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Who is Dr. Vilchis, Urologist in Oceanside, CA?
Dr. Caroline Vilchis, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Oceanside, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Vilchis is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vilchis’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vilchis’s office at (760) 637-2500.
What languages does Dr. Vilchis speak?
Dr. Vilchis and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Vilchis treat?
As an Urologist, Dr. Vilchis 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. Vilchis. 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:
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Bladder Disease
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
Also known as:
- Urge Urinary Incontinence
- Stress Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Incontinence Without Feeling
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urge Incontinence
- Overactive Bladder
- Sudden Urge to Urinate
- Stress Incontinence
- Leakage with Coughing
- Bladder Leakage with Activity
- Unaware incontinence
- Silent bladder leakage
- Loss of sensation incontinence
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3941: Urge incontinence
- N393: Stress incontinence (female) (male)
- N3942: Incontinence without sensory awareness
Also known as:
- Visible Blood in Urine
- Asymptomatic Microscopic Blood in Urine
- Microscopic Blood in Urine
- Urine and Urination
- Hematuria (Blood in the Urine)
- Gross hematuria
- Macroscopic hematuria
- Bloody pee
- Hidden blood in urine without symptoms
- Microscopic hematuria without symptoms
- No symptoms blood in urine
- Benign hematuria
- Hidden blood in urine
- Microscopic hematuria
- Invisible blood in pee
ICD-10 Codes:
- R310: Gross hematuria
- R3121: Asymptomatic microscopic hematuria
- R311: Benign essential microscopic hematuria
Also known as:
- Kidney Stones
- Ureter Stone
- Ureteral Disorder
- Renal Calculi
- Nephrolithiasis
- Kidney Calculi
- Ureteral Calculus
ICD-10 Codes:
- N200: Calculus of kidney
- N201: Calculus of ureter
Also known as:
- Sudden Urge to Urinate
- Waking Up to Urinate at Night
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urine and Urination
- Urinary urgency
- Urgent need to pee
- Overactive bladder symptom
- Nocturia
- Nighttime urination
- Frequent night peeing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R3915: Urgency of urination
- R351: Nocturia
Also known as:
- Feeling of Incomplete Bladder Emptying
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Incomplete urination
- Bladder not emptying fully
- Residual urine sensation
- Still feel like I need to pee
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R3914: Feeling of incomplete bladder emptying
- R300: Dysuria
Also known as:
- Unsteadiness on Feet
- Walking Problems
- Feeling Unsteady
- Balance Problems
- Dizziness While Standing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2681: Unsteadiness on feet
Also known as:
- Postmenopausal Vaginitis
- Menopause
- Vaginitis
- Atrophic Vaginitis
- Vaginal Dryness in Menopause
- Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM)
ICD-10 Codes:
- N952: Postmenopausal atrophic vaginitis
Also known as:
- Overactive Bladder
- OAB
- Urgency Incontinence
- Frequent Urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3281: Overactive bladder
Also known as:
- Enlarged Prostate with Urinary Symptoms
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
- BPH with LUTS
- Prostate enlargement with urinary issues
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia with urinary symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- N401: Benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms
Also known as:
- Cystocele
- Pelvic Floor Disorder
- Fallen Bladder
- Bladder Prolapse
- Anterior Vaginal Wall Prolapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- N8111: Cystocele, midline
Also known as:
- Weak Urethral Sphincter
- Urethral Disorder
- Intrinsic sphincter deficiency
- ISD
- Urethral valve weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3642: Intrinsic sphincter deficiency (ISD)
Also known as:
- Growth of unknown type in the bladder
- Bladder Disease
- Bladder tumor of uncertain nature
- Undetermined bladder growth
ICD-10 Codes:
- D414: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of bladder
What procedures does Dr. Vilchis perform?
As an Urologist, Dr. Vilchis 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. Vilchis. 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:
- Complex Bladder Pressure Test
- Abdominal Voiding Pressure Study
- Cystometrogram with Voiding Studies
- Urodynamic Study
- Bladder and Urethral Pressure Test
- Rectal Pressure Study
- Gastric Pressure Test
- Intraperitoneal Pressure Measurement
CPT Codes:
- 51729: Complex cystometrogram (ie, calibrated electronic equipment); with voiding pressure studies (ie, bladder voiding pressure) and urethral pressure profile studies (ie, urethral closure pressure profile), any technique
- 51797: Voiding pressure studies, intra-abdominal (ie, rectal, gastric, intraperitoneal) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Kidney Stone Removal with Scope and Stent
- Kidney Stone Shock Wave Treatment
- Ureteroscopy with lithotripsy
- Bladder scope for stones
- Kidney stone breaking with stent
- Ureteral stent placement for stones
- ESWL
- Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy
- Shock Wave Lithotripsy
- Non-Invasive Kidney Stone Removal
CPT Codes:
- 52356: Cystourethroscopy, with ureteroscopy and/or pyeloscopy; with lithotripsy including insertion of indwelling ureteral stent (eg, Gibbons or double-J type)
- 50590: Lithotripsy, extracorporeal shock wave
Also known as:
- Muscle Activity Test of Anal or Urethral Sphincter
- Sphincter EMG
- Anal Sphincter Electromyography
- Urethral Sphincter EMG
- Pelvic Floor Muscle Test
CPT Codes:
- 51784: Electromyography studies (EMG) of anal or urethral sphincter, other than needle, any technique
Also known as:
- Complex Urine Flow Test
- Uroflowmetry
- Advanced Urine Flow Measurement
- Bladder Function Test
CPT Codes:
- 51741: Complex uroflowmetry (eg, calibrated electronic equipment)
Also known as:
- Bladder Scope with Ureteral Stone Removal
- Ureteral Stone Removal
- Cystoscopy with Stone Removal
- Kidney Stone Removal (Ureter)
CPT Codes:
- 52320: Cystourethroscopy (including ureteral catheterization); with removal of ureteral calculus
Also known as:
- Bladder Cancer Medicine Instillation
- Intravesical Chemotherapy
- Bladder Drug Instillation
- Anticancer Bladder Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 51720: Bladder instillation of anticarcinogenic agent (including retention time)
Also known as:
- Bladder and Urethra Scope
- Cystoscopy
- Urethroscopy
- Bladder scope procedure
CPT Codes:
- 52000: Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Bladder Tumor Removal (Large Size)
- Cystoscopy with Large Bladder Tumor Resection
- Large Bladder Tumor Fulguration
- Laser Removal of Large Bladder Tumor
CPT Codes:
- 52240: Cystourethroscopy, with fulguration (including cryosurgery or laser surgery) and/or resection of; LARGE bladder tumor(s)
Also known as:
- Bladder or Urethra Implant Injection
- Urethral Bulking Agent Injection
- Bladder Neck Injection
- Endoscopic Urethral Implant
CPT Codes:
- 51715: Endoscopic injection of implant material into the submucosal tissues of the urethra and/or bladder neck
Also known as:
- Ureteral Stent Placement (via Cystoscopy)
- Cystoscopy with ureteral stent
- Double-J stent insertion
- Gibbons stent placement
- Kidney stent placement
CPT Codes:
- 52332: Cystourethroscopy, with insertion of indwelling ureteral stent (eg, Gibbons or double-J type)
Also known as:
- Bladder Scope with Removal of Foreign Body or Stent
- Cystourethroscopy for Foreign Body
- Bladder Stone Removal with Scope
- Ureteral Stent Removal (Cystoscopic)
CPT Codes:
- 52310: Cystourethroscopy, with removal of foreign body, calculus, or ureteral stent from urethra or bladder (separate procedure); simple
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Bladder and Urinary Tract Scope
- Cystourethroscopy
- Ureteroscopy
- Pyeloscopy
- Urinary Tract Endoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 52351: Cystourethroscopy, with ureteroscopy and/or pyeloscopy; diagnostic
Also known as:
- Bladder Opening with Drainage (Cystostomy)
- Cystostomy
- Cystotomy with Drainage
- Surgical Bladder Drainage
CPT Codes:
- 51040: Cystostomy, cystotomy with drainage
Also known as:
- Pelvic Floor Mesh Insertion
- Vaginal Mesh Repair
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse Mesh Surgery
- Pelvic Floor Prosthesis Placement
CPT Codes:
- 57267: Insertion of mesh or other prosthesis for repair of pelvic floor defect, each site (anterior, posterior compartment), vaginal approach (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Sling Surgery for Bladder Control
- Stress Incontinence Sling
- Urethral Sling Procedure
- Bladder Sling Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 57288: Sling operation for stress incontinence (eg, fascia or synthetic)
Also known as:
- Bladder Prolapse Repair (Anterior Colporrhaphy)
- Cystocele Repair
- Urethrocele Repair
- Vaginal Wall Repair for Prolapse
CPT Codes:
- 57240: Anterior colporrhaphy, repair of cystocele with or without repair of urethrocele, including cystourethroscopy, when performed
Also known as:
- Pelvic Exam
- Gynecological Exam
- Internal Female Exam
- Vaginal Exam
CPT Codes:
- 99459: Pelvic examination (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Vilchis accept my insurance?
Dr. Vilchis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 637-2500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vilchis accept in Oceanside, CA?
Dr. Vilchis in Oceanside, 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)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Hackensack Meridian Health
OptumRx
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Vilchis' office located?
What is Dr. Vilchis's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vilchis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083810410.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vilchis?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vilchis
What is Dr. Caroline Vilchis's specialty?
Dr. Vilchis is a Urologist near Oceanside, CA. A urologist is a healthcare professional with specialization in managing both benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and adrenal glands. They possess extensive knowledge and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous, and open surgical techniques for addressing congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems, as well as their associated structures. Contact Dr. Vilchis to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Caroline Vilchis affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vilchis is affiliated with Tri-City Medical Center, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Green Hospital 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 Caroline Vilchis accepting new patients in Oceanside, CA?
Yes, Dr. Caroline Vilchis is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Caroline Vilchis offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vilchis's office at (760) 637-2500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Caroline Vilchis?
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