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Dr. Allison Kathleen Canavan, MD

Dr. Allison Kathleen Canavan, MD

San Diego, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Canavan, Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Allison Kathleen Canavan, MD is an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Canavan completed her residency at Indiana University College of Medicine - Obstetrics & Gynecology. Dr. Canavan is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Canavan’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Canavan’s office at (858) 605-7944.

    Where did Dr. Canavan go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Indiana University College of Medicine - Obstetrics & Gynecology

    • Medical School: University of Kentucky College of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Canavan speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Canavan treat?

    As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Canavan 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. Canavan. 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:

    • Second Trimester Prenatal Care
    • Third Trimester Prenatal Care
    • First Trimester Prenatal Care
    • Prenatal Care
    • Mid-Pregnancy Check-ups
    • Routine Second Trimester Care
    • Maternity Care (Second Trimester)
    • Late Pregnancy Check-ups
    • Routine Third Trimester Care
    • Maternity Care (Third Trimester)
    • Early pregnancy care
    • First trimester check-ups
    • Antenatal care in early pregnancy
    • Late pregnancy care
    • Third trimester check-ups
    • Antenatal care in late pregnancy
    • Mid-pregnancy care
    • Second trimester check-ups
    • Antenatal care in mid-pregnancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3482: Encounter for supervision of other normal pregnancy, second trimester
    • Z3483: Encounter for supervision of other normal pregnancy, third trimester
    • Z3481: Encounter for supervision of other normal pregnancy, first trimester
    • Z3403: Encounter for supervision of normal first pregnancy, third trimester
    • Z3492: Encounter for supervision of normal pregnancy, unspecified, second trimester
    • Z3491: Encounter for supervision of normal pregnancy, unspecified, first trimester
    • Z3402: Encounter for supervision of normal first pregnancy, second trimester

    Also known as:

    • Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Women's Health Checkup
    • Women's checkup, all clear
    • Pelvic exam, normal results
    • OB/GYN visit, no issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
    • Vaginal Bleeding
    • Unusual Uterine Bleeding
    • Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
    • AUB
    • Irregular Genital Bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N939: Abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other General Family Planning Counseling
    • Additional Reproductive Health Advice
    • Comprehensive Procreation Guidance
    • Advanced Fertility Planning Counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3169: Encounter for other general counseling and advice on procreation

    Also known as:

    • IUD Insertion
    • Other Birth Control Counseling
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device placement
    • Getting an IUD
    • IUD procedure
    • Additional contraceptive advice
    • General family planning discussion
    • Ongoing birth control counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z30430: Encounter for insertion of intrauterine contraceptive device
    • Z3009: Encounter for other general counseling and advice on contraception

    Also known as:

    • Irregular Periods
    • Menstruation
    • Oligomenorrhea
    • Abnormal Menstrual Cycle

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N926: Irregular menstruation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Negative Pregnancy Test Result
    • Pregnancy Test
    • No pregnancy detected
    • Negative HCG test
    • Not pregnant result

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3202: Encounter for pregnancy test, result negative

    Also known as:

    • Postpartum Depression Screening
    • Maternal Depression Check
    • PPD Screening
    • New Mother Depression Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1332: Encounter for screening for maternal depression

    Also known as:

    • Pelvic and Perineal Pain
    • Pelvic Pain
    • Perineum pain
    • Pelvic floor pain
    • Pain in groin area

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R102: Pelvic and perineal pain

    Also known as:

    • Positive Pregnancy Test
    • Pregnancy
    • Confirmed Pregnancy
    • Pregnant Result
    • Positive HCG Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3201: Encounter for pregnancy test, result positive

    Also known as:

    • Missed Miscarriage
    • Miscarriage
    • Silent miscarriage
    • Delayed miscarriage
    • Missed abortion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O021: Missed abortion

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Fetal Heart Rate During Childbirth
    • Childbirth Problems
    • Fetal heart rate abnormality in labor
    • Irregular baby heartbeat during delivery
    • Fetal distress due to heart rate

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O76: Abnormality in fetal heart rate and rhythm complicating labor and delivery

    Also known as:

    • Other Vaginal Disorder
    • Vaginal Disease
    • Non-inflammatory Vaginal Conditions
    • Specific Vaginal Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N898: Other specified noninflammatory disorders of vagina

    What procedures does Dr. Canavan perform?

    As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Canavan 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. Canavan. 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:

    • Colposcopy with Cervical Biopsy and Curettage
    • Colposcopy
    • Cervical Biopsy
    • Endocervical Curettage
    • Pap Smear Follow-up Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 57454: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with biopsy(s) of the cervix and endocervical curettage

    Also known as:

    • IUD Insertion
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device placement
    • IUD placement
    • Birth control implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58300: Insertion of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Also known as:

    • Hysteroscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
    • Biopsy
    • Hysteroscopy
    • Uterine Scope with Biopsy
    • Hysteroscopic Polypectomy
    • D&C with Hysteroscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 58558: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with sampling (biopsy) of endometrium and/or polypectomy, with or without D & C

    Also known as:

    • Uterine Lining Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endometrial Biopsy
    • Uterine Biopsy
    • Cervical Biopsy
    • Endocervical Sampling

    CPT Codes:

    • 58100: Endometrial sampling (biopsy) with or without endocervical sampling (biopsy), without cervical dilation, any method (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • IUD Removal
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device removal
    • Take out IUD
    • Remove birth control device
    • IUD explant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58301: Removal of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
    • Hysterectomy
    • Laparoscopy
    • Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy
    • Keyhole Hysterectomy
    • Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
    • Uterus Removal Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 58571: Laparoscopy, surgical, with total hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Removal of Pelvic Lesions
    • Minimally invasive ovarian lesion removal
    • Pelvic lesion excision laparoscopy
    • Peritoneal lesion fulguration
    • Endometriosis removal surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 58662: Laparoscopy, surgical; with fulguration or excision of lesions of the ovary, pelvic viscera, or peritoneal surface by any method

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Ovarian and/or Fallopian Tube Removal
    • Laparoscopic Oophorectomy
    • Laparoscopic Salpingectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Adnexal Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 58661: Laparoscopy, surgical; with removal of adnexal structures (partial or total oophorectomy and/or salpingectomy)

    Also known as:

    • Fetal Non-Stress Test
    • Nonstress Test
    • Nonstress Test (NST)
    • Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
    • NST for Pregnancy
    • Baby Heartbeat Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 59025: Fetal non-stress test

    Also known as:

    • Prenatal Care Visits (4-6)
    • Prenatal Care
    • Antepartum visits
    • Pregnancy check-ups
    • Maternity care appointments

    CPT Codes:

    • 59425: Antepartum care only; 4-6 visits

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Prenatal Care (7+ Visits)
    • Prenatal Care
    • Antepartum Care
    • Pregnancy Check-ups
    • Maternity Care
    • Obstetric Visits

    CPT Codes:

    • 59426: Antepartum care only; 7 or more visits

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Treatment for Missed Miscarriage (First Trimester)
    • D&C for Missed Abortion
    • Surgical Miscarriage Management
    • First Trimester Missed Abortion Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 59820: Treatment of missed abortion, completed surgically; first trimester

    Also known as:

    • Drug Delivery Implant Insertion
    • Medication Implant Placement
    • Bioresorbable Drug Implant
    • Contraceptive Implant Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 11981: Insertion, drug-delivery implant (ie, bioresorbable, biodegradable, non-biodegradable)

    Does Dr. Canavan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Canavan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 605-7944 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Canavan 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

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • HealthComp

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Scripps Health

    • State of Arizona

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Canavan's office located?

    Dr. Allison Kathleen Canavan's Primary Practice

    15004 Innovation Dr

    San Diego, CA 92128

    (858) 605-7944

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    Dr. Allison Kathleen Canavan's Practice 2

    99 N La Cienega Blvd Ste 202

    Beverly Hills, CA 90211

    (310) 385-3380

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    Dr. Allison Kathleen Canavan's Practice 3

    8631 W 3rd St Ste 510E

    Los Angeles, CA 90048

    (310) 385-3380

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

    Dr. Canavan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790004059.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Canavan?

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

    What is Dr. Allison Kathleen Canavan's specialty?

    Dr. Canavan is a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) near San Diego, CA. An obstetrician/gynecologist has specialized knowledge, skills, and expertise in the medical and surgical management of the female reproductive system and related disorders. This physician acts as a consultant to other healthcare providers while also serving as a primary care physician for women, addressing their unique health needs throughout various stages of life. Contact Dr. Canavan to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Allison Kathleen Canavan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Canavan is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Green Hospital, Baptist Health Lexington 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

    Where can I learn more about Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)?

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    Is Allison Kathleen Canavan accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Allison Kathleen Canavan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Allison Kathleen Canavan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Canavan's office at (858) 605-7944 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Allison Kathleen Canavan?

    Please contact Dr. Canavan's office at (858) 605-7944 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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