Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Coufal, Orthopedic Trauma Specialist in Walnut Creek, CA?
Where did Dr. Coufal go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Tx Med Sch At Houston, Orthopedic Surgery; Univ Tx Med Sch At Houston, General Surgery | University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and Affiliated Hospitals | University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
Medical School: U of Tx Med Sch At Houston, Houston Tx | University of Texas Medical School, Houston
Is Dr. Coufal board certified as an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Coufal, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Coufal speak?
Dr. Coufal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist like Dr. Coufal typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist, Dr. Coufal 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. Coufal. 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:
- 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:
- Left Hip Fracture
- Right Hip Fracture
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Broken Hip
- Left Femur Fracture
- Thigh Bone Break
- Hip Bone Fracture
- Right Femur Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S72142D: Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of left femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
- S72141A: Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of right femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Hip Fracture
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Broken Hip
- Thigh Bone Fracture
- Femoral Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S72142A: Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
What procedures does an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist like Dr. Coufal typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist, Dr. Coufal 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. Coufal. 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:
- Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
- Hardware Removal Surgery
- Buried Implant Extraction
- Orthopedic Implant Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)
Also known as:
- Short Leg Cast Application
- Long Arm Cast Application
- Below Knee Cast
- Lower Leg Cast
- Foot and Ankle Cast
- Shoulder to hand cast
- Full arm cast
- Arm fracture cast
CPT Codes:
- 29405: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes);
- 29065: Application, cast; shoulder to hand (long arm)
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:
- Short Arm Cast Application
- Elbow to Finger Cast
- Forearm Cast
- Arm Immobilization Cast
CPT Codes:
- 29075: Application, cast; elbow to finger (short arm)
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:
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
CPT Codes:
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
Does Dr. Coufal accept my insurance?
Dr. Coufal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Coufal accept in Walnut Creek, CA?
Dr. Coufal in Walnut Creek, 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
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Contra Costa
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Coufal's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Coufal affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Coufal has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Recognitions
Awards
San Francisco Super Doctors
What is Dr. Coufal's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Coufal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467402859.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Coufal?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Coufal