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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ellis, Plastic Surgeon in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Chandra Ellis, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX. She is board certified. Dr. Ellis is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ellis’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare 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 Plastic 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 a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Ellis typically treat?
As a Plastic 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Pressure Sore
- Pressure Sores
- Bed Sore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4
- L89159: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, unspecified stage
Also known as:
- Second-Degree Right Hand Burn
- Burn
- Burns
- Partial thickness burn
- Blistering burn
- Dermal burn
- Thermal injury
- Scald
- Fire injury
- Chemical 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
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
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
Also known as:
- Skin Donation
- Organ Donation
- Donate skin
- Tissue donation (skin)
- Skin graft donation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5210: Skin donor, unspecified
What procedures does a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Ellis typically perform?
As a Plastic 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Muscle Debridement
- Skin Substitute Graft (Small Wound)
- Skin Substitute Graft Application (Additional Area)
- Deep Wound Cleaning
- 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
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)
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:
- Skin Substitute Graft (Large Area)
- Artificial skin graft
- Wound covering application
- Skin replacement for large wounds
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
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)
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
Bexar County Hospital District
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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
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 Plastic Surgeon near San Antonio, TX.
What does a Plastic Surgeon do?
A plastic surgeon specializes in repairing, reconstructing, or replacing physical defects involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hands, extremities, breasts, trunk, and external genitalia. Cosmetic surgery is a key aspect of this specialty, where surgeons apply aesthetic principles to enhance appearance and optimize reconstructive outcomes, addressing both normal structures and those requiring reconstruction.
Is this Dr. Chandra Ellis affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ellis is affiliated with Methodist Hospital - San Antonio, Baptist Medical Center - San Antonio, Methodist Hospital Specialty And Transplant 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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