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Dr. Lester Mohler, MD

Dr. Lester Mohler, MD

San Diego, CA

27 Years of Experience

Accepting patients
Telehealth

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Mohler, Orthopedic Surgeon in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Lester Mohler, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Mohler graduated from Ohio State University / College of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Of Wa Sch Of Med, Hand Surgery-Orthopedic Surgery; Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; Penn St U Hp-M S Hershey Mc, General Surgery. Dr. Mohler is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mohler’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mohler’s office at (619) 291-8930.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Wa Sch Of Med, Hand Surgery-Orthopedic Surgery; Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; Penn St U Hp-M S Hershey Mc, General Surgery | University California | UCSD-Kaiser San Diego

    • Medical School: Oh State Univ Coll of Med, Columbus Oh | Ohio State University / College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Mohler board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Lester Mohler, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Mohler speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Mohler treat?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Mohler 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. Mohler. 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 Hip
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the left hip
    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Osteoarthritis of both knees
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Right Hip Arthritis
    • Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
    • M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee

    Also known as:

    • Right Hip Pain
    • Left Hip Pain
    • Hip Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Sore Right Hip
    • Right Hip Ache
    • Right Hip Discomfort
    • Sore Left Hip
    • Left Hip Ache
    • Left Hip Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25551: Pain in right hip
    • M25552: Pain in left hip

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Pain in Left Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee
    • Left Knee Ache
    • Left Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Left Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee
    • M25562: Pain in left knee

    Also known as:

    • Left Shoulder Pain
    • Pain
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Sore Left Shoulder
    • Left Shoulder Ache
    • Left Shoulder Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25512: Pain in left shoulder

    What procedures does Dr. Mohler perform?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Mohler 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. Mohler. 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:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal
    • Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
    • Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
    • Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
    • Knee Injection with Ultrasound

    CPT Codes:

    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
    • 20611: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting

    Also known as:

    • Trigger Finger Release Surgery
    • Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery (Endoscopic)
    • Wrist Ganglion Cyst Removal
    • Endoscopy
    • Tendon Sheath Incision
    • Trigger Finger Tenolysis
    • Finger Tendon Release
    • Hand Tendon Surgery
    • Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Surgery
    • Wrist Endoscopy for Carpal Tunnel
    • Transverse Carpal Ligament Release
    • Ganglion Excision
    • Wrist Cyst Surgery
    • Dorsal/Volar Ganglion Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)
    • 29848: Endoscopy, wrist, surgical, with release of transverse carpal ligament
    • 25111: Excision of ganglion, wrist (dorsal or volar); primary

    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:

    • 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")

    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:

    • Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
    • Hardware Removal Surgery
    • Buried Implant Extraction
    • Orthopedic Implant Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)

    Also known as:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Joint Fluid Removal
    • Bursa Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 20605: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, intermediate joint or bursa (eg, temporomandibular, acromioclavicular, wrist, elbow or ankle, olecranon bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Hip Arthroscopy for Cartilage or Labrum Repair
    • Endoscopy
    • Hip Scope with Chondroplasty
    • Hip Labrum Resection
    • Arthroscopic Hip Debridement

    CPT Codes:

    • 29862: Arthroscopy, hip, surgical; with debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), abrasion arthroplasty, and/or resection of labrum

    Also known as:

    • Open Surgery for Complex Wrist Fracture
    • Distal Radius Fracture Repair (Open)
    • Wrist Fracture with Internal Fixation
    • Complex Radial Fracture Surgery
    • Epiphyseal Separation Repair (Wrist)

    CPT Codes:

    • 25609: Open treatment of distal radial intra-articular fracture or epiphyseal separation; with internal fixation of 3 or more fragments

    Does Dr. Mohler accept my insurance?

    Dr. Mohler accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 291-8930 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Mohler accept in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Mohler in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Hackensack Meridian Health

    • Medicare

    • Other Support Agencies/Consultants

    • State of Arizona

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Mohler's office located?

    Dr. Lester Mohler also offers virtual visits

    Dr. Lester Mohler's Primary Practice

    7485 Mission Valley Rd Ste 104A

    San Diego, CA 92108

    (619) 291-8930

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

    Dr. Mohler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548220080.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mohler?

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

    What is Dr. Lester Mohler's specialty?

    Dr. Mohler is a Orthopedic Surgeon near San Diego, CA. An orthopedic surgeon has specialization in preserving, investigating, and restoring the form and function of the extremities, spine, and related structures through medical, surgical, and physical methods. They care for patients with musculoskeletal issues, including congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances, and degenerative diseases affecting the spine, hands, feet, knees, hips, shoulders, and elbows in both children and adults. Additionally, orthopedic surgeons address primary and secondary muscular problems and the impact of central or peripheral nervous system lesions on the musculoskeletal system. Contact Dr. Mohler to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Lester Mohler affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Mohler is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Jacobs Medical Center at UC San Diego Health, Sharp Memorial Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla 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

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    Is Lester Mohler accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Lester Mohler is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lester Mohler offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Mohler's office at (619) 291-8930 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Lester Mohler?

    Please contact Dr. Mohler's office at (619) 291-8930 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Lester Mohler have?

    Dr. Lester Mohler is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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