35 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wilde, Specialist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Mary Wilde, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified. Dr. Wilde graduated from University of California, completed her residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Hp M C, General Surgery, and is currently affiliated with Scripps Green Hospital. Dr. Wilde is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wilde’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wilde’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Wilde?
Dr. Mary Wilde, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Wilde empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Breast Cancer, Breast Surgery, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Diego, CA community, Dr. Wilde is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Wilde go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Hp M C, General Surgery | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program
Medical School: University of Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca | University of California
Is Dr. Wilde board certified as a Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Mary Wilde, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery , American Board of Surgery since 1995
What languages does Dr. Wilde speak?
Dr. Wilde and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Specialist like Dr. Wilde typically treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. Wilde 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. Wilde. 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:
- Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ left breast
- Precancerous cells left breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer left breast
- DCIS left breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
What procedures does a Specialist like Dr. Wilde typically perform?
As a Specialist, Dr. Wilde 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. Wilde. 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:
- Partial Mastectomy
- Simple Mastectomy
- Mastectomy
- Lumpectomy
- Breast conserving surgery
- Quadrantectomy
- Segmentectomy
- Complete Mastectomy
- Breast Removal Surgery
- Total Mastectomy
- Unilateral Mastectomy
CPT Codes:
- 19301: Mastectomy, partial (eg, lumpectomy, tylectomy, quadrantectomy, segmentectomy);
- 19303: Mastectomy, simple, complete
Also known as:
- Breast Lesion Localization
- Breast Lesion Localization for Surgery
- Breast clip placement
- Wire localization for breast surgery
- Radioactive seed placement in breast
- Ultrasound-guided breast marker
- Breast Clip Placement
- Breast Seed Placement
- Stereotactic Breast Localization
- Wire Localization for Breast Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 19285: Placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous; first lesion, including ultrasound guidance
- 19283: Placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous; first lesion, including stereotactic guidance
Also known as:
- Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy
- Breast Biopsy
- Percutaneous Breast Biopsy
- Breast Tissue Sample
- Breast Lesion Biopsy with Clip
CPT Codes:
- 19083: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including ultrasound guidance
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:
- 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
Does Dr. Wilde accept my insurance?
Dr. Wilde 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. Wilde accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Wilde 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
HealthComp
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Wilde's office located?
Recognitions
Awards
San Diego Super Doctors
What is Dr. Wilde's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wilde's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508901810.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wilde?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wilde
What is Dr. Mary Wilde's specialty?
Dr. Wilde is a Specialist near San Diego, CA.
Is this Dr. Mary Wilde affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wilde is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla 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 Mary Wilde accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Mary Wilde is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mary Wilde offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wilde's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mary Wilde?
Please contact Dr. Wilde's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Mary Wilde have?
Dr. Mary Wilde is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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