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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Crane, Critical Care Surgeon in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Christopher Crane, MD is a Critical Care Surgeon, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Crane is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Crane’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Crane’s office at (210) 358-2078.
What languages does Dr. Crane speak?
Dr. Crane and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Critical Care Surgeon like Dr. Crane typically treat?
As a Critical Care Surgeon, Dr. Crane 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. Crane. 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
- Second-Degree Chest Wall Burn
- Burns
- Thermal Injury
- Fire Burn
- Scald Injury
- Small Area Burns
- Limited Burns
- First Degree Burns
- Partial thickness chest burn
- Moderate chest burn
- Thermal injury
- Skin burn
ICD-10 Codes:
- T300: Burn of unspecified body region, unspecified degree
- T310: Burns involving less than 10% of body surface
- T2121XA: Burn of second degree of chest wall, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Gallbladder stones
- Biliary calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection
- Appendicitis
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Appendicitis with Local Peritonitis
- Localized Abdominal Infection from Appendix
- Early Appendicitis with Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3530: Acute appendicitis with localized peritonitis, without perforation or gangrene
Also known as:
- Scars
- Hypertrophic Scarring
- Keloid Scars
- Scar Tissue
ICD-10 Codes:
- L910: Hypertrophic scar
Also known as:
- Nasal Bone Fracture
- Fractures
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Broken Nose
- Nose Bone Break
- Fractured Nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- S022XXA: Fracture of nasal bones, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Skin Transplant
- Skin Graft
- Dermal Transplant
- Tissue Graft
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z945: Skin transplant status
What procedures does a Critical Care Surgeon like Dr. Crane typically perform?
As a Critical Care Surgeon, Dr. Crane 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. Crane. 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:
- Small Burn Treatment
- Burns
- Partial-Thickness Burn Care
- Burn Debridement
- Minor Burn Dressing
- Small Burn Wound Care
CPT Codes:
- 16020: Dressings and/or debridement of partial-thickness burns, initial or subsequent; small (less than 5% total body surface area)
Also known as:
- Medium Partial-Thickness Burn Care
- Dressing and Cleaning of Large Partial-Thickness Burns
- Burns
- Burn wound dressing
- Debridement of burns
- Second-degree burn treatment
- Burn care for face/extremity
- Large Burn Debridement
- Partial Thickness Burn Care
- Burn Wound Cleaning
- Extensive Burn Dressing
CPT Codes:
- 16025: Dressings and/or debridement of partial-thickness burns, initial or subsequent; medium (eg, whole face or whole extremity, or 5% to 10% total body surface area)
- 16030: Dressings and/or debridement of partial-thickness burns, initial or subsequent; large (eg, more than 1 extremity, or greater than 10% total body surface area)
Also known as:
- Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
- Autologous Skin Graft
- Partial Thickness Skin Graft
- Skin Transplant
CPT Codes:
- 15100: Split-Thickness Autograft, Trunk, Arms, Legs; First 100 Sq Cm Or Less, Or 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children (Except 15050)
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. Crane accept my insurance?
Dr. Crane accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 358-2078 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Crane accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Crane in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Driscoll Children's Hospital
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
State of Texas
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Crane's office located?
What is Dr. Crane's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Crane's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043538168.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Crane?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Crane
What is Dr. Christopher Crane's specialty?
Dr. Crane is a Critical Care Surgeon near San Antonio, TX.
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. Christopher Crane affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Crane is affiliated with University Hospital-San Antonio, Baptist Medical Center - San Antonio, Methodist Hospital - San Antonio, Christus Santa Rosa Hospital-New Braunfels 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 Christopher Crane accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Crane is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Crane offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Crane's office at (210) 358-2078 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Crane?
Please contact Dr. Crane's office at (210) 358-2078 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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