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Dr. Nikolas Capetanakis, DO

Encinitas, CA

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Capetanakis, Obstetrician in Encinitas, CA?

    Dr. Nikolas Capetanakis, DO is an Obstetrician, who primarily practices in Encinitas, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Capetanakis is fluent in English and Greek, Modern (1453-), and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Capetanakis’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Capetanakis’s office at (760) 634-2814.

    Is Dr. Capetanakis board certified as an Obstetrician?

    Yes, Dr. Nikolas Capetanakis, DO is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

    What languages does Dr. Capetanakis speak?

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

    • English

    • Greek, Modern (1453-)

    What conditions does Dr. Capetanakis treat?

    As an Obstetrician, Dr. Capetanakis 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. Capetanakis. 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:

    • Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Women's Health Checkup
    • Women's checkup, all clear
    • Pelvic exam, normal results
    • OB/GYN visit, no issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Amenorrhea
    • Other Irregular Menstruation
    • Menstruation
    • Absent Periods
    • No Periods
    • Lack of Menstruation
    • Unusual Periods
    • Menstrual Cycle Problems
    • Other Menstrual Irregularities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N912: Amenorrhea, unspecified
    • N925: Other specified irregular menstruation

    Also known as:

    • Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Births
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Advanced Maternal Age Multiple Pregnancies
    • Elderly Multigravida Care
    • Older Mother with Prior Births Pregnancy Monitoring

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O09529: Supervision of elderly multigravida, unspecified trimester
    • O09523: Supervision of elderly multigravida, third trimester

    Also known as:

    • Positive Pregnancy Test
    • Pregnancy
    • Confirmed Pregnancy
    • Pregnant Result
    • Positive HCG Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3201: Encounter for pregnancy test, result positive

    Also known as:

    • Prenatal Care for Normal Pregnancy
    • Prenatal Care
    • Routine Pregnancy Check-ups
    • Maternity Care
    • Normal Pregnancy Supervision

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3490: Encounter for supervision of normal pregnancy, unspecified, unspecified trimester

    Also known as:

    • Baby Growing Too Slowly
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Fetal growth restriction
    • Small for gestational age
    • Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O365990: Maternal care for other known or suspected poor fetal growth, unspecified trimester, not applicable or unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Birth Control Counseling
    • IUD Insertion
    • Birth Control
    • Additional contraceptive advice
    • General family planning discussion
    • Ongoing birth control counseling
    • Intrauterine device placement
    • Getting an IUD
    • IUD procedure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3009: Encounter for other general counseling and advice on contraception
    • Z30430: Encounter for insertion of intrauterine contraceptive device

    Also known as:

    • Miscarriage
    • Spontaneous abortion
    • Early pregnancy loss
    • Fetal loss
    • Uncomplicated Miscarriage
    • Simple Pregnancy Loss
    • Incomplete Spontaneous Abortion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O039: Complete or unspecified spontaneous abortion without complication
    • O034: Incomplete spontaneous abortion without complication

    Also known as:

    • Other General Family Planning Counseling
    • Additional Reproductive Health Advice
    • Comprehensive Procreation Guidance
    • Advanced Fertility Planning Counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3169: Encounter for other general counseling and advice on procreation

    Also known as:

    • Low Transverse C-section Scar in Pregnancy
    • Prenatal Care
    • Horizontal C-section Scar (Pregnancy)
    • Low-lying C-section Scar
    • Prior Cesarean Scar (Low Transverse)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O34211: Maternal care for low transverse scar from previous cesarean delivery

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Female Genital and Menstrual Condition
    • Menstruation
    • Vaginal Disease
    • Vulvar Disorder
    • Specific Gynecological Conditions
    • Menstrual Cycle Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N9489: Other specified conditions associated with female genital organs and menstrual cycle

    Also known as:

    • Unspecified Abnormal Cells in Cervix
    • Cervical Cancer Screening
    • General abnormal cervical cells
    • Unspecified Pap test abnormality
    • Cervical smear abnormal

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R87619: Unspecified abnormal cytological findings in specimens from cervix uteri

    Also known as:

    • Endocrine Disorder
    • Endocrine Disease
    • Hormone disorder
    • Gland problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E349: Endocrine disorder, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Capetanakis perform?

    As an Obstetrician, Dr. Capetanakis 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. Capetanakis. 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:

    • Fetal Non-Stress Test
    • Nonstress Test
    • Nonstress Test (NST)
    • Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
    • NST for Pregnancy
    • Baby Heartbeat Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 59025: Fetal non-stress test

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Prenatal Care (7+ Visits)
    • Prenatal Care
    • Antepartum Care
    • Pregnancy Check-ups
    • Maternity Care
    • Obstetric Visits

    CPT Codes:

    • 59426: Antepartum care only; 7 or more visits

    Also known as:

    • Vaginal Delivery with Postpartum Care
    • Cesarean Delivery with Postpartum Care
    • Natural Childbirth
    • Assisted Vaginal Delivery
    • Normal Delivery
    • C-section
    • Surgical birth
    • Caesarean section

    CPT Codes:

    • 59410: Vaginal delivery only (with or without episiotomy and/or forceps); including postpartum care
    • 59515: Cesarean delivery only; including postpartum care

    Also known as:

    • Prenatal Care Visits (4-6)
    • Prenatal Care
    • Antepartum visits
    • Pregnancy check-ups
    • Maternity care appointments

    CPT Codes:

    • 59425: Antepartum care only; 4-6 visits

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Treatment for Incomplete Miscarriage
    • D&C for incomplete abortion
    • Surgical miscarriage management
    • Uterine evacuation
    • Incomplete abortion surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 59812: Treatment of incomplete abortion, any trimester, completed surgically

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Treatment for Missed Miscarriage (First Trimester)
    • D&C for Missed Abortion
    • Surgical Miscarriage Management
    • First Trimester Missed Abortion Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 59820: Treatment of missed abortion, completed surgically; first trimester

    Also known as:

    • External Cephalic Version (Turning Baby)
    • ECV
    • Baby Turning Procedure
    • Breech Baby Turn
    • Fetal Repositioning

    CPT Codes:

    • 59412: External cephalic version, with or without tocolysis

    Also known as:

    • Hysteroscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
    • Hysteroscopy with Endometrial Ablation
    • Biopsy
    • Hysteroscopy
    • Uterine Scope with Biopsy
    • Hysteroscopic Polypectomy
    • D&C with Hysteroscopy
    • Uterine Lining Removal
    • Endometrial Resection
    • Thermoablation of Uterus

    CPT Codes:

    • 58558: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with sampling (biopsy) of endometrium and/or polypectomy, with or without D & C
    • 58563: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with endometrial ablation (eg, endometrial resection, electrosurgical ablation, thermoablation)

    Also known as:

    • Colposcopy with Cervical Biopsy and Curettage
    • Colposcopy
    • Cervical Biopsy
    • Endocervical Curettage
    • Pap Smear Follow-up Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 57454: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with biopsy(s) of the cervix and endocervical curettage

    Also known as:

    • IUD Insertion
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device placement
    • IUD placement
    • Birth control implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58300: Insertion of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Also known as:

    • IUD Removal
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device removal
    • Take out IUD
    • Remove birth control device
    • IUD explant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58301: Removal of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Does Dr. Capetanakis accept my insurance?

    Dr. Capetanakis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 634-2814 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Capetanakis accept in Encinitas, CA?

    Dr. Capetanakis in Encinitas, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Christian Healthcare Ministries

    • Cigna

    • Community Health Network

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • HealthComp

    • Spectrum

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Capetanakis' office located?

    Dr. Nikolas Capetanakis' Primary Practice

    535 Encinitas Blvd Ste 120

    Encinitas, CA 92024

    (760) 634-2814

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

    Dr. Capetanakis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184835860.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Capetanakis?

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

    What is Dr. Nikolas Capetanakis's specialty?

    Dr. Capetanakis is a Obstetrician near Encinitas, CA. A physician specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with obstetric conditions focuses on the health and care of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, addressing a wide range of issues related to maternal and fetal well-being. Contact Dr. Capetanakis to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Nikolas Capetanakis affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Capetanakis is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego 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 Nikolas Capetanakis accepting new patients in Encinitas, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Nikolas Capetanakis is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nikolas Capetanakis offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Capetanakis's office at (760) 634-2814 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Nikolas Capetanakis?

    Please contact Dr. Capetanakis's office at (760) 634-2814 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Nikolas Capetanakis have?

    Dr. Nikolas Capetanakis is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

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