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Who is Dr. Schwendig, Trauma Surgeon in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. James Schwendig, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Schwendig completed his residency at Naval Med Ctr-San Diego, General Surgery. Dr. Schwendig is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Schwendig’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Schwendig’s office at (858) 824-5001.
Where did Dr. Schwendig go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Naval Med Ctr-San Diego, General Surgery
Medical School: University of Ca, San Diego, Sch of Med, La Jolla Ca
Is Dr. Schwendig board certified in Trauma Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. James Schwendig, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Schwendig speak?
Dr. Schwendig and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Schwendig treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Schwendig 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. Schwendig. 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:
- 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
- S2243XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, bilateral, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
- Brain Bleed
- TBI
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
- S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
- S066X0A: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection
- Severe Acute Appendicitis with Perforation, Infection, and Abscess
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Appendicitis with Local Peritonitis
- Localized Abdominal Infection from Appendix
- Early Appendicitis with Infection
- Burst Appendix with Gangrene and Abscess
- Perforated Appendix with Localized Infection and Tissue Death
- Complicated Appendicitis
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3530: Acute appendicitis with localized peritonitis, without perforation or gangrene
- K3533: Acute appendicitis with perforation, localized peritonitis, and gangrene, with abscess
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
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:
- Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
- Anemia
- Acute Blood Loss Anemia
- Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia
Also known as:
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Traumatic Collapsed Lung
- Traumatic Blood in Chest Cavity
- Pleural Disorder
- Traumatic Air in Chest
- Traumatic Pneumothorax
- Injured Collapsed Lung
- Traumatic Bleeding in Lung Area
- Traumatic Hemothorax
- Traumatic Pleural Bleeding
- Injured Lung Bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- S270XXA: Traumatic pneumothorax, initial encounter
- S271XXA: Traumatic hemothorax, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Head Laceration
- Wounds and Injuries
- Head Cut
- Deep Head Cut
- Head Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0181XA: Laceration without foreign body of other part of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
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:
- Scalp Cut
- Wounds and Injuries
- Scalp laceration
- Deep scalp cut
- Head cut
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0101XA: Laceration without foreign body of scalp, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallbladder Disease
- Sudden Gallbladder Attack
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Sudden Gallbladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K810: Acute cholecystitis
Also known as:
- Broken Breastbone
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Sternum Fracture
- Fractured Sternum
- Chest Bone Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S2222XA: Fracture of body of sternum, initial encounter for closed fracture
Which procedures does Dr. Schwendig perform as a Trauma Surgeon?
As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. James Schwendig may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Schwendig's office.
Does Dr. Schwendig accept my insurance?
Dr. Schwendig accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 824-5001 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Schwendig accept in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Schwendig in La Jolla, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
OptumRx
Other Health Care Provider
Sharp Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Schwendig's office located?
Dr. James Schwendig's Primary Practice
9898 Genesee Ave Fl 1
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 824-5001
What is Dr. Schwendig's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Schwendig's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043307184.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Schwendig?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Schwendig
What is Dr. James Schwendig's specialty?
Dr. Schwendig 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. Schwendig to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. James Schwendig affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Schwendig is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 James Schwendig accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?
Yes, Dr. James Schwendig is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Schwendig offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Schwendig's office at (858) 824-5001 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Schwendig?
Please contact Dr. Schwendig's office at (858) 824-5001 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. James Schwendig have?
Dr. James Schwendig is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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