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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Downing, Orthopedic Surgeon in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Kristopher Downing, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Downing graduated from University of California and completed his residency at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Downing is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Downing’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Downing’s office at (858) 824-1703.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Downing?
Dr. Kristopher Downing, 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. Downing empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, Microvascular Surgery, Shoulder Surgery, Wrist Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the La Jolla/CA community, Dr. Downing is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Downing go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Medical School: University of California
Is Dr. Downing board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Kristopher Downing, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Downing speak?
Dr. Downing and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Downing treat?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Downing 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. Downing. 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:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Left Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Median Nerve Compression
- Wrist Nerve Entrapment
- Right Wrist Nerve Compression
- Right Hand Numbness
- Right CTS
- Left Wrist Nerve Compression
- Left Hand Numbness
- Left CTS
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
- G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
- G5602: Carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis of the right shoulder
- Osteoarthritis of the left shoulder
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M19011: Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulder
- M19012: Primary osteoarthritis, left shoulder
Also known as:
- Trigger Right Middle Finger
- Finger Injuries and Disorder
- Tendinitis
- Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Right Middle Finger
- Right Middle Finger Tendonitis
- Snapping Right Middle Finger
ICD-10 Codes:
- M65331: Trigger finger, right middle finger
Also known as:
- Complete Rotator Cuff Tear
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Full Rotator Cuff Tear
- Complete Rotator Cuff Rupture
- Severed Shoulder Tendon
ICD-10 Codes:
- M75121: Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
Also known as:
- Dupuytren's Contracture
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Finger Injuries and Disorder
- Dupuytren contracture
- Palmar fibromatosis
- Viking disease
- Hand contracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- M720: Palmar fascial fibromatosis [Dupuytren]
Also known as:
- Right Shoulder Pain
- Pain
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Sore Right Shoulder
- Right Shoulder Ache
- Right Shoulder Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25511: Pain in right shoulder
Also known as:
- De Quervain's Tenosynovitis
- Hand Injuries and Disorder
- Tendinitis
- De Quervain's Disease', 'Washerwoman's Sprain
- Radial Styloid Tenosynovitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M654: Radial styloid tenosynovitis [de Quervain]
Also known as:
- Right Wrist Pain
- Pain
- Wrist Injuries and Disorder
- Aching right wrist
- Sore right wrist
- Right wrist discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25531: Pain in right wrist
What procedures does Dr. Downing perform?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Downing 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. Downing. 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:
- Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery (Endoscopic)
- Trigger Finger Release Surgery
- Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery (Single Finger)
- Wrist Ganglion Cyst Removal
- Endoscopy
- Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Surgery
- Wrist Endoscopy for Carpal Tunnel
- Transverse Carpal Ligament Release
- Tendon Sheath Incision
- Trigger Finger Tenolysis
- Finger Tendon Release
- Hand Tendon Surgery
- Partial Palmar Fasciectomy', 'Finger Contracture Release Surgery', 'Dupuytren's Release (Finger)
- Ganglion Excision
- Wrist Cyst Surgery
- Dorsal/Volar Ganglion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 29848: Endoscopy, wrist, surgical, with release of transverse carpal ligament
- 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)
- 26123: Fasciectomy, partial palmar with release of single digit including proximal interphalangeal joint, with or without Z-plasty, other local tissue rearrangement, or skin grafting (includes obtaining graft);
- 25111: Excision of ganglion, wrist (dorsal or volar); primary
Also known as:
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
- Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
- Endoscopy
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
- Subacromial Decompression
- Shoulder Impingement Surgery
- Acromioplasty
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff
- Keyhole Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Shoulder 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
Also known as:
- Finger or Palm Tendon Sheath Removal
- Hand Tendon Transfer
- Flexor Tenosynovectomy
- Tendon Sheath Excision (Hand)
- Radical Synovectomy of Tendon
- Carpometacarpal Tendon Transplant
- Dorsum of Hand Tendon Surgery
- Tendon Relocation in Hand
CPT Codes:
- 26145: Synovectomy, tendon sheath, radical (tenosynovectomy), flexor tendon, palm and/or finger, each tendon
- 26480: Transfer or transplant of tendon, carpometacarpal area or dorsum of hand; without free graft, each tendon
Also known as:
- Extensive Shoulder Arthroscopy Debridement
- Shoulder Bone Shaving (Arthroscopic)
- Endoscopy
- Shoulder Scope Cleaning
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Debridement
- Shoulder Joint Cleanup Surgery
- Arthroscopic Distal Claviculectomy
- Mumford Procedure (Arthroscopic)
- AC Joint Resection (Arthroscopic)
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)
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:
- Wrist Tendon Sheath Removal (Synovectomy)
- Wrist Tendon Sheath Release
- Extensor Tendon Sheath Synovectomy
- Wrist Tendon Lining Removal
- Tenosynovitis Surgery Wrist
- Inflamed Tendon Sheath Excision
- De Quervain's Release
- Wrist Tendon Decompression
- Extensor Tendon Sheath Incision
CPT Codes:
- 25118: Synovectomy, extensor tendon sheath, wrist, single compartment;
- 25000: Incision, extensor tendon sheath, wrist (eg, deQuervains disease)
Also known as:
- Open Surgery for Complex Wrist Fracture
- Distal Radius Fracture Repair (Open)
- Wrist Fracture with Internal Fixation
- Complex Radial Fracture Surgery
- Epiphyseal Separation Repair (Wrist)
CPT Codes:
- 25609: Open treatment of distal radial intra-articular fracture or epiphyseal separation; with internal fixation of 3 or more fragments
Also known as:
- Hand or Finger Cyst Removal
- Ganglion cyst removal hand
- Tendon sheath lesion excision
- Mucous cyst removal finger
CPT Codes:
- 26160: Excision of lesion of tendon sheath or joint capsule (eg, cyst, mucous cyst, or ganglion), hand or finger
Also known as:
- Finger Joint Manipulation Under Anesthesia
- Anesthesia
- Finger Joint Adjustment
- Finger Joint Reduction
- Finger Joint Mobilization
- Anesthetized Finger Manipulation
CPT Codes:
- 26340: Manipulation, finger joint, under anesthesia, each joint
Also known as:
- Wrist or Hand Joint Replacement (Interposition)
- Intercarpal Arthroplasty
- Carpometacarpal Joint Replacement
- Tendon Interposition Arthroplasty
CPT Codes:
- 25447: Arthroplasty, Intercarpal Or Carpometacarpal Joints; Interposition (Eg, Tendon)
Also known as:
- Total Shoulder Replacement
- Glenohumeral Arthroplasty
- Shoulder Joint Replacement
- Proximal Humeral Replacement
- Artificial Shoulder Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 23472: Arthroplasty, glenohumeral joint; total shoulder (glenoid and proximal humeral replacement (eg, total shoulder))
Also known as:
- Wrist Manipulation Under Anesthesia
- Anesthesia
- Wrist Joint Adjustment
- Closed Reduction of Wrist
- Wrist Realignment
CPT Codes:
- 25259: Manipulation, wrist, under anesthesia
Also known as:
- Non-Surgical Wrist Fracture Treatment
- Closed Distal Radial Fracture Treatment
- Colles Fracture Treatment
- Smith Fracture Treatment
- Ulnar Styloid 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
Also known as:
- Elbow Manipulation Under Anesthesia
- Anesthesia
- Elbow Joint Adjustment
- Elbow Reduction Under Sedation
- Closed Reduction Elbow
CPT Codes:
- 24300: Manipulation, elbow, under anesthesia
Also known as:
- Finger or Toe Joint Fusion
- Interphalangeal Arthrodesis
- Digit Joint Fusion
- Finger Joint Surgery
- Toe Joint Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 26860: Arthrodesis, interphalangeal joint, with or without internal fixation;
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:
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
CPT Codes:
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
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:
- Finger or Toe Nerve Repair
- Digital Neuroplasty
- Nerve Decompression (Finger/Toe)
- Peripheral Nerve Repair (Digit)
CPT Codes:
- 64702: Neuroplasty; digital, 1 or both, same digit
Also known as:
- Ulnar Nerve Release or Repositioning at Elbow
- Ulnar Nerve Transposition
- Cubital Tunnel Release
- Elbow Nerve Surgery
- Neuroplasty Ulnar Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 64718: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at elbow
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
- Median Nerve Neuroplasty
- Carpal Tunnel Decompression
- Median Nerve Transposition
CPT Codes:
- 64721: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; median nerve at carpal tunnel
Also known as:
- Muscle Debridement
- Muscle Cleaning Procedure
- Fascia Debridement
- Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
CPT Codes:
- 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Complex Wound Repair (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
- Extensive Facial Laceration Repair
- Deep Wound Closure (Sensitive Areas)
- Complex Repair of Hand/Foot Wound
CPT Codes:
- 13132: Repair, complex, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
Does Dr. Downing accept my insurance?
Dr. Downing accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 824-1703 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Downing accept in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Downing in La Jolla, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
OptumRx
Steward Health Choice
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Downing's office located?
Dr. Kristopher Downing's Primary Practice
9834 Genesee Ave Ste 228
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 824-1703
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 1 reviews
Office Experience
100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
100% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Wait Times
80% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Appointment Booking
100% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Patients give Dr. Kristopher Downing an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Downing has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Downing, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
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Memberships & Associations
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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What is Dr. Downing's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Downing's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851451439.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Downing?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Downing
What is Dr. Kristopher Downing's specialty?
Dr. Downing is a Orthopedic Surgeon near La Jolla, 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. Downing to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kristopher Downing affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Downing is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Kristopher Downing accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?
Yes, Dr. Kristopher Downing is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kristopher Downing offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Downing's office at (858) 824-1703 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kristopher Downing?
Please contact Dr. Downing's office at (858) 824-1703 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kristopher Downing have?
Dr. Kristopher Downing is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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