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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
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. He is board certified. 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, Medicare 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 as a 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 a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Schwendig typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection
- Appendicitis
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Appendicitis with Local Peritonitis
- Localized Abdominal Infection from Appendix
- Early Appendicitis with Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3530: Acute appendicitis with localized peritonitis, without perforation or gangrene
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:
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified
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:
- 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
What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Schwendig typically perform?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Schwendig 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Appendectomy
- Minimally Invasive Appendectomy
- Keyhole Appendectomy
- Scope Appendectomy
CPT Codes:
- 44970: Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy
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 Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Sharp HealthCare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Schwendig's office located?
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.
What does a Trauma Surgeon do?
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.
Is this Dr. James Schwendig affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Schwendig is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Tri-City Medical Center, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, 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 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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