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Who is Dr. Mcsweeney, Orthopedic Surgeon in San Diego, CA?
Dr. James Mcsweeney, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Mcsweeney graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center. Dr. Mcsweeney is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mcsweeney’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mcsweeney’s office at (858) 495-0355.
Where did Dr. Mcsweeney go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center | Maimonides Medical Center Program
Medical School: Saint George`s University / School of Medicine | St. George's University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Mcsweeney board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. James Mcsweeney, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Mcsweeney speak?
Dr. Mcsweeney and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Mcsweeney treat?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Mcsweeney 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. Mcsweeney. 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:
- Rotator Cuff Strain
- Right Partial Rotator Cuff Tear
- Complete Rotator Cuff Tear
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Sprains and Strains
- Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle
- Shoulder Tendon Strain
- Rotator Cuff Sprain
- Strained Shoulder Tendon
- Right incomplete rotator cuff rupture
- Right partial shoulder tendon tear
- Right rotator cuff strain
- Full Rotator Cuff Tear
- Complete Rotator Cuff Rupture
- Severed Shoulder Tendon
ICD-10 Codes:
- S46011A: Strain of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of the rotator cuff of right shoulder, initial encounter
- S46012A: Strain of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of the rotator cuff of left shoulder, initial encounter
- M75111: Incomplete rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
- M75121: Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
Also known as:
- Other tear of the medial meniscus in the right knee
- Other tear of the medial meniscus in the left knee
- Other tear of the lateral meniscus in the right knee
- Cartilage Disorder
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Torn meniscus
- Knee cartilage tear
- Meniscal injury
- Torn knee cartilage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S83241A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter
- S83242A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter
- S83281A: Other tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
Also known as:
- Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Swimmer's Shoulder
- Impingement Syndrome
- Rotator Cuff Impingement
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7541: Impingement syndrome of right shoulder
Also known as:
- Biceps Tendon Strain
- Arm Injuries and Disorder
- Sprains and Strains
- Biceps Muscle Strain
- Pulled Biceps Muscle
- Strained Biceps Tendon
ICD-10 Codes:
- S46211A: Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of other parts of biceps, right arm, initial encounter
What procedures does Dr. Mcsweeney perform?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Mcsweeney 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. Mcsweeney. 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:
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
- Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Adhesion Removal
- Biceps Tendon Repair (Tenodesis)
- Endoscopy
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
- Subacromial Decompression
- Shoulder Impingement Surgery
- Acromioplasty
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff
- Keyhole Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Shoulder Repair
- Shoulder Scope Surgery
- Shoulder Adhesiolysis
- Frozen Shoulder Surgery
- Shoulder Joint Cleaning
- Long Head Biceps Tenodesis
- Shoulder Biceps Tendon Surgery
- Biceps Tendon Reattachment
- Shoulder Tendon Repair
CPT Codes:
- 29826: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; decompression of subacromial space with partial acromioplasty, with coracoacromial ligament (ie, arch) release, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 29827: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with rotator cuff repair
- 29825: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with lysis and resection of adhesions, with or without manipulation
- 23430: Tenodesis of long tendon of biceps
Also known as:
- Extensive Shoulder Arthroscopy Debridement
- Shoulder Bone Shaving (Arthroscopic)
- Shoulder Arthroscopy with Biceps Repair
- Limited Shoulder Debridement (Arthroscopic)
- Shoulder Synovectomy (Arthroscopic)
- Endoscopy
- Shoulder Scope Cleaning
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Debridement
- Shoulder Joint Cleanup Surgery
- Arthroscopic Distal Claviculectomy
- Mumford Procedure (Arthroscopic)
- AC Joint Resection (Arthroscopic)
- Arthroscopic Biceps Tenodesis
- Keyhole Shoulder Biceps Surgery
- Shoulder Scope Biceps Repair
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Clean-up
- Shoulder Joint Debridement
- Keyhole Shoulder Repair
- Rotator Cuff Debridement
- Shoulder Joint Lining Removal
- Keyhole Shoulder Surgery for Synovium
CPT Codes:
- 29823: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; debridement, extensive, 3 or more discrete structures (eg, humeral bone, humeral articular cartilage, glenoid bone, glenoid articular cartilage, biceps tendon, biceps anchor complex, labrum, articular capsule, articular side of the rotator cuff, bursal side of the rotator cuff, subacromial bursa, foreign body[ies])
- 29824: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; distal claviculectomy including distal articular surface (Mumford procedure)
- 29828: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; biceps tenodesis
- 29822: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; debridement, limited, 1 or 2 discrete structures (eg, humeral bone, humeral articular cartilage, glenoid bone, glenoid articular cartilage, biceps tendon, biceps anchor complex, labrum, articular capsule, articular side of the rotator cuff, bursal side of the rotator cuff, subacromial bursa, foreign body[ies])
- 29821: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; synovectomy, complete
Also known as:
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
- Knee Arthroscopy with Major Synovectomy
- Knee Cartilage Repair (Arthroscopic)
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus Repair
- Endoscopy
- Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
- Knee Cartilage Shaving
- Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
- Arthroscopic Knee Synovectomy
- Knee Lining Removal (Arthroscopic)
- Minimally Invasive Knee Synovectomy
- Knee abrasion arthroplasty
- Knee microfracture surgery
- Knee chondroplasty
- Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
- Knee Scope Meniscus Surgery
- Torn Meniscus Repair (Arthroscopic)
- Knee scope with meniscectomy
- Arthroscopic knee surgery
- Cartilage shaving knee
- Meniscus repair knee arthroscopy
CPT Codes:
- 29881: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial OR lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performed
- 29876: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; synovectomy, major, 2 or more compartments (eg, medial or lateral)
- 29879: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; abrasion arthroplasty (includes chondroplasty where necessary) or multiple drilling or microfracture
- 29882: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscus repair (medial OR lateral)
- 29880: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial AND lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performed
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Upper Arm or Elbow Tendon/Muscle Repair
- Bicep Tendon Repair
- Elbow Muscle Surgery
- Arm Tendon Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 24341: Repair, tendon or muscle, upper arm or elbow, each tendon or muscle, primary or secondary (excludes rotator cuff)
Also known as:
- Biceps or Triceps Tendon Repair
- Distal biceps tendon reinsertion
- Triceps tendon repair surgery
- Tendon graft for arm
CPT Codes:
- 24342: Reinsertion of ruptured biceps or triceps tendon, distal, with or without tendon graft
Also known as:
- ACL Repair Surgery
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
- Arthroscopic ACL Surgery
- Knee Ligament Repair
- ACL Augmentation
CPT Codes:
- 29888: Arthroscopically aided anterior cruciate ligament repair/augmentation or reconstruction
Also known as:
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Mcsweeney accept my insurance?
Dr. Mcsweeney accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 495-0355 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mcsweeney accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Mcsweeney in San Diego, 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
Amtrust North America
Athens Administrators
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Cigna
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Fox Insurance Company
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Mcsweeney's office located?
Dr. James Mcsweeney's Practice 2
3444 Kearny Villa Rd Ste 404
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 495-0355
What is Dr. Mcsweeney's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mcsweeney's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275617003.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mcsweeney?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mcsweeney
What is Dr. James Mcsweeney's specialty?
Dr. Mcsweeney is a Orthopedic Surgeon near San Diego, CA. An orthopedic surgeon has specialization in preserving, investigating, and restoring the form and function of the extremities, spine, and related structures through medical, surgical, and physical methods. They care for patients with musculoskeletal issues, including congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances, and degenerative diseases affecting the spine, hands, feet, knees, hips, shoulders, and elbows in both children and adults. Additionally, orthopedic surgeons address primary and secondary muscular problems and the impact of central or peripheral nervous system lesions on the musculoskeletal system. Contact Dr. Mcsweeney to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. James Mcsweeney affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Mcsweeney is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Mcsweeney accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. James Mcsweeney is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Mcsweeney offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mcsweeney's office at (858) 495-0355 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Mcsweeney?
Please contact Dr. Mcsweeney's office at (858) 495-0355 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. James Mcsweeney have?
Dr. James Mcsweeney is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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