Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wright, Plastic Hand Surgeon in Los Angeles, CA?
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 a Plastic Hand Surgeon like Dr. Wright typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
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
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
What procedures does a Plastic Hand Surgeon like Dr. Wright typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
- Gauntlet Cast
- Wrist and Forearm Cast
- Hand Cast
- Lower Arm Cast
- Below Knee Cast
- Lower Leg Cast
- Foot and Ankle Cast
CPT Codes:
- 29085: Application, cast; hand and lower forearm (gauntlet)
- 29405: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes);
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
- Static Finger Splint
- Finger Immobilization
- Finger Brace
CPT Codes:
- 29130: Application of finger splint; static
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:
- Finger or Thumb Tip Fracture Repair
- Distal Phalanx Fracture Surgery
- Finger Bone Break Repair
- Open Reduction Internal Fixation (Finger)
CPT Codes:
- 26765: Open treatment of distal phalangeal fracture, finger or thumb, includes internal fixation, when performed, each
Also known as:
- Nail Bed Repair
- Fingernail Bed Repair
- Toenail Bed Repair
- Nail Injury Repair
CPT Codes:
- 11760: Repair of nail bed
Does Dr. Wright accept my insurance?
Dr. Wright accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (213) 741-8330 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
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
HealthSmart
Heritage Health
MHH Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
Preferred IPA
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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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) 741-8330
What hospitals are Dr. Wright affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Wright has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Ranked Cancer Surgery
Ranked Mastectomy
What is Dr. Wright's NPI number?A 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