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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Huang, Surgeon in Encinitas, CA?
Dr. Katie Huang, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Encinitas, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Huang graduated from Boston University School of Medicine and completed her residency at UCLA, University Of California At Los Angeles. Dr. Huang is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Huang’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Huang’s office at (760) 456-7896.
Where did Dr. Huang go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: UCLA, University Of California At Los Angeles
Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Huang board certified in Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Katie Huang, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Huang speak?
Dr. Huang and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Huang treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Huang 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. Huang. 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 (One Side)
- Umbilical Hernia
- Incisional Hernia
- Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
- Belly Button Hernia
- Navel Hernia
- Umbilical Rupture
- Post-surgical Hernia
- Surgical Incision Hernia
- Scar Hernia
- Hiatal Hernia
- Hernia of the Diaphragm
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
- K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene
- K432: Incisional hernia without obstruction or gangrene
- K449: Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Personal History of Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Past breast cancer
- Previous mammary malignancy
- History of breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z853: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallstones with Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallstones with Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallbladder Disease
- Bile Duct Disease
- Gallstones
- Sudden Gallbladder Attack
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Sudden Gallbladder Infection
- Chronic cholecystitis with gallstones
- Long-term gallbladder inflammation
- Acute cholecystitis with gallstones
- Gallbladder attack with stones
ICD-10 Codes:
- K810: Acute cholecystitis
- K8010: Calculus of gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis without obstruction
- K8000: Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Bilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia with Obstruction
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Double Groin Hernia
- Hernia in Both Groins
- Non-obstructed Inguinal Hernia
- Groin Hernia with Blockage
- Strangulated Inguinal Hernia
- Obstructed Groin Hernia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4020: Bilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
- K4030: Unilateral inguinal hernia, with obstruction, without gangrene, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
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:
- Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Gallbladder stones
- Biliary calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Colon cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
ICD-10 Codes:
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Which procedures does Dr. Huang perform as a Surgeon?
As a Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Katie Huang 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. Huang's office.
Does Dr. Huang accept my insurance?
Dr. Huang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 456-7896 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Huang accept in Encinitas, CA?
Dr. Huang in Encinitas, 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 Cross Blue Shield of Hawaii (HMSA)
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Community Health Group
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Scripps Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Huang's office located?
What is Dr. Huang's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Huang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093804247.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Huang?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Huang
What is Dr. Katie Huang's specialty?
Dr. Huang is a Surgeon near Encinitas, CA. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Huang to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Katie Huang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Huang is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Straub Benioff 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 Katie Huang accepting new patients in Encinitas, CA?
Yes, Dr. Katie Huang is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Katie Huang offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Huang's office at (760) 456-7896 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Katie Huang?
Please contact Dr. Huang's office at (760) 456-7896 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Katie Huang have?
Dr. Katie Huang is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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