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Dr. Christopher Reid, MD

San Diego, CA

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    Who is Dr. Reid, Plastic Surgeon in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Christopher Reid, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. Dr. Reid is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Reid’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Reid’s office at (619) 543-6711.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Reid?

    Dr. Christopher Reid, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Plastic Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Reid empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Breast Reconstruction, Cosmetic Surgery-Body, Cosmetic Surgery-Breast, Microsurgery, Reconstructive Surgery-Complex, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Diego/CA community, Dr. Reid is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    What languages does Dr. Reid speak?

    Dr. Reid and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Reid treat?

    As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Reid 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. Reid. 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:

    • Breast Cancer
    • Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
    • 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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
    • C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
    • C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast

    Also known as:

    • Breast Enlargement
    • Breast Disease
    • Breast hypertrophy
    • Macromastia
    • Gigantomastia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N62: Hypertrophy of breast

    Also known as:

    • Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy
    • Breast Reconstruction
    • Post-mastectomy breast reconstruction
    • Breast implant after mastectomy
    • Rebuilding breast after cancer surgery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z421: Encounter for breast reconstruction following mastectomy

    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 Specific Breast Disorder
    • Breast Disease
    • Various breast conditions
    • Miscellaneous breast ailments
    • Specific breast problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N6489: Other specified disorders of breast

    What procedures does Dr. Reid perform?

    As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Reid 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. Reid. 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:

    • Breast Reduction Surgery
    • Breast Reconstruction Revision
    • Breast Implant Capsule Revision
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Reduction Mammoplasty
    • Breast Size Reduction
    • Mammoplasty
    • Corrective Breast Reconstruction Surgery
    • Breast Implant Revision
    • Flap Revision for Breast Reconstruction
    • Capsulectomy (Breast Implant)
    • Capsulotomy (Breast Implant)
    • Breast Implant Scar Tissue Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 19318: Breast reduction
    • 19380: Revision of reconstructed breast (eg, significant removal of tissue, re-advancement and/or re-inset of flaps in autologous reconstruction or significant capsular revision combined with soft tissue excision in implant-based reconstruction)
    • 19370: Revision of peri-implant capsule, breast, including capsulotomy, capsulorrhaphy, and/or partial capsulectomy

    Also known as:

    • Breast Reconstruction with Free Flap
    • Breast Tissue Expander Placement
    • Breast Implant Insertion After Mastectomy
    • Breast Reconstruction
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction
    • fTRAM Flap Breast Reconstruction
    • Autologous Breast Reconstruction
    • Breast Reconstruction with Expanders
    • Tissue Expander Surgery (Breast)
    • Breast Implant Preparation
    • Delayed Breast Reconstruction
    • Breast Implant Placement (Post-Mastectomy)
    • Secondary Breast Augmentation
    • Reconstructive Breast Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 19364: Breast reconstruction; with free flap (eg, fTRAM, DIEP, SIEA, GAP flap)
    • 19357: Tissue expander placement in breast reconstruction, including subsequent expansion(s)
    • 19342: Insertion or replacement of breast implant on separate day from mastectomy

    Also known as:

    • Drug Delivery Implant Insertion
    • Medication Implant Placement
    • Bioresorbable Drug Implant
    • Contraceptive Implant Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 11981: Insertion, drug-delivery implant (ie, bioresorbable, biodegradable, non-biodegradable)

    Also known as:

    • Breast Implant Removal
    • Ruptured Breast Implant Removal
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Explant Surgery
    • Breast Augmentation Removal
    • Silicone Implant Removal
    • Breast Implant Explantation
    • Saline Implant Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 19328: Removal of intact breast implant
    • 19330: Removal of ruptured breast implant, including implant contents (eg, saline, silicone gel)

    Also known as:

    • Skin Flap Surgery (Medium)
    • Adjacent Tissue Transfer (Additional Area)
    • Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
    • Local Flap Surgery
    • Skin Graft (Adjacent Tissue)
    • Skin Flap Surgery
    • Tissue Rearrangement
    • Local Flap Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 14301: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; defect 30.1 sq cm to 60.0 sq cm
    • 14302: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; each additional 30.0 sq cm, 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:

    • Intermediate Wound Repair (Body)
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Laceration Repair (Body)
    • Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
    • Deep Wound Stitching (Body)

    CPT Codes:

    • 12032: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm

    Also known as:

    • Large Benign Skin Lesion Removal
    • Benign Skin Growth Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
    • Large Skin Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 11406: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter over 4.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Breast Implant Capsule Removal
    • Complete Breast Capsulectomy
    • Removal of Breast Implant Scar Tissue
    • Breast Implant Revision (Capsulectomy)

    CPT Codes:

    • 19371: Peri-implant capsulectomy, breast, complete, including removal of all intracapsular contents

    Also known as:

    • Thoracic Paravertebral Nerve Block
    • Mid-Back Nerve Block
    • Thoracic Spinal Nerve Injection
    • Paravertebral Pain Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64461: Paravertebral block (PVB) (paraspinous block), thoracic; single injection site (includes imaging guidance, when performed)

    Also known as:

    • Internal Mammary Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Chest lymph node biopsy
    • Open lymph node excision
    • Internal mammary node removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 38530: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, internal mammary node(s)

    Does Dr. Reid accept my insurance?

    Dr. Reid accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 543-6711 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Reid accept in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Reid 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

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Provider Networks

    • Scripps Health

    • Sharp Health Plan

    • State of Arizona

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Reid's office located?

    Dr. Christopher Reid's Primary Practice

    200 W Arbor Dr

    San Diego, CA 92103

    (619) 543-6711

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    What is Dr. Reid's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Reid's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982964276.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Reid?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Reid

    What is Dr. Christopher Reid's specialty?

    Dr. Reid 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. Reid to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Christopher Reid affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Reid is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: UC San Diego Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Christopher Reid accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Reid is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christopher Reid offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Reid's office at (619) 543-6711 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christopher Reid?

    Please contact Dr. Reid's office at (619) 543-6711 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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