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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
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 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 an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist like Dr. Elsissy typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Broken Shin Bone
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Tibia Fracture
- Shin Bone Break
- Tibial Plateau Fracture
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
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:
- 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
What procedures does an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist like Dr. Elsissy typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Cast Removal (Arm, Leg, or Body)
- Body Cast Removal
- Boot Cast Removal
- Gauntlet Cast Removal
- Splitting a Cast
CPT Codes:
- 29700: Removal or bivalving; gauntlet, boot or body cast
Also known as:
- Open Tibial Plateau Fracture Repair
- Knee Fracture Open Reduction
- Proximal Tibia Fracture Surgery
- Tibial Plateau Fixation
- Shin Bone Fracture Repair
CPT Codes:
- 27536: Open treatment of tibial fracture, proximal (plateau); bicondylar, with or without internal fixation
Also known as:
- Tibia Fracture Repair with Rod and Screws
- Tibial Shaft Fracture Fixation
- Intramedullary Rod for Tibia Fracture
- Shin Bone Fracture Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27759: Treatment of tibial shaft fracture (with or without fibular fracture) by intramedullary implant, with or without interlocking screws and/or cerclage
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:
- Upper Thigh Bone Fracture Repair with Rod
- Femoral Fracture Intramedullary Nailing
- Hip Fracture Rod Fixation
- Intertrochanteric Fracture Repair
CPT Codes:
- 27245: Treatment of intertrochanteric, peritrochanteric, or subtrochanteric femoral fracture; with intramedullary implant, with or without interlocking screws and/or cerclage
Also known as:
- Deep Wound Cleaning for Open Fracture
- Excisional Debridement (Bone)
- Open Fracture Debridement
- Foreign Material Removal (Fracture)
- Deep Tissue Wound Cleaning
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
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
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Inland Empire
Inland Empire Health Plan
Inland Faculty Medical Group, Inc
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
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, Redlands Community Hospital, San Antonio Regional Hospital, St. Bernardine Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center 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.
Does Dr. Joseph Elsissy offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Elsissy's office at (619) 543-5840 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Elsissy?
Please contact Dr. Elsissy's office at (619) 543-5840 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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