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Dr. Kenneth Akizuki, MD

Dr. Kenneth Akizuki, MD

San Francisco, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Akizuki, Orthopedic Surgeon in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Kenneth Akizuki, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Akizuki completed his residency at Lenox Hill Hosp, Sports Medicine-Orthopedic Surgery; St Mary'S Hosp Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Akizuki is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akizuki’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akizuki’s office at (415) 259-4101.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Akizuki?

    Dr. Kenneth Akizuki, 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. Akizuki empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Sports Injuries, Sports Medicine, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Francisco/CA community, Dr. Akizuki is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Akizuki go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: Lenox Hill Hospital

    • Residency: Lenox Hill Hosp, Sports Medicine-Orthopedic Surgery; St Mary'S Hosp Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, General Surgery | Saint Marys Hospital Medical Center | Saint Marys Hospital Medical Center

    Is Dr. Akizuki board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Kenneth Akizuki, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Akizuki speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Akizuki treat?

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

    • 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 Shoulder Pain
    • Left Shoulder Pain
    • Pain
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Sore Right Shoulder
    • Right Shoulder Ache
    • Right Shoulder Discomfort
    • Sore Left Shoulder
    • Left Shoulder Ache
    • Left Shoulder Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25511: Pain in right shoulder
    • M25512: Pain in left shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Right Elbow Ligament Sprain
    • Sprained Right Elbow Ulnar Collateral Ligament
    • Elbow Injuries and Disorder
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injury
    • Right Elbow Sprain
    • Strained Right Elbow Ligament
    • Right Elbow UCL Sprain
    • Right Elbow Ligament Injury
    • Right Elbow Strain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S53441D: Ulnar collateral ligament sprain of right elbow, subsequent encounter
    • S53441A: Ulnar collateral ligament sprain of right elbow, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Softening of Right Knee Cartilage
    • Left Knee Cartilage Softening
    • Cartilage Disorder
    • Damaged Right Knee Cartilage
    • Right Knee Chondromalacia
    • Chondromalacia of left knee
    • Left knee cartilage degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M94261: Chondromalacia, right knee
    • M94262: Chondromalacia, left knee

    Also known as:

    • Right Elbow Pain
    • Elbow Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Aching right elbow
    • Sore right elbow
    • Right elbow discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25521: Pain in right elbow

    Also known as:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee

    What procedures does Dr. Akizuki perform?

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

    • Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
    • Knee Arthroscopy for Cartilage Shaving
    • Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus Repair
    • Knee Cartilage Repair (Arthroscopic)
    • Knee Arthroscopy with Scar Tissue Removal
    • Endoscopy
    • Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
    • Knee Cartilage Shaving
    • Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
    • Knee chondroplasty
    • Arthroscopic cartilage debridement
    • Knee scope cartilage repair
    • Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
    • Knee Scope Meniscus Surgery
    • Torn Meniscus Repair (Arthroscopic)
    • Knee scope with meniscectomy
    • Arthroscopic knee surgery
    • Cartilage shaving knee
    • Meniscus repair knee arthroscopy
    • Knee abrasion arthroplasty
    • Knee microfracture surgery
    • Knee Scope for Adhesions
    • Arthroscopic Lysis of Knee Adhesions
    • Knee Manipulation Under Anesthesia

    CPT Codes:

    • 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
    • 29877: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty)
    • 29882: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscus repair (medial OR lateral)
    • 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
    • 29879: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; abrasion arthroplasty (includes chondroplasty where necessary) or multiple drilling or microfracture
    • 29884: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with lysis of adhesions, with or without manipulation (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder Arthroscopy with Capsulorrhaphy
    • Shoulder Arthroscopy with Biceps Repair
    • Shoulder SLAP Tear Repair (Arthroscopic)
    • Extensive Shoulder Arthroscopy Debridement
    • Limited Shoulder Debridement (Arthroscopic)
    • Shoulder Bone Shaving (Arthroscopic)
    • Endoscopy
    • Keyhole Shoulder Surgery
    • Shoulder Capsule Repair
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Stabilization
    • Arthroscopic Biceps Tenodesis
    • Keyhole Shoulder Biceps Surgery
    • Shoulder Scope Biceps Repair
    • Arthroscopic SLAP Lesion Repair
    • Shoulder Labrum Repair (Arthroscopic)
    • Keyhole Shoulder Surgery for SLAP
    • Shoulder Scope Cleaning
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Debridement
    • Shoulder Joint Cleanup Surgery
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Clean-up
    • Shoulder Joint Debridement
    • Keyhole Shoulder Repair
    • Rotator Cuff Debridement
    • Arthroscopic Distal Claviculectomy
    • Mumford Procedure (Arthroscopic)
    • AC Joint Resection (Arthroscopic)

    CPT Codes:

    • 29806: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; capsulorrhaphy
    • 29828: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; biceps tenodesis
    • 29807: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; repair of SLAP lesion
    • 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])
    • 29822: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; debridement, limited, 1 or 2 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)

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
    • Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
    • Biceps Tendon Repair (Tenodesis)
    • Endoscopy
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
    • Subacromial Decompression
    • Shoulder Impingement Surgery
    • Acromioplasty
    • Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff
    • Keyhole Rotator Cuff Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Shoulder Repair
    • Long Head Biceps Tenodesis
    • Shoulder Biceps Tendon Surgery
    • Biceps Tendon Reattachment
    • Shoulder Tendon 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
    • 23430: Tenodesis of long tendon of biceps

    Also known as:

    • ACL Repair Surgery
    • Knee Arthroscopy with Joint Lining Removal
    • Tibial Tubercle Surgery
    • Knee Ligament Release (Lateral Retinacular Release)
    • Knee Meniscus Transplant Surgery
    • Knee Arthroscopy with Lateral Release
    • Endoscopy
    • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
    • Arthroscopic ACL Surgery
    • Knee Ligament Repair
    • ACL Augmentation
    • Knee Synovectomy
    • Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
    • Plica Resection
    • Maquet procedure
    • Knee bone realignment surgery
    • Tibial tubercle osteotomy
    • Kneecap stabilization surgery
    • Lateral Retinacular Release
    • Knee Cap Stabilization Surgery
    • Patellar Tracking Surgery
    • Open Knee Release
    • Arthroscopic Meniscus Transplant
    • Knee Cartilage Transplant
    • Meniscal Allograft Transplantation
    • Knee Scope with Lateral Release
    • Knee Patella Realignment Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 29888: Arthroscopically aided anterior cruciate ligament repair/augmentation or reconstruction
    • 29875: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; synovectomy, limited (eg, plica or shelf resection) (separate procedure)
    • 27418: Anterior tibial tubercleplasty (eg, Maquet type procedure)
    • 27425: Lateral retinacular release, open
    • 29868: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; meniscal transplantation (includes arthrotomy for meniscal insertion), medial or lateral
    • 29873: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with lateral release

    Also known as:

    • Elbow Medial Collateral Ligament Repair
    • UCL Repair
    • Elbow Ligament Reconstruction
    • MCL Elbow Repair
    • Tommy John Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 24345: Repair medial collateral ligament, elbow, with local tissue

    Also known as:

    • Elbow Ligament Reconstruction with Tendon Graft (Tommy John Surgery)
    • Medial Collateral Ligament Reconstruction
    • UCL Reconstruction
    • Tommy John Surgery
    • Elbow Ligament Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 24346: Reconstruction medial collateral ligament, elbow, with tendon graft (includes harvesting of graft)

    Also known as:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Joint Fluid Removal
    • Bursa Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 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:

    • Extensive Elbow Arthroscopy with Debridement
    • Elbow Ligament Repair
    • Endoscopy
    • Elbow Scope with Cleaning
    • Surgical Elbow Debridement
    • Arthroscopic Elbow Cleanup
    • Lateral collateral ligament repair
    • LCL elbow repair
    • Elbow stabilization surgery
    • Local tissue elbow repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 29838: Arthroscopy, elbow, surgical; debridement, extensive
    • 24343: Repair lateral collateral ligament, elbow, with local tissue

    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:

    • Knee Cartilage Implant (ACI)
    • Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation
    • ACI Knee Surgery
    • Cartilage Repair Knee
    • Knee Joint Cartilage Regeneration

    CPT Codes:

    • 27412: Autologous chondrocyte implantation, knee

    Also known as:

    • Knee Ligament Reconstruction
    • Extra-Articular Knee Ligament Repair
    • Knee Ligament Augmentation
    • Knee Stabilization Surgery
    • ACL Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 27427: Ligamentous reconstruction (augmentation), knee; extra-articular

    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:

    • Upper Arm or Elbow Tendon/Muscle Repair
    • Bicep Tendon Repair
    • Elbow Muscle Surgery
    • Arm Tendon Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 24341: Repair, tendon or muscle, upper arm or elbow, each tendon or muscle, primary or secondary (excludes rotator cuff)

    Also known as:

    • Achilles Tendon Repair
    • Patellar Tendon Repair
    • Ruptured Achilles Tendon Surgery
    • Open Achilles Repair
    • Percutaneous Achilles Repair
    • Heel Tendon Surgery
    • Knee Tendon Suture
    • Infrapatellar Tendon Reconstruction
    • Knee Tendon Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27650: Repair, primary, open or percutaneous, ruptured Achilles tendon;
    • 27380: Suture of infrapatellar tendon; primary

    Also known as:

    • Elbow Joint Cleaning (Arthroscopy)
    • Elbow Synovectomy (Arthroscopic)
    • Endoscopy
    • Elbow debridement
    • Elbow scope surgery
    • Arthroscopic elbow cleanup
    • Elbow Scope Surgery
    • Partial Synovial Tissue Removal Elbow
    • Arthroscopic Elbow Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 29837: Arthroscopy, elbow, surgical; debridement, limited
    • 29835: Arthroscopy, elbow, surgical; synovectomy, partial

    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:

    • 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:

    • Ankle Joint Cleaning (Arthroscopy)
    • Endoscopy
    • Ankle debridement
    • Ankle scope surgery
    • Arthroscopic ankle cleanup
    • Tibiotalar joint debridement

    CPT Codes:

    • 29898: Arthroscopy, ankle (tibiotalar and fibulotalar joints), surgical; debridement, extensive

    Also known as:

    • Quadriceps or Hamstring Muscle Repair
    • Thigh Muscle Rupture Repair
    • Quadriceps Tendon Repair
    • Hamstring Tendon Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27385: Suture of quadriceps or hamstring muscle rupture; primary

    Also known as:

    • Diagnostic Knee Arthroscopy
    • Endoscopy
    • Knee Scope
    • Knee Joint Examination
    • Knee Biopsy (Arthroscopic)

    CPT Codes:

    • 29870: Arthroscopy, knee, diagnostic, with or without synovial biopsy (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Ulnar Nerve Release or Repositioning at Elbow
    • Ulnar Nerve Transposition
    • Cubital Tunnel Release
    • Elbow Nerve Surgery
    • Neuroplasty Ulnar Nerve

    CPT Codes:

    • 64718: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at elbow

    Does Dr. Akizuki accept my insurance?

    Dr. Akizuki accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 259-4101 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Akizuki accept in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Akizuki in San Francisco, 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

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of Tennessee

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Akizuki's office located?

    Dr. Kenneth Akizuki's Primary Practice

    2250 Hayes St Ste 208

    San Francisco, CA 94117

    (415) 259-4101

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    Dr. Kenneth Akizuki's Practice 2

    340 Dardanelli Ln Ste 10

    Los Gatos, CA 95032

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    Dr. Kenneth Akizuki's Practice 3

    900 Lafayette St Ste 105

    Santa Clara, CA 95050

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

    Dr. Akizuki's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073569703.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akizuki?

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

    What is Dr. Kenneth Akizuki's specialty?

    Dr. Akizuki is a Orthopedic Surgeon near San Francisco, 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. Akizuki to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Kenneth Akizuki affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Akizuki is affiliated with UCSF Health St. Mary's 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 Kenneth Akizuki accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Kenneth Akizuki is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kenneth Akizuki offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Akizuki's office at (415) 259-4101 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kenneth Akizuki?

    Please contact Dr. Akizuki's office at (415) 259-4101 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Kenneth Akizuki have?

    Dr. Kenneth Akizuki is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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