of Short Leg Splint
    • Short Arm Splint Application
    • Calf to Foot Splint
    • Lower Leg Splinting
    • Short Leg Immobilization
    • Forearm to hand splint
    • Static arm splint
    • Wrist and forearm splint
    • Arm immobilization splint

    CPT Codes:

    • 29515: Application of short leg splint (calf to foot)
    • 29125: Application of short arm splint (forearm to hand); static

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder Manipulation Under Anesthesia
    • Anesthesia
    • Frozen Shoulder Manipulation
    • Shoulder Joint Mobilization
    • Shoulder MUA

    CPT Codes:

    • 23700: Manipulation under anesthesia, shoulder joint, including application of fixation apparatus (dislocation excluded)

    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:

    • Revision of Total Hip Replacement (Both Components)
    • Hip Replacement
    • Hip Arthroplasty Revision
    • Re-do Hip Replacement
    • Total Hip Revision Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27134: Revision of total hip arthroplasty; both components, with or without autograft or allograft

    Also known as:

    • Complicated Finger Abscess Drainage
    • Felon Drainage
    • Finger Infection Drainage
    • Deep Finger Abscess Incision
    • Hand Abscess Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 26011: Drainage of finger abscess; complicated (eg, felon)

    Also known as:

    • Knee Joint Exploration and Drainage
    • Knee arthrotomy
    • Knee foreign body removal
    • Knee infection drainage
    • Open knee surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27310: Arthrotomy, knee, with exploration, drainage, or removal of foreign body (eg, infection)

    Also known as:

    • Hip/Pelvis Bone Incision
    • Pelvic Bone Incision
    • Hip Joint Bone Incision
    • Bone Abscess Drainage (Hip/Pelvis)

    CPT Codes:

    • 26992: Incision, bone cortex, pelvis and/or hip joint (eg, osteomyelitis or bone abscess)

    Also known as:

    • Incision for Leg or Ankle Bone Infection
    • Osteomyelitis incision
    • Bone abscess drainage
    • Leg bone infection surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27607: Incision (eg, osteomyelitis or bone abscess), leg or ankle

    Also known as:

    • Open Bone Biopsy (Deep)
    • Biopsy
    • Deep Bone Biopsy
    • Surgical Bone Biopsy
    • Humeral Shaft Biopsy
    • Femoral Shaft Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 20245: Biopsy, bone, open; deep (eg, humeral shaft, ischium, femoral shaft)

    Also known as:

    • Large Bone Graft
    • Bone Grafts
    • Major Bone Grafting
    • Autograft
    • Allograft

    CPT Codes:

    • 20902: Bone graft, any donor area; major or large

    Also known as:

    • Achilles Tendon Repair
    • Ruptured Achilles Tendon Surgery
    • Open Achilles Repair
    • Percutaneous Achilles Repair
    • Heel Tendon Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27650: Repair, primary, open or percutaneous, ruptured Achilles tendon;

    Also known as:

    • Closed Fibula Fracture Treatment
    • Lateral Malleolus Fracture Treatment
    • Distal Fibula Fracture Care
    • Ankle Bone Fracture Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 27786: Closed treatment of distal fibular fracture (lateral malleolus); without manipulation

    Also known as:

    • Open Surgery for Ulnar Fracture
    • Olecranon Fracture Repair
    • Coronoid Process Fracture Surgery
    • Ulnar Bone Fracture Fixation

    CPT Codes:

    • 24685: Open treatment of ulnar fracture, proximal end (eg, olecranon or coronoid process[es]), includes internal fixation, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Percutaneous Fixation of Hand Bone Fracture
    • Metacarpal Fracture Fixation
    • Pinning Hand Bone Fracture
    • Minimally Invasive Hand Fracture Repair
    • Hand Fracture Percutaneous Pinning

    CPT Codes:

    • 26608: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of metacarpal fracture, each bone

    Also known as:

    • Minimally Invasive Pelvic Bone Fracture Repair
    • Percutaneous Pelvic Fixation
    • Pelvic Ring Fracture Stabilization
    • Sacroiliac Joint Fixation
    • Pelvic Fracture Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27216: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of posterior pelvic bone fracture and/or dislocation, for fracture patterns that disrupt the pelvic ring, unilateral (includes ipsilateral ilium, sacroiliac joint and/or sacrum)

    Also known as:

    • Finger or Thumb Amputation
    • Digit Amputation
    • Finger Removal
    • Thumb Amputation Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 26951: Amputation, finger or thumb, primary or secondary, any joint or phalanx, single, including neurectomies; with direct closure

    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:

    • Trigger Point Injection
    • Muscle Pain Injection
    • Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
    • Trigger Point Release Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 20552: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 1 or 2 muscle(s)

    Also known as:

    • Deep Wound Cleaning for Open Fracture
    • Skin Substitute Graft (Small Wound)
    • Muscle Debridement
    • Excisional Debridement (Bone)
    • Open Fracture Debridement
    • Foreign Material Removal (Fracture)
    • Deep Tissue Wound Cleaning
    • Artificial Skin Graft
    • Wound Skin Replacement
    • Bioengineered Skin Application
    • Muscle Cleaning Procedure
    • Fascia Debridement
    • Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)

    CPT Codes:

    • 11012: Debridement including removal of foreign material at the site of an open fracture and/or an open dislocation (eg, excisional debridement); skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscle fascia, muscle, and bone
    • 15271: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
    • 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less

    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:

    • Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
    • Skin Substitute Graft (Small Area)
    • Autologous Skin Graft
    • Partial Thickness Skin Graft
    • Skin Transplant
    • Artificial Skin Graft
    • Wound Covering Application
    • Skin Replacement Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 15100: Split-Thickness Autograft, Trunk, Arms, Legs; First 100 Sq Cm Or Less, Or 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children (Except 15050)
    • 15275: Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area

    Also known as:

    • Complex Wound Repair (Scalp, Arms, Legs)
    • Deep Wound Repair (Extremities)
    • Surgical Closure of Complex Wound
    • Advanced Wound Stitching

    CPT Codes:

    • 13121: Repair, complex, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm

    Also known as:

    • Bone Debridement (Cleaning of Bone Wound)
    • Bone Wound Cleaning
    • Surgical Bone Debridement
    • Dead Bone Removal
    • Wound Cleaning with Bone Involvement

    CPT Codes:

    • 11044: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less

    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:

    • Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
    • Median Nerve Neuroplasty
    • Carpal Tunnel Decompression
    • Median Nerve Transposition

    CPT Codes:

    • 64721: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; median nerve at carpal tunnel

    Does Dr. Axelrad accept my insurance?

    Dr. Axelrad accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (337) 494-4900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Axelrad accept in Santa Rosa, CA?

    Dr. Axelrad in Santa Rosa, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • FirstMerit Corporation

    • Medicare

    • Partnership Health Plan

    • St. Joseph Health System (CA)

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Axelrad's office located?

    Dr. Thomas Axelrad's Primary Practice

    1405 Montgomery Dr

    Santa Rosa, CA 95405

    (337) 494-4900

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    Dr. Thomas Axelrad's Practice 2

    1701 Oak Park Blvd Fl 3

    Lake Charles, LA 70601

    (337) 494-4900

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

    Dr. Axelrad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326229204.

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    What is Dr. Thomas Axelrad's specialty?

    Dr. Axelrad is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Santa Rosa, CA. An orthopedic surgeon has specialization in preserving, investigating, and restoring the form and function of the extremities, spine, and related structures through medical, surgical, and physical methods. They care for patients with musculoskeletal issues, including congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances, and degenerative diseases affecting the spine, hands, feet, knees, hips, shoulders, and elbows in both children and adults. Additionally, orthopedic surgeons address primary and secondary muscular problems and the impact of central or peripheral nervous system lesions on the musculoskeletal system. Contact Dr. Axelrad to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Thomas Axelrad affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Axelrad is affiliated with Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, Sutter Santa Rosa Regional 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 Thomas Axelrad accepting new patients in Santa Rosa, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Thomas Axelrad is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Thomas Axelrad offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Axelrad's office at (337) 494-4900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

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