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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wallace, Trauma Surgeon in San Diego, CA?
Dr. James Wallace, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Wallace is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wallace’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wallace’s office at (619) 532-7575.
What languages does Dr. Wallace speak?
Dr. Wallace and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Wallace treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Wallace 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. Wallace. 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 Subdural Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
- Anemia
- Acute Blood Loss Anemia
- Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia
Which procedures does Dr. Wallace perform as a Trauma Surgeon?
As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. James Wallace 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. Wallace's office.
Does Dr. Wallace accept my insurance?
Dr. Wallace accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 532-7575 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wallace accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Wallace 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina
Other Health Care Provider
Presence Health
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Where is Dr. Wallace's office located?
What is Dr. Wallace's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wallace's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730490277.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wallace?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wallace
What is Dr. James Wallace's specialty?
Dr. Wallace 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. Wallace to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. James Wallace affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wallace is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego 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 James Wallace accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. James Wallace is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Wallace offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wallace's office at (619) 532-7575 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Wallace?
Please contact Dr. Wallace's office at (619) 532-7575 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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