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Who is Dr. Potenza, Critical Care Surgeon in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Bruce Potenza, MD is a Critical Care Surgeon, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. He has been practicing for over 36 years and is board certified. Dr. Potenza graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Surgery Critical Care-Surgery; U Hosp-Suny Hlth Sci Ctr, General Surgery; C T Hayden Vet Affairs M C, General Surgery; Good Samaritan Reg Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Lutheran Hosp-La Crosse, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Potenza is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Potenza’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Potenza’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Potenza?
Dr. Bruce Potenza, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Critical Care Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Potenza empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Burn Care, Critical Care, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Diego, CA community, Dr. Potenza is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Potenza go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Surgery Critical Care-Surgery; U Hosp-Suny Hlth Sci Ctr, General Surgery; C T Hayden Vet Affairs M C, General Surgery; Good Samaritan Reg Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Lutheran Hosp-La Crosse, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Good Samaritan Med Center | UCSD-Kaiser San Diego
Medical School: Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il | Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Is Dr. Potenza board certified as a Critical Care Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Bruce Potenza, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Potenza speak?
Dr. Potenza and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Critical Care Surgeon like Dr. Potenza typically treat?
As a Critical Care Surgeon, Dr. Potenza 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. Potenza. 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:
- General Burn Injury
- Minor Body Surface Burns
- Burns
- Thermal Injury
- Fire Burn
- Scald Injury
- Small Area Burns
- Limited Burns
- First Degree Burns
ICD-10 Codes:
- T300: Burn of unspecified body region, unspecified degree
- T310: Burns involving less than 10% of body surface
Also known as:
- Digestive System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-gastrointestinal surgery care
- Stomach surgery aftercare
- Bowel surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48815: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the digestive system
Also known as:
- Benign Lipoma of Trunk
- Benign Tumor
- Non-cancerous fatty lump on body
- Trunk lipoma
- Body fatty tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D171: Benign lipomatous neoplasm of skin and subcutaneous tissue of trunk
Also known as:
- Respiratory Failure
- Lung failure
- Breathing failure
- Respiratory insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Colostomy Care
- Ostomy
- Stoma Care
- Bowel Diversion Care
- Ostomy Bag Management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z433: Encounter for attention to colostomy
What procedures does a Critical Care Surgeon like Dr. Potenza typically perform?
As a Critical Care Surgeon, Dr. Potenza 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. Potenza. 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:
- Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Additional Area)
- Surgery
- Wound Bed Preparation
- Burn Eschar Excision
- Scar Contracture Release
- Recipient Site Creation
CPT Codes:
- 15003: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, trunk, arms, legs; each additional 100 sq cm, or part thereof, or each additional 1% of body area of infants and children (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Wound or Burn Site Preparation for Graft
- Surgery
- Surgical Wound Debridement
- Burn Eschar Excision
- Scar Contracture Release
- Recipient Site Preparation
CPT Codes:
- 15002: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, trunk, arms, legs; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children
Does Dr. Potenza accept my insurance?
Dr. Potenza accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Potenza accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Potenza in San Diego, 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
Centene Corporation
Federal government of the United States
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
Sharp HealthCare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Potenza's office located?
What is Dr. Potenza's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Potenza's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548281496.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Potenza?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Potenza
What is Dr. Bruce Potenza's specialty?
Dr. Potenza is a Critical Care Surgeon near San Diego, CA.
What does a Critical Care Surgeon do?
A surgeon specializing in critical care medicine is an expert in managing critically ill and postoperative patients, particularly trauma victims. They are responsible to diagnose, treat, and support patients with multiple organ dysfunction. In addition to clinical care, these specialists may oversee the administration of intensive care units and coordinate patient care between the primary physician, critical care staff, and other specialists.
Is this Dr. Bruce Potenza affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Potenza is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: UC San Diego Medical Center. 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
When to see a Critical Care Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Bruce Potenza accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Bruce Potenza is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bruce Potenza offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Potenza's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Bruce Potenza?
Please contact Dr. Potenza's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Bruce Potenza have?
Dr. Bruce Potenza is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Surgery.
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200 W Arbor Dr
San Diego, CA 92103