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Dr. George Ventro, MD

Moreno Valley, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ventro, Critical Care Surgeon in Moreno Valley, CA?

    Dr. George Ventro, MD is a Critical Care Surgeon, who primarily practices in Moreno Valley, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Ventro is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ventro’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ventro’s office at (858) 249-6753.

    What languages does Dr. Ventro speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Ventro treat?

    As a Critical Care Surgeon, Dr. Ventro 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. Ventro. 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:

    • Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Gallbladder Disease
    • Sudden Gallbladder Attack
    • Acute Cholecystitis
    • Sudden Gallbladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K810: Acute cholecystitis

    Also known as:

    • Bile Duct Stones
    • Gallstones
    • Choledocholithiasis
    • Biliary duct calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8050: Calculus of bile duct without cholangitis or cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Bleed
    • Brain Hemorrhage
    • Head Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Bowel Obstruction
    • Blocked Intestines
    • Gut Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Medical Check After Other Accident
    • Post-injury medical exam
    • Accident injury evaluation
    • General accident checkup

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z043: Encounter for examination and observation following other accident

    Also known as:

    • Biliary Acute Pancreatitis
    • Pancreatitis
    • Gallstone Pancreatitis
    • Bile Duct Related Pancreatitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8510: Biliary acute pancreatitis without necrosis or infection

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • Brain Bleed
    • Cerebral Hemorrhage
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Ventro perform?

    As a Critical Care Surgeon, Dr. Ventro 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. Ventro. 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:

    • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
    • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal with X-ray
    • Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
    • Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
    • Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
    • Cholecystectomy with Cholangiography
    • Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
    • 47563: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy with cholangiography

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Appendectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Appendectomy
    • Keyhole Appendectomy
    • Scope Appendectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 44970: Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy

    Also known as:

    • Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
    • Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
    • First Inguinal Hernia Fix
    • Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible

    Also known as:

    • Wound Debridement
    • Surgical Wound Cleaning
    • Tissue Removal from Wound
    • Dead Tissue Removal

    CPT Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Bronchial lavage
    • BAL procedure
    • Lung washing
    • Flexible bronchoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage

    Does Dr. Ventro accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ventro accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 249-6753 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ventro accept in Moreno Valley, CA?

    Dr. Ventro in Moreno Valley, 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

    • CalOptima

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Inland Empire

    • Inland Faculty Medical Group, Inc

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • The Medical Access Program

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ventro's office located?

    Dr. George Ventro's Primary Practice

    26520 Cactus Ave Ste 2021

    Moreno Valley, CA 92555

    (858) 249-6753

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    Dr. George Ventro's Practice 2

    200 W Arbor Dr

    La Jolla, CA 92093

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    Dr. George Ventro's Practice 3

    11370 Anderson St

    Loma Linda, CA 92354

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

    Dr. Ventro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548604648.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ventro?

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

    What is Dr. George Ventro's specialty?

    Dr. Ventro is a Critical Care Surgeon near Moreno Valley, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Ventro to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. George Ventro affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ventro is affiliated with Riverside Community Hospital, Redlands Community Hospital, St. Bernardine Medical Center 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 George Ventro accepting new patients in Moreno Valley, CA?

    Yes, Dr. George Ventro is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. George Ventro offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ventro's office at (858) 249-6753 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with George Ventro?

    Please contact Dr. Ventro's office at (858) 249-6753 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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