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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kolb, Plastic Surgeon in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Frederic Kolb, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kolb is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kolb’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kolb’s office at (858) 966-5999.
What languages does Dr. Kolb speak?
Dr. Kolb and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does Dr. Kolb treat?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Kolb 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. Kolb. 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:
- Lymphedema
- Lymphatic Swelling
- Fluid Retention in Limbs
- Chronic Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- I890: Lymphedema, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Personal History of Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Past breast cancer
- Previous mammary malignancy
- History of breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z853: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Cancer
- Malignancy
- Malignant Tumor
- Oncological Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8589: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of other organs and systems
Also known as:
- Deformity of Reconstructed Breast
- Breast Disease
- Breast Reconstruction
- Misshapen reconstructed breast
- Breast implant deformity
- Abnormal breast reconstruction shape
ICD-10 Codes:
- N650: Deformity of reconstructed breast
Also known as:
- Inflamed Jaw
- Jaw Injuries and Disorder
- Jaw Inflammation
- Jaw Bone Infection
- Jaw Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- M272: Inflammatory conditions of jaws
Also known as:
- Skin Scarring and Fibrosis
- Skin Condition
- Scar Tissue
- Fibrotic Skin
- Excessive Scarring
ICD-10 Codes:
- L905: Scar conditions and fibrosis of skin
What procedures does Dr. Kolb perform?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Kolb 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. Kolb. 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:
- Autologous Fat Grafting (Body)
- Additional Fat Transfer (Body, Breasts, Scalp)
- Fat Transfer
- Liposuction with Fat Injection
- Body Fat Graft
- Autologous Fat Injection
- Liposuction Fat Grafting
- Body Fat Transfer
CPT Codes:
- 15771: Grafting of autologous fat harvested by liposuction technique to trunk, breasts, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 50 cc or less injectate
- 15772: Grafting of autologous fat harvested by liposuction technique to trunk, breasts, scalp, arms, and/or legs; each additional 50 cc injectate, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Wound or Burn Site Preparation for Graft
- Surgery
- Surgical Wound Debridement
- Burn Eschar Excision
- Scar Contracture Release
- Recipient Site Preparation
CPT Codes:
- 15002: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, trunk, arms, legs; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children
Also known as:
- Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Infants/Children)
- Surgery
- Wound Debridement for Graft
- Burn Scar Release Surgery
- Recipient Site Preparation for Skin Repair
CPT Codes:
- 15004: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet and/or multiple digits; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery (Medium)
- Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
- Local Flap Surgery
- Skin Graft (Adjacent Tissue)
CPT Codes:
- 14301: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; defect 30.1 sq cm to 60.0 sq cm
Does Dr. Kolb accept my insurance?
Dr. Kolb accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 966-5999 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kolb accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Kolb 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Hackensack Meridian Health
Humana
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
Sharp Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kolb's office located?
Dr. Frederic Kolb's Primary Practice
200 W Arbor Dr # 8890
San Diego, CA 92103
(858) 966-5999
What is Dr. Kolb's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kolb's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790341832.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kolb?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kolb
What is Dr. Frederic Kolb's specialty?
Dr. Kolb is a Plastic Surgeon near San Diego, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Kolb to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Frederic Kolb affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kolb is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center at UC San Diego Health 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 Frederic Kolb accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Frederic Kolb is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Frederic Kolb offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kolb's office at (858) 966-5999 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Frederic Kolb?
Please contact Dr. Kolb's office at (858) 966-5999 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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