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Who is Dr. Upasani, Orthopedic Surgeon in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Vidyadhar Upasani, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Upasani is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Upasani’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Upasani’s office at (858) 966-6789.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Upasani?
Dr. Vidyadhar Upasani, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Upasani empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Hip Disorders-Pediatric, Spinal Disorders, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Diego/CA community, Dr. Upasani is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Upasani speak?
Dr. Upasani and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Upasani treat?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Upasani 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. Upasani. 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:
- Other Hip Deformity at Birth
- Birth Defects
- Hip Injuries and Disorder
- Congenital Hip Malformation
- Birth Defect of Hip
- Abnormal Hip Development
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q6589: Other specified congenital deformities of hip
Also known as:
- Adolescent Scoliosis of Mid-Back
- Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
- Scoliosis
- Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
- Scoliosis in Children and Teens
- Thoracolumbar Adolescent Scoliosis
- Teen Mid-Back Curve
- Idiopathic Adolescent Scoliosis
- Teenage scoliosis
- Scoliosis in teens
- AIS
ICD-10 Codes:
- M41125: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, thoracolumbar region
- M41124: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, thoracic region
Also known as:
- Musculoskeletal Screening
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Bone and Muscle Check-up
- Joint Health Screening
- Orthopedic Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z13828: Encounter for screening for other musculoskeletal disorder
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- Left Wrist Radius Fracture
- Right Wrist Radius Fracture
- Arm Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Broken Left Wrist Bone
- Distal Left Radius Fracture
- Left Wrist Bone Break
- Broken Right Wrist Bone
- Distal Right Radius Fracture
- Right Wrist Bone Break
ICD-10 Codes:
- S52502A: Unspecified fracture of the lower end of left radius, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S52501A: Unspecified fracture of the lower end of right radius, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Unspecified Injury of Wrist, Hand, or Finger
- Finger Injuries and Disorder
- Hand Injuries and Disorder
- Wrist Injuries and Disorder
- General Hand Injury
- Wrist Trauma
- Finger Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S6991XA: Unspecified injury of right wrist, hand and finger(s), initial encounter
Also known as:
- Hand and Wrist Injury
- Finger Injuries and Disorder
- Hand Injuries and Disorder
- Wrist Injuries and Disorder
- Finger Injury
- Wrist Sprain
- Hand Trauma
- Upper Extremity Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S6992XA: Unspecified injury of left wrist, hand and finger(s), initial encounter
What procedures does Dr. Upasani perform?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Upasani 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. Upasani. 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:
- Non-Surgical Wrist Fracture Treatment
- Collarbone Fracture Treatment (No Manipulation)
- Foot Bone Fracture Treatment (No Manipulation)
- Closed Treatment for Upper Arm Fracture
- Wrist Fracture Treatment with Manipulation
- Non-Surgical Radial Head Fracture Treatment
- Non-Surgical Finger or Thumb Fracture Treatment
- Hand Bone Fracture Treatment with Manipulation
- Finger or Toe Fracture Treatment (Non-Surgical)
- Arm Bone Fracture Treatment (No Surgery)
- Broken Lower Leg Bone Treatment (Without Manipulation)
- Closed Distal Radial Fracture Treatment
- Colles Fracture Treatment
- Smith Fracture Treatment
- Ulnar Styloid Fracture Treatment
- Closed Clavicle Fracture Treatment
- Non-Surgical Collarbone Repair
- Clavicle Fracture Management
- Metatarsal Fracture Care
- Non-Surgical Foot Fracture Treatment
- Closed Metatarsal Fracture Reduction
- Humerus Fracture Closed Treatment
- Supracondylar Humeral Fracture Care
- Transcondylar Fracture Treatment
- Closed Distal Radius Fracture Treatment
- Colles Fracture Reduction
- Closed Radial Head Fracture Treatment
- Radial Neck Fracture Care
- Elbow Fracture Treatment without Manipulation
- Forearm Bone Fracture Treatment
- Closed Distal Phalangeal Fracture Treatment
- Broken Finger Tip Treatment
- Thumb Fracture Care without Manipulation
- Phalangeal Fracture Non-Surgical
- Metacarpal Fracture Reduction
- Closed Metacarpal Fracture Treatment
- Broken Hand Bone Manipulation
- Phalanx Fracture Treatment
- Closed Finger Fracture Care
- Toe Bone Fracture Treatment
- Non-Manipulative Digit Fracture Repair
- Closed reduction humeral condyle fracture
- Humeral fracture non-surgical treatment
- Elbow bone fracture treatment
- Arm fracture without manipulation
- Distal Tibia Fracture Treatment
- Pilon Fracture Care
- Tibial Plafond Fracture Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 25600: Closed Treatment Of Distal Radial Fracture (Eg, Colles Or Smith Type) Or Epiphyseal Separation, Includes Closed Treatment Of Fracture Of Ulnar Styloid, When Performed; Without Manipulation
- 23500: Closed treatment of clavicular fracture; without manipulation
- 28470: Closed treatment of metatarsal fracture; without manipulation, each
- 24530: Closed treatment of supracondylar or transcondylar humeral fracture, with or without intercondylar extension; without manipulation
- 25605: Closed Treatment Of Distal Radial Fracture (Eg, Colles Or Smith Type) Or Epiphyseal Separation, Includes Closed Treatment Of Fracture Of Ulnar Styloid, When Performed; With Manipulation
- 24650: Closed treatment of radial head or neck fracture; without manipulation
- 26750: Closed treatment of distal phalangeal fracture, finger or thumb; without manipulation, each
- 26605: Closed treatment of metacarpal fracture, single; with manipulation, each bone
- 28510: Closed treatment of fracture, phalanx or phalanges, other than great toe; without manipulation, each
- 24576: Closed treatment of humeral condylar fracture, medial or lateral; without manipulation
- 27824: Closed treatment of fracture of weight bearing articular portion of distal tibia (eg, pilon or tibial plafond), with or without anesthesia; without manipulation
Also known as:
- Long Arm Cast Application
- Walking Short Leg Cast Application
- Hip Spica Cast Application (Both Legs)
- Short Leg Cast Application
- Long Leg Cast Application
- Shoulder to hand cast
- Full arm cast
- Arm fracture cast
- Below Knee Walking Cast
- Ambulatory Short Leg Cast
- Lower Leg Cast
- Foot and Ankle Cast
- Full Hip Spica Cast
- Double Leg Hip Cast
- Pediatric Hip Cast
- Below Knee Cast
- Full leg cast
- Thigh to toe cast
- Leg cast application
- Full leg immobilization
CPT Codes:
- 29065: Application, cast; shoulder to hand (long arm)
- 29425: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes); walking or ambulatory type
- 29325: Application of hip spica cast; 1 and one-half spica or both legs
- 29405: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes);
- 29345: Application of long leg cast (thigh to toes);
Also known as:
- Short Arm Cast Application
- Elbow to Finger Cast
- Forearm Cast
- Arm Immobilization Cast
CPT Codes:
- 29075: Application, cast; elbow to finger (short arm)
Also known as:
- Hip Bone Reshaping Surgery
- Hip Joint Capsule Release with Muscle Lengthening
- Open Hip Flexor Tendon Release
- Hip Tendon Release
- Hip Osteotomy with Open Reduction
- Hip Bone Cut and Realignment
- Open Repair of Dislocated Hip
- Femur Bone Reshaping and Transfer
- Iliac Osteotomy
- Acetabular Osteotomy
- Innominate Bone Osteotomy
- Hip Capsular Release
- Hip Flexor Release Surgery
- Hip Joint Decompression
- Hip Flexor Tenotomy
- Open Hip Tendon Release
- Psoas Tendon Release
- Hip Tendon Cutting Surgery
- Hip Tenotomy
- Hip Abductor Release
- Hip Extensor Release
- Pelvic Osteotomy with Hip Reduction
- Femoral Osteotomy for Hip
- Hip Joint Realignment Surgery
- Hip Open Reduction
- Pelvic Bone Reshaping
- Hip Dislocation Reduction
- Congenital Hip Dislocation Repair
- Femoral Head Replacement Hip
- Greater Trochanter Osteotomy
- Femur Trochanter Transfer
- Hip Bone Reshaping
- Femoral Osteotomy
CPT Codes:
- 27146: Osteotomy, iliac, acetabular or innominate bone;
- 27036: Capsulectomy or capsulotomy, hip, with or without excision of heterotopic bone, with release of hip flexor muscles (ie, gluteus medius, gluteus minimus, tensor fascia latae, rectus femoris, sartorius, iliopsoas)
- 27005: Tenotomy, hip flexor(s), open (separate procedure)
- 27006: Tenotomy, abductors and/or extensor(s) of hip, open (separate procedure)
- 27156: Osteotomy, iliac, acetabular or innominate bone; with femoral osteotomy and with open reduction of hip
- 27147: Osteotomy, iliac, acetabular or innominate bone; with open reduction of hip
- 27258: Open treatment of spontaneous hip dislocation (developmental, including congenital or pathological), replacement of femoral head in acetabulum (including tenotomy, etc);
- 27140: Osteotomy and transfer of greater trochanter of femur (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Closed Treatment of Finger or Thumb Fracture
- Phalangeal fracture treatment
- Broken finger treatment
- Thumb fracture care
CPT Codes:
- 26720: Closed treatment of phalangeal shaft fracture, proximal or middle phalanx, finger or thumb; without manipulation, each
Also known as:
- Thoracic Spine Bone Cut (Osteotomy)
- Pelvic Fixation for Spinal Instrumentation
- Lower Back Bone Cut (Spine Osteotomy)
- Spinal Fusion for Deformity (Up to 6 Segments)
- Spinal Osteotomy Thoracic
- Thoracic Vertebrae Reshaping
- Posterior Spine Osteotomy
- Spinal-pelvic fusion
- Pelvic bone attachment (spine)
- Spine instrumentation to pelvis
- Lumbar Spine Osteotomy
- Vertebral Bone Resection
- Spine Realignment Surgery
- Posterior Lumbar Osteotomy
- Posterior Spinal Arthrodesis
- Spine Deformity Correction Surgery
- Vertebral Fusion for Scoliosis
CPT Codes:
- 22212: Osteotomy of spine, posterior or posterolateral approach, 1 vertebral segment; thoracic
- 22848: Pelvic fixation (attachment of caudal end of instrumentation to pelvic bony structures) other than sacrum (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 22214: Osteotomy of spine, posterior or posterolateral approach, 1 vertebral segment; lumbar
- 22800: Arthrodesis, posterior, for spinal deformity, with or without cast; up to 6 vertebral segments
Also known as:
- Hip Joint Injection with Anesthesia
- Anesthesia
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Hip arthrogram injection
- Diagnostic hip injection
- Hip pain injection
CPT Codes:
- 27095: Injection procedure for hip arthrography; with anesthesia
Also known as:
- Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
- Hardware Removal Surgery
- Buried Implant Extraction
- Orthopedic Implant Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)
Also known as:
- Finger Splint Application
- Static Finger Splint
- Finger Immobilization
- Finger Brace
CPT Codes:
- 29130: Application of finger splint; static
Also known as:
- Spinal Fusion for Deformity (7-12 Segments)
- Extensive Spinal Fusion for Deformity
- Posterior Spinal Arthrodesis
- Spine Deformity Correction Surgery
- Multi-Segment Spinal Fusion
- Scoliosis Surgery (Fusion)
- Spinal Deformity Arthrodesis
- Long Segment Spinal Fusion
- Posterior Spinal Fusion for Scoliosis
- Major Spine Fusion Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 22802: Arthrodesis, posterior, for spinal deformity, with or without cast; 7 to 12 vertebral segments
- 22804: Arthrodesis, posterior, for spinal deformity, with or without cast; 13 or more vertebral segments
Also known as:
- Non-Surgical Treatment for Broken Hand Bone
- Closed Metacarpal Fracture Treatment
- Hand Bone Fracture Care
- Metacarpal Fracture Management without Manipulation
CPT Codes:
- 26600: Closed treatment of metacarpal fracture, single; without manipulation, each bone
Also known as:
- Closed Fibula Fracture Treatment
- Lateral Malleolus Fracture Treatment
- Distal Fibula Fracture Care
- Ankle Bone Fracture Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 27786: Closed treatment of distal fibular fracture (lateral malleolus); without manipulation
Also known as:
- Spinal Bone Cut (Additional Segment)
- Vertebral Osteotomy
- Spine Reshaping Surgery
- Posterior Spinal Osteotomy
CPT Codes:
- 22216: Osteotomy of spine, posterior or posterolateral approach, 1 vertebral segment; each additional vertebral segment (List separately in addition to primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Spinal Rod and Wire Placement
- Posterior Spinal Instrumentation
- Vertebral Segment Fixation
- Spinal Fusion Hardware
CPT Codes:
- 22843: Posterior segmental instrumentation (eg, pedicle fixation, dual rods with multiple hooks and sublaminar wires); 7 to 12 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Extensive Spinal Rod Placement
- Long Segment Spinal Instrumentation
- Spinal Fusion Hardware (Extensive)
- Posterior Spinal Fixation
CPT Codes:
- 22844: Posterior segmental instrumentation (eg, pedicle fixation, dual rods with multiple hooks and sublaminar wires); 13 or more vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Open Hip Adductor Tendon Release
- Hip Tendon Cutting Surgery
- Adductor Tenotomy Hip
- Open Release of Hip Adductor
CPT Codes:
- 27001: Tenotomy, adductor of hip, open
Also known as:
- Percutaneous Humeral Fracture Fixation
- Setting Broken Forearm Bones (Without Surgery)
- Upper Arm Bone Fracture Repair
- Elbow Fracture Fixation (Percutaneous)
- Humeral Condyle Fracture Repair
- Closed Reduction of Forearm Fracture
- Radial and Ulnar Fracture Manipulation
- Non-Surgical Forearm Bone Setting
CPT Codes:
- 24538: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of supracondylar or transcondylar humeral fracture, with or without intercondylar extension
- 25565: Closed Treatment Of Radial And Ulnar Shaft Fractures; With Manipulation
Also known as:
- Lower Leg Bone Fracture Treatment
- Tibial Shaft Fracture Treatment
- Closed Tibia Fracture Repair
- Shin Bone Fracture Care
CPT Codes:
- 27750: Closed treatment of tibial shaft fracture (with or without fibular fracture); without manipulation
Also known as:
- Femur Bone Cut and Realignment (Hip Area)
- Intertrochanteric Osteotomy
- Subtrochanteric Osteotomy
- Femoral Osteotomy
- Hip Bone Realignment Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27165: Osteotomy, intertrochanteric or subtrochanteric including internal or external fixation and/or cast
Also known as:
- Application of Risser Cast or Brace
- Risser Jacket Application
- Spinal Cast
- Scoliosis Brace Application
- Body Cast for Spine
CPT Codes:
- 29010: Application of Risser jacket, localizer, body; only
Also known as:
- Closed Treatment of Big Toe Fracture (No Manipulation)
- Great Toe Phalanx Fracture Treatment
- Broken Big Toe Care
- Non-Surgical Toe Fracture Treatment
- Big Toe Bone Fracture Care
CPT Codes:
- 28490: Closed treatment of fracture great toe, phalanx or phalanges; without manipulation
Also known as:
- Closed Treatment of Wrist Bone Fracture
- Scaphoid Fracture Treatment (Non-Surgical)
- Navicular Bone Fracture Treatment
- Wrist Fracture Care Without Manipulation
CPT Codes:
- 25622: Closed Treatment Of Carpal Scaphoid (Navicular) Fracture; Without Manipulation
Also known as:
- Finger or Thumb Fracture Fixation
- Percutaneous phalangeal fixation
- Unstable finger fracture repair
- Thumb bone fracture treatment
CPT Codes:
- 26727: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of unstable phalangeal shaft fracture, proximal or middle phalanx, finger or thumb, with manipulation, each
Also known as:
- Long Arm Splint Application
- Shoulder to Hand Splint
- Arm Immobilization Splint
- Forearm and Upper Arm Splint
CPT Codes:
- 29105: Application of long arm splint (shoulder to hand)
Also known as:
- Spinal Rod and Screw Placement
- Vertebral Fixation
- Pedicle Screw Fixation
- Spinal Instrumentation Surgery
- Posterior Spinal Fusion Hardware
CPT Codes:
- 22842: Posterior segmental instrumentation (eg, pedicle fixation, dual rods with multiple hooks and sublaminar wires); 3 to 6 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Femoral Neck Osteotomy
- Hip Bone Cut
- Femur Neck Reshaping
- Hip Osteotomy
- Femoral Neck Bone Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27161: Osteotomy, femoral neck (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Ingrown Toenail Removal
- Nail Matrix Excision
- Permanent Nail Removal
- Deformed Nail Surgery
- Toenail Avulsion
CPT Codes:
- 11750: Excision of nail and nail matrix, partial or complete (eg, ingrown or deformed nail), for permanent removal;
Also known as:
- Computer-Assisted Spinal Surgery Guidance
- Spinal Navigation Surgery
- Stereotactic Spinal Procedure
- Image-Guided Spine Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 61783: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; spinal (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Upasani accept my insurance?
Dr. Upasani accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 966-6789 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Upasani accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Upasani 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Inland Empire
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Upasani's office located?
Dr. Vidyadhar Upasani's Primary Practice
3030 Childrens Way
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 966-6789
What is Dr. Upasani's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Upasani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548417652.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Upasani?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Upasani
What is Dr. Vidyadhar Upasani's specialty?
Dr. Upasani 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. Upasani to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Vidyadhar Upasani affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Upasani is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego. 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 Vidyadhar Upasani accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Vidyadhar Upasani is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vidyadhar Upasani offer online booking?
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