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Who is Dr. Elsissy, Orthopedic Trauma Specialist in Colton, CA?
Dr. Joseph Elsissy, MD is an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist, who primarily practices in Colton, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Elsissy is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Elsissy’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Elsissy’s office at (619) 543-5840.
What languages does Dr. Elsissy speak?
Dr. Elsissy and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Elsissy treat?
As an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist, Dr. Elsissy 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. Elsissy. 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:
- Broken Shin Bone
- Lower Leg Fracture
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Tibia Fracture
- Shin Bone Break
- Tibial Plateau Fracture
- Fibula Fracture
- Lower Leg Bone Break
ICD-10 Codes:
- S82141A: Displaced bicondylar fracture of right tibia, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S82142A: Displaced bicondylar fracture of left tibia, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S82891D: Other fracture of right lower leg, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
- S82142D: Displaced bicondylar fracture of left tibia, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
Also known as:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Pain in Left Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
- Left Knee Ache
- Left Knee Discomfort
- Sore Left Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
- M25562: Pain in left knee
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Multiple Pelvic Fractures with Unstable Pelvic Ring
- Fractures
- Broken Pelvis
- Severe Pelvic Bone Breaks
- Unstable Pelvic Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S32811A: Multiple fractures of pelvis with unstable disruption of pelvic ring, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Hip Fracture
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Broken Hip
- Thigh Bone Fracture
- Femoral Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S72142A: Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Broken Hip Bone
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Hip fracture
- Femoral neck fracture
- Broken upper thigh bone
ICD-10 Codes:
- S72002A: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
What procedures does Dr. Elsissy perform?
As an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist, Dr. Elsissy 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. Elsissy. 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:
- Removal of External Fixator
- Anesthesia
- External Fixation Device Removal
- Bone Fixator Removal
- Hardware Removal Surgery
- External Frame Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20694: Removal, under anesthesia, of external fixation system
Also known as:
- Upper Thigh Bone Fracture Repair with Rod
- Open Surgery for Complex Hip Socket Fracture
- Hip Fracture Repair with Internal Fixation or Replacement
- Open Hip Socket Fracture Repair
- Open Surgery for Hip Socket Fracture
- Femoral Fracture Intramedullary Nailing
- Hip Fracture Rod Fixation
- Intertrochanteric Fracture Repair
- Acetabular fracture repair
- Hip socket fracture surgery
- Internal fixation for hip fracture
- Femoral Neck Fracture Repair
- Proximal Femur Fracture Treatment
- Hip Pinning Surgery
- Hip Fracture Prosthetic Replacement
- Acetabular Fracture Surgery
- Hip Bone Fracture Fixation
- Pelvic Fracture Repair
- Acetabular Fracture Repair with Internal Fixation
- Hip Socket Fracture Surgery
- Open Acetabulum Fixation
CPT Codes:
- 27245: Treatment of intertrochanteric, peritrochanteric, or subtrochanteric femoral fracture; with intramedullary implant, with or without interlocking screws and/or cerclage
- 27228: Open treatment of acetabular fracture(s) involving anterior and posterior (two) columns, includes T-fracture and both column fracture with complete articular detachment, or single column or transverse fracture with associated acetabular wall fracture, with internal fixation
- 27236: Open treatment of femoral fracture, proximal end, neck, internal fixation or prosthetic replacement
- 27226: Open treatment of posterior or anterior acetabular wall fracture, with internal fixation
- 27227: Open treatment of acetabular fracture(s) involving anterior or posterior (one) column, or a fracture running transversely across the acetabulum, with internal fixation
Also known as:
- Open Tibial Plateau Fracture Repair
- Thigh Bone Fracture Repair with Rod
- Tibia Fracture Repair with Internal Fixation
- Knee Fracture Open Reduction
- Proximal Tibia Fracture Surgery
- Tibial Plateau Fixation
- Shin Bone Fracture Repair
- Femoral shaft fracture open reduction
- Intramedullary nailing of femur
- Thigh bone fracture surgery
- Femur fracture repair with implant
- Open Tibia Fracture Surgery
- Pilon Fracture Repair
- Ankle Fracture Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27536: Open treatment of tibial fracture, proximal (plateau); bicondylar, with or without internal fixation
- 27506: Open treatment of femoral shaft fracture, with or without external fixation, with insertion of intramedullary implant, with or without cerclage and/or locking screws
- 27827: Open treatment of fracture of weight bearing articular surface/portion of distal tibia (eg, pilon or tibial plafond), with internal fixation, when performed; of tibia only
Also known as:
- Ankle Fracture Repair (Bimalleolar)
- Open Surgery for Broken Ankle Bone
- Open Repair of Trimalleolar Ankle Fracture
- Open Medial Malleolus Fracture Repair
- Broken Ankle Surgery
- Malleolar Fracture Fixation
- Open Ankle Fracture Treatment
- Lateral Malleolus Fracture Repair
- Distal Fibula Fracture Surgery
- Ankle Fixation Surgery
- Trimalleolar Ankle Fracture Surgery
- Ankle Fracture Fixation
- Open Ankle Fracture Reduction
- Ankle Bone Fracture Surgery
- Medial Malleolus Fixation
- Broken Ankle Bone Repair
CPT Codes:
- 27814: Open treatment of bimalleolar ankle fracture (eg, lateral and medial malleoli, or lateral and posterior malleoli, or medial and posterior malleoli), includes internal fixation, when performed
- 27792: Open treatment of distal fibular fracture (lateral malleolus), includes internal fixation, when performed
- 27822: Open treatment of trimalleolar ankle fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed, medial and/or lateral malleolus; without fixation of posterior lip
- 27766: Open treatment of medial malleolus fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Cast Removal (Arm, Leg, or Body)
- Full Arm or Leg Cast Removal
- Body Cast Removal
- Boot Cast Removal
- Gauntlet Cast Removal
- Splitting a Cast
- Bivalving a cast
- Cutting off a cast
- Cast splitting
CPT Codes:
- 29700: Removal or bivalving; gauntlet, boot or body cast
- 29705: Removal or bivalving; full arm or full leg cast
Also known as:
- Tibia Fracture Repair with Rod and Screws
- Closed Treatment of Tibia Fracture with Traction
- Tibial Shaft Fracture Fixation
- Intramedullary Rod for Tibia Fracture
- Shin Bone Fracture Surgery
- Tibial Plateau Fracture Treatment
- Shin Bone Break with Traction
- Proximal Tibia Fracture Care
CPT Codes:
- 27759: Treatment of tibial shaft fracture (with or without fibular fracture) by intramedullary implant, with or without interlocking screws and/or cerclage
- 27532: Closed treatment of tibial fracture, proximal (plateau); with or without manipulation, with skeletal traction
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
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:
- Hand and Forearm Cast Application
- Short Leg Cast Application
- Gauntlet Cast
- Wrist and Forearm Cast
- Hand Cast
- Lower Arm Cast
- Below Knee Cast
- Lower Leg Cast
- Foot and Ankle Cast
CPT Codes:
- 29085: Application, cast; hand and lower forearm (gauntlet)
- 29405: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes);
Also known as:
- Open Repair of Tibial Plateau Fracture
- Tibia Fracture Surgery
- Knee Fracture Repair
- Tibial Plateau Fixation
- Broken Shin Bone Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27535: Open treatment of tibial fracture, proximal (plateau); unicondylar, includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Open Surgery for Lower Leg Fracture (Tibia and Fibula)
- Pelvic Fracture Repair Surgery
- Pilon Fracture Repair
- Tibial Plafond Fracture Surgery
- Ankle Fracture Internal Fixation
- Tibia and Fibula Fracture Repair
- Anterior Pelvic Fracture Fixation
- Pelvic Ring Disruption Repair
- Pubic Bone Fracture Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27828: Open treatment of fracture of weight bearing articular surface/portion of distal tibia (eg, pilon or tibial plafond), with internal fixation, when performed; of both tibia and fibula
- 27217: Open treatment of anterior pelvic bone fracture and/or dislocation for fracture patterns that disrupt the pelvic ring, unilateral, includes internal fixation, when performed (includes pubic symphysis and/or ipsilateral superior/inferior rami)
Also known as:
- External Fixation System Placement (Uniplane)
- Uniplane External Fixator
- Bone External Fixation
- External Frame for Bone Healing
CPT Codes:
- 20690: Application of a uniplane (pins or wires in 1 plane), unilateral, external fixation system
Also known as:
- Open Treatment for Ankle Joint Disruption
- Syndesmosis Repair
- Distal Tibiofibular Joint Fixation
- Ankle Ligament Repair Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27829: Open treatment of distal tibiofibular joint (syndesmosis) disruption, includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Intramedullary Drug Delivery Device Insertion
- Bone Marrow Drug Device
- Intra-Bone Drug Implant
- Drug Delivery System Placement
CPT Codes:
- 20702: Manual preparation and insertion of drug-delivery device(s), intramedullary (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Open Repair of Broken Kneecap
- Patellar fracture open reduction
- Kneecap internal fixation
- Patellectomy
CPT Codes:
- 27524: Open treatment of patellar fracture, with internal fixation and/or partial or complete patellectomy and soft tissue repair
Also known as:
- Open Femur Fracture Repair
- Thigh Bone Fracture Surgery
- Supracondylar Femur Fracture Repair
- Transcondylar Femur Fracture Fixation
CPT Codes:
- 27513: Open treatment of femoral supracondylar or transcondylar fracture with intercondylar extension, includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Knee Joint Exploration and Drainage
- Knee arthrotomy
- Knee foreign body removal
- Knee infection drainage
- Open knee surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27310: Arthrotomy, knee, with exploration, drainage, or removal of foreign body (eg, infection)
Also known as:
- Minimally Invasive Pelvic Bone Fracture Repair
- Percutaneous Pelvic Fixation
- Pelvic Ring Fracture Stabilization
- Sacroiliac Joint Fixation
- Pelvic Fracture Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27216: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of posterior pelvic bone fracture and/or dislocation, for fracture patterns that disrupt the pelvic ring, unilateral (includes ipsilateral ilium, sacroiliac joint and/or sacrum)
Also known as:
- Knee Manipulation Under Anesthesia
- Anesthesia
- Knee Joint Manipulation
- Knee Mobilization Under Sedation
- Knee Adhesion Release (Anesthesia)
CPT Codes:
- 27570: Manipulation of knee joint under general anesthesia (includes application of traction or other fixation devices)
Also known as:
- External Fixation System Adjustment (with Anesthesia)
- Anesthesia
- External Fixator Revision
- Bone Fixation System Adjustment
- Pin and Wire Change (External Fixator)
CPT Codes:
- 20693: Adjustment or revision of external fixation system requiring anesthesia (eg, new pin[s] or wire[s] and/or new ring[s] or bar[s])
Also known as:
- Deep Wound Cleaning for Open Fracture
- Muscle Debridement
- Excisional Debridement (Bone)
- Open Fracture Debridement
- Foreign Material Removal (Fracture)
- Deep Tissue Wound Cleaning
- Muscle Cleaning Procedure
- Fascia Debridement
- Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
CPT Codes:
- 11012: Debridement including removal of foreign material at the site of an open fracture and/or an open dislocation (eg, excisional debridement); skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscle fascia, muscle, and bone
- 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Bone Debridement (Cleaning of Bone Wound)
- Bone Wound Cleaning
- Surgical Bone Debridement
- Dead Bone Removal
- Wound Cleaning with Bone Involvement
CPT Codes:
- 11044: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Re-closure of Surgical Wound
- Secondary Wound Closure
- Repair of Wound Dehiscence
- Complicated Surgical Wound Repair
- Extensive Wound Re-stitching
CPT Codes:
- 13160: Secondary closure of surgical wound or dehiscence, extensive or complicated
Does Dr. Elsissy accept my insurance?
Dr. Elsissy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 543-5840 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Elsissy accept in Colton, CA?
Dr. Elsissy in Colton, 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
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Inland Empire
Inland Faculty Medical Group, Inc
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
The Medical Access Program
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Where is Dr. Elsissy's office located?
What is Dr. Elsissy's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Elsissy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922495712.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Elsissy?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Elsissy
What is Dr. Joseph Elsissy's specialty?
Dr. Elsissy is a Orthopedic Trauma Specialist near Colton, CA. Contact Dr. Elsissy to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Joseph Elsissy affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Elsissy is affiliated with Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, Riverside Community Hospital, Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center, San Antonio Regional Hospital, Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center, Redlands Community Hospital 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 Joseph Elsissy accepting new patients in Colton, CA?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Elsissy is accepting new patients at this time.
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