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Who is Dr. Curran, Orthopedic Surgeon in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Patrick Curran, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Curran is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Curran’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Curran’s office at (858) 966-6789.
What languages does Dr. Curran speak?
Dr. Curran and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Curran treat?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Curran 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. Curran. 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:
- Cerebral Palsy
- Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Other Cerebral Palsy
- Paralysis
- CP
- Brain paralysis
- Childhood motor disorder
- Quadriplegic CP
- Spastic CP affecting all limbs
- Four-limb spastic paralysis
- Mixed Cerebral Palsy
- Atypical CP
- Unspecified Cerebral Palsy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G809: Cerebral palsy, unspecified
- G800: Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy
- G808: Other cerebral palsy
Also known as:
- Left Wrist Radius Fracture
- Right Wrist Radius Fracture
- Lower Radius Growth Plate Fracture
- Arm Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Broken Left Wrist Bone
- Distal Left Radius Fracture
- Left Wrist Bone Break
- Broken Right Wrist Bone
- Distal Right Radius Fracture
- Right Wrist Bone Break
- Growth Plate Fracture
- Broken Lower Radius Bone
- Salter-Harris Fracture
- Forearm Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S52502A: Unspecified fracture of the lower end of left radius, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S52501A: Unspecified fracture of the lower end of right radius, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S59222A: Salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of lower end of radius, left arm, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S52502D: Unspecified fracture of the lower end of left radius, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
Also known as:
- Other Hip Deformity at Birth
- Birth Defects
- Hip Injuries and Disorder
- Congenital Hip Malformation
- Birth Defect of Hip
- Abnormal Hip Development
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q6589: Other specified congenital deformities of hip
Also known as:
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Difficulty Walking
- Unsteady Gait
- Balance Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
Also known as:
- Pain
- Body ache
- Discomfort
- Soreness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R52: Pain, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Curran perform?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Curran 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. Curran. 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:
- Non-Surgical Wrist Fracture Treatment
- Wrist Fracture Treatment with Manipulation
- Collarbone Fracture Treatment (No Manipulation)
- Foot Bone Fracture Treatment (No Manipulation)
- Closed Treatment for Upper Arm Fracture
- Non-Surgical Radial Head Fracture Treatment
- Non-Surgical Finger or Thumb Fracture Treatment
- Hand Bone Fracture Treatment with Manipulation
- Finger or Toe Fracture Treatment (Non-Surgical)
- Broken Finger or Thumb Treatment with Manipulation
- Broken Lower Leg Bone Treatment (Without Manipulation)
- Upper Arm Bone Fracture Treatment (No Manipulation)
- Arm Bone Fracture Treatment (No Surgery)
- Closed Treatment of Forearm Fracture
- Closed Treatment of Forearm Bone Fractures (No Manipulation)
- Closed Distal Radial Fracture Treatment
- Colles Fracture Treatment
- Smith Fracture Treatment
- Ulnar Styloid Fracture Treatment
- Closed Distal Radius Fracture Treatment
- Colles Fracture Reduction
- Closed Clavicle Fracture Treatment
- Non-Surgical Collarbone Repair
- Clavicle Fracture Management
- Metatarsal Fracture Care
- Non-Surgical Foot Fracture Treatment
- Closed Metatarsal Fracture Reduction
- Humerus Fracture Closed Treatment
- Supracondylar Humeral Fracture Care
- Transcondylar Fracture Treatment
- Closed Radial Head Fracture Treatment
- Radial Neck Fracture Care
- Elbow Fracture Treatment without Manipulation
- Forearm Bone Fracture Treatment
- Closed Distal Phalangeal Fracture Treatment
- Broken Finger Tip Treatment
- Thumb Fracture Care without Manipulation
- Phalangeal Fracture Non-Surgical
- Metacarpal Fracture Reduction
- Closed Metacarpal Fracture Treatment
- Broken Hand Bone Manipulation
- Phalanx Fracture Treatment
- Closed Finger Fracture Care
- Toe Bone Fracture Treatment
- Non-Manipulative Digit Fracture Repair
- Phalangeal Fracture Reduction
- Finger Bone Manipulation
- Thumb Fracture Treatment
- Distal Tibia Fracture Treatment
- Pilon Fracture Care
- Tibial Plafond Fracture Treatment
- Proximal Humerus Fracture Care
- Shoulder Fracture Treatment
- Closed Humeral Fracture Management
- Arm Bone Break Treatment
- Closed reduction humeral condyle fracture
- Humeral fracture non-surgical treatment
- Elbow bone fracture treatment
- Arm fracture without manipulation
- Radius Fracture Treatment
- Forearm Bone Break Care
- Radial Shaft Fracture Management
- Radial Shaft Fracture Treatment
- Ulnar Shaft Fracture Treatment
- Non-Manipulative Forearm Fracture Care
CPT Codes:
- 25600: Closed Treatment Of Distal Radial Fracture (Eg, Colles Or Smith Type) Or Epiphyseal Separation, Includes Closed Treatment Of Fracture Of Ulnar Styloid, When Performed; Without Manipulation
- 25605: Closed Treatment Of Distal Radial Fracture (Eg, Colles Or Smith Type) Or Epiphyseal Separation, Includes Closed Treatment Of Fracture Of Ulnar Styloid, When Performed; With Manipulation
- 23500: Closed treatment of clavicular fracture; without manipulation
- 28470: Closed treatment of metatarsal fracture; without manipulation, each
- 24530: Closed treatment of supracondylar or transcondylar humeral fracture, with or without intercondylar extension; without manipulation
- 24650: Closed treatment of radial head or neck fracture; without manipulation
- 26750: Closed treatment of distal phalangeal fracture, finger or thumb; without manipulation, each
- 26605: Closed treatment of metacarpal fracture, single; with manipulation, each bone
- 28510: Closed treatment of fracture, phalanx or phalanges, other than great toe; without manipulation, each
- 26725: Closed treatment of phalangeal shaft fracture, proximal or middle phalanx, finger or thumb; with manipulation, with or without skin or skeletal traction, each
- 27824: Closed treatment of fracture of weight bearing articular portion of distal tibia (eg, pilon or tibial plafond), with or without anesthesia; without manipulation
- 23600: Closed treatment of proximal humeral (surgical or anatomical neck) fracture; without manipulation
- 24576: Closed treatment of humeral condylar fracture, medial or lateral; without manipulation
- 25500: Closed treatment of radial shaft fracture; without manipulation
- 25560: Closed Treatment Of Radial And Ulnar Shaft Fractures; Without Manipulation
Also known as:
- Long Arm Cast Application
- Walking Short Leg Cast Application
- Short Leg Cast Application
- Long Leg Cast Application
- Shoulder to hand cast
- Full arm cast
- Arm fracture cast
- Below Knee Walking Cast
- Ambulatory Short Leg Cast
- Lower Leg Cast
- Foot and Ankle Cast
- Below Knee Cast
- Full leg cast
- Thigh to toe cast
- Leg cast application
- Full leg immobilization
CPT Codes:
- 29065: Application, cast; shoulder to hand (long arm)
- 29425: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes); walking or ambulatory type
- 29405: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes);
- 29345: Application of long leg cast (thigh to toes);
Also known as:
- Short Arm Cast Application
- Elbow to Finger Cast
- Forearm Cast
- Arm Immobilization Cast
CPT Codes:
- 29075: Application, cast; elbow to finger (short arm)
Also known as:
- Closed Treatment of Finger or Thumb Fracture
- Phalangeal fracture treatment
- Broken finger treatment
- Thumb fracture care
CPT Codes:
- 26720: Closed treatment of phalangeal shaft fracture, proximal or middle phalanx, finger or thumb; without manipulation, each
Also known as:
- Leg or Ankle Tendon Lengthening/Shortening
- Foot or Ankle Tendon Transfer Surgery
- Hamstring Tendon Lengthening
- Hamstring Tendon Lengthening (Multiple)
- Big Toe Muscle Release
- Tendon Adjustment Surgery Leg
- Leg Tendon Release
- Ankle Tendon Lengthening
- Deep tendon rerouting
- Tendon transplant surgery
- Muscle redirection surgery
- Tibial tendon transfer
- Hamstring Lengthening Surgery
- Tendon Release Hamstring
- Bilateral Hamstring Lengthening
- Hamstring Release Surgery
- Tendon Lengthening Leg
- Tight Hamstring Surgery
- Abductor Hallucis Tenotomy
- Big Toe Tendon Lengthening
- Foot Muscle Release
- Hallux Abductor Release
CPT Codes:
- 27686: Lengthening or shortening of tendon, leg or ankle; multiple tendons (through same incision), each
- 27691: Transfer or transplant of single tendon (with muscle redirection or rerouting); deep (eg, anterior tibial or posterior tibial through interosseous space, flexor digitorum longus, flexor hallucis longus, or peroneal tendon to midfoot or hindfoot)
- 27395: Lengthening of hamstring tendon; multiple tendons, bilateral
- 27394: Lengthening of hamstring tendon; multiple tendons, 1 leg
- 28240: Tenotomy, lengthening, or release, abductor hallucis muscle
Also known as:
- Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
- Hardware Removal Surgery
- Buried Implant Extraction
- Orthopedic Implant Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)
Also known as:
- Hip Tendon Release
- Hip Bone Reshaping Surgery
- Hip Joint Capsule Release with Muscle Lengthening
- Hip Tenotomy
- Hip Abductor Release
- Hip Extensor Release
- Iliac Osteotomy
- Acetabular Osteotomy
- Innominate Bone Osteotomy
- Hip Capsular Release
- Hip Flexor Release Surgery
- Hip Joint Decompression
CPT Codes:
- 27006: Tenotomy, abductors and/or extensor(s) of hip, open (separate procedure)
- 27146: Osteotomy, iliac, acetabular or innominate bone;
- 27036: Capsulectomy or capsulotomy, hip, with or without excision of heterotopic bone, with release of hip flexor muscles (ie, gluteus medius, gluteus minimus, tensor fascia latae, rectus femoris, sartorius, iliopsoas)
Also known as:
- Closed Fibula Fracture Treatment
- Lateral Malleolus Fracture Treatment
- Distal Fibula Fracture Care
- Ankle Bone Fracture Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 27786: Closed treatment of distal fibular fracture (lateral malleolus); without manipulation
Also known as:
- Heel Bone Cut (Calcaneus Osteotomy)
- Foot Bone Reshaping (Tarsal Osteotomy)
- Calcaneus Osteotomy
- Heel Bone Reshaping Surgery
- Dwyer Procedure
- Chambers Procedure
- Tarsal Bone Cut
- Midfoot Osteotomy
- Foot Bone Realignment Surgery
- Corrective Foot Bone Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 28300: Osteotomy; calcaneus (eg, Dwyer or Chambers type procedure), with or without internal fixation
- 28304: Osteotomy, tarsal bones, other than calcaneus or talus;
Also known as:
- Plantar Fascia and Muscle Release
- Midfoot Capsule Release
- Extensive Midfoot Surgery for Clubfoot
- Plantar fasciotomy
- Steindler stripping
- Foot arch release
- Plantar fascia surgery
- Medial midfoot capsulotomy
- Foot joint release surgery
- Midfoot soft tissue release
- Midfoot Capsulotomy
- Clubfoot Tendon Lengthening
- Talotibial Capsulotomy
- Foot Deformity Correction Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 28250: Division of plantar fascia and muscle (eg, Steindler stripping) (separate procedure)
- 28260: Capsulotomy, midfoot; medial release only (separate procedure)
- 28262: Capsulotomy, midfoot; extensive, including posterior talotibial capsulotomy and tendon(s) lengthening (eg, resistant clubfoot deformity)
Also known as:
- Finger Splint Application
- Static Finger Splint
- Finger Immobilization
- Finger Brace
CPT Codes:
- 29130: Application of finger splint; static
Also known as:
- Calf Muscle Lengthening Surgery
- Gastrocnemius Release
- Strayer Procedure
- Calf Tightness Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27687: Gastrocnemius recession (eg, Strayer procedure)
Also known as:
- Non-Surgical Treatment for Broken Hand Bone
- Closed Metacarpal Fracture Treatment
- Hand Bone Fracture Care
- Metacarpal Fracture Management without Manipulation
CPT Codes:
- 26600: Closed treatment of metacarpal fracture, single; without manipulation, each bone
Also known as:
- Growth Plate Surgery for Leg Deformity
- Hemiepiphyseal Arrest
- Guided Growth Surgery
- Leg Straightening Surgery
- Genu Varus/Valgus Correction
CPT Codes:
- 27485: Arrest, hemiepiphyseal, distal femur or proximal tibia or fibula (eg, genu varus or valgus)
Also known as:
- Femur Bone Cut and Realignment (Hip Area)
- Intertrochanteric Osteotomy
- Subtrochanteric Osteotomy
- Femoral Osteotomy
- Hip Bone Realignment Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27165: Osteotomy, intertrochanteric or subtrochanteric including internal or external fixation and/or cast
Also known as:
- Hamstring Release Surgery
- Hamstring Recession
- Tight Hamstring Surgery
- Proximal Hamstring Release
CPT Codes:
- 27097: Release or recession, hamstring, proximal
Also known as:
- Leg or Ankle Tendon Adjustment Surgery
- Leg tendon lengthening
- Ankle tendon shortening
- Tendon surgery leg
CPT Codes:
- 27685: Lengthening or shortening of tendon, leg or ankle; single tendon (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Lower Leg Bone Fracture Treatment
- Tibial Shaft Fracture Treatment
- Closed Tibia Fracture Repair
- Shin Bone Fracture Care
CPT Codes:
- 27750: Closed treatment of tibial shaft fracture (with or without fibular fracture); without manipulation
Also known as:
- Open Toe Tendon Release
- Flexor Tenotomy Toe
- Toe Tendon Lengthening
- Hammer Toe Surgery
- Toe Tendon Cut
CPT Codes:
- 28232: Tenotomy, open, tendon flexor; toe, single tendon (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Ankle Joint Surgery with Tendon Release
- Ankle Arthrotomy
- Posterior Ankle Capsule Release
- Achilles Tendon Lengthening
- Ankle Tendon Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27612: Arthrotomy, posterior capsular release, ankle, with or without Achilles tendon lengthening
Also known as:
- Non-Surgical Treatment for Ulna Fracture (Elbow End)
- Closed Ulna Fracture Treatment
- Elbow Bone Fracture Treatment
- Olecranon Fracture Treatment
- Forearm Bone Break Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 24670: Closed treatment of ulnar fracture, proximal end (eg, olecranon or coronoid process[es]); without manipulation
Also known as:
- Percutaneous Humeral Fracture Fixation
- Upper Arm Bone Fracture Repair
- Elbow Fracture Fixation (Percutaneous)
- Humeral Condyle Fracture Repair
CPT Codes:
- 24538: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of supracondylar or transcondylar humeral fracture, with or without intercondylar extension
Also known as:
- Closed Treatment of Wrist Bone Fracture
- Scaphoid Fracture Treatment (Non-Surgical)
- Navicular Bone Fracture Treatment
- Wrist Fracture Care Without Manipulation
CPT Codes:
- 25622: Closed Treatment Of Carpal Scaphoid (Navicular) Fracture; Without Manipulation
Also known as:
- Hip Joint Injection with Anesthesia
- Anesthesia
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Hip arthrogram injection
- Diagnostic hip injection
- Hip pain injection
CPT Codes:
- 27095: Injection procedure for hip arthrography; with anesthesia
Also known as:
- Closed Treatment of Big Toe Fracture (No Manipulation)
- Great Toe Phalanx Fracture Treatment
- Broken Big Toe Care
- Non-Surgical Toe Fracture Treatment
- Big Toe Bone Fracture Care
CPT Codes:
- 28490: Closed treatment of fracture great toe, phalanx or phalanges; without manipulation
Also known as:
- Foot Bone Fracture Treatment
- Tarsal fracture treatment
- Foot fracture repair without manipulation
- Broken foot bone care
CPT Codes:
- 28450: Treatment of tarsal bone fracture (except talus and calcaneus); without manipulation, each
Also known as:
- Ulnar Bone Fracture Treatment (Non-Surgical)
- Ulna Fracture Management
- Forearm Bone Fracture Treatment
- Closed Ulna Fracture Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 25530: Closed treatment of ulnar shaft fracture; without manipulation
Also known as:
- Big Toe Joint Fusion
- Great Toe Arthrodesis
- MTP Joint Fusion
- Big Toe Fusion Surgery
- Hallux Rigidus Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 28750: Arthrodesis, great toe; metatarsophalangeal joint
Also known as:
- Finger or Thumb Fracture Fixation
- Percutaneous phalangeal fixation
- Unstable finger fracture repair
- Thumb bone fracture treatment
CPT Codes:
- 26727: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of unstable phalangeal shaft fracture, proximal or middle phalanx, finger or thumb, with manipulation, each
Also known as:
- Ingrown Toenail Removal
- Nail Matrix Excision
- Permanent Nail Removal
- Deformed Nail Surgery
- Toenail Avulsion
CPT Codes:
- 11750: Excision of nail and nail matrix, partial or complete (eg, ingrown or deformed nail), for permanent removal;
Does Dr. Curran accept my insurance?
Dr. Curran accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 966-6789 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Curran accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Curran 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
Centene
Community Health Group
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Inland Empire
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Curran's office located?
Dr. Patrick Curran's Primary Practice
3030 Childrens Way
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 966-6789
What is Dr. Curran's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Curran's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558666032.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Curran?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Curran
What is Dr. Patrick Curran's specialty?
Dr. Curran is a Orthopedic Surgeon near San Diego, CA. An orthopedic surgeon has specialization in preserving, investigating, and restoring the form and function of the extremities, spine, and related structures through medical, surgical, and physical methods. They care for patients with musculoskeletal issues, including congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances, and degenerative diseases affecting the spine, hands, feet, knees, hips, shoulders, and elbows in both children and adults. Additionally, orthopedic surgeons address primary and secondary muscular problems and the impact of central or peripheral nervous system lesions on the musculoskeletal system. Contact Dr. Curran to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Patrick Curran affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Curran is affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Temecula Valley Hospital, Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla 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
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Is Patrick Curran accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Patrick Curran is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Patrick Curran offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Curran's office at (858) 966-6789 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
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