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Dr. Christopher Ruland

Van Nuys, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ruland, Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist in Van Nuys, CA?

    Dr. Christopher Ruland is an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Van Nuys, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Ruland is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ruland’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ruland’s office at (818) 901-6600.

    What languages does Dr. Ruland speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Ruland treat?

    As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ruland 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. Ruland. 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:

    • Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
    • Rotator Cuff Injuries
    • Swimmer's Shoulder
    • Impingement Syndrome
    • Rotator Cuff Impingement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7541: Impingement syndrome of right shoulder
    • M7542: Impingement syndrome of left shoulder

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Knee Joint Disorder
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Internal Knee Derangement
    • Knee Joint Problem
    • Knee Instability

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M2391: Unspecified internal derangement of right knee
    • M2392: Unspecified internal derangement of left knee

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis
    • Neck Spondylosis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
    • Cervical Spondylosis
    • Neck Arthritis
    • Degenerative Neck Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Complete Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Right Partial Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Partial Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Rotator Cuff Injuries
    • Full Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Complete Rotator Cuff Rupture
    • Severed Shoulder Tendon
    • Right incomplete rotator cuff rupture
    • Right partial shoulder tendon tear
    • Right rotator cuff strain
    • Incomplete Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Partial Rotator Cuff Rupture
    • Shoulder Tendon Partial Tear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M75121: Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
    • M75111: Incomplete rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
    • M75112: Incomplete rotator cuff tear or rupture of left shoulder, not specified as traumatic

    Also known as:

    • Lateral Epicondylitis
    • Elbow Injuries and Disorder
    • Tennis Elbow
    • Lateral Epicondylalgia
    • Elbow Tendinitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7711: Lateral epicondylitis, right elbow
    • M7712: Lateral epicondylitis, left elbow

    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:

    • Shoulder Lesion
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Shoulder Injury
    • Shoulder Problem
    • Shoulder Damage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7581: Other shoulder lesions, right shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Sprain
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Sprains and Strains
    • ACL Sprain
    • ACL Injury
    • Knee Ligament Tear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S83511A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of right knee, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Left Knee Joint Damage from Injury
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Left Knee Post-Traumatic Arthritis
    • Injured Left Knee Joint
    • Left Knee Arthritis After Trauma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M12562: Traumatic arthropathy, left knee

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis with Pinched Nerve
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylotic Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Arthritis with Nerve Pain
    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4726: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, lumbar region

    What procedures does Dr. Ruland perform?

    As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ruland 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. Ruland. 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:

    • Extensive Shoulder Arthroscopy Debridement
    • Shoulder Bone Shaving (Arthroscopic)
    • Shoulder Arthroscopy with Biceps Repair
    • Endoscopy
    • Shoulder Scope Cleaning
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Debridement
    • Shoulder Joint Cleanup Surgery
    • Arthroscopic Distal Claviculectomy
    • Mumford Procedure (Arthroscopic)
    • AC Joint Resection (Arthroscopic)
    • Arthroscopic Biceps Tenodesis
    • Keyhole Shoulder Biceps Surgery
    • Shoulder Scope Biceps Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 29823: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; debridement, extensive, 3 or more discrete structures (eg, humeral bone, humeral articular cartilage, glenoid bone, glenoid articular cartilage, biceps tendon, biceps anchor complex, labrum, articular capsule, articular side of the rotator cuff, bursal side of the rotator cuff, subacromial bursa, foreign body[ies])
    • 29824: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; distal claviculectomy including distal articular surface (Mumford procedure)
    • 29828: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; biceps tenodesis

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
    • Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
    • Endoscopy
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
    • Subacromial Decompression
    • Shoulder Impingement Surgery
    • Acromioplasty
    • Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff
    • Keyhole Rotator Cuff Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Shoulder Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 29826: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; decompression of subacromial space with partial acromioplasty, with coracoacromial ligament (ie, arch) release, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 29827: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with rotator cuff repair

    Also known as:

    • Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
    • Knee Arthroscopy for Cartilage Shaving
    • Knee Cartilage Repair (Arthroscopic)
    • Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus Repair
    • Endoscopy
    • Knee scope with meniscectomy
    • Arthroscopic knee surgery
    • Cartilage shaving knee
    • Meniscus repair knee arthroscopy
    • Knee chondroplasty
    • Arthroscopic cartilage debridement
    • Knee scope cartilage repair
    • Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
    • Knee Cartilage Shaving
    • Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
    • Knee abrasion arthroplasty
    • Knee microfracture surgery
    • Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
    • Knee Scope Meniscus Surgery
    • Torn Meniscus Repair (Arthroscopic)

    CPT Codes:

    • 29880: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial AND lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performed
    • 29877: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty)
    • 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
    • 29879: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; abrasion arthroplasty (includes chondroplasty where necessary) or multiple drilling or microfracture
    • 29882: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscus repair (medial OR lateral)

    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:

    • Knee Arthroscopy with Joint Lining Removal
    • ACL Repair Surgery
    • Endoscopy
    • Knee Synovectomy
    • Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
    • Plica Resection
    • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
    • Arthroscopic ACL Surgery
    • Knee Ligament Repair
    • ACL Augmentation

    CPT Codes:

    • 29875: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; synovectomy, limited (eg, plica or shelf resection) (separate procedure)
    • 29888: Arthroscopically aided anterior cruciate ligament repair/augmentation or reconstruction

    Also known as:

    • Long Arm Splint Application
    • Shoulder to Hand Splint
    • Arm Immobilization Splint
    • Forearm and Upper Arm Splint

    CPT Codes:

    • 29105: Application of long arm splint (shoulder to hand)

    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:

    • Total Shoulder Replacement
    • Glenohumeral Arthroplasty
    • Shoulder Joint Replacement
    • Proximal Humeral Replacement
    • Artificial Shoulder Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 23472: Arthroplasty, glenohumeral joint; total shoulder (glenoid and proximal humeral replacement (eg, total shoulder))

    Also known as:

    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Ruland accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ruland accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 901-6600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ruland accept in Van Nuys, CA?

    Dr. Ruland in Van Nuys, 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

    • Barnes Jewish Employees

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • GlobalHealth

    • Medicaid

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Weyco

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    Where is Dr. Ruland's office located?

    Dr. Christopher Ruland's Primary Practice

    6815 Noble Ave

    Van Nuys, CA 91405

    (818) 901-6600

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    Dr. Christopher Ruland's Practice 2

    375 Rolling Oaks Dr Ste 210

    Thousand Oaks, CA 91361

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    Dr. Christopher Ruland's Practice 3

    3605 Alamo St Ste 200

    Simi Valley, CA 93063

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

    Dr. Ruland's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689106528.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ruland?

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

    What is Dr. Christopher Ruland's specialty?

    Dr. Ruland is a Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist near Van Nuys, CA. An Orthopaedic surgeon well-trained in sports medicines is responsible to provide proper care for musculoskeletal structures which are directly affected by involving in the sports activity. The key focus areas of these specialists include conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, nutrition on performance and health. Additionally, they handle the coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Orthopaedic surgeon with specialization in sports medicine are able to prevent and manage any athletic injuries as they have a deep understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices. Contact Dr. Ruland to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Christopher Ruland affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ruland is affiliated with PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, Dignity Health - California Hospital 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 Christopher Ruland accepting new patients in Van Nuys, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Ruland is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christopher Ruland offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ruland's office at (818) 901-6600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christopher Ruland?

    Please contact Dr. Ruland's office at (818) 901-6600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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