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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kirkland, Trauma Surgeon in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Patrick Kirkland, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kirkland is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kirkland’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kirkland’s office at (858) 554-8984.
What languages does Dr. Kirkland speak?
Dr. Kirkland and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Kirkland typically treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Kirkland 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. Kirkland. 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:
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallbladder Disease
- Sudden Gallbladder Attack
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Sudden Gallbladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K810: Acute cholecystitis
What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Kirkland typically perform?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Kirkland 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. Kirkland. 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:
- Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Hernioplasty
CPT Codes:
- 49650: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia
Does Dr. Kirkland accept my insurance?
Dr. Kirkland accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 554-8984 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kirkland accept in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Kirkland in La Jolla, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kirkland's office located?
Dr. Patrick Kirkland's Primary Practice
10710 N Torrey Pines Rd
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 554-8984
What is Dr. Kirkland's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kirkland's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205365798.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kirkland?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kirkland
What is Dr. Patrick Kirkland's specialty?
Dr. Kirkland is a Trauma Surgeon near La Jolla, CA.
What does a Trauma Surgeon do?
Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.
Is this Dr. Patrick Kirkland affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kirkland is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego 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 Patrick Kirkland accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?
Yes, Dr. Patrick Kirkland is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Patrick Kirkland offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kirkland's office at (858) 554-8984 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Patrick Kirkland?
Please contact Dr. Kirkland's office at (858) 554-8984 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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