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Dr. Nathan Nathan, MD

Dr. Nathan Nathan, MD

Long Beach, CA

36 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Nathan, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Long Beach, CA?

    Dr. Nathan Nathan, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in Long Beach, CA. He has been practicing for over 36 years and is board certified. Dr. Nathan graduated from Baylor College of Medicine and completed his residency at Thos Jefferson Univ Hosp, Hand Surgery; Nyu Hospitals Center, Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Nathan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nathan’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nathan’s office at (562) 424-9000.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Nathan?

    Dr. Nathan Nathan, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Hand 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. Nathan empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren's Contracture, Hand & Wrist Surgery, Keinbocks Disease, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Long Beach/CA community, Dr. Nathan is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Thos Jefferson Univ Hosp, Hand Surgery; Nyu Hospitals Center, Orthopedic Surgery | New York University School of Medicine Program

    • Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Nathan board certified as an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon?

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

    What languages does Dr. Nathan speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Nathan treat?

    As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Nathan 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. Nathan. 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:

    • Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Left Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Right Wrist Nerve Compression
    • Right Hand Numbness
    • Right CTS
    • Left Wrist Nerve Compression
    • Left Hand Numbness
    • Left CTS

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
    • G5602: Carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb

    Also known as:

    • Dupuytren's Contracture
    • Connective Tissue Disorder
    • Finger Injuries and Disorder
    • Dupuytren contracture
    • Palmar fibromatosis
    • Viking disease
    • Hand contracture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M720: Palmar fascial fibromatosis [Dupuytren]

    Also known as:

    • Trigger Right Middle Finger
    • Trigger Left Middle Finger
    • Finger Injuries and Disorder
    • Tendinitis
    • Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Right Middle Finger
    • Right Middle Finger Tendonitis
    • Snapping Right Middle Finger
    • Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Left Middle Finger
    • Left Middle Finger Tendonitis
    • Snapping Left Middle Finger

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M65331: Trigger finger, right middle finger
    • M65332: Trigger finger, left middle finger

    Also known as:

    • Trigger Thumb
    • Finger Injuries and Disorder
    • Tendinitis
    • Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Thumb
    • Thumb Tendonitis
    • Thumb Locking

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M65311: Trigger thumb, right thumb
    • M65312: Trigger thumb, left thumb

    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
    • S52571A: Other intraarticular fracture of lower end of right radius, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • De Quervain's Tenosynovitis
    • Hand Injuries and Disorder
    • Tendinitis
    • De Quervain's Disease', 'Washerwoman's Sprain
    • Radial Styloid Tenosynovitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M654: Radial styloid tenosynovitis [de Quervain]

    Also known as:

    • Uterine Polyp
    • Uterine Disease
    • Endometrial Polyp
    • Womb Polyp

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N840: Polyp of corpus uteri

    What procedures does Dr. Nathan perform?

    As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Nathan 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. Nathan. 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:

    • Trigger Finger Release Surgery
    • Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery (Single Finger)
    • Dupuytren's Contracture Release (Percutaneous)
    • Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery (Additional Finger)
    • Tendon Sheath Incision
    • Trigger Finger Tenolysis
    • Finger Tendon Release
    • Hand Tendon Surgery
    • Partial Palmar Fasciectomy', 'Finger Contracture Release Surgery', 'Dupuytren's Release (Finger)
    • Percutaneous Palmar Fasciotomy', 'Needle Aponeurotomy', 'Minimally Invasive Dupuytren's Surgery
    • Partial Palmar Fasciectomy
    • Finger Contracture Release
    • Z-plasty Finger

    CPT Codes:

    • 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)
    • 26123: Fasciectomy, partial palmar with release of single digit including proximal interphalangeal joint, with or without Z-plasty, other local tissue rearrangement, or skin grafting (includes obtaining graft);
    • 26040: Fasciotomy, palmar (eg, Dupuytren's contracture); percutaneous
    • 26125: Fasciectomy, partial palmar with release of single digit including proximal interphalangeal joint, with or without Z-plasty, other local tissue rearrangement, or skin grafting (includes obtaining graft); each additional digit (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:

    • Wrist Tendon Sheath Release
    • De Quervain's Release
    • Wrist Tendon Decompression
    • Extensor Tendon Sheath Incision

    CPT Codes:

    • 25000: Incision, extensor tendon sheath, wrist (eg, deQuervains disease)

    Also known as:

    • Hand or Finger Cyst Removal
    • Ganglion cyst removal hand
    • Tendon sheath lesion excision
    • Mucous cyst removal finger

    CPT Codes:

    • 26160: Excision of lesion of tendon sheath or joint capsule (eg, cyst, mucous cyst, or ganglion), hand or finger

    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:

    • 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

    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

    Also known as:

    • Hysteroscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
    • Biopsy
    • Hysteroscopy
    • Uterine Scope with Biopsy
    • Hysteroscopic Polypectomy
    • D&C with Hysteroscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 58558: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with sampling (biopsy) of endometrium and/or polypectomy, with or without D & C

    Does Dr. Nathan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Nathan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 424-9000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Nathan accept in Long Beach, CA?

    Dr. Nathan in Long Beach, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other PACE

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

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    Where is Dr. Nathan's office located?

    Dr. Nathan Nathan's Primary Practice

    3633 Long Beach Blvd Ste 100

    Long Beach, CA 90807

    (562) 424-9000

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

    Dr. Nathan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013957679.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nathan?

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

    What is Dr. Nathan Nathan's specialty?

    Dr. Nathan is a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon near Long Beach, CA. An orthopaedic surgeon specializing in the upper extremity focuses on the investigation, preservation, and restoration of all structures affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist. This specialist employs medical, surgical, and rehabilitative techniques to treat various conditions and injuries related to the upper extremity. Contact Dr. Nathan to book an appointment today.

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

    No, Nathan is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center. 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

    Where can I learn more about Orthopedic Hand Surgeon?

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    Is Nathan Nathan accepting new patients in Long Beach, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Nathan Nathan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nathan Nathan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nathan's office at (562) 424-9000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Nathan Nathan?

    Please contact Dr. Nathan's office at (562) 424-9000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Nathan Nathan have?

    Dr. Nathan Nathan is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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