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Who is Dr. Anselmo, Pediatric Surgeon in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Dean Anselmo, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Anselmo graduated from University of California. Dr. Anselmo is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Anselmo’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Anselmo’s office at (323) 361-2289.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Anselmo?
Dr. Dean Anselmo, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric 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. Anselmo empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Minimally Invasive Surgery, Vascular Malformations/Birthmarks, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Los Angeles/CA community, Dr. Anselmo is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Anselmo go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of California
Is Dr. Anselmo board certified as a Pediatric Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Dean Anselmo, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Anselmo speak?
Dr. Anselmo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Anselmo treat?
As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Anselmo 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. Anselmo. 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:
- Peripheral Vascular Malformation
- Birth Defect
- Birth Defects
- Blood Vessel Birth Defect
- Vascular Anomaly
- Limb Vascular Defect
- Congenital Anomaly
- Congenital Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q279: Congenital malformation of peripheral vascular system, unspecified
- Q899: Congenital malformation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Skin Hemangioma
- Benign Tumor
- Birthmarks
- Strawberry mark
- Vascular birthmark
- Benign vascular tumor
- Capillary hemangioma
ICD-10 Codes:
- D1801: Hemangioma of skin and subcutaneous tissue
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Ruptured Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection and Tissue Death
- Appendicitis
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
- Perforated Appendix with Gangrene
- Localized Ruptured Appendix
- Appendix Rupture with Tissue Death
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
- K3532: Acute appendicitis with perforation, localized peritonitis, and gangrene, without abscess
Also known as:
- Other Circulatory System Disorder
- Other Blood Vessel Problems
- Unspecified Circulatory Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I998: Other disorder of circulatory system
Also known as:
- Birthmark
- Benign Tumor
- Birthmarks
- Hemangioma
- Vascular birthmark
- Red birthmark
ICD-10 Codes:
- D1809: Hemangioma of other sites
What procedures does Dr. Anselmo perform?
As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Anselmo 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. Anselmo. 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:
- Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
- Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
- Inguinal Hernia Repair for Children
- Ventral hernia repair
- Umbilical hernia surgery
- Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
- Incisional hernia repair
- Groin Hernia Surgery
- Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
- First Inguinal Hernia Fix
- Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
- Pediatric Inguinal Hernia Surgery
- Groin Hernia Repair in Kids
- Hernia Surgery for Infants
CPT Codes:
- 49591: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, reducible
- 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
- 49500: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 6 months to younger than 5 years, with or without hydrocelectomy; reducible
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gastrostomy
- Keyhole Stomach Opening
- Laparoscopic Stomach Tube Placement
- Stamm Gastrostomy
CPT Codes:
- 43653: Laparoscopy, surgical; gastrostomy, without construction of gastric tube (eg, Stamm procedure) (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Appendectomy
- Minimally Invasive Appendectomy
- Keyhole Appendectomy
- Scope Appendectomy
CPT Codes:
- 44970: Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy
Also known as:
- Surgical Closure of Stomach Tube Opening
- Gastrostomy Closure
- Stomach Stoma Closure
- G-tube Removal Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 43870: Closure of gastrostomy, surgical
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Laparoscopy of Abdomen
- Exploratory Laparoscopy
- Abdominal Scope
- Peritoneal Biopsy
- Omentum Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 49320: Laparoscopy, abdomen, peritoneum, and omentum, diagnostic, with or without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
- Central Line Explant
- Port-a-Cath Removal
- Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
- Tunneled Catheter Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion
Also known as:
- Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
- Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
- Subcutaneous port placement
- Central line with port
CPT Codes:
- 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Removal of Tunneled Central Venous Catheter
- Central Line Removal
- Tunneled Catheter Extraction
- Venous Access Device Removal
CPT Codes:
- 36589: Removal of tunneled central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump
Also known as:
- Central Venous Port Insertion (Children under 5)
- Tunneled Central Line
- Subcutaneous Port Placement
- Pediatric Central Venous Access
- Port-a-Cath Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 36560: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; younger than 5 years of age
Also known as:
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Children under 5)
- Tunneled Central Line Placement
- Pediatric Central Venous Access
- IV Line for Young Children
- Central Line for Kids
CPT Codes:
- 36557: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump; younger than 5 years of age
Also known as:
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
- Removal of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth (1.1-2.0 cm)
- Benign Skin Growth Excision
- Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
- Excision of Non-Cancerous Skin Lesion
- Benign Skin Lesion Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
- Mole Removal (Non-Cancerous)
CPT Codes:
- 11401: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
- 11402: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
Also known as:
- Extensive Pilonidal Cyst Removal
- Simple Pilonidal Cyst Removal
- Pilonidal Sinus Excision
- Tailbone Cyst Surgery
- Sacrococcygeal Cyst Removal
- Tailbone Cyst Removal
- Sacrococcygeal Cyst Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 11771: Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; extensive
- 11770: Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; simple
Also known as:
- Skin Biopsy (Punch)
- Skin Biopsy
- Punch Biopsy
- Skin Lesion Biopsy
- Dermal Punch Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 11104: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); single lesion
Also known as:
- Breast Lesion Excision
- Breast Cyst Removal
- Fibroadenoma Excision
- Breast Tumor Removal
- Nipple/Areolar Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 19120: Excision of cyst, fibroadenoma, or other benign or malignant tumor, aberrant breast tissue, duct lesion, nipple or areolar lesion (except 19300), open, male or female, 1 or more lesions
Also known as:
- Small Tumor Removal from Neck or Chest
- Subcutaneous Tumor Excision
- Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
- Neck Lump Removal
- Chest Wall Tumor Excision
CPT Codes:
- 21555: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of neck or anterior thorax, subcutaneous; less than 3 cm
Does Dr. Anselmo accept my insurance?
Dr. Anselmo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 361-2289 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Anselmo accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Anselmo in Los Angeles, 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
Apex Healthcare
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Crown Cork and Seal Company
HealthSmart
Medicaid
Other Health Care Provider
Preferred IPA
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Anselmo's office located?
Dr. Dean Anselmo's Primary Practice
4650 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 361-2289
What is Dr. Anselmo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Anselmo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083820716.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Anselmo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Anselmo
What is Dr. Dean Anselmo's specialty?
Dr. Anselmo is a Pediatric Surgeon near Los Angeles, CA. Pediatric Surgeons specializes in the management of surgical conditions in premature infants, newborns, children, and adolescents. Contact Dr. Anselmo to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Dean Anselmo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Anselmo is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, MemorialCare Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach. 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 Dean Anselmo accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Dean Anselmo is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dean Anselmo offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Anselmo's office at (323) 361-2289 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dean Anselmo?
Please contact Dr. Anselmo's office at (323) 361-2289 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Dean Anselmo have?
Dr. Dean Anselmo is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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