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Dr. David Santiago-Dieppa, MD

Neurosurgeon

San Diego, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Santiago-Dieppa, Neurosurgeon in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. David Santiago-Dieppa, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Santiago-Dieppa is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Santiago-Dieppa’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Santiago-Dieppa’s office at (619) 543-5840.

    What languages does Dr. Santiago-Dieppa speak?

    Dr. Santiago-Dieppa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Santiago-Dieppa typically treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Santiago-Dieppa 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. Santiago-Dieppa. 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:

    • Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Bleed
    • Brain Hemorrhage
    • Head Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Aneurysm
    • Aneurysms
    • Artery Bulge
    • Blood Vessel Widening
    • Vascular Aneurysm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I729: Aneurysm of unspecified site

    Also known as:

    • Brain Aneurysm
    • Cerebral Aneurysm
    • Brain Artery Bulge
    • Intracranial Aneurysm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Santiago-Dieppa typically perform?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Santiago-Dieppa 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. Santiago-Dieppa. 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:

    • Brain and Neck Artery X-ray (Angiography)
    • Vertebral Artery Angiography
    • Catheter and X-ray of External Carotid Artery
    • Carotid artery angiography
    • Cerebral angiography
    • Intracranial carotid angiography
    • Neck and brain blood vessel imaging
    • Cervicocerebral arch angiography
    • Vertebral artery imaging
    • Brain blood vessel scan
    • External carotid angiography
    • Neck artery imaging with catheter
    • Selective carotid catheterization

    CPT Codes:

    • 36224: Selective catheter placement, internal carotid artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral intracranial carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the extracranial carotid and cervicocerebral arch, when performed
    • 36226: Selective catheter placement, vertebral artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral vertebral circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the cervicocerebral arch, when performed
    • 36227: Selective catheter placement, external carotid artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral external carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Brain or Spinal Cord Embolization
    • Neurovascular embolization
    • Intracranial vessel occlusion
    • Spinal cord vascular malformation treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 61624: Transcatheter permanent occlusion or embolization (eg, for tumor destruction, to achieve hemostasis, to occlude a vascular malformation), percutaneous, any method; central nervous system (intracranial, spinal cord)

    Does Dr. Santiago-Dieppa accept my insurance?

    Dr. Santiago-Dieppa 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. Santiago-Dieppa accept in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Santiago-Dieppa in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Heritage Health

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Sharp HealthCare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Santiago-Dieppa's office located?

    Dr. David Santiago-Dieppa's Primary Practice

    200 W Arbor Dr

    San Diego, CA 92103

    (619) 543-5840

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    Dr. David Santiago-Dieppa's Practice 2

    9300 Campus Point Dr

    La Jolla, CA 92037

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

    Dr. Santiago-Dieppa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083984983.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Santiago-Dieppa?

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

    What is Dr. David Santiago-Dieppa's specialty?

    Dr. Santiago-Dieppa is a Neurosurgeon near San Diego, CA.

    What does a Neurosurgeon do?

    A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body.

    Is Dr. David Santiago-Dieppa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Santiago-Dieppa is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, Palomar Medical Center Escondido, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Tri-City 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 Dr. David Santiago-Dieppa accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. David Santiago-Dieppa is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. David Santiago-Dieppa offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Santiago-Dieppa's office at (619) 543-5840 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. David Santiago-Dieppa?

    Please contact Dr. Santiago-Dieppa's office at (619) 543-5840 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Santiago-Dieppa's office located?

    Dr. Santiago-Dieppa's offices are located in San Diego, CA and La Jolla, CA.