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Dr. Christopher Pallia, MD

Dr. Christopher Pallia, MD

Coronado, CA

24 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Pallia, Orthopedic Surgeon in Coronado, CA?

    Dr. Christopher Pallia, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Coronado, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Pallia graduated from University of California and completed his residency at Univ Hosp-Suny Stony Brook, Orthopedic Surgery; St Mary Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Pallia is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pallia’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pallia’s office at (619) 435-7282.

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

    • Residency: Univ Hosp-Suny Stony Brook, Orthopedic Surgery; St Mary Med Ctr, General Surgery | St Mary Medical Center-General Surgery

    • Medical School: University of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca | University of California

    What languages does Dr. Pallia speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Pallia treat?

    As a Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Pallia 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. Pallia. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
    • M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
    • M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
    • M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
    • M19011: Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulder
    • M19012: Primary osteoarthritis, left shoulder

    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:

    • Joint Replacement Aftercare
    • Hip Replacement
    • Joint Disorder
    • Knee Replacement
    • Post-joint replacement care
    • Joint surgery recovery
    • Orthopedic aftercare

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery

    Also known as:

    • Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
    • Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
    • Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
    • Cardiovascular Clearance Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination

    Also known as:

    • Other tear of the medial meniscus in the left knee
    • Other tear of the medial meniscus in the right 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
    • S83241A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right 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:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25552: Pain in left hip
    • M25551: Pain in right hip

    Also known as:

    • Rotator Cuff Strain
    • Rotator Cuff Injuries
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle
    • Shoulder Tendon Strain
    • Rotator Cuff Sprain
    • Strained Shoulder Tendon

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S46011A: Strain of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of the rotator cuff of right shoulder, initial encounter

    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

    Which procedures does Dr. Pallia perform as a Orthopedic Surgeon?

    As a Orthopedic Surgeon, procedures performed by an Dr. Christopher Pallia may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Pallia's office.

    Does Dr. Pallia accept my insurance?

    Dr. Pallia accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 435-7282 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Pallia accept in Coronado, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Sharp Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Pallia's office located?

    Dr. Christopher Pallia's Primary Practice

    250 Prospect Pl

    Coronado, CA 92118

    (619) 435-7282

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    Dr. Christopher Pallia's Practice 2

    9834 Genesee Ave Ste 228

    La Jolla, CA 92037

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    Dr. Christopher Pallia's Practice 3

    5643 Copley Dr

    San Diego, CA 92111

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

    Dr. Pallia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497751457.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pallia?

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

    What is Dr. Christopher Pallia's specialty?

    Dr. Pallia is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Coronado, 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. Pallia to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Pallia is affiliated with Sharp Coronado Hospital, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Sharp Memorial Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Sharp Grossmont Hospital 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 Pallia accepting new patients in Coronado, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Christopher Pallia offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Pallia's office at (619) 435-7282 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christopher Pallia?

    Please contact Dr. Pallia's office at (619) 435-7282 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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