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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 1 additional practice location. Dr. Swords is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Swords’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente 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 a Pediatric Urologist like Dr. Swords typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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:
- Phimosis
- Penis Disorder
- Tight foreskin
- Foreskin constriction
- Retracted foreskin problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- N471: Phimosis
Also known as:
- Vesicoureteral Reflux
- Ureteral Disorder
- Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR)
- VUR
- Urine Reflux
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1370: Vesicoureteral-reflux, unspecified
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:
- Swollen Kidney
- Kidney Disease
- Hydronephrosis
- Kidney Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1330: Unspecified hydronephrosis
What procedures does a Pediatric Urologist like Dr. Swords typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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
- Orchiopexy
- Testicular Fixation
- Cryptorchidism Repair
- Inguinal Orchiopexy
- Extraparenchymal Testis Lesion Excision
- Testicular Mass Removal
- Lesion Excision from Outside Testicle
CPT Codes:
- 54640: Orchiopexy, inguinal or scrotal approach
- 54512: Excision of extraparenchymal lesion of testis
Also known as:
- Penile Angulation Correction Surgery
- Penile Curvature Repair
- Peyronie's Disease Surgery
- Penile Straightening Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 54360: Plastic operation on penis to correct angulation
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:
- Inguinal Hernia Repair for Children
- Pediatric Inguinal Hernia Surgery
- Groin Hernia Repair in Kids
- Hernia Surgery for Infants
CPT Codes:
- 49500: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 6 months to younger than 5 years, with or without hydrocelectomy; reducible
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
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 Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Inland Empire Health Plan
Other Health Care Provider
Scripps Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
What does a Pediatric Urologist do?
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.
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, Tri-City Medical Center, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center, Temecula Valley Hospital, Sharp Coronado 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 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.
How can I make an appointment with Kelly Swords?
Please contact Dr. Swords's office at (858) 966-7484 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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