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Dr. Edward Mcpherson, MD

Dr. Edward Mcpherson, MD

Santa Monica, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Mcpherson, Orthopedic Surgeon in Santa Monica, CA?

    Dr. Edward Mcpherson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Mcpherson completed his residency at Kern Med Center. Dr. Mcpherson is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mcpherson’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mcpherson’s office at (213) 207-5660.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Mcpherson?

    Dr. Edward Mcpherson, 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. Mcpherson empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Hip Surgery, Joint Replacement, Knee Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Shoulder Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Santa Monica/CA community, Dr. Mcpherson is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Kern Med Center | Kern Medical Center - Internal Medicine | Medical University of South Carolina - Orthopedic Surgery

    Is Dr. Mcpherson board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?

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

    What languages does Dr. Mcpherson speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Mcpherson treat?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Mcpherson 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. Mcpherson. 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 Artificial Knee Joint
    • Left Artificial Knee Joint
    • Artificial Hip Joint
    • Having a Left Artificial Hip Joint
    • Having a Right Artificial Hip Joint
    • Knee Replacement
    • Hip Replacement
    • Right Knee Replacement
    • Right Knee Prosthesis
    • Right Knee Arthroplasty
    • Left Knee Replacement
    • Left Knee Prosthesis
    • Left Knee Arthroplasty
    • Hip Prosthesis
    • Hip Arthroplasty
    • Left hip replacement
    • Left hip prosthesis
    • Artificial left hip
    • Right hip replacement
    • Right hip prosthesis
    • Artificial right hip

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z96651: Presence of right artificial knee joint
    • Z96652: Presence of left artificial knee joint
    • Z96649: Presence of unspecified artificial hip joint
    • Z96642: Presence of left artificial hip joint
    • Z96641: Presence of right artificial hip joint

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M159: Polyosteoarthritis, unspecified
    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
    • M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
    • M19011: Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulder

    What procedures does Dr. Mcpherson perform?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Mcpherson 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. Mcpherson. 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:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Total Knee Replacement
    • Knee Replacement
    • Total Knee Arthroplasty
    • Knee Joint Replacement
    • Full Knee Replacement
    • TKA Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27447: Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial AND lateral compartments with or without patella resurfacing (total knee arthroplasty)

    Also known as:

    • Revision Total Knee Replacement
    • Revision of One Knee Replacement Part
    • Knee Arthroplasty Revision
    • Failed Knee Replacement Surgery
    • Knee Implant Exchange
    • Partial Knee Replacement Revision

    CPT Codes:

    • 27487: Revision of total knee arthroplasty, with or without allograft; femoral and entire tibial component
    • 27486: Revision of total knee arthroplasty, with or without allograft; 1 component

    Also known as:

    • Joint Drug Delivery Device Insertion
    • Intra-articular Drug Device
    • Joint Medication Implant
    • Drug Delivery into Joint

    CPT Codes:

    • 20704: Manual preparation and insertion of drug-delivery device(s), intra-articular (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Revision of Total Hip Replacement (Both Components)
    • Hip Replacement
    • Hip Arthroplasty Revision
    • Re-do Hip Replacement
    • Total Hip Revision Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27134: Revision of total hip arthroplasty; both components, with or without autograft or allograft

    Also known as:

    • Total Hip Replacement
    • Hip Replacement
    • Hip arthroplasty
    • Artificial hip surgery
    • Hip joint replacement
    • Femoral head replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 27130: Arthroplasty, acetabular and proximal femoral prosthetic replacement (total hip arthroplasty), with or without autograft or allograft

    Also known as:

    • Full Arm or Leg Cast Removal
    • Bivalving a cast
    • Cutting off a cast
    • Cast splitting

    CPT Codes:

    • 29705: Removal or bivalving; full arm or full leg cast

    Also known as:

    • Cylinder Cast Application (Thigh to Ankle)
    • Long Leg Cast Application
    • Knee Immobilizer Cast
    • Thigh to Ankle Cast
    • Leg Cylinder Cast
    • Full leg cast
    • Thigh to toe cast
    • Leg cast application
    • Full leg immobilization

    CPT Codes:

    • 29365: Application of cylinder cast (thigh to ankle)
    • 29345: Application of long leg cast (thigh to toes);

    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:

    • Total Shoulder Replacement
    • Glenohumeral Arthroplasty
    • Shoulder Joint Replacement
    • Proximal Humeral Replacement
    • Artificial Shoulder Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 23472: Arthroplasty, glenohumeral joint; total shoulder (glenoid and proximal humeral replacement (eg, total shoulder))

    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:

    • Knee Fusion Surgery
    • Knee Arthrodesis
    • Surgical Knee Fusion
    • Knee Joint Immobilization Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27580: Arthrodesis, knee, any technique

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Knee Replacement Implant
    • Total Knee Prosthesis Removal
    • Knee Implant Explantation
    • Knee Spacer Insertion
    • Revision Knee Surgery (Implant Removal)

    CPT Codes:

    • 27488: Removal of prosthesis, including total knee prosthesis, methylmethacrylate with or without insertion of spacer, knee

    Also known as:

    • Biceps Tendon Repair (Tenodesis)
    • Long Head Biceps Tenodesis
    • Shoulder Biceps Tendon Surgery
    • Biceps Tendon Reattachment
    • Shoulder Tendon Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 23430: Tenodesis of long tendon of biceps

    Also known as:

    • Drug Delivery Implant Insertion
    • Medication Implant Placement
    • Bioresorbable Drug Implant
    • Contraceptive Implant Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 11981: Insertion, drug-delivery implant (ie, bioresorbable, biodegradable, non-biodegradable)

    Also known as:

    • Lower Leg Muscle Flap Surgery
    • Lower Extremity Flap Reconstruction
    • Myocutaneous Flap Surgery
    • Fasciocutaneous Flap Surgery
    • Leg Tissue Transfer

    CPT Codes:

    • 15738: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; lower extremity

    Also known as:

    • Wound or Burn Site Preparation for Graft
    • Surgery
    • Surgical Wound Debridement
    • Burn Eschar Excision
    • Scar Contracture Release
    • Recipient Site Preparation

    CPT Codes:

    • 15002: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, trunk, arms, legs; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children

    Also known as:

    • Simple Wound Closure
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Wound Re-closure
    • Superficial Wound Repair
    • Dehiscence Repair
    • Stitch a Wound Open

    CPT Codes:

    • 12020: Treatment of superficial wound dehiscence; simple closure

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
    • Facet joint block
    • Zygapophyseal joint injection
    • Lower back facet injection
    • Sacral facet injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64494: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; second level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
    • Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
    • Sacral Facet Joint Injection
    • Paravertebral Facet Injection
    • Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)

    CPT Codes:

    • 64493: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; single level

    Does Dr. Mcpherson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Mcpherson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (213) 207-5660 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Mcpherson accept in Santa Monica, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • FirstMerit Corporation

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Mcpherson's office located?

    Dr. Edward Mcpherson's Primary Practice

    1250 16th St Ste 2100

    Santa Monica, CA 90404

    (213) 207-5660

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    Dr. Edward Mcpherson's Practice 2

    1225 15th St Ste 2100

    Santa Monica, CA 90404

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    Dr. Edward Mcpherson's Practice 3

    201 S Alvarado St Ste 501

    Los Angeles, CA 90057

    (213) 207-5660

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

    Dr. Mcpherson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659360576.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mcpherson?

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

    What is Dr. Edward Mcpherson's specialty?

    Dr. Mcpherson is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Santa Monica, 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. Mcpherson to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Mcpherson is affiliated with UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Providence St. Jude Medical Center, Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center 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 Edward Mcpherson accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Edward Mcpherson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Edward Mcpherson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Mcpherson's office at (213) 207-5660 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Edward Mcpherson?

    Please contact Dr. Mcpherson's office at (213) 207-5660 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Edward Mcpherson have?

    Dr. Edward Mcpherson is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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