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Who is Dr. Calafi, Orthopedic Surgeon in Walnut Creek, CA?
Dr. Leo Calafi, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Walnut Creek, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Calafi is fluent in English and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Calafi’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Calafi’s office at (925) 939-8585.
Is Dr. Calafi board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Leo Calafi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Calafi speak?
Dr. Calafi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
German
What conditions does Dr. Calafi treat?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Calafi 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. Calafi. 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:
- 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:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
Also known as:
- Right Shoulder Pain
- Pain
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Sore Right Shoulder
- Right Shoulder Ache
- Right Shoulder Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25511: Pain in right shoulder
Also known as:
- Upper Arm Bone Fracture (Near Shoulder)
- Fractures
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Broken upper arm bone
- Humerus head fracture
- Shoulder fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S42291A: Other displaced fracture of upper end of right humerus, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Broken Collarbone
- Fractures
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Clavicle Fracture
- Collarbone Break
- Bone Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S42022A: Displaced fracture of shaft of left clavicle, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Sprained Left Ankle
- Ankle Injuries and Disorder
- Sprains and Strains
- Twisted Left Ankle
- Left Ankle Ligament Injury
- Left Ankle Strain
ICD-10 Codes:
- S93492A: Sprain of other ligament of left ankle, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Broken Fibula
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Fibula Fracture
- Broken Leg Bone
- Lower Leg Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S82831A: Other fracture of upper and lower end of right fibula, initial encounter for closed fracture
What procedures does Dr. Calafi perform?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Calafi 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. Calafi. 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:
- 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:
- Open Repair of Broken Collarbone
- Clavicle Fracture Surgery
- Collarbone Fixation
- Open Clavicle Reduction
CPT Codes:
- 23515: Open treatment of clavicular fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Short Arm Cast Application
- External Fixation System Application
- Elbow to Finger Cast
- Forearm Cast
- Arm Immobilization Cast
- Ilizarov Fixator Application
- Bone External Fixation
- Limb Lengthening Device Application
CPT Codes:
- 29075: Application, cast; elbow to finger (short arm)
- 20692: Application of a multiplane (pins or wires in more than 1 plane), unilateral, external fixation system (eg, Ilizarov, Monticelli type)
Also known as:
- Wrist Fracture Treatment with Manipulation
- Upper Arm Bone Fracture Treatment (No Manipulation)
- Foot Bone Fracture Treatment (No Manipulation)
- Closed Distal Radius Fracture Treatment
- Colles Fracture Reduction
- Smith Fracture Treatment
- Proximal Humerus Fracture Care
- Shoulder Fracture Treatment
- Closed Humeral Fracture Management
- Arm Bone Break Treatment
- Metatarsal Fracture Care
- Non-Surgical Foot Fracture Treatment
- Closed Metatarsal Fracture Reduction
CPT Codes:
- 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
- 23600: Closed treatment of proximal humeral (surgical or anatomical neck) fracture; without manipulation
- 28470: Closed treatment of metatarsal fracture; without manipulation, each
Also known as:
- Removal of External Fixator
- Anesthesia
- External Fixation Device Removal
- Bone Fixator Removal
- Hardware Removal Surgery
- External Frame Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20694: Removal, under anesthesia, of external fixation system
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:
- Open Upper Arm Bone Fracture Repair
- Open Tibial Plateau Fracture Repair
- Humerus Fracture Surgery
- Arm Bone Fixation
- Humeral Shaft Plating
- Knee Fracture Open Reduction
- Proximal Tibia Fracture Surgery
- Tibial Plateau Fixation
- Shin Bone Fracture Repair
CPT Codes:
- 24515: Open treatment of humeral shaft fracture with plate/screws, with or without cerclage
- 27536: Open treatment of tibial fracture, proximal (plateau); bicondylar, with or without internal fixation
Also known as:
- Open Repair of Broken Kneecap
- Patellar fracture open reduction
- Kneecap internal fixation
- Patellectomy
CPT Codes:
- 27524: Open treatment of patellar fracture, with internal fixation and/or partial or complete patellectomy and soft tissue repair
Also known as:
- Open Repair of Distal Radius Fracture with Internal Fixation
- Wrist Fracture Surgery
- Radial Bone Fracture Repair
- Distal Radius Fixation
CPT Codes:
- 25607: Open Treatment Of Distal Radial Extra-Articular Fracture Or Epiphyseal Separation, With Internal Fixation
Also known as:
- Open Treatment for Ankle Joint Disruption
- Syndesmosis Repair
- Distal Tibiofibular Joint Fixation
- Ankle Ligament Repair Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27829: Open treatment of distal tibiofibular joint (syndesmosis) disruption, includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Open Surgery for Ulnar Fracture
- Olecranon Fracture Repair
- Coronoid Process Fracture Surgery
- Ulnar Bone Fracture Fixation
CPT Codes:
- 24685: Open treatment of ulnar fracture, proximal end (eg, olecranon or coronoid process[es]), includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Open Repair of Tibial Plateau Fracture
- Tibia Fracture Surgery
- Knee Fracture Repair
- Tibial Plateau Fixation
- Broken Shin Bone Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27535: Open treatment of tibial fracture, proximal (plateau); unicondylar, includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Open Repair of Trimalleolar Ankle Fracture
- Trimalleolar Ankle Fracture Surgery
- Ankle Fracture Fixation
- Open Ankle Fracture Reduction
- Broken Ankle Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27822: Open treatment of trimalleolar ankle fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed, medial and/or lateral malleolus; without fixation of posterior lip
Also known as:
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
- Sciatic Nerve Block
- Sciatica Injection
- Steroid Injection for Sciatica
- Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Calafi accept my insurance?
Dr. Calafi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (925) 939-8585 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Calafi accept in Walnut Creek, CA?
Dr. Calafi in Walnut Creek, 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
Contra Costa
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
MAPFRE
Medicare
SGS North America Inc
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Calafi's office located?
Dr. Leo Calafi's Primary Practice
2405 Shadelands Dr
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 939-8585
What is Dr. Calafi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Calafi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720079072.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Calafi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Calafi
What is Dr. Leo Calafi's specialty?
Dr. Calafi is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Walnut Creek, 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. Calafi to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Leo Calafi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Calafi is affiliated with John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, John Muir Health Concord Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center, Sutter Delta 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 Leo Calafi accepting new patients in Walnut Creek, CA?
Yes, Dr. Leo Calafi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Leo Calafi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Calafi's office at (925) 939-8585 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Leo Calafi?
Please contact Dr. Calafi's office at (925) 939-8585 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Leo Calafi have?
Dr. Leo Calafi is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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