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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Swords, Pediatric Urologist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Kelly Swords, MD is a Pediatric Urologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Swords is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Swords’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Swords’s office at (858) 966-7484.
What languages does Dr. Swords speak?
Dr. Swords and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Swords treat?
As a Pediatric Urologist, Dr. Swords 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. Swords. 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:
- Phimosis
- Other Penis Disorder
- White Patches on Penis (Leukoplakia)
- Foreskin and Glans Adhesions
- Buried Penis
- Penis Disorder
- Tight foreskin
- Foreskin constriction
- Retracted foreskin problems
- Various penile conditions
- Unspecified penis problems
- Penis abnormalities
- Leukoplakia of Penis
- Penile Leukoplakia
- Preputial Adhesions
- Glans Adhesions
- Hidden penis
- Retracted penis
- Acquired penile retraction
ICD-10 Codes:
- N471: Phimosis
- N4889: Other specified disorders of penis
- N480: Leukoplakia of penis
- N475: Adhesions of prepuce and glans penis
- N4883: Acquired buried penis
Also known as:
- One Ectopic Testicle
- Retractile Testicle
- Testicular Disorder
- Unilateral Ectopic Testis
- Misplaced Testicle
- Cryptorchidism
- Ascending Testicle
- Mobile Testicle
- Gliding Testicle
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q5301: Ectopic testis, unilateral
- Q5522: Retractile testis
Also known as:
- Congenital Swollen Kidney
- Kidney Disease
- Kidney swelling at birth
- Fetal hydronephrosis
- Hydronephrosis in newborns
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q620: Congenital hydronephrosis
Also known as:
- Hydrocele
- Testicular Torsion
- Testicular Disorder
- Fluid in scrotum
- Scrotal swelling
- Water on the testicle
- Twisted testicle
- Testicle twisting
- Torsion of testis
ICD-10 Codes:
- N432: Other hydrocele
- N433: Hydrocele, unspecified
- N4400: Torsion of testis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Vesicoureteral Reflux
- Blocked Ureter
- Ureteral Disorder
- Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR)
- VUR
- Urine Reflux
- Ureteral Stricture
- Narrowed Ureter
- Ureter Obstruction
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1370: Vesicoureteral-reflux, unspecified
- N135: Crossing vessel and stricture of ureter without hydronephrosis
Also known as:
- Other Urinary System Disorder
- Bladder Disease
- Kidney Disease
- Ureteral Disorder
- Various urinary problems
- Uncommon urinary conditions
- Urinary tract issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- N398: Other specified disorders of urinary system
Also known as:
- Hypospadias
- Congenital Chordee
- Penis Disorder
- Urethral Opening on Underside of Penis
- Congenital Urethral Anomaly
- Penile Hypospadias
- Penile Curvature at Birth
- Bent Penis (Congenital)
- Chordee
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q541: Hypospadias, penile
- Q544: Congenital chordee
Also known as:
- Swollen Kidney
- Kidney Disease
- Hydronephrosis
- Kidney Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1330: Unspecified hydronephrosis
Also known as:
- Congenital Penile Torsion
- Birth Defects
- Penis Disorder
- Twisted Penis at Birth
- Penile Rotation
- Congenital Penile Curvature
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q5563: Congenital torsion of penis
Also known as:
- Balanic Hypospadias
- Penis Disorder
- Glandular Hypospadias
- Coronal Hypospadias
- Mild Hypospadias
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q540: Hypospadias, balanic
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
What procedures does Dr. Swords perform?
As a Pediatric Urologist, Dr. Swords 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. Swords. 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:
- Surgical Circumcision (Older Infants/Children/Adults)
- Adult Circumcision
- Childhood Circumcision
- Foreskin Removal Surgery
- Non-Clamp Circumcision
CPT Codes:
- 54161: Circumcision, surgical excision other than clamp, device, or dorsal slit; older than 28 days of age
Also known as:
- Undescended Testicle Surgery
- Testicle Lesion Removal
- Undescended Testicle Surgery (Abdominal)
- Orchiopexy
- Testicular Fixation
- Cryptorchidism Repair
- Inguinal Orchiopexy
- Extraparenchymal Testis Lesion Excision
- Testicular Mass Removal
- Lesion Excision from Outside Testicle
- Abdominal Testicle Repair
- Fowler-Stephens Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 54640: Orchiopexy, inguinal or scrotal approach
- 54512: Excision of extraparenchymal lesion of testis
- 54650: Orchiopexy, abdominal approach, for intra-abdominal testis (eg, Fowler-Stephens)
Also known as:
- Penile Angulation Correction Surgery
- Removing Penile Adhesions After Circumcision
- Penile Curvature Repair', 'Peyronie's Disease Surgery
- Penile Straightening Surgery
- Post-Circumcision Adhesion Release
- Penile Adhesiolysis
- Circumcision Scar Tissue Removal
CPT Codes:
- 54360: Plastic operation on penis to correct angulation
- 54162: Lysis or excision of penile post-circumcision adhesions
Also known as:
- Hydrocele Removal (One Side)
- Hydrocele Excision
- Fluid Sac Removal Testicle
- Scrotal Swelling Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 55040: Excision of hydrocele; unilateral
Also known as:
- Epididymis Lesion Removal
- Epididymal lesion excision
- Removal of epididymal mass
- Epididymis cyst removal
CPT Codes:
- 54830: Excision of local lesion of epididymis
Also known as:
- Distal Hypospadias Repair
- Hypospadias Repair Surgery
- Penis Urethra Repair
- Magpi Procedure
- V-flap Hypospadias Surgery
- Distal hypospadias repair
- Urethroplasty for hypospadias
- Penis reconstruction for hypospadias
CPT Codes:
- 54322: 1-stage distal hypospadias repair (with or without chordee or circumcision); with simple meatal advancement (eg, Magpi, V-flap)
- 54326: 1-stage distal hypospadias repair (with or without chordee or circumcision); with urethroplasty by local skin flaps and mobilization of urethra
Also known as:
- Foreskin Loosening and Stretching
- Preputial adhesion lysis
- Foreskin stretching procedure
- Phimosis treatment (non-surgical)
CPT Codes:
- 54450: Foreskin manipulation including lysis of preputial adhesions and stretching
Also known as:
- Repair of Incomplete Circumcision
- Circumcision Revision
- Foreskin Repair Surgery
- Incomplete Circumcision Correction
CPT Codes:
- 54163: Repair incomplete circumcision
Also known as:
- Penile Straightening Surgery (Chordee Repair)
- Chordee Repair
- Hypospadias Repair
- Penile Curvature Correction
- Urethral Mobilization for Chordee
CPT Codes:
- 54300: Plastic operation of penis for straightening of chordee (eg, hypospadias), with or without mobilization of urethra
Also known as:
- Testicle Removal Surgery
- Orchiectomy
- Testicular Removal
- Testicle Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 54520: Orchiectomy, simple (including subcapsular), with or without testicular prosthesis, scrotal or inguinal approach
Also known as:
- Simple Scrotum Reshaping Surgery
- Scrotal Reconstruction
- Scrotum Plastic Surgery
- Genital Reshaping Male
- Simple Scrotoplasty
CPT Codes:
- 55175: Scrotoplasty; simple
Also known as:
- Inguinal Hernia Repair for Children
- Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
- Pediatric Inguinal Hernia Surgery
- Groin Hernia Repair in Kids
- Hernia Surgery for Infants
- Groin Hernia Surgery
- Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
- First Inguinal Hernia Fix
- Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 49500: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 6 months to younger than 5 years, with or without hydrocelectomy; reducible
- 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
Also known as:
- Bladder X-ray Injection
- Injection of Dye or Air into Abdomen
- Cystogram Injection
- VCUG Injection
- Bladder Dye Injection
- Peritoneal Injection
- Contrast Injection for Abdomen
- Air Injection into Abdomen
CPT Codes:
- 51600: Injection procedure for cystography or voiding urethrocystography
- 49400: Injection of air or contrast into peritoneal cavity (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Tissue Transfer
- Local Flap Reconstruction
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
CPT Codes:
- 14040: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Island Pedicle Flap Surgery
- Pedicle flap
- Tissue flap surgery
- Skin transfer surgery
- Reconstructive flap
CPT Codes:
- 15740: Flap; island pedicle requiring identification and dissection of an anatomically named axial vessel
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 and Urethra Scope
- Bladder Scope with Complicated Foreign Body Removal
- Cystoscopy
- Urethroscopy
- Bladder scope procedure
- Cystourethroscopy with Stone Removal
- Ureteral Stent Removal
- Bladder Foreign Body Removal
CPT Codes:
- 52000: Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure)
- 52315: Cystourethroscopy, with removal of foreign body, calculus, or ureteral stent from urethra or bladder (separate procedure); complicated
Also known as:
- Urethral Opening Repair
- Urethromeatoplasty
- Meatal Advancement
- Urethral Meatus Repair
CPT Codes:
- 53450: Urethromeatoplasty, with mucosal advancement
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Kidney Pelvis Repair
- Laparoscopic pyeloplasty
- Minimally invasive kidney repair
- Keyhole kidney drainage system repair
CPT Codes:
- 50544: Laparoscopy, surgical; pyeloplasty
Does Dr. Swords accept my insurance?
Dr. Swords accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 966-7484 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Swords accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Swords in San Diego, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Inland Empire
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Swords' office located?
Dr. Kelly Swords' Primary Practice
7920 Frost St Ste 200
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 966-7484
What is Dr. Swords's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Swords's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316101256.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Swords?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Swords
What is Dr. Kelly Swords's specialty?
Dr. Swords is a Pediatric Urologist near San Diego, CA. Pediatric Surgeons are the health care professionals who can diagnose, treat, and manage children's urinary and genital problems. They dedicate at least 50% of their practice to the urological needs of infants, children, and adolescents. They offer health services such as Evaluation and management of voiding disorders; Vesicoureteral reflux, and urinary tract infections that require surgery; Surgical reconstruction of the urinary tract (including kidneys, ureters, and bladder) to address genital abnormalities, hypospadias, and intersex conditions; Surgery for childhood and adolescent groin conditions, such as undescended testes, hydrocele/hernia, and varicocele. Contact Dr. Swords to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kelly Swords affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Swords is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center at UC San Diego Health, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Temecula Valley Hospital, Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center 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 Kelly Swords accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Kelly Swords is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kelly Swords offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Swords's office at (858) 966-7484 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
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