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Dr. Chandra Ellis, MD

San Antonio, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ellis, Critical Care Surgeon in San Antonio, TX?

    Dr. Chandra Ellis, MD is a Critical Care Surgeon, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Ellis is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ellis’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ellis’s office at (706) 863-9595.

    Is Dr. Ellis board certified as a Critical Care Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Chandra Ellis, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Ellis speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Ellis treat?

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

    • Second-Degree Right Hand Burn
    • Burn
    • Burns
    • Second-Degree Left Hand Burn
    • Burn of Unspecified Degree of Left Foot
    • Second-Degree Burn to Left Foot
    • Burn on Head, Face, or Neck
    • Burn of Unspecified Degree of Right Foot
    • Second-Degree Chest Wall Burn
    • Partial thickness burn
    • Blistering burn
    • Dermal burn
    • Thermal injury
    • Scald
    • Fire injury
    • Chemical burn
    • Scald injury
    • Partial-thickness burn on left foot
    • Moderate left foot burn
    • Left foot thermal injury
    • Head burn
    • Facial burn
    • Neck burn
    • Thermal injury to head
    • Partial thickness chest burn
    • Moderate chest burn
    • Skin burn

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T23201A: Burn of second degree of right hand, unspecified site, initial encounter
    • T23001A: Burn of unspecified degree of right hand, unspecified site, initial encounter
    • T23002A: Burn of unspecified degree of left hand, unspecified site, initial encounter
    • T23202A: Burn of second degree of left hand, unspecified site, initial encounter
    • T25022A: Burn of unspecified degree of left foot, initial encounter
    • T25222A: Burn of second degree of left foot, initial encounter
    • T2000XA: Burn of unspecified degree of head, face, and neck, unspecified site, initial encounter
    • T25021A: Burn of unspecified degree of right foot, initial encounter
    • T2121XA: Burn of second degree of chest wall, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Pressure Sore
    • Pressure Sores
    • Bed Sore
    • Decubitus Ulcer
    • Pressure Ulcer
    • Bedsores
    • Decubitus Ulcers
    • Pressure Ulcers

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L89159: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, unspecified stage
    • L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4
    • L89324: Pressure ulcer of left buttock, stage 4

    Also known as:

    • Right Lower Leg Open Wound
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Right Leg Cut
    • Right Leg Injury
    • Open Sore on Right Lower Leg

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S81801A: Unspecified open wound, right lower leg, initial encounter
    • S81801D: Unspecified open wound, right lower leg, subsequent encounter

    Also known as:

    • Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
    • Cellulitis
    • Left Leg Skin Infection
    • Bacterial Left Leg Infection
    • Spreading Left Leg Infection
    • Bacterial Skin Infection
    • Leg Skin Infection
    • Spreading Skin Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
    • L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb

    Also known as:

    • Open Wound on Left Thigh
    • Open Wound on Right Thigh
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Left Thigh Cut
    • Left Thigh Laceration
    • Left Thigh Gash
    • Right Thigh Cut
    • Right Thigh Laceration
    • Right Thigh Gash

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S71102A: Unspecified open wound, left thigh, initial encounter
    • S71101A: Unspecified open wound, right thigh, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Skin Donation
    • Organ Donation
    • Donate skin
    • Tissue donation (skin)
    • Skin graft donation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5210: Skin donor, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Left Lower Leg Open Wound
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Left Lower Leg Injury
    • Left Calf Wound
    • Left Shin Wound

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S81802A: Unspecified open wound, left lower leg, initial encounter

    What procedures does Dr. Ellis perform?

    As a Critical Care Surgeon, Dr. Ellis 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. Ellis. 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
    • Skin Substitute Graft (Small Wound)
    • Skin Substitute Graft Application (Additional Area)
    • Deep Wound Cleaning
    • Small Burn Treatment
    • Skin Substitute Graft Application
    • Wound Debridement
    • Dressing Change Under Anesthesia
    • Burns
    • Anesthesia
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Muscle Cleaning Procedure
    • Fascia Debridement
    • Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
    • Artificial Skin Graft
    • Wound Skin Replacement
    • Bioengineered Skin Application
    • Wound Covering with Skin Substitute
    • Surgical Wound Debridement
    • Tissue Removal for Wound Healing
    • Partial-Thickness Burn Care
    • Burn Debridement
    • Minor Burn Dressing
    • Small Burn Wound Care
    • Skin Replacement Procedure
    • Wound Covering Application
    • Surgical Wound Cleaning
    • Tissue Removal from Wound
    • Dead Tissue Removal
    • Wound Dressing Change with Sedation
    • Non-Burn Dressing Change Under General Anesthesia
    • Surgical Dressing Change

    CPT Codes:

    • 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
    • 15271: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
    • 15274: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area greater than or equal to 100 sq cm; each additional 100 sq cm wound surface area, or part thereof, or each additional 1% of body area of infants and children, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 11046: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 16020: Dressings and/or debridement of partial-thickness burns, initial or subsequent; small (less than 5% total body surface area)
    • 15272: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; each additional 25 sq cm wound surface area, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
    • 15852: Dressing change (for other than burns) under anesthesia (other than local)

    Also known as:

    • Skin Substitute Graft (Large Area)
    • Skin Substitute Graft (Small Area)
    • Skin Harvest for Cultured Skin Graft
    • Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
    • Skin Substitute Graft (Additional Area)
    • Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Additional Area)
    • Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Face, Hands, Feet)
    • Additional Split-Thickness Skin Graft
    • Artificial skin graft
    • Wound covering application
    • Skin replacement for large wounds
    • Artificial Skin Graft
    • Wound Covering Application
    • Skin Replacement Surgery
    • Autologous Skin Graft Harvest
    • Cultured Skin Biopsy
    • Skin Tissue Collection for Graft
    • Donor Skin for Graft
    • Autologous Skin Graft
    • Partial Thickness Skin Graft
    • Skin Transplant
    • Bio-engineered Skin Graft
    • Autograft Skin Transplant
    • Skin Grafting for Large Areas
    • Facial Skin Graft
    • Extended Skin Graft
    • Large Area Skin Graft
    • Secondary Skin Graft
    • Autograft for Extensive Area

    CPT Codes:

    • 15273: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area greater than or equal to 100 sq cm; first 100 sq cm wound surface area, or 1% of body area of infants and children
    • 15275: Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
    • 15040: Harvest of skin for tissue cultured skin autograft, 100 sq cm or less
    • 15100: Split-Thickness Autograft, Trunk, Arms, Legs; First 100 Sq Cm Or Less, Or 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children (Except 15050)
    • 15276: Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; each additional 25 sq cm wound surface area, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 15101: Split-Thickness Autograft, Trunk, Arms, Legs; Each Additional 100 Sq Cm, Or Each Additional 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children, Or Part Thereof (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)
    • 15120: Split-Thickness Autograft, Face, Scalp, Eyelids, Mouth, Neck, Ears, Orbits, Genitalia, Hands, Feet, And/Or Multiple Digits; First 100 Sq Cm Or Less, Or 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children (Except 15050)
    • 15121: Split-Thickness Autograft, Face, Scalp, Eyelids, Mouth, Neck, Ears, Orbits, Genitalia, Hands, Feet, And/Or Multiple Digits; Each Additional 100 Sq Cm, Or Each Additional 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children, Or Part Thereof (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

    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:

    • Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Infants/Children)
    • Surgery
    • Wound Debridement for Graft
    • Burn Scar Release Surgery
    • Recipient Site Preparation for Skin Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 15004: 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, face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet and/or multiple digits; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children

    Also known as:

    • Bone Debridement (Cleaning of Bone Wound)
    • Bone Debridement
    • Bone Wound Cleaning
    • Surgical Bone Debridement
    • Dead Bone Removal
    • Wound Cleaning with Bone Involvement
    • Bone Cleaning Surgery
    • Surgical Debridement of Bone

    CPT Codes:

    • 11044: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
    • 11047: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Preparation of Wound or Burn Site
    • Surgery
    • Wound Debridement
    • Burn Eschar Excision
    • Scar Contracture Release
    • Recipient Site Preparation

    CPT Codes:

    • 15005: 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, face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet and/or multiple digits; 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:

    • Complex Trunk Wound Repair (Additional)
    • Complex Wound Repair (Scalp, Arms, Legs)
    • Complex Wound Repair (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
    • Complex Wound Repair (Additional Area)
    • Complex Body Wound Repair
    • Trunk Laceration Repair
    • Deep Wound Closure (Trunk)
    • Deep Wound Repair (Extremities)
    • Surgical Closure of Complex Wound
    • Advanced Wound Stitching
    • Extensive Facial Laceration Repair
    • Deep Wound Closure (Sensitive Areas)
    • Complex Repair of Hand/Foot Wound
    • Extensive Laceration Repair
    • Deep Wound Closure (Scalp/Limbs)
    • Complex Skin Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 13102: Repair, complex, trunk; each additional 5 cm or less (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 13121: Repair, complex, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
    • 13132: Repair, complex, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
    • 13122: Repair, complex, scalp, arms, and/or legs; each additional 5 cm or less (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Skin Biopsy
    • Skin Biopsy (Additional Lesion)
    • Skin Biopsy (Punch)
    • Additional Skin Biopsy (Punch)
    • Incisional Skin Biopsy
    • Wedge Biopsy
    • Skin Lesion Biopsy
    • Wedge Biopsy of Skin
    • Punch Biopsy
    • Dermal Punch Biopsy
    • Multiple Punch Biopsies
    • Second Skin Biopsy
    • Additional Skin Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 11106: Incisional biopsy of skin (eg, wedge) (including simple closure, when performed); single lesion
    • 11107: Incisional biopsy of skin (eg, wedge) (including simple closure, when performed); each separate/additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 11104: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); single lesion
    • 11105: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); each separate/additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Muscle or Skin Flap Surgery (Trunk)
    • Myocutaneous Flap (Body)
    • Fasciocutaneous Flap (Trunk)
    • Tissue Flap Reconstruction (Torso)

    CPT Codes:

    • 15734: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; trunk

    Also known as:

    • Complex Wound Repair on Torso (2.6-7.5 cm)
    • Trunk Wound Closure (Complex)
    • Deep Torso Laceration Repair
    • Complex Body Wound Stitching

    CPT Codes:

    • 13101: Repair, complex, trunk; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm

    Also known as:

    • Abscess Incision and Drainage
    • Abscess Drainage
    • Abscess
    • I&D of Abscess
    • Lancing an Abscess
    • Draining a Boil
    • Cyst Drainage
    • Incision and Drainage (I&D)
    • Boil Lancing
    • Skin Abscess Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 10061: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); complicated or multiple
    • 10060: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); simple or single

    Also known as:

    • Skin Flap Surgery (Medium)
    • Adjacent Tissue Transfer (Additional Area)
    • Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
    • Local Flap Surgery
    • Skin Graft (Adjacent Tissue)
    • Skin Flap Surgery
    • Tissue Rearrangement
    • Local Flap Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 14301: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; defect 30.1 sq cm to 60.0 sq cm
    • 14302: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; each additional 30.0 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Pressure Sore Removal Surgery
    • Pressure Sores
    • Ischial pressure ulcer excision
    • Bedsore surgery with bone removal
    • Pressure injury repair with flap

    CPT Codes:

    • 15946: Excision, ischial pressure ulcer, with ostectomy, in preparation for muscle or myocutaneous flap or skin graft closure

    Also known as:

    • Sacral Pressure Ulcer Removal
    • Pressure Sores
    • Bedsore Excision
    • Sacral Decubitus Ulcer Surgery
    • Pressure Sore Debridement

    CPT Codes:

    • 15936: Excision, sacral pressure ulcer, in preparation for muscle or myocutaneous flap or skin graft closure;

    Also known as:

    • Sacral Pressure Ulcer Removal with Bone Resection
    • Pressure Sores
    • Bedsore Surgery with Bone Removal
    • Sacral Decubitus Ulcer Excision
    • Pressure Sore Debridement with Ostectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 15937: Excision, sacral pressure ulcer, in preparation for muscle or myocutaneous flap or skin graft closure; with ostectomy

    Also known as:

    • Open Bone Biopsy (Superficial)
    • Biopsy
    • Bone Sample Collection
    • Superficial Bone Biopsy
    • Open Biopsy of Bone

    CPT Codes:

    • 20240: Biopsy, bone, open; superficial (eg, sternum, spinous process, rib, patella, olecranon process, calcaneus, tarsal, metatarsal, carpal, metacarpal, phalanx)

    Does Dr. Ellis accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ellis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 863-9595 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ellis accept in San Antonio, TX?

    Dr. Ellis in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • Cigna

    • Community First Health Plans

    • Community Partners (AZ)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ellis' office located?

    Dr. Chandra Ellis' Primary Practice

    7700 Floyd Curl Dr

    San Antonio, TX 78229

    (706) 863-9595

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    Dr. Chandra Ellis' Practice 2

    4458 Medical Dr Ste 505

    San Antonio, TX 78229

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

    Dr. Ellis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689860389.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ellis?

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

    What is Dr. Chandra Ellis's specialty?

    Dr. Ellis is a Critical Care Surgeon near San Antonio, TX. 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. Ellis to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Chandra Ellis affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ellis is affiliated with Methodist Hospital - San Antonio, Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant, Baptist Medical Center - San Antonio, University Hospital-San Antonio 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 Chandra Ellis accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Chandra Ellis is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Chandra Ellis offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ellis's office at (706) 863-9595 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Chandra Ellis?

    Please contact Dr. Ellis's office at (706) 863-9595 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Chandra Ellis have?

    Dr. Chandra Ellis is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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