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Who is Dr. Marietti Shepherd, Pediatric Urologist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Sarah Marietti Shepherd, MD is a Pediatric Urologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 16 years. Dr. Marietti Shepherd graduated from University of Arizona, College of Medicine. Dr. Marietti Shepherd is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Marietti Shepherd’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Marietti Shepherd’s office at (858) 279-8527.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Marietti Shepherd?
Dr. Sarah Marietti Shepherd, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric Urologist 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. Marietti Shepherd empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Laparoscopic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Diego/CA community, Dr. Marietti Shepherd is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Marietti Shepherd go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Arizona, College of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Marietti Shepherd speak?
Dr. Marietti Shepherd and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Marietti Shepherd treat?
As a Pediatric Urologist, Dr. Marietti Shepherd 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. Marietti Shepherd. 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:
- Phimosis
- Twisted Penis
- Foreskin and Glans Adhesions
- Other Congenital Penis Malformation
- White Patches on Penis (Leukoplakia)
- Other Penis Disorder
- Penis Disorder
- Tight foreskin
- Foreskin constriction
- Retracted foreskin problems
- Penile torsion
- Penis twisting
- Acquired penile twist
- Preputial Adhesions
- Glans Adhesions
- Penis birth defects
- Congenital penile anomaly
- Penis development issues
- Leukoplakia of Penis
- Penile Leukoplakia
- Various penile conditions
- Unspecified penis problems
- Penis abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- N471: Phimosis
- N4882: Acquired torsion of penis
- N475: Adhesions of prepuce and glans penis
- Q5569: Other congenital malformation of penis
- N480: Leukoplakia of penis
- N4889: Other specified disorders of penis
Also known as:
- Swollen Kidney
- Kidney Disease
- Hydronephrosis
- Kidney Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1330: Unspecified hydronephrosis
Also known as:
- Undescended Testicle in Groin (One Side)
- Testicles in Groin (Both Sides)
- Birth Defects
- Testicular Disorder
- Unilateral Inguinal Testis
- One Testicle in Groin
- Cryptorchidism (Inguinal)
- Bilateral Inguinal Testes
- Both Testicles in Groin
- Inguinal Cryptorchidism
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q53112: Unilateral inguinal testis
- Q53212: Bilateral inguinal testes
Also known as:
- Kidney Stones
- Renal Calculi
- Nephrolithiasis
- Kidney Calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- N200: Calculus of kidney
Also known as:
- Retractile Testicle
- One Undescended Testicle
- Testicular Disorder
- Ascending Testicle
- Mobile Testicle
- Gliding Testicle
- Unilateral Cryptorchidism
- Testicle Not Dropped
- Maldescended Testicle
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q5522: Retractile testis
- Q5310: Unspecified undescended testicle, unilateral
Also known as:
- Vesicoureteral Reflux
- Congenital Ureterocele
- Ureteral Disorder
- Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR)
- VUR
- Urine Reflux
- Ureterocele at birth
- Bladder bulge from ureter
- Ureter ballooning
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1370: Vesicoureteral-reflux, unspecified
- Q6231: Congenital ureterocele, orthotopic
Also known as:
- Hydrocele
- Testicular Disorder
- Fluid in scrotum
- Scrotal swelling
- Water on the testicle
ICD-10 Codes:
- N433: Hydrocele, unspecified
- N432: Other hydrocele
Also known as:
- Congenital Chordee
- Hypospadias
- Penis Disorder
- Penile Curvature at Birth
- Bent Penis (Congenital)
- Chordee
- Urethral Opening on Underside of Penis
- Congenital Urethral Anomaly
- Penile Hypospadias
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q544: Congenital chordee
- Q541: Hypospadias, penile
Also known as:
- History of Urinary Tract Infection
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Past UTI
- Previous Bladder Infection
- History of Kidney Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z87440: Personal history of urinary (tract) infections
Also known as:
- Other Male Genital Disorder
- Various male reproductive problems
- Specific male genital conditions
- Male sex organ issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- N5089: Other specified disorders of the male genital organs
What procedures does Dr. Marietti Shepherd perform?
As a Pediatric Urologist, Dr. Marietti Shepherd 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. Marietti Shepherd. 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:
- Surgical Circumcision (Older Infants/Children/Adults)
- Adult Circumcision
- Childhood Circumcision
- Foreskin Removal Surgery
- Non-Clamp Circumcision
CPT Codes:
- 54161: Circumcision, surgical excision other than clamp, device, or dorsal slit; older than 28 days of age
Also known as:
- Undescended Testicle Surgery
- Testicle Lesion Removal
- Orchiopexy
- Testicular Fixation
- Cryptorchidism Repair
- Inguinal Orchiopexy
- Extraparenchymal Testis Lesion Excision
- Testicular Mass Removal
- Lesion Excision from Outside Testicle
CPT Codes:
- 54640: Orchiopexy, inguinal or scrotal approach
- 54512: Excision of extraparenchymal lesion of testis
Also known as:
- Epididymis Lesion Removal
- Epididymal lesion excision
- Removal of epididymal mass
- Epididymis cyst removal
CPT Codes:
- 54830: Excision of local lesion of epididymis
Also known as:
- Injection for Erectile Dysfunction
- Penile injection therapy
- Intracavernosal injection
- Papaverine injection
CPT Codes:
- 54235: Injection Of Corpora Cavernosa With Pharmacologic Agent(S) (Eg, Papaverine, Phentolamine)
Also known as:
- Penile Straightening Surgery (Chordee Repair)
- Chordee Repair
- Hypospadias Repair
- Penile Curvature Correction
- Urethral Mobilization for Chordee
CPT Codes:
- 54300: Plastic operation of penis for straightening of chordee (eg, hypospadias), with or without mobilization of urethra
Also known as:
- Penile Angulation Correction Surgery
- Removing Penile Adhesions After Circumcision
- Penile Curvature Repair', 'Peyronie's Disease Surgery
- Penile Straightening Surgery
- Post-Circumcision Adhesion Release
- Penile Adhesiolysis
- Circumcision Scar Tissue Removal
CPT Codes:
- 54360: Plastic operation on penis to correct angulation
- 54162: Lysis or excision of penile post-circumcision adhesions
Also known as:
- Hydrocele Removal (One Side)
- Hydrocele Excision
- Fluid Sac Removal Testicle
- Scrotal Swelling Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 55040: Excision of hydrocele; unilateral
Also known as:
- Repair of Incomplete Circumcision
- Circumcision Revision
- Foreskin Repair Surgery
- Incomplete Circumcision Correction
CPT Codes:
- 54163: Repair incomplete circumcision
Also known as:
- One-Stage Hypospadias Repair
- Distal Hypospadias Repair
- Urethroplasty for Hypospadias
- Flip-Flap Hypospadias Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 54324: 1-stage distal hypospadias repair (with or without chordee or circumcision); with urethroplasty by local skin flaps (eg, flip-flap, prepucial flap)
Also known as:
- Search for Undescended Testicle
- Exploration for cryptorchidism
- Undescended testicle surgery
- Inguinal/scrotal exploration for testis
CPT Codes:
- 54550: Exploration for undescended testis (inguinal or scrotal area)
Also known as:
- Testicle Removal Surgery
- Orchiectomy
- Testicular Removal
- Testicle Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 54520: Orchiectomy, simple (including subcapsular), with or without testicular prosthesis, scrotal or inguinal approach
Also known as:
- Bladder Scope with Complicated Foreign Body Removal
- Bladder and Urethra Scope
- Cystourethroscopy with Stone Removal
- Ureteral Stent Removal
- Bladder Foreign Body Removal
- Cystoscopy
- Urethroscopy
- Bladder scope procedure
CPT Codes:
- 52315: Cystourethroscopy, with removal of foreign body, calculus, or ureteral stent from urethra or bladder (separate procedure); complicated
- 52000: Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Kidney Stone Removal with Scope and Stent
- Kidney Stone Shock Wave Treatment
- Ureteroscopy with lithotripsy
- Bladder scope for stones
- Kidney stone breaking with stent
- Ureteral stent placement for stones
- ESWL
- Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy
- Shock Wave Lithotripsy
- Non-Invasive Kidney Stone Removal
CPT Codes:
- 52356: Cystourethroscopy, with ureteroscopy and/or pyeloscopy; with lithotripsy including insertion of indwelling ureteral stent (eg, Gibbons or double-J type)
- 50590: Lithotripsy, extracorporeal shock wave
Also known as:
- Urethral Opening Repair
- Urethromeatoplasty
- Meatal Advancement
- Urethral Meatus Repair
CPT Codes:
- 53450: Urethromeatoplasty, with mucosal advancement
Also known as:
- Bladder X-ray Injection
- Cystogram Injection
- VCUG Injection
- Bladder Dye Injection
CPT Codes:
- 51600: Injection procedure for cystography or voiding urethrocystography
Also known as:
- Ureter Reconnection to Bladder
- Ureteroneocystostomy
- Ureter to Bladder Reattachment
- Bladder Ureter Surgery
- Urinary Tract Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 50780: Ureteroneocystostomy; anastomosis of single ureter to bladder
Also known as:
- Ureter Stent Insertion
- Ureteral Stent Placement
- Ureterotomy with Stent
- Kidney Tube Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 50605: Ureterotomy for insertion of indwelling stent, all types
Also known as:
- Inguinal Hernia Repair for Children
- Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
- Pediatric Inguinal Hernia Surgery
- Groin Hernia Repair in Kids
- Hernia Surgery for Infants
- Groin Hernia Surgery
- Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
- First Inguinal Hernia Fix
- Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 49500: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 6 months to younger than 5 years, with or without hydrocelectomy; reducible
- 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
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:
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Tissue Transfer
- Local Flap Reconstruction
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
CPT Codes:
- 14040: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Island Pedicle Flap Surgery
- Pedicle flap
- Tissue flap surgery
- Skin transfer surgery
- Reconstructive flap
CPT Codes:
- 15740: Flap; island pedicle requiring identification and dissection of an anatomically named axial vessel
Does Dr. Marietti Shepherd accept my insurance?
Dr. Marietti Shepherd accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 279-8527 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Marietti Shepherd accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Marietti Shepherd 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Inland Empire
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Marietti Shepherd's office located?
Dr. Sarah Marietti Shepherd's Primary Practice
7920 Frost St Ste 200
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 279-8527
Dr. Sarah Marietti Shepherd's Practice 3
8110 Birmingham Way Bldg 28
San Diego, CA 92123
What is Dr. Marietti Shepherd's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Marietti Shepherd's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801094115.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Marietti Shepherd?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Marietti Shepherd
What is Dr. Sarah Marietti Shepherd's specialty?
Dr. Marietti Shepherd is a Pediatric Urologist near San Diego, CA. Pediatric Surgeons are the health care professionals who can diagnose, treat, and manage children's urinary and genital problems. They dedicate at least 50% of their practice to the urological needs of infants, children, and adolescents. They offer health services such as Evaluation and management of voiding disorders; Vesicoureteral reflux, and urinary tract infections that require surgery; Surgical reconstruction of the urinary tract (including kidneys, ureters, and bladder) to address genital abnormalities, hypospadias, and intersex conditions; Surgery for childhood and adolescent groin conditions, such as undescended testes, hydrocele/hernia, and varicocele. Contact Dr. Marietti Shepherd to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Sarah Marietti Shepherd affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Marietti Shepherd is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego. 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 Sarah Marietti Shepherd accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Sarah Marietti Shepherd is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sarah Marietti Shepherd offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Marietti Shepherd's office at (858) 279-8527 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sarah Marietti Shepherd?
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