Who is Dr. Hatch, Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. George Hatch, MD is an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA. He has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified.
Dr. Hatch is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hatch’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hatch’s office at (323) 442-5300.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Hatch?
Dr. George Hatch, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist 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. Hatch empowers
patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Arthritis, Elbow Reconstruction, Elbow Replacement, Knee Injuries, Rotator Cuff Surgery, Shoulder Surgery, Sports Medicine, or comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the Los Angeles/CA community, Dr. Hatch is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Is Dr. Hatch board certified as an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. George Hatch, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Hatch speak?
Dr. Hatch and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Hatch treat?
As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Hatch 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. Hatch. 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 Left Knee
Pain in Right Knee
Pain in Knee
Knee Injuries and Disorder
Pain
Left Knee Ache
Left Knee Discomfort
Sore Left Knee
Right Knee Ache
Right Knee Discomfort
Sore Right Knee
Knee Ache
Knee Discomfort
Sore Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
M25562: Pain in left knee
M25561: Pain in right knee
M25569: Pain in unspecified knee
Also known as:
Other Orthopedic Aftercare
General orthopedic recovery
Musculoskeletal post-op care
Bone and joint follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare
Also known as:
Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
Osteoarthritis of the right shoulder
Osteoarthritis of both knees
Osteoarthritis of the left knee
Osteoarthritis
Right Knee Arthritis
Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
Degenerative joint disease
Wear-and-tear arthritis
Arthrosis
Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
M19011: Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulder
M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
Also known as:
Knee Ligament Sprain
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Sprain
Knee Injuries and Disorder
Sprains and Strains
Sprained Knee Ligament
Ligament Injury in Knee
ACL Sprain
ACL Injury
Knee Ligament Tear
ICD-10 Codes:
S83512A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of left knee, initial encounter
S83511A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of right knee, initial encounter
S83519A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of unspecified knee, initial encounter
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 Knee Instability
Left Knee Instability
Knee Injuries and Disorder
Loose right knee
Unstable right knee joint
Right knee hypermobility
Loose left knee
Unstable left knee joint
Left knee hypermobility
ICD-10 Codes:
M25361: Other instability, right knee
M25362: Other instability, left knee
Also known as:
Other tear of the medial meniscus in the left knee
Cartilage Disorder
Knee Injuries and Disorder
Torn meniscus
Knee cartilage tear
Meniscal injury
Torn knee cartilage
ICD-10 Codes:
S83242A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter
Also known as:
Frozen Shoulder
Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
Adhesive Capsulitis
Shoulder Stiffness
Stiff Shoulder Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
M7501: Adhesive capsulitis of right shoulder
Also known as:
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
EDS
Hypermobility syndrome
Joint hypermobility
ICD-10 Codes:
Q7960: Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, unspecified
Also known as:
Other Post-Surgery Condition
Postoperative State
Recovery After Surgery
Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
Pain
Body ache
Discomfort
Soreness
ICD-10 Codes:
R52: Pain, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Hatch perform?
As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Hatch 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. Hatch. 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:
Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
Knee Injection with Ultrasound
Arthrocentesis
Major Joint Aspiration
Bursa Injection
Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
20611: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting
20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
Knee Arthroscopy for Cartilage Shaving
Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus Repair
Endoscopy
Knee chondroplasty
Arthroscopic cartilage debridement
Knee scope cartilage repair
Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
Knee Cartilage Shaving
Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
Knee Scope Meniscus Surgery
Torn Meniscus Repair (Arthroscopic)
CPT Codes:
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
29882: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscus repair (medial OR lateral)
29889: Arthroscopically aided posterior cruciate ligament repair/augmentation or reconstruction
Also known as:
ACL Repair Surgery
Tibial Tubercle Surgery
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Arthroscopic ACL Surgery
Knee Ligament Repair
ACL Augmentation
Maquet procedure
Knee bone realignment surgery
Tibial tubercle osteotomy
Kneecap stabilization surgery
CPT Codes:
29888: Arthroscopically aided anterior cruciate ligament repair/augmentation or reconstruction
27418: Anterior tibial tubercleplasty (eg, Maquet type procedure)
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:
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 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:
Femur Bone Cut with Fixation
Femoral Osteotomy
Thigh Bone Reshaping Surgery
Femur Shaft Osteotomy
Supracondylar Femur Osteotomy
CPT Codes:
27450: Osteotomy, femur, shaft or supracondylar; with fixation
Also known as:
Continuous Femoral Nerve Block
Femoral Nerve Catheter Infusion
Thigh Nerve Block
Continuous Pain Relief Injection
CPT Codes:
64448: Injection(S), Anesthetic Agent(S) And/Or Steroid; Femoral Nerve, Continuous Infusion By Catheter (Including Catheter Placement), Including Imaging Guidance, When Performed
Does Dr. Hatch accept my insurance?
Dr. Hatch accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 442-5300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hatch accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Hatch in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
What is Dr. Hatch's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hatch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699712844.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hatch?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hatch
What is Dr. George Hatch's specialty?
Dr. Hatch is a Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist near Los Angeles, 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. Hatch to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. George Hatch affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Hatch is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals:
Keck Hospital of USC.
Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 George Hatch accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. George Hatch is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. George Hatch offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hatch's office at (323) 442-5300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with George Hatch?
Please contact Dr. Hatch's office at (323) 442-5300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. George Hatch have?
Dr. George Hatch is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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