Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Policy, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon in Oakland, CA?
Where did Dr. Policy go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Shriners Hsp/Cripple Chldn, Pediatrics Orthopedics; Stanford Univ Hosp, Orthopedic Surgery | Shriners Hospital/ Cripple Children-Pediatrics Orthopedics | Stanford University School of Medicine,Stanford, Ca, United States
Medical School: Oh State Univ Coll of Med, Columbus Oh | Ohio State University College of Medicine And Public Health,Columbus, Ohio, United States
Is Dr. Policy board certified as a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. James Policy, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Policy speak?
Dr. Policy and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Policy typically treat?
As a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Policy 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. Policy. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Adolescent Scoliosis of Mid-Back
- Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
- Scoliosis
- Neuromuscular Scoliosis
- Juvenile Scoliosis of Mid-Back
- Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
- Scoliosis in Children and Teens
- Thoracolumbar Adolescent Scoliosis
- Teen Mid-Back Curve
- Idiopathic Adolescent Scoliosis
- Teenage scoliosis
- Scoliosis in teens
- AIS
- Curved Spine
- Spinal Curvature
- Backbone Curve
- Scoliosis from nerve problems
- Scoliosis from muscle problems
- Secondary scoliosis
- Thoracolumbar Juvenile Scoliosis
- Child Mid-Back Curve
- Idiopathic Juvenile Scoliosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M41125: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, thoracolumbar region
- M41124: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, thoracic region
- M419: Scoliosis, unspecified
- M4145: Neuromuscular scoliosis, thoracolumbar region
- M41115: Juvenile idiopathic scoliosis, thoracolumbar region
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Policy typically perform?
As a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Policy 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. Policy. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Long Arm Cast Application
- Short Leg Cast Application
- Shoulder to hand cast
- Full arm cast
- Arm fracture cast
- Below Knee Cast
- Lower Leg Cast
- Foot and Ankle Cast
CPT Codes:
- 29065: Application, cast; shoulder to hand (long arm)
- 29405: Application of short leg cast (below knee 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:
- Application of Risser Cast or Brace
- Risser Jacket Application
- Spinal Cast
- Scoliosis Brace Application
- Body Cast for Spine
CPT Codes:
- 29010: Application of Risser jacket, localizer, body; only
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)
Does Dr. Policy accept my insurance?
Dr. Policy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 428-3238 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Policy accept in Oakland, CA?
Dr. Policy in Oakland, 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 Corporation
Cigna Group
Contra Costa
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Molina Healthcare
North East Medical Services
Other Health Care Provider
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Policy's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Policy affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Policy has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Policy's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Policy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700865839.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Policy?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Policy