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Who is Dr. Kadakia, Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist in Irvine, CA?
Dr. Nimish Kadakia, MD is an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Irvine, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Kadakia graduated from The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio and completed his residency at Minneapolis Sports Med Ctr, Sports Medicine-Orthopedic Surgery; Baylor Coll Of Med, Orthopedic Surgery; McGaw Med Ctr Of Northwestern, General Surgery. Dr. Kadakia is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kadakia’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kadakia’s office at (949) 398-7444.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Kadakia?
Dr. Nimish Kadakia, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Kadakia empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Fractures, Hip Surgery, Shoulder & Knee Surgery, Shoulder Injuries, Sports Injuries, Trauma, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Irvine/CA community, Dr. Kadakia is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Kadakia go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Minneapolis Sports Med Ctr, Sports Medicine-Orthopedic Surgery; Baylor Coll Of Med, Orthopedic Surgery; McGaw Med Ctr Of Northwestern, General Surgery | Montana Family Medicine Sports Medicine Program
Medical School: University of Tx Med Sch At San Antonio, San Antonio Tx | The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio
Is Dr. Kadakia board certified as an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Nimish Kadakia, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Kadakia speak?
Dr. Kadakia and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Kadakia treat?
As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kadakia 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. Kadakia. 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 Knee
- Osteoarthritis of both knees
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
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:
- Right Shoulder Pain
- Left Shoulder Pain
- Pain
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Sore Right Shoulder
- Right Shoulder Ache
- Right Shoulder Discomfort
- Sore Left Shoulder
- Left Shoulder Ache
- Left Shoulder Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25511: Pain in right shoulder
- M25512: Pain in left shoulder
Also known as:
- Knee Joint Disorder
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Internal Knee Derangement
- Knee Joint Problem
- Knee Instability
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2392: Unspecified internal derangement of left knee
- M2391: Unspecified internal derangement of right knee
Also known as:
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Sprain
- Knee Ligament Sprain
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Sprains and Strains
- ACL Sprain
- ACL Injury
- Knee Ligament Tear
- Sprained Knee Ligament
- Ligament Injury in Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- S83511A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of right knee, initial encounter
- S83512A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of left knee, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Other tear of the medial meniscus in the right knee
- Other tear of the medial meniscus in the left knee
- Cartilage Disorder
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Torn meniscus
- Knee cartilage tear
- Meniscal injury
- Torn knee cartilage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S83241A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter
- S83242A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Right Shoulder Joint Disorder
- Other Left Shoulder Joint Problems
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Right shoulder problem
- Right shoulder arthropathy
- Right shoulder joint disease
- Left Shoulder Joint Condition
- Left Shoulder Arthropathy
- Left Shoulder Articular Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25811: Other specified joint disorders, right shoulder
- M25812: Other specified joint disorders, left shoulder
Also known as:
- Colles' Fracture
- Arm Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Broken wrist
- Distal radius fracture
- Wrist break
- Silver-fork deformity
ICD-10 Codes:
- S52532A: Colles' fracture of left radius, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Right Hip Pain
- Hip Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Sore Right Hip
- Right Hip Ache
- Right Hip Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25551: Pain in right hip
Also known as:
- Left Frozen Shoulder
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Left adhesive capsulitis
- Left shoulder stiffness
- Left shoulder periarthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7502: Adhesive capsulitis of left shoulder
Also known as:
- Colles' Fracture of Right Wrist
- Arm Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Broken right wrist
- Right distal radius fracture
- Right wrist fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S52531A: Colles' fracture of right radius, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Broken Left Collarbone
- Fractures
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Clavicle Fracture
- Collarbone Break
- Broken Shoulder Bone
ICD-10 Codes:
- S42002A: Fracture of unspecified part of left clavicle, initial encounter for closed fracture
What procedures does Dr. Kadakia perform?
As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kadakia 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. Kadakia. 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:
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
- Knee Cartilage Repair (Arthroscopic)
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus Repair
- Endoscopy
- Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
- Knee Cartilage Shaving
- Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
- Knee scope with meniscectomy
- Arthroscopic knee surgery
- Cartilage shaving knee
- Meniscus repair knee arthroscopy
- Knee abrasion arthroplasty
- Knee microfracture surgery
- Knee chondroplasty
- Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
- Knee Scope Meniscus Surgery
- Torn Meniscus Repair (Arthroscopic)
CPT Codes:
- 29881: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial OR lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performed
- 29880: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial AND lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performed
- 29879: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; abrasion arthroplasty (includes chondroplasty where necessary) or multiple drilling or microfracture
- 29882: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscus repair (medial OR lateral)
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- ACL Repair Surgery
- Knee Arthroscopy with Joint Lining Removal
- Endoscopy
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
- Arthroscopic ACL Surgery
- Knee Ligament Repair
- ACL Augmentation
- Knee Synovectomy
- Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
- Plica Resection
CPT Codes:
- 29888: Arthroscopically aided anterior cruciate ligament repair/augmentation or reconstruction
- 29875: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; synovectomy, limited (eg, plica or shelf resection) (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Shoulder Manipulation Under Anesthesia
- Anesthesia
- Frozen Shoulder Manipulation
- Shoulder Joint Mobilization
- Shoulder MUA
CPT Codes:
- 23700: Manipulation under anesthesia, shoulder joint, including application of fixation apparatus (dislocation excluded)
Also known as:
- Open Repair of Broken Collarbone
- Clavicle Fracture Surgery
- Collarbone Fixation
- Open Clavicle Reduction
CPT Codes:
- 23515: Open treatment of clavicular fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed
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:
- Open Repair of Broken Kneecap
- Patellar fracture open reduction
- Kneecap internal fixation
- Patellectomy
CPT Codes:
- 27524: Open treatment of patellar fracture, with internal fixation and/or partial or complete patellectomy and soft tissue repair
Also known as:
- Open Surgery for Shoulder Separation
- AC Joint Dislocation Repair
- Acromioclavicular Joint Surgery
- Shoulder Dislocation Open Reduction
CPT Codes:
- 23550: Open treatment of acromioclavicular dislocation, acute or chronic;
Also known as:
- Open Surgery for Broken Ankle Bone
- Lateral Malleolus Fracture Repair
- Distal Fibula Fracture Surgery
- Ankle Fixation Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27792: Open treatment of distal fibular fracture (lateral malleolus), includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Patellar Tendon Repair
- Knee Tendon Suture
- Infrapatellar Tendon Reconstruction
- Knee Tendon Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27380: Suture of infrapatellar tendon; primary
Also known as:
- Open Surgery for Ulnar Fracture
- Olecranon Fracture Repair
- Coronoid Process Fracture Surgery
- Ulnar Bone Fracture Fixation
CPT Codes:
- 24685: Open treatment of ulnar fracture, proximal end (eg, olecranon or coronoid process[es]), includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Quadriceps or Hamstring Muscle Repair
- Thigh Muscle Rupture Repair
- Quadriceps Tendon Repair
- Hamstring Tendon Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27385: Suture of quadriceps or hamstring muscle rupture; primary
Also known as:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Kadakia accept my insurance?
Dr. Kadakia accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (949) 398-7444 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kadakia accept in Irvine, CA?
Dr. Kadakia in Irvine, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Where is Dr. Kadakia's office located?
What is Dr. Kadakia's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kadakia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194787275.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kadakia?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kadakia
What is Dr. Nimish Kadakia's specialty?
Dr. Kadakia is a Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist near Irvine, CA. An Orthopaedic surgeon well-trained in sports medicines is responsible to provide proper care for musculoskeletal structures which are directly affected by involving in the sports activity. The key focus areas of these specialists include conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, nutrition on performance and health. Additionally, they handle the coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Orthopaedic surgeon with specialization in sports medicine are able to prevent and manage any athletic injuries as they have a deep understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices. Contact Dr. Kadakia to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Nimish Kadakia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Kadakia is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Nimish Kadakia accepting new patients in Irvine, CA?
Yes, Dr. Nimish Kadakia is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nimish Kadakia offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kadakia's office at (949) 398-7444 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nimish Kadakia?
Please contact Dr. Kadakia's office at (949) 398-7444 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Nimish Kadakia have?
Dr. Nimish Kadakia is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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