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Who is Dr. Ashkenaze, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Laguna Beach, CA?
Dr. David Ashkenaze, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in Laguna Beach, CA. He has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified. Dr. Ashkenaze completed his residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Hp M C, General Surgery. Dr. Ashkenaze is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ashkenaze’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ashkenaze’s office at (949) 499-8226.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Ashkenaze?
Dr. David Ashkenaze, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Spine 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. Ashkenaze empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Spinal Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Laguna Beach/CA community, Dr. Ashkenaze is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Ashkenaze go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Hp M C, General Surgery
Medical School: University of Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca
Is Dr. Ashkenaze board certified as an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. David Ashkenaze, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Ashkenaze speak?
Dr. Ashkenaze and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ashkenaze treat?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Ashkenaze 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. Ashkenaze. 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:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
- Osteoarthritis of the left hip
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Right Hip Arthritis
- Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
- M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
- M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Degeneration
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
- Worn Lumbar Discs
- Lumbar Disc Wear and Tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5136: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Torn Meniscus
- Cartilage Disorder
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Meniscus Tear
- Knee Cartilage Tear
- Meniscal Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S83221A: Peripheral tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Peripheral tear of the medial meniscus in the left knee
- Cartilage Disorder
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Torn meniscus
- Knee cartilage tear
- Meniscal injury
- Torn knee cartilage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S83222A: Peripheral tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Right Trochanteric Bursitis
- Bursitis
- Hip Injuries and Disorder
- Right Hip Bursitis
- Inflamed Right Hip Bursa
- Right Greater Trochanteric Bursitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7061: Trochanteric bursitis, right hip
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Spinal Stenosis
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
- Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
What procedures does Dr. Ashkenaze perform?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Ashkenaze 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. Ashkenaze. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
- Endoscopy
- Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
- Knee Cartilage Shaving
- Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
- Knee scope with meniscectomy
- Arthroscopic knee surgery
- Cartilage shaving knee
- Meniscus repair knee arthroscopy
CPT Codes:
- 29881: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial OR lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performed
- 29880: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial AND lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performed
Also known as:
- Non-Surgical Treatment for Spinal Fracture
- Vertebral Fracture Treatment
- Spine Fracture Bracing
- Back Bone Fracture Treatment
- Closed Spinal Fracture Care
CPT Codes:
- 22310: Closed treatment of vertebral body fracture(s), without manipulation, requiring and including casting or bracing
Also known as:
- Hip Fracture Repair with Internal Fixation or Replacement
- Upper Thigh Bone Fracture Repair with Rod
- Femoral Neck Fracture Repair
- Proximal Femur Fracture Treatment
- Hip Pinning Surgery
- Hip Fracture Prosthetic Replacement
- Femoral Fracture Intramedullary Nailing
- Hip Fracture Rod Fixation
- Intertrochanteric Fracture Repair
CPT Codes:
- 27236: Open treatment of femoral fracture, proximal end, neck, internal fixation or prosthetic replacement
- 27245: Treatment of intertrochanteric, peritrochanteric, or subtrochanteric femoral fracture; with intramedullary implant, with or without interlocking screws and/or cerclage
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:
- Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
- Lumbar Laminotomy
- Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
- Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)
CPT Codes:
- 63030: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc; 1 interspace, lumbar
Does Dr. Ashkenaze accept my insurance?
Dr. Ashkenaze accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (949) 499-8226 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ashkenaze accept in Laguna Beach, CA?
Dr. Ashkenaze in Laguna Beach, 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
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Monarch HealthCare
St. Joseph Health System (CA)
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ashkenaze's office located?
Dr. David Ashkenaze's Primary Practice
31862 Coast Hwy Ste 400
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 499-8226
What is Dr. Ashkenaze's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ashkenaze's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679544779.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ashkenaze?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ashkenaze
What is Dr. David Ashkenaze's specialty?
Dr. Ashkenaze is a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near Laguna Beach, CA. Orthopaedic surgeons specializing in the spine, recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty of orthopaedic surgery, focus on the evaluation and treatment for both nonoperative and operative of a wide range of primary spinal disorders. These include trauma, degenerative conditions, deformities, tumors, and reconstructive issues related to the spine. Contact Dr. Ashkenaze to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. David Ashkenaze affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Ashkenaze is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Providence Mission Hospital Laguna Beach. 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 David Ashkenaze accepting new patients in Laguna Beach, CA?
Yes, Dr. David Ashkenaze is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Ashkenaze offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ashkenaze's office at (949) 499-8226 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with David Ashkenaze?
Please contact Dr. Ashkenaze's office at (949) 499-8226 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. David Ashkenaze have?
Dr. David Ashkenaze is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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