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Who is Dr. Pacelli, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Lorenzo Pacelli, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Pacelli graduated from Mechanical Engineering and completed his residency at Or Hlth Sci Univ Hosp, Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Pacelli is fluent in English and Italian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pacelli’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pacelli’s office at (858) 554-7989.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Pacelli?
Dr. Lorenzo Pacelli, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Hand Surgeon 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. Pacelli empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Elbow Surgery, Hand & Microvascular Surgery, Hand & Wrist Injuries, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the La Jolla/CA community, Dr. Pacelli is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Pacelli go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Hand Center of San Antonio
Residency: Or Hlth Sci Univ Hosp, Orthopedic Surgery | Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine, Portland | Oregon Health & Science University Program
Medical School: Mechanical Engineering
Is Dr. Pacelli board certified as an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Lorenzo Pacelli, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Pacelli speak?
Dr. Pacelli and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Italian
What conditions does Dr. Pacelli treat?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Pacelli 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. Pacelli. 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:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis of the left thumb joint
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Thumb Base
- Osteoarthritis of both thumb joints
- Osteoarthritis of the right wrist
- Heberden's Nodes (Finger Joint Swelling)
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Right Thumb Arthritis
- Primary Right First CMC Joint Arthritis
- Right Hand Thumb Base Osteoarthritis
- Heberden's Arthritis
- Finger Osteoarthritis Nodes
- Distal Interphalangeal Joint Osteoarthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1812: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, left hand
- M1811: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, right hand
- M180: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joints
- M19031: Primary osteoarthritis, right wrist
- M151: Heberden's nodes (with arthropathy)
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Left Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Median Nerve Compression
- Wrist Nerve Entrapment
- Right Wrist Nerve Compression
- Right Hand Numbness
- Right CTS
- Left Wrist Nerve Compression
- Left Hand Numbness
- Left CTS
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
- G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
- G5602: Carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb
Also known as:
- Trigger Right Middle Finger
- Trigger Left Middle Finger
- Trigger Right Ring Finger
- Trigger Left Ring 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
- Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Right Ring Finger
- Right Ring Finger Tendonitis
- Snapping Right Ring Finger
- Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Left Ring Finger
- Left Ring Finger Tendonitis
- Snapping Left Ring Finger
ICD-10 Codes:
- M65331: Trigger finger, right middle finger
- M65332: Trigger finger, left middle finger
- M65341: Trigger finger, right ring finger
- M65342: Trigger finger, left ring finger
Also known as:
- Dupuytren's Contracture
- Tendon and Ligament Disorder
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Finger Injuries and Disorder
- Dupuytren contracture
- Joint Disorder
- Palmar fibromatosis
- Viking disease
- Hand contracture
- Enthesopathy
- Tendon inflammation
- Ligament pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M720: Palmar fascial fibromatosis [Dupuytren]
- M778: Other enthesopathies, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
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]
Also known as:
- Ganglion Cyst
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Ganglion
- Synovial Cyst
- Bible Bump
- Gel-filled Lump
ICD-10 Codes:
- M67431: Ganglion, right wrist
Also known as:
- Trigger Thumb
- Finger Injuries and Disorder
- Tendinitis
- Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Thumb
- Thumb Tendonitis
- Thumb Locking
ICD-10 Codes:
- M65311: Trigger thumb, right thumb
Also known as:
- Tendon and Joint Lining Inflammation
- Joint Disorder
- Tendinitis
- Tenosynovitis
- Synovitis
- Inflamed Tendons
ICD-10 Codes:
- M659: Synovitis and tenosynovitis, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Pacelli perform?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Pacelli 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. Pacelli. 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:
- Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery (Endoscopic)
- Trigger Finger Release Surgery
- Wrist Bone Removal
- Wrist Ganglion Cyst Removal
- Endoscopy
- Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Surgery
- Wrist Endoscopy for Carpal Tunnel
- Transverse Carpal Ligament Release
- Tendon Sheath Incision
- Trigger Finger Tenolysis
- Finger Tendon Release
- Hand Tendon Surgery
- Partial Carpectomy
- Wrist Bone Excision
- Carpal Bone Removal
- Ganglion Excision
- Wrist Cyst Surgery
- Dorsal/Volar Ganglion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 29848: Endoscopy, wrist, surgical, with release of transverse carpal ligament
- 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)
- 25210: Carpectomy; 1 bone
- 25111: Excision of ganglion, wrist (dorsal or volar); primary
Also known as:
- Removal of Joint Lining in Hand
- Finger or Toe Joint Surgery
- Carpometacarpal synovectomy
- CMC joint synovectomy
- Finger Joint Exploration
- Toe Joint Drainage
- Removal of Loose Body from Finger Joint
- Interphalangeal Joint Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 26130: Synovectomy, carpometacarpal joint
- 26080: Arthrotomy, with exploration, drainage, or removal of loose or foreign body; interphalangeal joint, each
Also known as:
- Short Arm Splint Application
- Long Arm Splint Application
- Forearm to hand splint
- Static arm splint
- Wrist and forearm splint
- Arm immobilization splint
- Shoulder to Hand Splint
- Arm Immobilization Splint
- Forearm and Upper Arm Splint
CPT Codes:
- 29125: Application of short arm splint (forearm to hand); static
- 29105: Application of long arm splint (shoulder to hand)
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:
- Wrist Tendon Sheath Removal (Synovectomy)
- Wrist Arthroscopy
- Wrist Tendon Sheath Release
- Endoscopy
- Extensor Tendon Sheath Synovectomy
- Wrist Tendon Lining Removal
- Tenosynovitis Surgery Wrist
- Inflamed Tendon Sheath Excision
- Wrist Scope Surgery
- Keyhole Wrist Surgery
- Wrist Joint Repair
- Triangular Fibrocartilage Repair
- De Quervain's Release
- Wrist Tendon Decompression
- Extensor Tendon Sheath Incision
CPT Codes:
- 25118: Synovectomy, extensor tendon sheath, wrist, single compartment;
- 29846: Arthroscopy, wrist, surgical; excision and/or repair of triangular fibrocartilage and/or joint debridement
- 25000: Incision, extensor tendon sheath, wrist (eg, deQuervains disease)
Also known as:
- Wrist or Hand Joint Replacement (Interposition)
- Intercarpal Arthroplasty
- Carpometacarpal Joint Replacement
- Tendon Interposition Arthroplasty
CPT Codes:
- 25447: Arthroplasty, Intercarpal Or Carpometacarpal Joints; Interposition (Eg, Tendon)
Also known as:
- Forearm or Wrist Tendon Release
- Open tenotomy
- Flexor tendon release
- Extensor tendon release
CPT Codes:
- 25290: Tenotomy, open, flexor or extensor tendon, forearm and/or wrist, single, each tendon
Also known as:
- Long Arm Cast Application
- Hand and Forearm Cast Application
- Shoulder to hand cast
- Full arm cast
- Arm fracture cast
- Gauntlet Cast
- Wrist and Forearm Cast
- Hand Cast
- Lower Arm Cast
CPT Codes:
- 29065: Application, cast; shoulder to hand (long arm)
- 29085: Application, cast; hand and lower forearm (gauntlet)
Also known as:
- Small Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
- Joint Tap
- Bursa Fluid Removal
- Small Joint Injection
- Arthrocentesis
CPT Codes:
- 20600: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, small joint or bursa (eg, fingers, toes); without ultrasound guidance
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
Also known as:
- Hand Tendon Transfer with Graft
- Tendon Graft Hand
- Carpometacarpal Tendon Transfer
- Hand Tendon Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 26483: Transfer or transplant of tendon, carpometacarpal area or dorsum of hand; with free tendon graft (includes obtaining graft), each tendon
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:
- 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:
- Finger or Toe Joint Fusion
- Interphalangeal Arthrodesis
- Digit Joint Fusion
- Finger Joint Surgery
- Toe Joint Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 26860: Arthrodesis, interphalangeal joint, with or without internal fixation;
Also known as:
- Hand or Finger Cyst Removal
- Ganglion cyst removal hand
- Tendon sheath lesion excision
- Mucous cyst removal finger
CPT Codes:
- 26160: Excision of lesion of tendon sheath or joint capsule (eg, cyst, mucous cyst, or ganglion), hand or finger
Also known as:
- Biceps or Triceps Tendon Repair
- Distal biceps tendon reinsertion
- Triceps tendon repair surgery
- Tendon graft for arm
CPT Codes:
- 24342: Reinsertion of ruptured biceps or triceps tendon, distal, with or without tendon graft
Also known as:
- Wrist Joint Exploration
- Open Wrist Surgery
- Wrist Joint Biopsy
- Loose Body Removal from Wrist
CPT Codes:
- 25101: Arthrotomy, wrist joint; with joint exploration, with or without biopsy, with or without removal of loose or foreign body
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
- Median Nerve Neuroplasty
- Carpal Tunnel Decompression
- Median Nerve Transposition
CPT Codes:
- 64721: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; median nerve at carpal tunnel
Also known as:
- Ulnar Nerve Release or Repositioning at Elbow
- Ulnar Nerve Transposition
- Cubital Tunnel Release
- Elbow Nerve Surgery
- Neuroplasty Ulnar Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 64718: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at elbow
Does Dr. Pacelli accept my insurance?
Dr. Pacelli accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 554-7989 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pacelli accept in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Pacelli in La Jolla, 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
HealthComp
Medicare
Scripps Health
State of Arizona
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Pacelli's office located?
Dr. Lorenzo Pacelli's Primary Practice
9888 Genesee Ave
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 554-7989
What is Dr. Pacelli's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pacelli's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457315178.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pacelli?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pacelli
What is Dr. Lorenzo Pacelli's specialty?
Dr. Pacelli is a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon near La Jolla, CA. An orthopaedic surgeon specializing in the upper extremity focuses on the investigation, preservation, and restoration of all structures affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist. This specialist employs medical, surgical, and rehabilitative techniques to treat various conditions and injuries related to the upper extremity. Contact Dr. Pacelli to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Lorenzo Pacelli affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pacelli is affiliated with Scripps Green Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Lorenzo Pacelli accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?
Yes, Dr. Lorenzo Pacelli is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lorenzo Pacelli offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pacelli's office at (858) 554-7989 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lorenzo Pacelli?
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Which board certifications does Dr. Lorenzo Pacelli have?
Dr. Lorenzo Pacelli is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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