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Who is Dr. Grover, Surgeon in Apple Valley, CA?
Dr. Rakesh Grover, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Apple Valley, CA. Dr. Grover graduated from Butler University in Indianapolis and completed his residency at New York Methodist Hosp, General Surgery Lehigh Valley Hosp, General Surgery Univ Miami/Jackson Mem Mc, General Surgery. Dr. Grover is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Grover’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. Grover’s office.
Where did Dr. Grover go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: New York Methodist Hosp, General Surgery Lehigh Valley Hosp, General Surgery Univ Miami/Jackson Mem Mc, General Surgery | New York Methodist Hospital Program
Medical School: University Coll Of Med Scis- University Of Delhi- New Delhi- Delhi- India | Butler University in Indianapolis | University College Dublin School of Medicine and Medical Science
What languages does Dr. Grover speak?
Dr. Grover and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does Dr. Grover treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Grover 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. Grover. 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:
- Right Upper Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Right Lower Abdominal Pain
- Pelvic Pain
- RUQ pain
- Pain in upper right stomach
- Right upper belly pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
- Pain in lower right belly
- RLQ pain
- Right-sided lower abdominal discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1011: Right upper quadrant pain
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
- R1031: Right lower quadrant pain
Also known as:
- Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Gallbladder stones
- Biliary calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Partial Intestinal Obstruction
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Partial Bowel Blockage
- Incomplete Intestinal Obstruction
- Partial Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56690: Other partial intestinal obstruction
Also known as:
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
What procedures does Dr. Grover perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Grover 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. Grover. 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:
- Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
- Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Hernioplasty
- Ventral Hernia Repair
- Umbilical Hernia Repair
- Incisional Hernia Repair
- Epigastric Hernia Surgery
- Ventral hernia repair
- Umbilical hernia surgery
- Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
- Incisional hernia repair
CPT Codes:
- 49650: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia
- 49593: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); 3 cm to 10 cm, reducible
- 49591: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, reducible
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Removal of Intestinal Adhesions
- Laparoscopic Enterolysis
- Bowel Adhesion Release
- Minimally Invasive Adhesion Removal
- Abdominal Adhesion Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 44180: Laparoscopy, surgical, enterolysis (freeing of intestinal adhesion) (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Open Drainage of Abdominal Abscess
- Peritoneal Abscess Drainage
- Abdominal Infection Drainage
- Open Peritonitis Drainage
CPT Codes:
- 49020: Drainage of peritoneal abscess or localized peritonitis, exclusive of appendiceal abscess, open
Also known as:
- Freeing Intestinal Adhesions
- Small Intestine Resection
- Enterolysis
- Bowel Adhesion Removal
- Lysis of Intestinal Adhesions
- Release of Bowel Scar Tissue
- Enterectomy
- Bowel resection
- Small bowel removal
- Intestinal surgery
CPT Codes:
- 44005: Enterolysis (freeing of intestinal adhesion) (separate procedure)
- 44120: Enterectomy, resection of small intestine; single resection and anastomosis
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Appendectomy
- Minimally Invasive Appendectomy
- Keyhole Appendectomy
- Scope Appendectomy
CPT Codes:
- 44970: Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy
Also known as:
- Emergency Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Incarcerated Hernia Repair
- Strangulated Hernia Surgery
- Ventral Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Umbilical Hernia Repair
CPT Codes:
- 49594: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); 3 cm to 10 cm, incarcerated or strangulated
Also known as:
- Omentum Removal
- Omentectomy
- Epiploectomy
- Resection of Omentum
CPT Codes:
- 49255: Omentectomy, epiploectomy, resection of omentum (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Appendix Removal Surgery
- Appendectomy
- Surgical removal of appendix
- Appendix operation
CPT Codes:
- 44950: Appendectomy;
Also known as:
- Muscle or Skin Flap Surgery (Trunk)
- Myocutaneous Flap (Body)
- Fasciocutaneous Flap (Trunk)
- Tissue Flap Reconstruction (Torso)
CPT Codes:
- 15734: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; trunk
Also known as:
- Breast Lump Removal with Marker Guidance
- Image-Guided Breast Lesion Excision
- Wire-Localized Breast Biopsy
- Open Excision of Marked Breast Lesion
- Breast Mass Removal with Marker
CPT Codes:
- 19125: Excision of breast lesion identified by preoperative placement of radiological marker, open; single lesion
Also known as:
- Breast Lesion Excision
- Breast Cyst Removal
- Fibroadenoma Excision
- Breast Tumor Removal
- Nipple/Areolar Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 19120: Excision of cyst, fibroadenoma, or other benign or malignant tumor, aberrant breast tissue, duct lesion, nipple or areolar lesion (except 19300), open, male or female, 1 or more lesions
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:
- Modified Radical Mastectomy
- Mastectomy
- Breast Removal with Lymph Node Dissection
- Breast Cancer Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 19307: Mastectomy, modified radical, including axillary lymph nodes, with or without pectoralis minor muscle, but excluding pectoralis major muscle
Also known as:
- Re-closure of Surgical Wound
- Secondary Wound Closure
- Repair of Wound Dehiscence
- Complicated Surgical Wound Repair
- Extensive Wound Re-stitching
CPT Codes:
- 13160: Secondary closure of surgical wound or dehiscence, extensive or complicated
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 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:
- Malignant Skin Lesion Removal
- Skin Cancer Excision
- Malignant Mole Removal
- Tumor Removal from Skin
- Wide Excision of Skin Lesion
CPT Codes:
- 11604: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 3.1 to 4.0 cm
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
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:
- Small Soft Tissue Tumor Removal (Back/Flank)
- Back Lump Excision
- Flank Tumor Surgery
- Subcutaneous Mass Removal
CPT Codes:
- 21930: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of back or flank, subcutaneous; less than 3 cm
Also known as:
- Planned Tracheostomy
- Tracheotomy
- Surgical Airway Creation
- Breathing Tube Placement (Surgical)
- Neck Airway Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31600: Tracheostomy, planned (separate procedure);
Does Dr. Grover accept my insurance?
Dr. Grover accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Grover accept in Apple Valley, CA?
Dr. Grover in Apple Valley, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
FirstMerit Corporation
Inland Empire
Medicare
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UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Grover's office located?
What is Dr. Grover's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Grover's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790836153.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Grover?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Grover
What is Dr. Rakesh Grover's specialty?
Dr. Grover is a Surgeon near Apple Valley, 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. Grover to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Rakesh Grover affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Grover is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center 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 Rakesh Grover accepting new patients in Apple Valley, CA?
Yes, Dr. Rakesh Grover is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rakesh Grover offer online booking?
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Connect with DR. Grover
16018 Tuscola Rd
Apple Valley, CA 92307