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Dr. Vadim Avulov, DO

La Mesa, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Avulov, Surgeon in La Mesa, CA?

    Dr. Vadim Avulov, DO is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in La Mesa, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Avulov is fluent in English and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Avulov’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Avulov’s office at (619) 286-8803.

    What languages does Dr. Avulov speak?

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

    • English

    • Russian

    What conditions does Dr. Avulov treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Avulov 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. Avulov. 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:

    • Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Gallstones with Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Gallstones with Acute and Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Gallbladder Disease
    • Bile Duct Disease
    • Gallstones
    • Sudden Gallbladder Attack
    • Acute Cholecystitis
    • Sudden Gallbladder Infection
    • Acute cholecystitis with gallstones
    • Gallbladder attack with stones
    • Mixed cholecystitis with gallstones
    • Acute and chronic gallbladder attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K810: Acute cholecystitis
    • K8000: Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis without obstruction
    • K8012: Calculus of gallbladder with acute and chronic cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Acute Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection
    • Acute Appendicitis
    • Ruptured Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection and Tissue Death
    • Appendicitis
    • Peritoneal Disorder
    • Appendicitis with Local Peritonitis
    • Localized Abdominal Infection from Appendix
    • Early Appendicitis with Infection
    • Inflamed Appendix
    • Sudden Appendix Inflammation
    • Appendicitis Attack
    • Perforated Appendix with Gangrene
    • Localized Ruptured Appendix
    • Appendix Rupture with Tissue Death

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3530: Acute appendicitis with localized peritonitis, without perforation or gangrene
    • K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
    • K3532: Acute appendicitis with perforation, localized peritonitis, and gangrene, without abscess

    Also known as:

    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Partial Intestinal Obstruction
    • Intestinal Paralysis
    • Bowel Obstruction
    • Blocked Intestines
    • Gut Blockage
    • Partial Bowel Blockage
    • Incomplete Intestinal Obstruction
    • Paralyzed Bowel
    • Non-Mechanical Ileus
    • Bowel Inactivity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
    • K56600: Partial intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to cause
    • K567: Ileus, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones
    • Cholelithiasis
    • Gallbladder stones
    • Biliary calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Large Intestine Diverticulitis
    • Large Intestine Diverticulitis with Perforation and Abscess
    • Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
    • Abscess
    • Inflamed Colon Diverticula
    • Colon Diverticular Inflammation
    • Inflamed Colon Diverticula with Abscess
    • Perforated Large Bowel Diverticulitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5732: Diverticulitis of large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding
    • K5720: Diverticulitis of large intestine with perforation and abscess without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Right Upper Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • RUQ pain
    • Pain in upper right stomach
    • Right upper belly pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1011: Right upper quadrant pain
    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Intestinal Perforation
    • Colonic Disease
    • Small Intestine Disorder
    • Bowel Perforation
    • Hole in Intestine
    • Ruptured Bowel

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K631: Perforation of intestine (nontraumatic)

    Also known as:

    • Rectal Abscess
    • Abscess
    • Rectal Disorder
    • Perirectal Abscess
    • Pus Pocket in Rectum
    • Rectal Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K611: Rectal abscess

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Biliary Acute Pancreatitis
    • Pancreatitis
    • Gallstone Pancreatitis
    • Bile Duct Related Pancreatitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8510: Biliary acute pancreatitis without necrosis or infection

    Also known as:

    • Inguinal Hernia with Obstruction
    • Hernia
    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Groin Hernia with Blockage
    • Strangulated Inguinal Hernia
    • Obstructed Groin Hernia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K4030: Unilateral inguinal hernia, with obstruction, without gangrene, not specified as recurrent

    Also known as:

    • Severe Obesity
    • Obesity
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • Class 3 Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories

    Which procedures does Dr. Avulov perform as a Surgeon?

    As a Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Vadim Avulov may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Avulov's office.

    Does Dr. Avulov accept my insurance?

    Dr. Avulov accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 286-8803 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Avulov accept in La Mesa, CA?

    Dr. Avulov in La Mesa, 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

    • Community Health Group

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Sharp Health Plan

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Avulov's office located?

    Dr. Vadim Avulov's Primary Practice

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr

    La Mesa, CA 91942

    (619) 286-8803

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    Dr. Vadim Avulov's Practice 2

    250 Prospect Pl

    Coronado, CA 92118

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    Dr. Vadim Avulov's Practice 3

    6699 Alvarado Rd Ste 2309

    San Diego, CA 92120

    (619) 286-8803

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

    Dr. Avulov's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700121472.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Avulov?

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

    What is Dr. Vadim Avulov's specialty?

    Dr. Avulov is a Surgeon near La Mesa, 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. Avulov to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Vadim Avulov affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Avulov is affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health 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 Vadim Avulov accepting new patients in La Mesa, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Vadim Avulov is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Vadim Avulov offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Avulov's office at (619) 286-8803 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Vadim Avulov?

    Please contact Dr. Avulov's office at (619) 286-8803 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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