41 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Grissom, Surgeon in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Nima Grissom, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 41 years and is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Grissom completed her residency at St Mary'S Hosp Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Grissom is fluent in English, Chinese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Grissom’s office at (415) 292-8999.
Where did Dr. Grissom go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Mary'S Hosp Med Ctr, General Surgery | St. Mary',s Hospital Medical School University Of London
Medical School: University of Tx Med Sch At San Antonio, San Antonio Tx
Is Dr. Grissom board certified in Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Nima Grissom, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Grissom speak?
Dr. Grissom and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Grissom treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Grissom 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. Grissom. 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:
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
- Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
- Breast Cancer
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ left breast
- Precancerous cells left breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer left breast
- DCIS left breast
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ right breast
- Precancerous cells right breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer right breast
- DCIS right breast
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
- D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
Also known as:
- Cancer Follow-up Exam
- Cancer
- Post-cancer treatment checkup
- Malignancy surveillance
- Oncology follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
What procedures does Dr. Grissom perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Grissom 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. Grissom. 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:
- Partial Mastectomy
- Mastectomy
- Lumpectomy
- Breast conserving surgery
- Quadrantectomy
- Segmentectomy
CPT Codes:
- 19301: Mastectomy, partial (eg, lumpectomy, tylectomy, quadrantectomy, segmentectomy);
Also known as:
- Breast Lesion Localization
- Breast clip placement
- Wire localization for breast surgery
- Radioactive seed placement in breast
- Ultrasound-guided breast marker
CPT Codes:
- 19285: Placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous; first lesion, including ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Breast Lesion Localization
- Breast Marker Placement
- Wire Localization Breast
- Mammographic Guided Breast Localization
CPT Codes:
- 19281: Placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous; first lesion, including mammographic guidance
Also known as:
- Deep Armpit Lymph Node Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Axillary Lymph Node Excision
- Open Axillary Node Biopsy
- Underarm Lymph Node Removal
CPT Codes:
- 38525: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep axillary node(s)
Also known as:
- Radioactive Tracer Injection for Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
- Sentinel Node Mapping Injection
- Lymph Node Tracer Injection
- Radioactive Dye for Lymph Nodes
- Sentinel Lymph Node Identification
CPT Codes:
- 38792: Injection procedure; radioactive tracer for identification of sentinel node
Does Dr. Grissom accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Grissom's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Grissom's office located?
Dr. Nima Grissom's Primary Practice
3700 Sacramento St # 100
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 292-8999
What is Dr. Grissom's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Grissom's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144391897.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Grissom?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Grissom
What is Dr. Nima Grissom's specialty?
Dr. Grissom is a Surgeon near San Francisco, 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. Grissom to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Nima Grissom affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Grissom 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 Nima Grissom accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Nima Grissom is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nima Grissom offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Grissom's office at (415) 292-8999 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nima Grissom?
Please contact Dr. Grissom's office at (415) 292-8999 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Nima Grissom have?
Dr. Nima Grissom is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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