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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nip, Trauma Surgeon in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Vincent Nip, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA. Dr. Nip is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nip’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nip’s office at (858) 824-4285.
What languages does Dr. Nip speak?
Dr. Nip and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Nip treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Nip 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. Nip. 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:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Traumatic Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Brain Bleed
- TBI
- SAH
- Subarachnoid Hematoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
- S066X0A: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
- S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
- S066X1A: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Appendicitis with Local Peritonitis
- Localized Abdominal Infection from Appendix
- Early Appendicitis with Infection
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3530: Acute appendicitis with localized peritonitis, without perforation or gangrene
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
Also known as:
- Multiple Broken Ribs
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Multiple Rib Fractures
- Rib Cage Fracture
- Broken Ribs
ICD-10 Codes:
- S2242XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S2241XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, right side, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallstones with Acute and Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallstones with Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallbladder Disease
- Bile Duct Disease
- Gallstones
- Sudden Gallbladder Attack
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Sudden Gallbladder Infection
- Mixed cholecystitis with gallstones
- Acute and chronic gallbladder attack
- Acute cholecystitis with gallstones
- Gallbladder attack with stones
ICD-10 Codes:
- K810: Acute cholecystitis
- K8012: Calculus of gallbladder with acute and chronic cholecystitis without obstruction
- K8000: Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis without obstruction
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Large Intestine Diverticulitis with Perforation and Abscess
- Abscess
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Inflamed Colon Diverticula with Abscess
- Perforated Large Bowel Diverticulitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5720: Diverticulitis of large intestine with perforation and abscess without bleeding
Also known as:
- Bile Duct Stones
- Gallstones
- Choledocholithiasis
- Biliary duct calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8050: Calculus of bile duct without cholangitis or cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Multiple Injury
- Many injuries
- Several injuries
- Polytrauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- T07XXXA: Unspecified multiple injuries, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Traumatic Collapsed Lung
- Pleural Disorder
- Traumatic Air in Chest
- Traumatic Pneumothorax
- Injured Collapsed Lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- S270XXA: Traumatic pneumothorax, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Concussion
- Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
- mTBI
- Brain Contusion
ICD-10 Codes:
- S060X1A: Concussion with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Scalp Cut
- Wounds and Injuries
- Scalp laceration
- Deep scalp cut
- Head cut
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0101XA: Laceration without foreign body of scalp, initial encounter
What procedures does Dr. Nip perform?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Nip 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. Nip. 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:
- Laparoscopic Appendectomy
- Minimally Invasive Appendectomy
- Keyhole Appendectomy
- Scope Appendectomy
CPT Codes:
- 44970: Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy
Does Dr. Nip accept my insurance?
Dr. Nip accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 824-4285 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nip accept in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Nip in La Jolla, 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
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Hackensack Meridian Health
HealthComp
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
Sharp Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Nip's office located?
What is Dr. Nip's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nip's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346695640.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nip?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nip
What is Dr. Vincent Nip's specialty?
Dr. Nip is a Trauma Surgeon near La Jolla, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Nip to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Vincent Nip affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nip is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Tri-City Medical Center, Jacobs Medical Center at UC San Diego Health, 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 Vincent Nip accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?
Yes, Dr. Vincent Nip is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vincent Nip offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nip's office at (858) 824-4285 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vincent Nip?
Please contact Dr. Nip's office at (858) 824-4285 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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