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Dr. Elsie Ross, MD

San Diego, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ross, Vascular Surgeon in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Elsie Ross, MD is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Ross is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ross’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ross’s office at (650) 736-2457.

    What languages does Dr. Ross speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Ross treat?

    As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Ross 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. Ross. 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 Artery Disease
    • PVD
    • PAD
    • Poor Circulation in Legs
    • Blocked Leg Arteries

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Venous Insufficiency
    • Vascular Disease
    • CVI
    • Venous Reflux Disease
    • Leg Vein Incompetence
    • Peripheral Venous Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)

    Also known as:

    • Carotid Artery Disease
    • Carotid Stenosis
    • Blocked Carotid Artery
    • Neck Artery Disease
    • Carotid Artery Narrowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries

    Also known as:

    • Right Carotid Artery Disease
    • Carotid Artery Disease
    • Right Carotid Artery Stenosis
    • Narrowed Right Carotid Artery
    • Right Carotid Artery Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6521: Occlusion and stenosis of right carotid artery

    Also known as:

    • Narrowing of other blood vessel devices
    • Other vascular device blockage
    • Blood vessel implant narrowing
    • Vascular graft stenosis
    • Prosthetic vascular device blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T82858A: Stenosis of other vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Aortic Aneurysm
    • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
    • AAA
    • Aorta Bulge

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I7143: Infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture

    What procedures does Dr. Ross perform?

    As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Ross 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. Ross. 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:

    • Muscle Debridement
    • Wound Debridement
    • Muscle Cleaning Procedure
    • Fascia Debridement
    • Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
    • Surgical Wound Cleaning
    • Tissue Removal from Wound
    • Dead Tissue Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
    • 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Dialysis Circuit Angioplasty with Balloon
    • Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
    • Dialysis Graft Angioplasty
    • Peripheral Dialysis Segment Angioplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 36902: Introduction of needle(s) and/or catheter(s), dialysis circuit, with diagnostic angiography of the dialysis circuit, including all direct puncture(s) and catheter placement(s), injection(s) of contrast, all necessary imaging from the arterial anastomosis and adjacent artery through entire venous outflow including the inferior or superior vena cava, fluoroscopic guidance, radiological supervision and interpretation and image documentation and report; with transluminal balloon angioplasty, peripheral dialysis segment, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty

    Also known as:

    • Radiofrequency Vein Ablation
    • Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation
    • RF Ablation for Varicose Veins
    • Vein Closure Procedure
    • Varicose Vein Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 36475: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, radiofrequency; first vein treated

    Also known as:

    • Leg Artery Angioplasty
    • Tibial Artery Angioplasty
    • Peroneal Artery Angioplasty
    • Leg Artery Revascularization

    CPT Codes:

    • 37228: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial, peroneal artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal angioplasty

    Also known as:

    • Arteriovenous Fistula Creation
    • AV Fistula Surgery
    • Cimino Fistula
    • Vascular Access for Dialysis

    CPT Codes:

    • 36821: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; direct, any site (eg, Cimino type) (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Varicose Vein Removal (Stab Phlebectomy)
    • Microphlebectomy
    • Ambulatory Phlebectomy
    • Stab Incision Vein Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 37765: Stab phlebectomy of varicose veins, 1 extremity; 10-20 stab incisions

    Does Dr. Ross accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ross accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 736-2457 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ross accept in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Ross 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

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • SGS North America Inc

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ross' office located?

    Dr. Elsie Ross' Primary Practice

    200 W Arbor Dr

    San Diego, CA 92103

    (650) 736-2457

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    Dr. Elsie Ross' Practice 2

    5800 Hollis St

    Emeryville, CA 94608

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    Dr. Elsie Ross' Practice 3

    420 Broadway St

    Redwood City, CA 94063

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

    Dr. Ross's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316237548.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ross?

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

    What is Dr. Elsie Ross's specialty?

    Dr. Ross is a Vascular Surgeon near San Diego, CA. A vascular surgeon specializes in the management of surgical disorders related to blood vessels, excluding those of the heart and intracranial vessels. Contact Dr. Ross to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Elsie Ross affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ross is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center at UC San Diego Health which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Elsie Ross accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Elsie Ross is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Elsie Ross offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ross's office at (650) 736-2457 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Elsie Ross?

    Please contact Dr. Ross's office at (650) 736-2457 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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