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Dr. Charlene Dekonenko, MD

San Antonio, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Dekonenko, Pediatric Surgeon in San Antonio, TX?

    Dr. Charlene Dekonenko, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Dekonenko is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dekonenko’s office at (210) 704-3030.

    What languages does Dr. Dekonenko speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Pediatric Surgeon like Dr. Dekonenko typically treat?

    As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Dekonenko 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. Dekonenko. 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:

    • Acute Appendicitis
    • Ruptured Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection and Tissue Death
    • Acute Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection
    • Appendicitis
    • Peritoneal Disorder
    • Inflamed Appendix
    • Sudden Appendix Inflammation
    • Appendicitis Attack
    • Perforated Appendix with Gangrene
    • Localized Ruptured Appendix
    • Appendix Rupture with Tissue Death
    • Appendicitis with Local Peritonitis
    • Localized Abdominal Infection from Appendix
    • Early Appendicitis with Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
    • K3532: Acute appendicitis with perforation, localized peritonitis, and gangrene, without abscess
    • K3530: Acute appendicitis with localized peritonitis, without perforation or gangrene

    Also known as:

    • Sunken Chest
    • Birth Defects
    • Pectus Excavatum
    • Funnel Chest
    • Concave Chest

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q676: Pectus excavatum

    Also known as:

    • Pigeon Chest
    • Birth Defects
    • Pectus Carinatum
    • Keel Chest
    • Protruding Breastbone

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q677: Pectus carinatum

    Also known as:

    • Umbilical Hernia
    • Hernia
    • Belly Button Hernia
    • Navel Hernia
    • Umbilical Rupture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene

    Also known as:

    • Other Skin Disorder
    • Skin Condition
    • Unspecified Skin Condition
    • Skin and Tissue Disorder
    • Dermatological Condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L988: Other specified disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

    Also known as:

    • Pilonidal Cyst
    • Tailbone Disorder
    • Sacrococcygeal cyst
    • Pilonidal sinus
    • Tailbone cyst

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L0591: Pilonidal cyst without abscess

    What procedures does a Pediatric Surgeon like Dr. Dekonenko typically perform?

    As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Dekonenko 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. Dekonenko. 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:

    • Drainage of Complicated Pilonidal Cyst
    • Abscess
    • Pilonidal Cyst Incision and Drainage
    • Complicated Pilonidal Abscess Drainage
    • Pilonidal Cyst Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 10081: Incision and drainage of pilonidal cyst; complicated

    Also known as:

    • Simple Pilonidal Cyst Removal
    • Pilonidal Sinus Excision
    • Tailbone Cyst Removal
    • Sacrococcygeal Cyst Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 11770: Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; simple

    Also known as:

    • Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
    • Ventral hernia repair
    • Umbilical hernia surgery
    • Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
    • Incisional hernia repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 49591: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, reducible

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
    • Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
    • Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
    • Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy

    Does Dr. Dekonenko accept my insurance?

    Dr. Dekonenko accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 704-3030 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Dekonenko accept in San Antonio, TX?

    Dr. Dekonenko in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Bexar County Hospital District

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Driscoll Children's Hospital

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • State of Texas

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Dekonenko's office located?

    Dr. Charlene Dekonenko's Primary Practice

    333 N Santa Rosa

    San Antonio, TX 78207

    (210) 704-3030

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

    Dr. Dekonenko's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144615162.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dekonenko?

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

    What is Dr. Charlene Dekonenko's specialty?

    Dr. Dekonenko is a Pediatric Surgeon near San Antonio, TX.

    What does a Pediatric Surgeon do?

    Pediatric Surgeons specializes in the management of surgical conditions in premature infants, newborns, children, and adolescents.

    Is this Dr. Charlene Dekonenko affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Dekonenko is affiliated with Christus Santa Rosa Hospital-New Braunfels 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 Charlene Dekonenko accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Charlene Dekonenko is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Charlene Dekonenko offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Dekonenko's office at (210) 704-3030 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Charlene Dekonenko?

    Please contact Dr. Dekonenko's office at (210) 704-3030 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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