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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hamel, Trauma Surgeon in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Michelle Hamel, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Hamel is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hamel’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hamel’s office at (858) 565-0104.
What languages does Dr. Hamel speak?
Dr. Hamel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Hamel treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Hamel 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. Hamel. 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:
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Concussion
- Traumatic Subdural Hemorrhage
- Traumatic Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Traumatic Brain Bleed
- Traumatic Subarachnoid Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Injury
- Brain Bleed
- TBI
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
- Brain Concussion
- Head Concussion
- Head Injury Bleed
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- SAH
- Subarachnoid Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Traumatic Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Bleeding in the Brain from Injury
- Head Injury with Bleeding
- Intracerebral Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
- S066X0A: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
- S060X0A: Concussion without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
- S065X9A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter
- S066X9A: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
- S06360A: Traumatic hemorrhage of cerebrum, unspecified, without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
- S066XAA: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Concussion
- Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
- mTBI
- Head Injury
- Brain Concussion
- Brain Contusion
ICD-10 Codes:
- S060X9A: Concussion with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter
- S060X1A: Concussion with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Multiple Broken Ribs
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Multiple Rib Fractures
- Rib Cage Fracture
- Broken Ribs
ICD-10 Codes:
- S2241XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, right side, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S2242XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
Also known as:
- Traumatic Collapsed Lung
- Pleural Disorder
- Traumatic Air in Chest
- Traumatic Pneumothorax
- Injured Collapsed Lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- S270XXA: Traumatic pneumothorax, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallbladder Disease
- Sudden Gallbladder Attack
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Sudden Gallbladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K810: Acute cholecystitis
Also known as:
- Collapsed Lung with Blood
- Pleural Disorder
- Hemopneumothorax
- Blood and Air in Chest
- Traumatic Hemopneumothorax
ICD-10 Codes:
- S272XXA: Traumatic hemopneumothorax, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Scalp Cut
- Wounds and Injuries
- Scalp laceration
- Deep scalp cut
- Head cut
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0101XA: Laceration without foreign body of scalp, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Acute pain from injury
- Pain
- Traumatic pain
- Injury pain
- Sudden pain from trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8911: Acute pain due to trauma
Also known as:
- Head Laceration
- Wounds and Injuries
- Head Cut
- Deep Head Cut
- Head Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0181XA: Laceration without foreign body of other part of head, initial encounter
Which procedures does Dr. Hamel perform as a Trauma Surgeon?
As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Michelle Hamel may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Hamel's office.
Does Dr. Hamel accept my insurance?
Dr. Hamel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 565-0104 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hamel accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Hamel 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
Community Health Group
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Hamel's office located?
What is Dr. Hamel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hamel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366761595.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hamel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hamel
What is Dr. Michelle Hamel's specialty?
Dr. Hamel is a Trauma Surgeon near San Diego, CA. Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency. Contact Dr. Hamel to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Michelle Hamel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hamel is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital 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 Michelle Hamel accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Michelle Hamel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michelle Hamel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hamel's office at (858) 565-0104 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michelle Hamel?
Please contact Dr. Hamel's office at (858) 565-0104 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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