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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dickinson, Family Medicine Specialist in La Mesa, CA?
Dr. Phillip Dickinson, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in La Mesa, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Dickinson graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans. Dr. Dickinson is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dickinson’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dickinson’s office at (619) 464-4469.
Where did Dr. Dickinson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans | Howard Univ College of Medicine
Is Dr. Dickinson board certified in Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Phillip Dickinson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Dickinson speak?
Dr. Dickinson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Dickinson treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Dickinson 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. Dickinson. 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:
- Groin Hernia with Tissue Death (Both Sides)
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Obstructed Belly Button Hernia
- Obstructed Surgical Incision Hernia
- Incisional Hernia
- Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Ventral Hernia with Bowel Blockage
- Gangrene
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bilateral Inguinal Hernia with Gangrene
- Gangrenous Groin Hernia
- Dead Tissue in Groin Hernia
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
- Umbilical Hernia with Obstruction
- Blocked Belly Button Hernia
- Strangulated Umbilical Hernia
- Incisional Hernia with Obstruction
- Blocked Incision Hernia
- Strangulated Incisional Hernia
- Post-surgical Hernia
- Surgical Incision Hernia
- Scar Hernia
- Hiatal Hernia
- Hernia of the Diaphragm
- Abdominal Wall Hernia with Obstruction
- Incisional Hernia with Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4010: Bilateral inguinal hernia, with gangrene, not specified as recurrent
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
- K420: Umbilical hernia with obstruction, without gangrene
- K430: Incisional hernia with obstruction, without gangrene
- K432: Incisional hernia without obstruction or gangrene
- K449: Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene
- K436: Other and unspecified ventral hernia with obstruction, without gangrene
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Gallstones with sudden gallbladder inflammation and blockage
- Gallstones
- Bile Duct Disease
- Acute cholecystitis with obstruction
- Blocked gallbladder with stones
- Obstructive cholecystitis
- Cholelithiasis
- Gallbladder stones
- Biliary calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8001: Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis with obstruction
- K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction
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:
- Trunk Lump or Swelling
- Right Arm Lump or Swelling
- Body Mass
- Torso Lump
- Trunk Nodule
- Right Upper Limb Mass
- Bump on Right Arm
- Right Arm Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- R222: Localized swelling, mass and lump, trunk
- R2231: Localized swelling, mass and lump, right upper limb
Also known as:
- Partial Intestinal Obstruction
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Partial Bowel Blockage
- Incomplete Intestinal Obstruction
- Partial Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56690: Other partial intestinal obstruction
Also known as:
- Hemorrhoidal Skin Tags
- Hemorrhoids
- Anal skin tags
- Perianal skin tags
- Leftover hemorrhoid skin
- Piles
- Swollen Veins in Anus
- Anal Lumps
ICD-10 Codes:
- K644: Residual hemorrhoidal skin tags
- K649: Unspecified hemorrhoids
Also known as:
- Gallstones with Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Bile Duct Disease
- Gallstones
- Acute cholecystitis with gallstones
- Gallbladder attack with stones
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8000: Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Inguinal Hernia with Obstruction
- Hernia
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Groin Hernia with Blockage
- Strangulated Inguinal Hernia
- Obstructed Groin Hernia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4030: Unilateral inguinal hernia, with obstruction, without gangrene, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Breast Lump
- Breast Disease
- Breast mass
- Breast lesion
- Palpable breast mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- N630: Unspecified lump in unspecified breast
What procedures does Dr. Dickinson perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Dickinson 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. Dickinson. 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:
- Emergency Groin Hernia Repair
- Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
- Inguinal Hernia Surgery
- Strangulated Hernia Repair
- Incarcerated Hernia Surgery
- Groin Hernia Surgery
- Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
- First Inguinal Hernia Fix
- Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 49507: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; incarcerated or strangulated
- 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
Also known as:
- Emergency Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Incarcerated Hernia Repair
- Strangulated Hernia Surgery
- Ventral Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Umbilical Hernia Repair
CPT Codes:
- 49594: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); 3 cm to 10 cm, incarcerated or strangulated
Also known as:
- Removal of Multiple Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Internal and External Hemorrhoid Surgery
- Piles Removal Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 46260: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal and external, 2 or more columns/groups;
Also known as:
- Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
- Diagnostic Proctosigmoidoscopy
- Rectal and Lower Colon Scope
- Rigid Sigmoidoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 45300: Proctosigmoidoscopy, rigid; diagnostic, with or without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Appendectomy
- Minimally Invasive Appendectomy
- Keyhole Appendectomy
- Scope Appendectomy
CPT Codes:
- 44970: Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy
Also known as:
- Removal of Anal Skin Tags
- Anal Papillae Excision
- Perianal Skin Tag Removal
- Anorectal Tag Excision
CPT Codes:
- 46230: Excision of multiple external papillae or tags, anus
Also known as:
- Spermatic Cord Lesion Removal
- Spermatic Cord Mass Excision
- Testicular Cord Lesion Surgery
- Scrotal Mass Removal
CPT Codes:
- 55520: Excision of lesion of spermatic cord (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Complicated Pilonidal Cyst Removal
- Pilonidal Sinus Excision
- Surgery for Pilonidal Cyst
- Complex Pilonidal Cystectomy
- Tailbone Cyst Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11772: Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; complicated
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:
- Large Soft Tissue Tumor Removal (Back/Flank)
- Soft Tissue Tumor Excision
- Back Tumor Removal
- Flank Tumor Surgery
- Intramuscular Tumor Excision
CPT Codes:
- 21933: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of back or flank, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); 5 cm or greater
Also known as:
- Removal of Large Neck or Chest Tumor
- Excision of subcutaneous tumor
- Neck mass removal
- Chest wall tumor surgery
CPT Codes:
- 21552: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of neck or anterior thorax, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater
Does Dr. Dickinson accept my insurance?
Dr. Dickinson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 464-4469 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dickinson accept in La Mesa, CA?
Dr. Dickinson in La Mesa, 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
Beacon Health Options
Blue Shield of California
Community Health Group
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Medicare
Molina
Other Health Care Provider
Sharp Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Dickinson's office located?
Dr. Phillip Dickinson's Primary Practice
8554 La Mesa Blvd
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 464-4469
Dr. Phillip Dickinson's Practice 2
10350 Barnes Canyon Rd Ste 200
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 455-0200
What is Dr. Dickinson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dickinson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386737773.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dickinson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dickinson
What is Dr. Phillip Dickinson's specialty?
Dr. Dickinson is a Family Medicine Specialist near La Mesa, CA. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Dickinson to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Phillip Dickinson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dickinson is affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center, Sharp Chula Vista 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 Phillip Dickinson accepting new patients in La Mesa, CA?
Yes, Dr. Phillip Dickinson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Phillip Dickinson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dickinson's office at (619) 464-4469 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Phillip Dickinson?
Please contact Dr. Dickinson's office at (619) 464-4469 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Phillip Dickinson have?
Dr. Phillip Dickinson is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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