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Dr. John Apostolides, MD

Dr. John Apostolides, MD

San Diego, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Apostolides, Plastic Surgeon in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. John Apostolides, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Apostolides is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Apostolides’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Apostolides’s office at (619) 222-3339.

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

    • Medical School: University of Maryland At Baltimore / Professional Schools

    Is Dr. Apostolides board certified as a Plastic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. John Apostolides, MD is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Apostolides speak?

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

    • English

    • French

    What conditions does a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Apostolides typically treat?

    As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Apostolides 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. Apostolides. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Lost both breasts (double mastectomy)
    • Lost right breast (mastectomy)
    • Mastectomy
    • Double mastectomy
    • Bilateral breast removal
    • Absence of both breasts
    • Right mastectomy
    • Right breast removal
    • Absence of right breast

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z9013: Acquired absence of bilateral breasts and nipples
    • Z9011: Acquired absence of right breast and nipple

    Also known as:

    • Loss of Left Breast and Nipple
    • Mastectomy
    • Left Mastectomy
    • Left Breast Removal
    • Left Nipple Removal

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z9012: Acquired absence of left breast and nipple

    Also known as:

    • Breast Enlargement
    • Breast Disease
    • Breast hypertrophy
    • Macromastia
    • Gigantomastia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N62: Hypertrophy of breast

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Breast Disorder
    • Breast Disease
    • Various breast conditions
    • Miscellaneous breast ailments
    • Specific breast problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N6489: Other specified disorders of breast

    What procedures does a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Apostolides typically perform?

    As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Apostolides 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. Apostolides. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Skin Flap Surgery (Medium)
    • Adjacent Tissue Transfer (Additional Area)
    • Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
    • Local Flap Surgery
    • Skin Graft (Adjacent Tissue)
    • Skin Flap Surgery
    • Tissue Rearrangement
    • Local Flap Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 14301: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; defect 30.1 sq cm to 60.0 sq cm
    • 14302: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; each additional 30.0 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Breast Implant Capsule Removal
    • Complete Breast Capsulectomy
    • Removal of Breast Implant Scar Tissue
    • Breast Implant Revision (Capsulectomy)

    CPT Codes:

    • 19371: Peri-implant capsulectomy, breast, complete, including removal of all intracapsular contents

    Also known as:

    • Breast Implant Insertion After Mastectomy
    • Breast Tissue Expander Placement
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Breast Reconstruction
    • Delayed Breast Reconstruction
    • Breast Implant Placement (Post-Mastectomy)
    • Secondary Breast Augmentation
    • Reconstructive Breast Surgery
    • Breast Reconstruction with Expanders
    • Tissue Expander Surgery (Breast)
    • Breast Implant Preparation

    CPT Codes:

    • 19342: Insertion or replacement of breast implant on separate day from mastectomy
    • 19357: Tissue expander placement in breast reconstruction, including subsequent expansion(s)

    Also known as:

    • Breast Lift
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Mastopexy
    • Breast Reshaping Surgery
    • Pexy Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 19316: Mastopexy

    Also known as:

    • Biologic Implant for Soft Tissue Reinforcement
    • Acellular Dermal Matrix Implant
    • Breast Reinforcement Implant
    • Trunk Soft Tissue Repair
    • Tissue Scaffold Implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 15777: Implantation of biologic implant (eg, acellular dermal matrix) for soft tissue reinforcement (ie, breast, trunk) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Injection to Test Blood Flow in Skin Graft
    • Flap or Graft Blood Flow Test
    • Fluorescein Injection for Vascularity
    • Vascular Flow Assessment

    CPT Codes:

    • 15860: Intravenous injection of agent (eg, fluorescein) to test vascular flow in flap or graft

    Does Dr. Apostolides accept my insurance?

    Dr. Apostolides accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 222-3339 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Apostolides 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

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Medicare

    • Other Support Agencies/Consultants

    • Scripps Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Apostolides' office located?

    Dr. John Apostolides' Primary Practice

    1322 Scott St Ste 102

    San Diego, CA 92106

    (619) 222-3339

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

    Dr. Apostolides's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659427912.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Apostolides?

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

    What is Dr. John Apostolides's specialty?

    Dr. Apostolides is a Plastic Surgeon near San Diego, CA.

    What does a Plastic Surgeon do?

    A plastic surgeon specializes in repairing, reconstructing, or replacing physical defects involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hands, extremities, breasts, trunk, and external genitalia. Cosmetic surgery is a key aspect of this specialty, where surgeons apply aesthetic principles to enhance appearance and optimize reconstructive outcomes, addressing both normal structures and those requiring reconstruction.

    Is this Dr. John Apostolides affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Apostolides is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Sharp Memorial Hospital 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

    When to see a Plastic Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is John Apostolides accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. John Apostolides is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Apostolides offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Apostolides's office at (619) 222-3339 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Apostolides?

    Please contact Dr. Apostolides's office at (619) 222-3339 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. John Apostolides have?

    Dr. John Apostolides is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

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