Dr. Roy Meals, MD
Los Angeles, CA
48 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Meals, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Los Angeles, CA?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Meals?
Dr. Roy Meals, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Hand Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Meals empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Hand & Wrist Surgery, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Los Angeles, CA community, Dr. Meals is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
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 as an 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 an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon like Dr. Meals typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Dupuytren's Contracture
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Finger Injuries and Disorder
- Dupuytren contracture
- Palmar fibromatosis
- Viking disease
- Hand contracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- M720: Palmar fascial fibromatosis [Dupuytren]
Also known as:
- Trigger Right Middle Finger
- Trigger Left Middle 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- M65331: Trigger finger, right middle finger
- M65332: Trigger finger, left middle finger
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis of both thumb joints
- Osteoarthritis of the left thumb joint
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M180: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joints
- M1812: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, left hand
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Median Nerve Compression
- Wrist Nerve Entrapment
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
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]
What procedures does an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon like Dr. Meals typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Meals 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Injection for Tendon or Ligament Pain
- Tendon sheath injection
- Ligament injection
- Plantar fascia injection
- Soft tissue injection for pain
CPT Codes:
- 20550: Injection(s); single tendon sheath, or ligament, aponeurosis (eg, plantar "fascia")
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
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Meals' office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Meals affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Meals has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Meals's NPI number?A 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