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Dr. Joan Wright, MD

Dr. Joan Wright, MD

Los Angeles, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Wright, Plastic Hand Surgeon in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Joan Wright, MD is a Plastic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Wright completed her residency at Ucla Med Ctr, Plastic Surgery La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, General Surgery La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Wright is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wright’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wright’s office at (213) 742-6581.

    Where did Dr. Wright go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Ucla Med Ctr, Plastic Surgery La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, General Surgery La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year

    • Medical School: University of Chicago, Pritzker Sch of Med, Chicago Il

    What languages does Dr. Wright speak?

    Dr. Wright and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Wright treat?

    As a Plastic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Wright 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. Wright. 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:

    • Left Wrist Radius Fracture
    • Right Wrist Radius Fracture
    • Arm Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Broken Left Wrist Bone
    • Distal Left Radius Fracture
    • Left Wrist Bone Break
    • Broken Right Wrist Bone
    • Distal Right Radius Fracture
    • Right Wrist Bone Break

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S52502A: Unspecified fracture of the lower end of left radius, initial encounter for closed fracture
    • S52501A: Unspecified fracture of the lower end of right radius, initial encounter for closed fracture
    • S52502D: Unspecified fracture of the lower end of left radius, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
    • S52501D: Unspecified fracture of the lower end of right radius, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing

    Also known as:

    • Pain
    • Body ache
    • Discomfort
    • Soreness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R52: Pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Buckle Fracture of Left Wrist
    • Buckle Fracture of Right Wrist
    • Arm Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Torus fracture of left wrist
    • Left distal radius buckle fracture
    • Torus fracture of right wrist
    • Right distal radius buckle fracture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S52522A: Torus fracture of lower end of left radius, initial encounter for closed fracture
    • S52521A: Torus fracture of lower end of right radius, initial encounter for closed fracture
    • S52521D: Torus fracture of lower end of right radius, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing

    Also known as:

    • Broken Left Little Finger Bone
    • Broken bone at the base of the right little finger
    • Finger Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Finger Fracture
    • Phalanx Fracture
    • Fractured Finger Bone
    • Right little finger fracture
    • Fractured right little finger bone
    • Broken bone in right little finger
    • Finger phalanx fracture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S62647A: Nondisplaced fracture of proximal phalanx of left little finger, initial encounter for closed fracture
    • S62646A: Nondisplaced fracture of proximal phalanx of right little finger, initial encounter for closed fracture
    • S62647D: Nondisplaced fracture of proximal phalanx of left little finger, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing

    Also known as:

    • Little Finger Fracture
    • Finger Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Broken little finger
    • Pinky finger fracture
    • Little finger bone break
    • Finger bone injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S62617D: Displaced fracture of proximal phalanx of left little finger, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
    • S62616D: Displaced fracture of proximal phalanx of right little finger, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing

    Also known as:

    • Scaphoid Fracture
    • Fractures
    • Wrist Injuries and Disorder
    • Broken Scaphoid Bone
    • Navicular Fracture
    • Broken Wrist Bone
    • Navicular Bone Fracture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S62002A: Unspecified fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of left wrist, initial encounter for closed fracture
    • S62001A: Unspecified fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of right wrist, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Arm and Shoulder Birth Defects
    • Birth Defects
    • Congenital upper limb malformation
    • Shoulder girdle defect
    • Arm and shoulder anomalies

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q740: Other congenital malformations of upper limb(s), including shoulder girdle

    Also known as:

    • Broken Hand Bone
    • Fractures
    • Hand Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractured hand
    • Hand bone break
    • Metacarpal fracture
    • Broken finger bone

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S62336D: Displaced fracture of neck of fifth metacarpal bone, right hand, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing

    Also known as:

    • Extra Toe
    • Birth Defects
    • Accessory Toe
    • Duplicated Toe
    • Polydactyly of Toe

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q692: Accessory toe(s)

    Also known as:

    • Torus Fracture of the Radius
    • Arm Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Buckle fracture of radius
    • Wrist buckle fracture
    • Radius bone break
    • Incomplete radius fracture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S52522D: Torus fracture of lower end of left radius, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing

    Also known as:

    • Hand or Finger Deformity at Birth
    • Birth Defects
    • Congenital Hand Malformation
    • Finger Birth Defect
    • Baby Hand Anomaly

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q681: Congenital deformity of finger(s) and hand

    What procedures does Dr. Wright perform?

    As a Plastic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Wright 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. Wright. 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:

    • Short Arm Cast Application
    • Elbow to Finger Cast
    • Forearm Cast
    • Arm Immobilization Cast

    CPT Codes:

    • 29075: Application, cast; elbow to finger (short arm)

    Also known as:

    • Hand and Forearm Cast Application
    • Short Leg Cast Application
    • Long Arm Cast Application
    • Gauntlet Cast
    • Wrist and Forearm Cast
    • Hand Cast
    • Lower Arm Cast
    • Below Knee Cast
    • Lower Leg Cast
    • Foot and Ankle Cast
    • Shoulder to hand cast
    • Full arm cast
    • Arm fracture cast

    CPT Codes:

    • 29085: Application, cast; hand and lower forearm (gauntlet)
    • 29405: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes);
    • 29065: Application, cast; shoulder to hand (long arm)

    Also known as:

    • Closed Treatment of Finger or Thumb Fracture
    • Phalangeal fracture treatment
    • Broken finger treatment
    • Thumb fracture care

    CPT Codes:

    • 26720: Closed treatment of phalangeal shaft fracture, proximal or middle phalanx, finger or thumb; without manipulation, each

    Also known as:

    • Finger Splint Application
    • Hand or Finger Taping/Strapping
    • Static Finger Splint
    • Finger Immobilization
    • Finger Brace
    • Finger Taping
    • Hand Strapping
    • Buddy Taping

    CPT Codes:

    • 29130: Application of finger splint; static
    • 29280: Strapping; hand or finger

    Also known as:

    • Open Repair of Hand Bone Fracture (Metacarpal)
    • Finger or Hand Joint Fracture Repair
    • Metacarpal Fracture Surgery
    • Hand Fracture Fixation
    • Broken Hand Bone Surgery
    • Metacarpal Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF)
    • Articular Fracture Repair Hand
    • Metacarpophalangeal Joint Fracture Surgery
    • Interphalangeal Joint Fracture Repair
    • Internal Fixation for Hand Fracture

    CPT Codes:

    • 26615: Open treatment of metacarpal fracture, single, includes internal fixation, when performed, each bone
    • 26746: Open treatment of articular fracture, involving metacarpophalangeal or interphalangeal joint, includes internal fixation, when performed, each

    Also known as:

    • Finger or Thumb Tip Fracture Repair
    • Open Surgery for Finger/Thumb Fracture
    • Distal Phalanx Fracture Surgery
    • Finger Bone Break Repair
    • Open Reduction Internal Fixation (Finger)
    • Phalangeal Shaft Fracture Repair
    • Finger Bone Internal Fixation
    • Broken Finger Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 26765: Open treatment of distal phalangeal fracture, finger or thumb, includes internal fixation, when performed, each
    • 26735: Open treatment of phalangeal shaft fracture, proximal or middle phalanx, finger or thumb, includes internal fixation, when performed, each

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Superficial Implant (Wire, Pin, or Rod)
    • Buried wire removal
    • Pin removal surgery
    • Rod removal (superficial)

    CPT Codes:

    • 20670: Removal of implant; superficial (eg, buried wire, pin or rod) (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Setting a Broken Finger or Thumb (without surgery)
    • Closed reduction finger fracture
    • Thumb fracture manipulation
    • Distal phalanx fracture treatment
    • Non-surgical finger break repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 26755: Closed treatment of distal phalangeal fracture, finger or thumb; with manipulation, each

    Also known as:

    • Trigger Finger Release Surgery
    • Tendon Sheath Incision
    • Trigger Finger Tenolysis
    • Finger Tendon Release
    • Hand Tendon Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)

    Also known as:

    • Short Arm Splint Application
    • Forearm to hand splint
    • Static arm splint
    • Wrist and forearm splint
    • Arm immobilization splint

    CPT Codes:

    • 29125: Application of short arm splint (forearm to hand); static

    Also known as:

    • Non-Surgical Treatment for Broken Hand Bone
    • Closed Metacarpal Fracture Treatment
    • Hand Bone Fracture Care
    • Metacarpal Fracture Management without Manipulation

    CPT Codes:

    • 26600: Closed treatment of metacarpal fracture, single; without manipulation, each bone

    Also known as:

    • Polydactyly Toe Reconstruction
    • Extra toe removal
    • Toe duplication surgery
    • Polydactyly repair
    • Foot deformity correction

    CPT Codes:

    • 28344: Reconstruction, toe(s); polydactyly

    Also known as:

    • Cast Wedging
    • Cast Adjustment
    • Cast Modification
    • Orthopedic Cast Wedging

    CPT Codes:

    • 29740: Wedging of cast (except clubfoot casts)

    Also known as:

    • Nail Bed Repair
    • Fingernail Bed Repair
    • Toenail Bed Repair
    • Nail Injury Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 11760: Repair of nail bed

    Also known as:

    • Skin Flap Surgery
    • Tissue Transfer
    • Local Flap Reconstruction
    • Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement

    CPT Codes:

    • 14040: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Chemical Cauterization of Granulation Tissue
    • Proud flesh removal
    • Chemical burn for wound overgrowth
    • Granulation tissue treatment
    • Wound cautery

    CPT Codes:

    • 17250: Chemical cauterization of granulation tissue (ie, proud flesh)

    Also known as:

    • Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
    • Facial skin graft
    • Hand skin graft
    • Neck skin graft
    • Genital skin graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 15240: Full Thickness Graft, Free, Including Direct Closure Of Donor Site, Forehead, Cheeks, Chin, Mouth, Neck, Axillae, Genitalia, Hands, And/Or Feet; 20 Sq Cm Or Less

    Also known as:

    • Benign Skin Lesion Removal (0.6-1.0 cm)
    • Skin growth excision
    • Mole removal
    • Benign skin tumor removal
    • Skin lesion surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 11421: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Skin Flap Surgery (Medium Size)
    • Adjacent tissue transfer
    • Local flap surgery
    • Skin rearrangement

    CPT Codes:

    • 14041: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm

    Does Dr. Wright accept my insurance?

    Dr. Wright accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (213) 742-6581 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Wright accept in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Wright 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

    • Alliant Techsystems

    • Altamed Health Services

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Medicaid

    • Other Provider Networks

    • Preferred IPA

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Wright's office located?

    Dr. Joan Wright's Primary Practice

    2400 S Flower St Fl 3

    Los Angeles, CA 90007

    (213) 742-6581

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    Dr. Joan Wright's Practice 2

    3440 Torrance Blvd Ste 100

    Torrance, CA 90503

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    Dr. Joan Wright's Practice 3

    403 W Adams Blvd

    Los Angeles, CA 90007

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    What is Dr. Wright's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Wright's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922074954.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wright?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wright

    What is Dr. Joan Wright's specialty?

    Dr. Wright is a Plastic Hand Surgeon near Los Angeles, CA. A plastic surgeon with specialized training in the investigation, preservation, and restoration of all structures of the upper extremity that impact the form and function of the hand and wrist through medical, surgical, and rehabilitative methods. Contact Dr. Wright to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Joan Wright affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Wright is affiliated with Memorial Hospital of Gardena, Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center, Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Adventist Health White Memorial 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

    Where can I learn more about Plastic Hand Surgeon?

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    Is Joan Wright accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Joan Wright is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joan Wright offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Wright's office at (213) 742-6581 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Joan Wright?

    Please contact Dr. Wright's office at (213) 742-6581 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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