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Who is Dr. Musicant, Vascular Surgeon in La Mesa, CA?
Dr. Scott Musicant, MD is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in La Mesa, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Musicant graduated from University of Vermont, College of Medicine, Burlington and completed his residency at Oregon Health & Science University Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Musicant is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Musicant’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Musicant’s office at (619) 460-6200.
Where did Dr. Musicant go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Oregon Health & Science University Affiliated Hospitals
Medical School: University of Vermont, College of Medicine, Burlington
Is Dr. Musicant board certified as a Vascular Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Scott Musicant, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Musicant speak?
Dr. Musicant and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Vascular Surgeon like Dr. Musicant typically treat?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Musicant 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. Musicant. 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:
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Vascular Disease
- CVI
- Venous Reflux Disease
- Leg Vein Incompetence
- Peripheral Venous Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)
Also known as:
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
ICD-10 Codes:
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Localized Swelling
- Edema
- Localized Edema
- Fluid Retention
- Swelling in one area
ICD-10 Codes:
- R600: Localized edema
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Stenosis
- Blocked Carotid Artery
- Neck Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Narrowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries
What procedures does a Vascular Surgeon like Dr. Musicant typically perform?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Musicant 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. Musicant. 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:
- Foam Sclerotherapy for Varicose Veins
- Sclerotherapy for veins
- Foam injection for varicose veins
- Ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy
- Varicose vein injection
CPT Codes:
- 36466: Injection of non-compounded foam sclerosant with ultrasound compression maneuvers to guide dispersion of the injectate, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring; multiple incompetent truncal veins (eg, great saphenous vein, accessory saphenous vein), same leg
Also known as:
- Radiofrequency Vein Ablation
- Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation
- RF Ablation for Varicose Veins
- Vein Closure Procedure
- Varicose Vein Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 36475: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, radiofrequency; first vein treated
Also known as:
- Leg Artery Unblocking with Atherectomy and Angioplasty
- Femoral Artery Revascularization
- Popliteal Artery Atherectomy
- Leg Artery Angioplasty
- Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 37225: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
Also known as:
- Lumbar Spinal Fusion
- Lumbar Interbody Fusion
- Lower Back Fusion
- Spinal Arthrodesis
CPT Codes:
- 22558: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody technique, including minimal discectomy to prepare interspace (other than for decompression); lumbar
Also known as:
- Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
- Interbody Device Implantation
- Spinal Fusion with Cage
- Synthetic Disc Space Device
CPT Codes:
- 22853: Insertion of interbody biomechanical device(s) (eg, synthetic cage, mesh) with integral anterior instrumentation for device anchoring (eg, screws, flanges), when performed, to intervertebral disc space in conjunction with interbody arthrodesis, each interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Additional Spinal Fusion Level (Anterior)
- Anterior Interbody Fusion (Add-on)
- Extra Level Spine Fusion
- Spinal Segment Fusion
CPT Codes:
- 22585: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody technique, including minimal discectomy to prepare interspace (other than for decompression); each additional interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Biologic Implant for Soft Tissue Reinforcement
- Acellular Dermal Matrix Implant
- Breast Reinforcement Implant
- Trunk Soft Tissue Repair
- Tissue Scaffold Implant
CPT Codes:
- 15777: Implantation of biologic implant (eg, acellular dermal matrix) for soft tissue reinforcement (ie, breast, trunk) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Musicant accept my insurance?
Dr. Musicant accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 460-6200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Musicant accept in La Mesa, CA?
Dr. Musicant 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
Blue Shield of California
Community Health Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Molina
Sharp HealthCare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Musicant's office located?
Dr. Scott Musicant's Primary Practice
8860 Center Dr Ste 450
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 460-6200
What is Dr. Musicant's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Musicant's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174617070.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Musicant?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Musicant
What is Dr. Scott Musicant's specialty?
Dr. Musicant is a Vascular Surgeon near La Mesa, CA.
What does a Vascular Surgeon do?
A vascular surgeon specializes in the management of surgical disorders related to blood vessels, excluding those of the heart and intracranial vessels.
Is this Dr. Scott Musicant affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Musicant is affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Sharp Memorial 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 Scott Musicant accepting new patients in La Mesa, CA?
Yes, Dr. Scott Musicant is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Scott Musicant offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Musicant's office at (619) 460-6200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Scott Musicant?
Please contact Dr. Musicant's office at (619) 460-6200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Scott Musicant have?
Dr. Scott Musicant is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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