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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mccandless, Orthopedic Surgeon in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Jeremy Mccandless, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Mccandless is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mccandless’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mccandless’s office at (619) 299-8500.
Is Dr. Mccandless board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Jeremy Mccandless, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Mccandless speak?
Dr. Mccandless and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Mccandless typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Mccandless 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. Mccandless. 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:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
Also known as:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Pain in Left Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
- Left Knee Ache
- Left Knee Discomfort
- Sore Left Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
- M25562: Pain in left knee
Also known as:
- Right Artificial Knee Joint
- Left Artificial Knee Joint
- Knee Replacement
- Right Knee Replacement
- Right Knee Prosthesis
- Right Knee Arthroplasty
- Left Knee Replacement
- Left Knee Prosthesis
- Left Knee Arthroplasty
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z96651: Presence of right artificial knee joint
- Z96652: Presence of left artificial knee joint
What procedures does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Mccandless typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Mccandless 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. Mccandless. 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:
- Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
- Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
- Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
- Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
- Knee Injection with Ultrasound
CPT Codes:
- 20611: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting
Also known as:
- Total Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Total Knee Arthroplasty
- Knee Joint Replacement
- Full Knee Replacement
- TKA Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27447: Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial AND lateral compartments with or without patella resurfacing (total knee arthroplasty)
Also known as:
- Total Hip Replacement
- Hip Replacement
- Hip arthroplasty
- Artificial hip surgery
- Hip joint replacement
- Femoral head replacement
CPT Codes:
- 27130: Arthroplasty, acetabular and proximal femoral prosthetic replacement (total hip arthroplasty), with or without autograft or allograft
Also known as:
- Computer-Assisted Musculoskeletal Surgery (Image-less)
- Navigational Musculoskeletal Surgery
- Image-less Computer-Guided Surgery
- Orthopedic Navigation System
- CAS Musculoskeletal Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 20985: Computer-assisted surgical navigational procedure for musculoskeletal procedures, image-less (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Knee Manipulation Under Anesthesia
- Anesthesia
- Knee Joint Manipulation
- Knee Mobilization Under Sedation
- Knee Adhesion Release (Anesthesia)
CPT Codes:
- 27570: Manipulation of knee joint under general anesthesia (includes application of traction or other fixation devices)
Also known as:
- Knee Cartilage Repair (Arthroscopic)
- Endoscopy
- Knee abrasion arthroplasty
- Knee microfracture surgery
- Knee chondroplasty
CPT Codes:
- 29879: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; abrasion arthroplasty (includes chondroplasty where necessary) or multiple drilling or microfracture
Also known as:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Pulse Oximetry
- Oxygen Saturation Test
- Oximeter Reading
- Blood Oxygen Level Test
CPT Codes:
- 94760: Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; single determination
Does Dr. Mccandless accept my insurance?
Dr. Mccandless accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 299-8500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mccandless accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Mccandless in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Scripps Health
Sharp HealthCare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Mccandless' office located?
Dr. Jeremy Mccandless' Primary Practice
4060 4th Ave Ste 700
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 299-8500
What is Dr. Mccandless's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mccandless's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700074127.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mccandless?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mccandless
What is Dr. Jeremy Mccandless's specialty?
Dr. Mccandless is a Orthopedic Surgeon near San Diego, CA.
What does an Orthopedic Surgeon do?
An orthopedic surgeon has specialization in preserving, investigating, and restoring the form and function of the extremities, spine, and related structures through medical, surgical, and physical methods. They care for patients with musculoskeletal issues, including congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances, and degenerative diseases affecting the spine, hands, feet, knees, hips, shoulders, and elbows in both children and adults. Additionally, orthopedic surgeons address primary and secondary muscular problems and the impact of central or peripheral nervous system lesions on the musculoskeletal system.
Is this Dr. Jeremy Mccandless affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mccandless is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp Coronado Hospital, Scripps Green Hospital, Eisenhower Health Main Campus 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 Jeremy Mccandless accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Jeremy Mccandless is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jeremy Mccandless offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mccandless's office at (619) 299-8500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jeremy Mccandless?
Please contact Dr. Mccandless's office at (619) 299-8500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jeremy Mccandless have?
Dr. Jeremy Mccandless is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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