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Who is Dr. Wallace, Orthopedic Surgeon in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Charles Wallace, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Wallace graduated from University of Michigan Medical School and completed his residency at Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Pediatrics Orthopedics; Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Wallace is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wallace’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wallace’s office at (858) 966-6789.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Wallace?
Dr. Charles Wallace, 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. Wallace empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cerebral Palsy, Hip Disorders-Pediatric, Trauma, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Diego/CA community, Dr. Wallace is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Wallace go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University of California - San Diego
Residency: Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Pediatrics Orthopedics; Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery | Ucsd Hospital Medical Center | University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Affiliated Hospitals | UCSD-Kaiser San Diego
Medical School: University of Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi | University of Michigan Medical School
Is Dr. Wallace board certified in Orthopedic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Charles Wallace, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Wallace speak?
Dr. Wallace and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Wallace treat?
As a Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Wallace 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. Wallace. 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:
- Other Hip Deformity at Birth
- Birth Defects
- Hip Injuries and Disorder
- Congenital Hip Malformation
- Birth Defect of Hip
- Abnormal Hip Development
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q6589: Other specified congenital deformities of hip
Also known as:
- Foot Birth Defects
- Birth Defects
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Congenital Foot Deformities
- Foot Malformations at Birth
- Deformed Feet at Birth
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q6689: Other specified congenital deformities of feet
Also known as:
- Left Wrist Radius Fracture
- Right Wrist Radius Fracture
- Arm Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Broken Left Wrist Bone
- Distal Left Radius Fracture
- Left Wrist Bone Break
- Broken Right Wrist Bone
- Distal Right Radius Fracture
- Right Wrist Bone Break
ICD-10 Codes:
- S52502A: Unspecified fracture of the lower end of left radius, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S52501A: Unspecified fracture of the lower end of right radius, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Hand or Finger Deformity at Birth
- Birth Defects
- Congenital Hand Malformation
- Finger Birth Defect
- Baby Hand Anomaly
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q681: Congenital deformity of finger(s) and hand
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- Brachial Plexus Injury from Birth
- Brachial Plexus Injuries
- Childbirth Problems
- Erb's palsy
- Newborn arm nerve injury
- Shoulder nerve damage from birth
ICD-10 Codes:
- P143: Other brachial plexus birth injuries
Also known as:
- Arm and Shoulder Birth Defects
- Birth Defects
- Congenital upper limb malformation
- Shoulder girdle defect
- Arm and shoulder anomalies
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q740: Other congenital malformations of upper limb(s), including shoulder girdle
Also known as:
- Pain
- Body ache
- Discomfort
- Soreness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R52: Pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Right Wrist Pain
- Pain
- Wrist Injuries and Disorder
- Aching right wrist
- Sore right wrist
- Right wrist discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25531: Pain in right wrist
What procedures does Dr. Wallace perform?
As a Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Wallace 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. Wallace. 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:
- Non-Surgical Wrist Fracture Treatment
- Collarbone Fracture Treatment (No Manipulation)
- Closed Treatment for Upper Arm Fracture
- Foot Bone Fracture Treatment (No Manipulation)
- Wrist Fracture Treatment with Manipulation
- Non-Surgical Finger or Thumb Fracture Treatment
- Non-Surgical Radial Head Fracture Treatment
- Broken Finger or Thumb Treatment with Manipulation
- Finger or Toe Fracture Treatment (Non-Surgical)
- Closed Treatment of Forearm Bone Fractures (No Manipulation)
- Upper Arm Bone Fracture Treatment (No Manipulation)
- Closed Distal Radial Fracture Treatment
- Colles Fracture Treatment
- Smith Fracture Treatment
- Ulnar Styloid Fracture Treatment
- Closed Clavicle Fracture Treatment
- Non-Surgical Collarbone Repair
- Clavicle Fracture Management
- Humerus Fracture Closed Treatment
- Supracondylar Humeral Fracture Care
- Transcondylar Fracture Treatment
- Metatarsal Fracture Care
- Non-Surgical Foot Fracture Treatment
- Closed Metatarsal Fracture Reduction
- Closed Distal Radius Fracture Treatment
- Colles Fracture Reduction
- Closed Distal Phalangeal Fracture Treatment
- Broken Finger Tip Treatment
- Thumb Fracture Care without Manipulation
- Phalangeal Fracture Non-Surgical
- Closed Radial Head Fracture Treatment
- Radial Neck Fracture Care
- Elbow Fracture Treatment without Manipulation
- Forearm Bone Fracture Treatment
- Phalangeal Fracture Reduction
- Finger Bone Manipulation
- Thumb Fracture Treatment
- Phalanx Fracture Treatment
- Closed Finger Fracture Care
- Toe Bone Fracture Treatment
- Non-Manipulative Digit Fracture Repair
- Radial Shaft Fracture Treatment
- Ulnar Shaft Fracture Treatment
- Non-Manipulative Forearm Fracture Care
- Proximal Humerus Fracture Care
- Shoulder Fracture Treatment
- Closed Humeral Fracture Management
- Arm Bone Break Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 25600: Closed Treatment Of Distal Radial Fracture (Eg, Colles Or Smith Type) Or Epiphyseal Separation, Includes Closed Treatment Of Fracture Of Ulnar Styloid, When Performed; Without Manipulation
- 23500: Closed treatment of clavicular fracture; without manipulation
- 24530: Closed treatment of supracondylar or transcondylar humeral fracture, with or without intercondylar extension; without manipulation
- 28470: Closed treatment of metatarsal fracture; without manipulation, each
- 25605: Closed Treatment Of Distal Radial Fracture (Eg, Colles Or Smith Type) Or Epiphyseal Separation, Includes Closed Treatment Of Fracture Of Ulnar Styloid, When Performed; With Manipulation
- 26750: Closed treatment of distal phalangeal fracture, finger or thumb; without manipulation, each
- 24650: Closed treatment of radial head or neck fracture; without manipulation
- 26725: Closed treatment of phalangeal shaft fracture, proximal or middle phalanx, finger or thumb; with manipulation, with or without skin or skeletal traction, each
- 28510: Closed treatment of fracture, phalanx or phalanges, other than great toe; without manipulation, each
- 25560: Closed Treatment Of Radial And Ulnar Shaft Fractures; Without Manipulation
- 23600: Closed treatment of proximal humeral (surgical or anatomical neck) fracture; without manipulation
Also known as:
- Walking Short Leg Cast Application
- Long Arm Cast Application
- Short Leg Cast Application
- Long Leg Cast Application
- Below Knee Walking Cast
- Ambulatory Short Leg Cast
- Lower Leg Cast
- Foot and Ankle Cast
- Shoulder to hand cast
- Full arm cast
- Arm fracture cast
- Below Knee Cast
- Full leg cast
- Thigh to toe cast
- Leg cast application
- Full leg immobilization
CPT Codes:
- 29425: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes); walking or ambulatory type
- 29065: Application, cast; shoulder to hand (long arm)
- 29405: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes);
- 29345: Application of long leg cast (thigh to toes);
Also known as:
- Short Arm Cast Application
- Elbow to Finger Cast
- Forearm Cast
- Arm Immobilization Cast
CPT Codes:
- 29075: Application, cast; elbow to finger (short arm)
Also known as:
- Trigger Finger Release Surgery
- Wrist Ganglion Cyst Removal
- Finger Bone Reshaping Surgery
- Webbed Finger Repair with Skin Grafts
- Hand/Finger Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
- Hand or Finger Tendon Lengthening
- Tendon Sheath Incision
- Trigger Finger Tenolysis
- Finger Tendon Release
- Hand Tendon Surgery
- Ganglion Excision
- Wrist Cyst Surgery
- Dorsal/Volar Ganglion Removal
- Phalanx Osteotomy
- Finger Bone Cut
- Finger Deformity Correction
- Syndactyly Correction
- Finger Separation Surgery
- Web Finger Reconstruction
- Hand Tumor Excision
- Finger Vascular Malformation Removal
- Intramuscular Hand Tumor Surgery
- Flexor Tendon Lengthening
CPT Codes:
- 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)
- 25111: Excision of ganglion, wrist (dorsal or volar); primary
- 26567: Osteotomy; phalanx of finger, each
- 26561: Repair of syndactyly (web finger) each web space; with skin flaps and grafts
- 26113: Excision, tumor, soft tissue, or vascular malformation, of hand or finger, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); 1.5 cm or greater
- 26478: Lengthening of tendon, flexor, hand or finger, each tendon
Also known as:
- Closed Treatment of Finger or Thumb Fracture
- Phalangeal fracture treatment
- Broken finger treatment
- Thumb fracture care
CPT Codes:
- 26720: Closed treatment of phalangeal shaft fracture, proximal or middle phalanx, finger or thumb; without manipulation, each
Also known as:
- Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
- Removal of Superficial Implant (Wire, Pin, or Rod)
- Hardware Removal Surgery
- Buried Implant Extraction
- Orthopedic Implant Removal
- Buried wire removal
- Pin removal surgery
- Rod removal (superficial)
CPT Codes:
- 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)
- 20670: Removal of implant; superficial (eg, buried wire, pin or rod) (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Finger Splint Application
- Static Finger Splint
- Finger Immobilization
- Finger Brace
CPT Codes:
- 29130: Application of finger splint; static
Also known as:
- Finger or Hand Joint Fracture Repair
- Articular Fracture Repair Hand
- Metacarpophalangeal Joint Fracture Surgery
- Interphalangeal Joint Fracture Repair
- Internal Fixation for Hand Fracture
CPT Codes:
- 26746: Open treatment of articular fracture, involving metacarpophalangeal or interphalangeal joint, includes internal fixation, when performed, each
Also known as:
- Non-Surgical Treatment for Broken Hand Bone
- Closed Metacarpal Fracture Treatment
- Hand Bone Fracture Care
- Metacarpal Fracture Management without Manipulation
CPT Codes:
- 26600: Closed treatment of metacarpal fracture, single; without manipulation, each bone
Also known as:
- Closed Fibula Fracture Treatment
- Lateral Malleolus Fracture Treatment
- Distal Fibula Fracture Care
- Ankle Bone Fracture Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 27786: Closed treatment of distal fibular fracture (lateral malleolus); without manipulation
Also known as:
- Finger or Thumb Fracture Fixation
- Open Surgery for Finger/Thumb Fracture
- Percutaneous phalangeal fixation
- Unstable finger fracture repair
- Thumb bone fracture treatment
- Phalangeal Shaft Fracture Repair
- Finger Bone Internal Fixation
- Broken Finger Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 26727: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of unstable phalangeal shaft fracture, proximal or middle phalanx, finger or thumb, with manipulation, each
- 26735: Open treatment of phalangeal shaft fracture, proximal or middle phalanx, finger or thumb, includes internal fixation, when performed, each
Also known as:
- Clubfoot Casting and Manipulation
- Ponseti Method for Clubfoot
- Clubfoot Correction with Cast
- Serial Casting for Clubfoot
CPT Codes:
- 29450: Application of clubfoot cast with molding or manipulation, long or short leg
Also known as:
- Extra Finger or Toe Reconstruction
- Polydactyly Repair
- Digit Reconstruction Surgery
- Extra Digit Removal and Reshaping
- Congenital Hand/Foot Anomaly Repair
CPT Codes:
- 26587: Reconstruction of polydactylous digit, soft tissue and bone
Also known as:
- Finger Tendon Repair
- Flexor Tendon Repair
- Digital Tendon Surgery
- Hand Tendon Repair
CPT Codes:
- 26356: Repair or advancement, flexor tendon, in zone 2 digital flexor tendon sheath (eg, no man's land); primary, without free graft, each tendon
Also known as:
- Achilles Tendon Release (Percutaneous)
- Anesthesia
- Percutaneous Achilles tenotomy
- Achilles tendon lengthening (minimally invasive)
- Heel cord release
CPT Codes:
- 27606: Tenotomy, percutaneous, Achilles tendon (separate procedure); general anesthesia
Also known as:
- Scaphoid Bone Non-Union Repair
- Navicular bone repair
- Wrist bone fusion
- Scaphoid fracture surgery
CPT Codes:
- 25440: Repair Of Nonunion, Scaphoid Carpal (Navicular) Bone, With Or Without Radial Styloidectomy (Includes Obtaining Graft And Necessary Fixation)
Also known as:
- Minor Bone Graft
- Bone Grafts
- Small Bone Graft
- Dowel Bone Graft
- Button Bone Graft
- Autograft (Small)
CPT Codes:
- 20900: Bone graft, any donor area; minor or small (eg, dowel or button)
Also known as:
- Lower Leg Bone Fracture Treatment
- Tibial Shaft Fracture Treatment
- Closed Tibia Fracture Repair
- Shin Bone Fracture Care
CPT Codes:
- 27750: Closed treatment of tibial shaft fracture (with or without fibular fracture); without manipulation
Also known as:
- Hand Tendon Transfer
- Carpometacarpal Tendon Transplant
- Dorsum of Hand Tendon Surgery
- Tendon Relocation in Hand
CPT Codes:
- 26480: Transfer or transplant of tendon, carpometacarpal area or dorsum of hand; without free graft, each tendon
Also known as:
- Forearm Bone Growth Stoppage Surgery
- Epiphysiodesis
- Growth plate arrest
- Distal radius epiphysiodesis
- Ulna growth plate stapling
CPT Codes:
- 25450: Epiphyseal Arrest By Epiphysiodesis Or Stapling; Distal Radius Or Ulna
Also known as:
- Foot Bone Fracture Treatment
- Tarsal fracture treatment
- Foot fracture repair without manipulation
- Broken foot bone care
CPT Codes:
- 28450: Treatment of tarsal bone fracture (except talus and calcaneus); without manipulation, each
Also known as:
- Polydactyly Toe Reconstruction
- Extra toe removal
- Toe duplication surgery
- Polydactyly repair
- Foot deformity correction
CPT Codes:
- 28344: Reconstruction, toe(s); polydactyly
Also known as:
- Finger Ligament Repair
- Collateral ligament repair (finger)
- MP joint ligament repair
- Finger joint stabilization surgery
CPT Codes:
- 26540: Repair of collateral ligament, metacarpophalangeal or interphalangeal joint
Also known as:
- Closed Treatment of Wrist Bone Fracture
- Scaphoid Fracture Treatment (Non-Surgical)
- Navicular Bone Fracture Treatment
- Wrist Fracture Care Without Manipulation
CPT Codes:
- 25622: Closed Treatment Of Carpal Scaphoid (Navicular) Fracture; Without Manipulation
Also known as:
- Forearm Bone Growth Stoppage
- Epiphysiodesis of forearm
- Radius and ulna growth arrest
- Growth plate stapling
CPT Codes:
- 25455: Epiphyseal arrest by epiphysiodesis or stapling; distal radius AND ulna
Also known as:
- Forearm Bone Shortening Surgery
- Radius Shortening Osteotomy
- Ulna Shortening Procedure
- Forearm Bone Reshaping
CPT Codes:
- 25390: Osteoplasty, radius OR ulna; shortening
Also known as:
- Lower Leg Bone Cyst or Tumor Removal
- Tibia Bone Cyst Excision
- Fibula Tumor Removal
- Leg Bone Curettage
- Benign Bone Tumor Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27635: Excision or curettage of bone cyst or benign tumor, tibia or fibula;
Also known as:
- Closed Treatment of Big Toe Fracture (No Manipulation)
- Great Toe Phalanx Fracture Treatment
- Broken Big Toe Care
- Non-Surgical Toe Fracture Treatment
- Big Toe Bone Fracture Care
CPT Codes:
- 28490: Closed treatment of fracture great toe, phalanx or phalanges; without manipulation
Also known as:
- Ingrown Toenail Removal
- Nail Matrix Excision
- Permanent Nail Removal
- Deformed Nail Surgery
- Toenail Avulsion
CPT Codes:
- 11750: Excision of nail and nail matrix, partial or complete (eg, ingrown or deformed nail), for permanent removal;
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Tissue Transfer
- Local Flap Reconstruction
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
CPT Codes:
- 14040: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Skin Tag Removal (Up to 15)
- Fibrocutaneous Tag Excision
- Multiple Skin Tag Removal
- Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11200: Removal of skin tags, multiple fibrocutaneous tags, any area; up to and including 15 lesions
Does Dr. Wallace accept my insurance?
Dr. Wallace accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 966-6789 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wallace accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Wallace in San Diego, 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
Centene
Community Health Group
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Inland Empire
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Wallace's office located?
Dr. Charles Wallace's Primary Practice
3030 Childrens Way Ste 410
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 966-6789
Recognitions
Awards
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What is Dr. Wallace's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wallace's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144229600.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wallace?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wallace
What is Dr. Charles Wallace's specialty?
Dr. Wallace is a Orthopedic Surgeon near San Diego, 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. Wallace to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Charles Wallace affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Wallace is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego. 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 Charles Wallace accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Charles Wallace is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Charles Wallace offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wallace's office at (858) 966-6789 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Charles Wallace?
Please contact Dr. Wallace's office at (858) 966-6789 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Charles Wallace have?
Dr. Charles Wallace is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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