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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nielsen, Orthopedic Surgeon in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Ena Nielsen, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. Dr. Nielsen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nielsen’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nielsen’s office at (858) 966-6789.
What languages does Dr. Nielsen speak?
Dr. Nielsen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Nielsen typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Nielsen 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. Nielsen. 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:
- Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Other Cerebral Palsy
- Cerebral Palsy
- Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Paralysis
- Quadriplegic CP
- Spastic CP affecting all limbs
- Four-limb spastic paralysis
- Mixed Cerebral Palsy
- Atypical CP
- Unspecified Cerebral Palsy
- CP
- Brain paralysis
- Childhood motor disorder
- Spastic Diplegia
- CP with spastic diplegia
- Little's disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G800: Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy
- G808: Other cerebral palsy
- G809: Cerebral palsy, unspecified
- G801: Spastic diplegic cerebral palsy
Also known as:
- Other Hip Deformity at Birth
- Birth Defects
- Hip Injuries and Disorder
- Congenital Hip Malformation
- Birth Defect of Hip
- Abnormal Hip Development
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q6589: Other specified congenital deformities of hip
Also known as:
- Broken left upper arm bone above the elbow, with bone out of place
- Broken right upper arm bone above the elbow, with bone out of place
- Elbow Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Displaced left supracondylar humerus fracture
- Left elbow fracture
- Broken arm bone
- Displaced right supracondylar humerus fracture
- Right elbow fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S42412A: Displaced simple supracondylar fracture without intercondylar fracture of left humerus, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S42411A: Displaced simple supracondylar fracture without intercondylar fracture of right humerus, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Difficulty Walking
- Unsteady Gait
- Balance Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
What procedures does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Nielsen typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Nielsen 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. Nielsen. 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:
- Short Arm Cast Application
- Elbow to Finger Cast
- Forearm Cast
- Arm Immobilization Cast
CPT Codes:
- 29075: Application, cast; elbow to finger (short arm)
Also known as:
- Percutaneous Humeral Fracture Fixation
- Open Repair of Forearm Bone Fractures
- Upper Arm Bone Fracture Repair
- Elbow Fracture Fixation (Percutaneous)
- Humeral Condyle Fracture Repair
- Radius and Ulna Fracture Surgery
- Forearm Bone Fixation
- Open Reduction Internal Fixation (Forearm)
- Arm Fracture ORIF
CPT Codes:
- 24538: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of supracondylar or transcondylar humeral fracture, with or without intercondylar extension
- 25575: Open Treatment Of Radial And Ulnar Shaft Fractures, With Internal Fixation, When Performed; Of Radius And Ulna
Also known as:
- Open Hip Adductor Tendon Release
- Hip Tendon Cutting Surgery
- Adductor Tenotomy Hip
- Open Release of Hip Adductor
CPT Codes:
- 27001: Tenotomy, adductor of hip, open
Also known as:
- Thoracic Spine Bone Cut (Osteotomy)
- Spinal Osteotomy Thoracic
- Thoracic Vertebrae Reshaping
- Posterior Spine Osteotomy
CPT Codes:
- 22212: Osteotomy of spine, posterior or posterolateral approach, 1 vertebral segment; thoracic
Also known as:
- Leg or Ankle Tendon Adjustment Surgery
- Leg tendon lengthening
- Ankle tendon shortening
- Tendon surgery leg
CPT Codes:
- 27685: Lengthening or shortening of tendon, leg or ankle; single tendon (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
- Hardware Removal Surgery
- Buried Implant Extraction
- Orthopedic Implant Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)
Also known as:
- Long Arm Cast Application
- Shoulder to hand cast
- Full arm cast
- Arm fracture cast
CPT Codes:
- 29065: Application, cast; shoulder to hand (long arm)
Also known as:
- Spinal Bone Cut (Additional Segment)
- Vertebral Osteotomy
- Spine Reshaping Surgery
- Posterior Spinal Osteotomy
CPT Codes:
- 22216: Osteotomy of spine, posterior or posterolateral approach, 1 vertebral segment; each additional vertebral segment (List separately in addition to primary procedure)
Does Dr. Nielsen accept my insurance?
Dr. Nielsen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 966-6789 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nielsen accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Nielsen 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
Cambia Health Solutions
Community Health Network of Washington
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Molina Healthcare
Premera Blue Cross
State of Washington
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Nielsen's office located?
What is Dr. Nielsen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nielsen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942761101.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nielsen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nielsen
What is Dr. Ena Nielsen's specialty?
Dr. Nielsen is a Orthopedic Surgeon near San Diego, CA.
What does an Orthopedic Surgeon do?
An orthopedic surgeon has specialization in preserving, investigating, and restoring the form and function of the extremities, spine, and related structures through medical, surgical, and physical methods. They care for patients with musculoskeletal issues, including congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances, and degenerative diseases affecting the spine, hands, feet, knees, hips, shoulders, and elbows in both children and adults. Additionally, orthopedic surgeons address primary and secondary muscular problems and the impact of central or peripheral nervous system lesions on the musculoskeletal system.
Is this Dr. Ena Nielsen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nielsen is affiliated with Confluence Health Hospital - Central Campus, Overlake Hospital Medical Center, Temecula Valley Hospital, Kadlec Regional 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 Ena Nielsen accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Ena Nielsen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ena Nielsen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nielsen's office at (858) 966-6789 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ena Nielsen?
Please contact Dr. Nielsen's office at (858) 966-6789 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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