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Dr. Alex Lechtman, MD

Dr. Alex Lechtman, MD

Visalia, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lechtman, Plastic Surgeon in Visalia, CA?

    Dr. Alex Lechtman, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Visalia, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Lechtman graduated from University of California and completed his residency at Univ Ca Davis Med Ctr, Plastic Surgery; Univ Ca Davis Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Lechtman is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lechtman’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lechtman’s office at (559) 738-7572.

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

    • Residency: Univ Ca Davis Med Ctr, Plastic Surgery; Univ Ca Davis Med Ctr, General Surgery | University California | UC Irvine Medical Center

    • Medical School: University of Ca, San Diego, Sch of Med, La Jolla Ca | University of California

    Is Dr. Lechtman board certified in Plastic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Alex Lechtman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Lechtman speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Lechtman treat?

    As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Lechtman 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. Lechtman. 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:

    • Breast Enlargement
    • Breast Disease
    • Breast hypertrophy
    • Macromastia
    • Gigantomastia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N62: Hypertrophy of breast

    Also known as:

    • Lost both breasts (double mastectomy)
    • Lost right breast (mastectomy)
    • Mastectomy
    • Double mastectomy
    • Bilateral breast removal
    • Absence of both breasts
    • Right mastectomy
    • Right breast removal
    • Absence of right breast

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z9013: Acquired absence of bilateral breasts and nipples
    • Z9011: Acquired absence of right breast and nipple

    Also known as:

    • Localized Fat Deposits
    • Obesity
    • Excess Fat in Specific Areas
    • Lipodystrophy
    • Regional Adiposity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E65: Localized adiposity

    Also known as:

    • Loss of Breast and Nipple
    • Loss of Left Breast and Nipple
    • Mastectomy
    • Breast Removal
    • Nipple Removal
    • Left Mastectomy
    • Left Breast Removal
    • Left Nipple Removal

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z9010: Acquired absence of unspecified breast and nipple
    • Z9012: Acquired absence of left breast and nipple

    Also known as:

    • Personal History of Breast Cancer
    • Breast Cancer
    • Past breast cancer
    • Previous mammary malignancy
    • History of breast tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z853: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Scars
    • Hypertrophic Scarring
    • Keloid Scars
    • Scar Tissue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L910: Hypertrophic scar

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Face
    • Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Nose
    • Skin Cancer
    • Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ)
    • Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)
    • Rodent Ulcer
    • BCC
    • Basal Cell Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C44310: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of unspecified parts of face
    • C44311: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of nose

    Also known as:

    • Sebaceous Cyst
    • Epidermal Cyst
    • Skin Condition
    • Epidermoid Cyst
    • Keratin Cyst
    • Skin Lump

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L723: Sebaceous cyst
    • L720: Epidermal cyst

    Also known as:

    • Umbilical Hernia
    • Hernia
    • Belly Button Hernia
    • Navel Hernia
    • Umbilical Rupture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene

    Also known as:

    • Other problems with breast implant
    • Breast Reconstruction
    • Other breast prosthesis issues
    • Unspecified breast implant complication
    • Breast augmentation device problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T8549XA: Other mechanical complication of breast prosthesis and implant, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Benign Facial Skin Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Skin Condition
    • Non-cancerous growth on face
    • Facial skin lesion
    • Benign facial mass
    • Facial skin lump

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D2330: Other benign neoplasm of skin of unspecified part of face

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy
    • Breast Reconstruction
    • Post-mastectomy breast reconstruction
    • Breast implant after mastectomy
    • Rebuilding breast after cancer surgery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z421: Encounter for breast reconstruction following mastectomy

    Also known as:

    • Baggy Eyelids
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • Dermatochalasis
    • Droopy Eyelid Skin
    • Excess Eyelid Skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H02839: Dermatochalasis of unspecified eye, unspecified eyelid

    Also known as:

    • Uneven Reconstructed Breasts
    • Breast Disease
    • Breast Reconstruction
    • Breast implant disproportion
    • Asymmetrical reconstructed breasts
    • Reconstructed breast imbalance

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N651: Disproportion of reconstructed breast

    Which procedures does Dr. Lechtman perform as a Plastic Surgeon?

    As a Plastic Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Alex Lechtman may include:

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

    Does Dr. Lechtman accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lechtman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (559) 738-7572 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lechtman accept in Visalia, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Adventist Health System

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Foundation for Medical Care(FMC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Lechtman's office located?

    Dr. Alex Lechtman's Primary Practice

    5128 W Cypress Ave

    Visalia, CA 93277

    (559) 738-7572

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    Dr. Alex Lechtman's Practice 2

    5530 Avenida de los Robles

    Visalia, CA 93291

    (559) 738-7572

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    Dr. Alex Lechtman's Practice 3

    1524 W Lacey Blvd Ste 101

    Hanford, CA 93230

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

    Dr. Lechtman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013913698.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lechtman?

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

    What is Dr. Alex Lechtman's specialty?

    Dr. Lechtman is a Plastic Surgeon near Visalia, CA. A plastic surgeon specializes in repairing, reconstructing, or replacing physical defects involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hands, extremities, breasts, trunk, and external genitalia. Cosmetic surgery is a key aspect of this specialty, where surgeons apply aesthetic principles to enhance appearance and optimize reconstructive outcomes, addressing both normal structures and those requiring reconstruction. Contact Dr. Lechtman to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Lechtman is affiliated with Kaweah Health Medical Center 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 Alex Lechtman accepting new patients in Visalia, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Alex Lechtman is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Alex Lechtman offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lechtman's office at (559) 738-7572 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Alex Lechtman?

    Please contact Dr. Lechtman's office at (559) 738-7572 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Alex Lechtman have?

    Dr. Alex Lechtman is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

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