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Dr. Rishi Jindal, MD

San Diego, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Jindal, Plastic Surgeon in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Rishi Jindal, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Jindal is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Jindal’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Jindal’s office at (619) 286-6446.

    What languages does Dr. Jindal speak?

    Dr. Jindal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Jindal treat?

    As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Jindal 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. Jindal. 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:

    • Breast Enlargement
    • Breast Disease
    • Breast hypertrophy
    • Macromastia
    • Gigantomastia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N62: Hypertrophy of breast

    Also known as:

    • Uneven Reconstructed Breasts
    • Deformity of Reconstructed Breast
    • Breast Disease
    • Breast Reconstruction
    • Breast implant disproportion
    • Asymmetrical reconstructed breasts
    • Reconstructed breast imbalance
    • Misshapen reconstructed breast
    • Breast implant deformity
    • Abnormal breast reconstruction shape

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N651: Disproportion of reconstructed breast
    • N650: Deformity of reconstructed breast

    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:

    • Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Nose
    • Skin Cancer
    • Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ)
    • Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)
    • Rodent Ulcer
    • BCC
    • Basal Cell Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C44311: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of nose

    Also known as:

    • Breast implant hardening
    • Breast Reconstruction
    • Capsular contracture
    • Breast implant scar tissue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T8544XA: Capsular contracture of breast implant, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Scars
    • Hypertrophic Scarring
    • Keloid Scars
    • Scar Tissue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L910: Hypertrophic scar

    Also known as:

    • Epidermal Cyst
    • Skin Condition
    • Sebaceous Cyst
    • Keratin Cyst
    • Epidermoid Cyst

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L720: Epidermal cyst

    What procedures does Dr. Jindal perform?

    As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Jindal 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. Jindal. 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:

    • Skin Flap Surgery (Medium)
    • Adjacent Tissue Transfer (Additional Area)
    • Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
    • Local Flap Surgery
    • Skin Graft (Adjacent Tissue)
    • Skin Flap Surgery
    • Tissue Rearrangement
    • Local Flap Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 14301: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; defect 30.1 sq cm to 60.0 sq cm
    • 14302: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; each additional 30.0 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Autologous Fat Grafting (Body)
    • Additional Fat Transfer (Body, Breasts, Scalp)
    • Fat Transfer
    • Liposuction with Fat Injection
    • Body Fat Graft
    • Autologous Fat Injection
    • Liposuction Fat Grafting
    • Body Fat Transfer

    CPT Codes:

    • 15771: Grafting of autologous fat harvested by liposuction technique to trunk, breasts, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 50 cc or less injectate
    • 15772: Grafting of autologous fat harvested by liposuction technique to trunk, breasts, scalp, arms, and/or legs; each additional 50 cc injectate, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Breast Implant Insertion After Mastectomy
    • Breast Tissue Expander Placement
    • Tissue Expander to Permanent Implant Exchange
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Breast Reconstruction
    • Delayed Breast Reconstruction
    • Breast Implant Placement (Post-Mastectomy)
    • Secondary Breast Augmentation
    • Reconstructive Breast Surgery
    • Breast Reconstruction with Expanders
    • Tissue Expander Surgery (Breast)
    • Breast Implant Preparation
    • Breast implant exchange
    • Breast reconstruction second stage
    • Expander removal and implant placement
    • Permanent breast implant surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 19342: Insertion or replacement of breast implant on separate day from mastectomy
    • 19357: Tissue expander placement in breast reconstruction, including subsequent expansion(s)
    • 11970: Replacement of tissue expander with permanent implant

    Also known as:

    • Breast Reduction Surgery
    • Breast Lift
    • Breast Implant Capsule Revision
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Reduction Mammoplasty
    • Breast Size Reduction
    • Mammoplasty
    • Mastopexy
    • Breast Reshaping Surgery
    • Pexy Surgery
    • Capsulectomy (Breast Implant)
    • Capsulotomy (Breast Implant)
    • Breast Implant Scar Tissue Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 19318: Breast reduction
    • 19316: Mastopexy
    • 19370: Revision of peri-implant capsule, breast, including capsulotomy, capsulorrhaphy, and/or partial capsulectomy

    Also known as:

    • Skin Flap Surgery
    • Tissue Transfer
    • Local Flap Reconstruction
    • Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement

    CPT Codes:

    • 14040: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Facial Tissue Transfer (Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Lips)
    • Muscle or Skin Flap Surgery (Trunk)
    • Local Flap Surgery
    • Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
    • Facial Reconstruction
    • Myocutaneous Flap (Body)
    • Fasciocutaneous Flap (Trunk)
    • Tissue Flap Reconstruction (Torso)

    CPT Codes:

    • 14060: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10 sq cm or less
    • 15734: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; trunk

    Also known as:

    • Small Skin Flap Surgery (Scalp, Arms, or Legs)
    • Adjacent Tissue Transfer
    • Local Flap Surgery
    • Skin Rearrangement Procedure
    • Small Defect Skin Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 14020: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, scalp, arms and/or legs; defect 10 sq cm or less

    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)

    Also known as:

    • Injection to Test Blood Flow in Skin Graft
    • Flap or Graft Blood Flow Test
    • Fluorescein Injection for Vascularity
    • Vascular Flow Assessment

    CPT Codes:

    • 15860: Intravenous injection of agent (eg, fluorescein) to test vascular flow in flap or graft

    Also known as:

    • Breast Implant Capsule Removal
    • Complete Breast Capsulectomy
    • Removal of Breast Implant Scar Tissue
    • Breast Implant Revision (Capsulectomy)

    CPT Codes:

    • 19371: Peri-implant capsulectomy, breast, complete, including removal of all intracapsular contents

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Debridement
    • Deep Wound Cleaning
    • Muscle Cleaning Procedure
    • Fascia Debridement
    • Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
    • Surgical Wound Debridement
    • Tissue Removal for Wound Healing

    CPT Codes:

    • 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
    • 11046: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Adjacent Tissue Transfer (Medium Defect)
    • Local Skin Flap
    • Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
    • Skin Reconstruction (Local)
    • Adjacent Tissue Graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 14021: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, scalp, arms and/or legs; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm

    Also known as:

    • Breast Augmentation with Implants
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Breast Enlargement Surgery
    • Boob Job
    • Mammoplasty Augmentation

    CPT Codes:

    • 19325: Breast augmentation with implant

    Also known as:

    • Adjacent Tissue Transfer (Trunk)
    • Skin Flap Surgery
    • Local Flap Reconstruction
    • Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
    • Skin Repair Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 14001: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, trunk; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm

    Also known as:

    • Skin Flap Surgery (Trunk)
    • Adjacent tissue transfer
    • Local flap surgery
    • Skin rearrangement

    CPT Codes:

    • 14000: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, trunk; defect 10 sq cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Wound or Burn Site Preparation for Graft
    • Surgery
    • Surgical Wound Debridement
    • Burn Eschar Excision
    • Scar Contracture Release
    • Recipient Site Preparation

    CPT Codes:

    • 15002: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, trunk, arms, legs; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Infants/Children)
    • Surgery
    • Wound Debridement for Graft
    • Burn Scar Release Surgery
    • Recipient Site Preparation for Skin Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 15004: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet and/or multiple digits; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Additional Area)
    • Surgery
    • Wound Bed Preparation
    • Burn Eschar Excision
    • Scar Contracture Release
    • Recipient Site Creation

    CPT Codes:

    • 15003: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, trunk, arms, legs; each additional 100 sq cm, or part thereof, or each additional 1% of body area of infants and children (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Ruptured Breast Implant Removal
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Breast Implant Explantation
    • Silicone Implant Removal
    • Saline Implant Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 19330: Removal of ruptured breast implant, including implant contents (eg, saline, silicone gel)

    Does Dr. Jindal accept my insurance?

    Dr. Jindal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 286-6446 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Jindal accept in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Jindal 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

    • Beacon Health Options

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Community Health Group

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Mohawk Industries

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Jindal's office located?

    Dr. Rishi Jindal's Primary Practice

    6386 Alvarado Ct Ste 330

    San Diego, CA 92120

    (619) 286-6446

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    Dr. Rishi Jindal's Practice 2

    12264 El Camino Real Ste 101

    San Diego, CA 92130

    (858) 847-0800

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    Dr. Rishi Jindal's Practice 3

    7901 Frost St

    San Diego, CA 92123

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    What is Dr. Jindal's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Jindal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619293909.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Jindal?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Jindal

    What is Dr. Rishi Jindal's specialty?

    Dr. Jindal is a Plastic Surgeon near San Diego, CA. A plastic surgeon specializes in repairing, reconstructing, or replacing physical defects involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hands, extremities, breasts, trunk, and external genitalia. Cosmetic surgery is a key aspect of this specialty, where surgeons apply aesthetic principles to enhance appearance and optimize reconstructive outcomes, addressing both normal structures and those requiring reconstruction. Contact Dr. Jindal to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Rishi Jindal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Jindal is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Palomar Medical Center Poway, Palomar Medical Center Escondido 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 Rishi Jindal accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Rishi Jindal is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Rishi Jindal offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Jindal's office at (619) 286-6446 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Rishi Jindal?

    Please contact Dr. Jindal's office at (619) 286-6446 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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