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Dr. Roy Meals, MD
Los Angeles, CA
48 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Meals, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Roy Meals, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 48 years and is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Meals graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Johns Hopkins Hosp, Orthopedic Surgery; Johns Hopkins Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Meals is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Meals’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Meals’s office at (310) 319-1234.
Where did Dr. Meals go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Johns Hopkins Hosp, Orthopedic Surgery; Johns Hopkins Hosp, General Surgery | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Program A
Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine | Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Meals board certified in Orthopedic Hand Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Roy Meals, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Meals speak?
Dr. Meals and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Meals treat?
As a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Meals 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. Meals. 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:
- Trigger Right Middle Finger
- Trigger Left Middle Finger
- Trigger Left Ring Finger
- Trigger Right Ring Finger
- Finger Injuries and Disorder
- Tendinitis
- Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Right Middle Finger
- Right Middle Finger Tendonitis
- Snapping Right Middle Finger
- Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Left Middle Finger
- Left Middle Finger Tendonitis
- Snapping Left Middle Finger
- Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Left Ring Finger
- Left Ring Finger Tendonitis
- Snapping Left Ring Finger
- Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Right Ring Finger
- Right Ring Finger Tendonitis
- Snapping Right Ring Finger
ICD-10 Codes:
- M65331: Trigger finger, right middle finger
- M65332: Trigger finger, left middle finger
- M65342: Trigger finger, left ring finger
- M65341: Trigger finger, right ring finger
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis of the left thumb joint
- Osteoarthritis of both thumb joints
- Osteoarthritis of the right hand
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Thumb Base
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Right Thumb Arthritis
- Primary Right First CMC Joint Arthritis
- Right Hand Thumb Base Osteoarthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1812: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, left hand
- M180: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joints
- M19041: Primary osteoarthritis, right hand
- M1811: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, right hand
Also known as:
- Dupuytren's Contracture
- Tendon and Ligament Disorder
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Finger Injuries and Disorder
- Dupuytren contracture
- Joint Disorder
- Palmar fibromatosis
- Viking disease
- Hand contracture
- Enthesopathy
- Tendon inflammation
- Ligament pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M720: Palmar fascial fibromatosis [Dupuytren]
- M778: Other enthesopathies, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Median Nerve Compression
- Wrist Nerve Entrapment
- Right Wrist Nerve Compression
- Right Hand Numbness
- Right CTS
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
- G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
Also known as:
- Trigger Thumb
- Finger Injuries and Disorder
- Tendinitis
- Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Thumb
- Thumb Tendonitis
- Thumb Locking
ICD-10 Codes:
- M65311: Trigger thumb, right thumb
- M65312: Trigger thumb, left thumb
Also known as:
- De Quervain's Tenosynovitis
- Hand Injuries and Disorder
- Tendinitis
- De Quervain's Disease', 'Washerwoman's Sprain
- Radial Styloid Tenosynovitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M654: Radial styloid tenosynovitis [de Quervain]
Also known as:
- Wrist Sprain
- Sprains and Strains
- Wrist Injuries and Disorder
- Sprained Wrist
- Wrist Ligament Injury
- Wrist Strain
- Twisted wrist
- Wrist ligament injury
- Wrist strain
- Wrist joint injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S63501A: Unspecified sprain of right wrist, initial encounter
- S63502A: Unspecified sprain of left wrist, initial encounter
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
Also known as:
- Stiff Left Hand
- Hand Injuries and Disorder
- Left hand rigidity
- Limited left hand movement
- Left hand immobility
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25642: Stiffness of left hand, not elsewhere classified
Which procedures does Dr. Meals perform as a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon?
As a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, procedures performed by an Dr. Roy Meals may include:
- Allograft Reconstruction
- Ankle Second Opinion
- Arthrodesis
- Arthropathy
- Arthroscopy
- Cartilage Transplantation
- Casting and Splinting
- Deformity Correction (Post Trauma)
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Meals' office.
Does Dr. Meals accept my insurance?
Dr. Meals accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 319-1234 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Meals accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Meals in Los Angeles, 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
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Directors Guild of America Employees
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Meals' office located?
Dr. Roy Meals' Primary Practice
100 Medical Plz Ste 170
Los Angeles, CA 90095
(310) 319-1234
What is Dr. Meals's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Meals's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881669596.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Meals?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Meals
What is Dr. Roy Meals's specialty?
Dr. Meals is a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon near Los Angeles, CA. An orthopaedic surgeon specializing in the upper extremity focuses on the investigation, preservation, and restoration of all structures affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist. This specialist employs medical, surgical, and rehabilitative techniques to treat various conditions and injuries related to the upper extremity. Contact Dr. Meals to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Roy Meals affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Meals is affiliated with Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Orthopedic Hand Surgeon?
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Is Roy Meals accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Roy Meals is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Roy Meals offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Meals's office at (310) 319-1234 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Roy Meals?
Please contact Dr. Meals's office at (310) 319-1234 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Roy Meals have?
Dr. Roy Meals is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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