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Dr. Emily Cidambi, MD

San Diego, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Cidambi, Orthopedic Surgeon in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Emily Cidambi, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. She is board certified. Dr. Cidambi is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cidambi’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cidambi’s office at (858) 966-6789.

    What languages does Dr. Cidambi speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Cidambi treat?

    As a Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Cidambi 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. Cidambi. 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:

    • Foot Birth Defects
    • Birth Defects
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Congenital Foot Deformities
    • Foot Malformations at Birth
    • Deformed Feet at Birth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q6689: Other specified congenital deformities of feet

    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:

    • Other Valgus Foot Deformity at Birth
    • Birth Defects
    • Congenital Foot Valgus
    • Foot Deformity (Valgus Type)
    • Outward Turning Foot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q666: Other congenital valgus deformities of feet

    Also known as:

    • General Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder

    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

    Also known as:

    • Leg and Hip Birth Defects
    • Birth Defects
    • Congenital lower limb malformation
    • Pelvic girdle defect
    • Leg and hip anomalies

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q742: Other congenital malformations of lower limb(s), including pelvic girdle

    Also known as:

    • Right Foot Pain
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Aching right foot
    • Right foot discomfort
    • Pain in right sole

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M79671: Pain in right foot

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee

    Also known as:

    • Acquired Foot Deformity
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Foot Shape Problems
    • Foot Structural Issues
    • Deformed Foot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M216X1: Other acquired deformities of right foot

    What procedures does Dr. Cidambi perform?

    As a Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Cidambi 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. Cidambi. 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:

    • Walking Short Leg Cast Application
    • Long Arm Cast Application
    • Short Leg Cast Application
    • Below Knee Walking Cast
    • Ambulatory Short Leg Cast
    • Lower Leg Cast
    • Foot and Ankle Cast
    • Shoulder to hand cast
    • Full arm cast
    • Arm fracture cast
    • Below Knee Cast

    CPT Codes:

    • 29425: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes); walking or ambulatory type
    • 29065: Application, cast; shoulder to hand (long arm)
    • 29405: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes);

    Also known as:

    • Clubfoot Casting and Manipulation
    • Ponseti Method for Clubfoot
    • Clubfoot Correction with Cast
    • Serial Casting for Clubfoot

    CPT Codes:

    • 29450: Application of clubfoot cast with molding or manipulation, long or short leg

    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:

    • Percutaneous Achilles Tendon Release with Local Anesthesia
    • Anesthesia
    • Achilles Tendon Cut
    • Minimally Invasive Achilles Tenotomy
    • Heel Cord Release

    CPT Codes:

    • 27605: Tenotomy, percutaneous, Achilles tendon (separate procedure); local anesthesia

    Also known as:

    • Tarsal Coalition Removal
    • Foot Bone Excision
    • Tarsal Bone Fusion Removal
    • Foot Coalition Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 28116: Ostectomy, excision of tarsal coalition

    Also known as:

    • Achilles Tendon Release (Percutaneous)
    • Anesthesia
    • Percutaneous Achilles tenotomy
    • Achilles tendon lengthening (minimally invasive)
    • Heel cord release

    CPT Codes:

    • 27606: Tenotomy, percutaneous, Achilles tendon (separate procedure); general anesthesia

    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:

    • 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:

    • Non-Surgical Wrist Fracture Treatment
    • Closed Distal Radial Fracture Treatment
    • Colles Fracture Treatment
    • Smith Fracture Treatment
    • Ulnar Styloid Fracture Treatment

    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

    Also known as:

    • Foot or Ankle Tendon Transfer Surgery
    • Deep tendon rerouting
    • Tendon transplant surgery
    • Muscle redirection surgery
    • Tibial tendon transfer

    CPT Codes:

    • 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)

    Also known as:

    • Open Tarsal Bone Dislocation Repair
    • Foot Bone Dislocation Surgery
    • Tarsal Joint Fixation
    • Midfoot Dislocation Repair
    • Open Reduction Foot Dislocation

    CPT Codes:

    • 28555: Open treatment of tarsal bone dislocation, includes internal fixation, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Autologous Soft Tissue Graft
    • Fat Grafting
    • Dermal Graft
    • Fascia Graft
    • Tissue Transfer

    CPT Codes:

    • 15769: Grafting of autologous soft tissue, other, harvested by direct excision (eg, fat, dermis, fascia)

    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. Cidambi accept my insurance?

    Dr. Cidambi 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. Cidambi accept in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Cidambi 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

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Inland Empire

    • Scripps Health

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Cidambi's office located?

    Dr. Emily Cidambi's Primary Practice

    3030 Childrens Way

    San Diego, CA 92123

    (858) 966-6789

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

    Dr. Cidambi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659634699.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cidambi?

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

    What is Dr. Emily Cidambi's specialty?

    Dr. Cidambi 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. Cidambi to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Emily Cidambi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Cidambi is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas 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 Emily Cidambi accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Emily Cidambi is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Emily Cidambi offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cidambi's office at (858) 966-6789 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Emily Cidambi?

    Please contact Dr. Cidambi's office at (858) 966-6789 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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