Dr. Anthony Sanzone, MD
Chula Vista, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sanzone, Orthopedic Surgeon in Chula Vista, CA?
Dr. Anthony Sanzone, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Chula Vista, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Sanzone graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and completed his residency at Boston Medical Center, Orthopedic Surgery; Shriners Hosps For Children, Pediatrics Orthopedics; Finch U Hlth Sci/Chgo M Sch, General Surgery. Dr. Sanzone is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sanzone’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. Sanzone’s office at (619) 421-4200.
Where did Dr. Sanzone go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Boston Medical Center, Orthopedic Surgery; Shriners Hosps For Children, Pediatrics Orthopedics; Finch U Hlth Sci/Chgo M Sch, General Surgery | HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
Medical School: Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il | Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Is Dr. Sanzone board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Anthony Sanzone, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Sanzone speak?
Dr. Sanzone and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Sanzone treat?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Sanzone 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. Sanzone. 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:
- 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:
- Left Hip Fracture
- Right Hip Fracture
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Left Broken Hip
- Left Femur Fracture
- Left Proximal Femur Fracture
- Left Thigh Bone Fracture
- Right Broken Hip
- Right Femur Fracture
- Right Proximal Femur Fracture
- Right Thigh Bone Fracture
- Broken Hip
- Thigh Bone Break
- Hip Bone Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S72032A: Displaced midcervical fracture of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S72031A: Displaced midcervical fracture of right femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S72141A: Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of right femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Colles' Fracture
- Arm Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Broken wrist
- Distal radius fracture
- Wrist break
- Silver-fork deformity
ICD-10 Codes:
- S52532D: Colles' fracture of left radius, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
- S52531D: Colles' fracture of right radius, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
Also known as:
- Pilon Fracture
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Tibial Plafond Fracture
- Distal Tibia Fracture
- Ankle Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S82871D: Displaced pilon fracture of right tibia, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
Also known as:
- Hip Fracture
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Broken Hip
- Thigh Bone Fracture
- Femoral Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S72142A: Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
What procedures does Dr. Sanzone perform?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Sanzone 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. Sanzone. 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:
- Upper Arm Bone Fracture Treatment (No Manipulation)
- Tibia Fracture Repair with Rod and Screws
- Collarbone Fracture Treatment (No Manipulation)
- Non-Surgical Wrist Fracture Treatment
- Lower Leg Bone Fracture Treatment (Traction/Manipulation)
- Proximal Humerus Fracture Care
- Shoulder Fracture Treatment
- Closed Humeral Fracture Management
- Arm Bone Break Treatment
- Tibial Shaft Fracture Fixation
- Intramedullary Rod for Tibia Fracture
- Shin Bone Fracture Surgery
- Closed Clavicle Fracture Treatment
- Non-Surgical Collarbone Repair
- Clavicle Fracture Management
- Closed Distal Radial Fracture Treatment
- Colles Fracture Treatment
- Smith Fracture Treatment
- Ulnar Styloid Fracture Treatment
- Tibial Fracture Treatment
- Pilon Fracture Treatment
- Ankle Fracture Manipulation
CPT Codes:
- 23600: Closed treatment of proximal humeral (surgical or anatomical neck) fracture; without manipulation
- 27759: Treatment of tibial shaft fracture (with or without fibular fracture) by intramedullary implant, with or without interlocking screws and/or cerclage
- 23500: Closed treatment of clavicular fracture; without manipulation
- 25600: Closed Treatment Of Distal Radial Fracture (Eg, Colles Or Smith Type) Or Epiphyseal Separation, Includes Closed Treatment Of Fracture Of Ulnar Styloid, When Performed; Without Manipulation
- 27825: Closed treatment of fracture of weight bearing articular portion of distal tibia (eg, pilon or tibial plafond), with or without anesthesia; with skeletal traction and/or requiring manipulation
Also known as:
- Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
- Hardware Removal Surgery
- Buried Implant Extraction
- Orthopedic Implant Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)
Also known as:
- Short Arm Cast Application
- External Fixation System Placement (Uniplane)
- Elbow to Finger Cast
- Forearm Cast
- Arm Immobilization Cast
- Uniplane External Fixator
- Bone External Fixation
- External Frame for Bone Healing
CPT Codes:
- 29075: Application, cast; elbow to finger (short arm)
- 20690: Application of a uniplane (pins or wires in 1 plane), unilateral, external fixation system
Also known as:
- Tibia Fracture Repair with Internal Fixation
- Open Tibial Plateau Fracture Repair
- Thigh Bone Fracture Repair with Rod
- Open Tibia Fracture Surgery
- Pilon Fracture Repair
- Ankle Fracture Surgery
- Knee Fracture Open Reduction
- Proximal Tibia Fracture Surgery
- Tibial Plateau Fixation
- Shin Bone Fracture Repair
- Femoral shaft fracture open reduction
- Intramedullary nailing of femur
- Thigh bone fracture surgery
- Femur fracture repair with implant
CPT Codes:
- 27827: Open treatment of fracture of weight bearing articular surface/portion of distal tibia (eg, pilon or tibial plafond), with internal fixation, when performed; of tibia only
- 27536: Open treatment of tibial fracture, proximal (plateau); bicondylar, with or without internal fixation
- 27506: Open treatment of femoral shaft fracture, with or without external fixation, with insertion of intramedullary implant, with or without cerclage and/or locking screws
Also known as:
- Ankle Fracture Repair (Bimalleolar)
- Open Surgery for Broken Ankle Bone
- Open Repair of Trimalleolar Ankle Fracture
- Broken Ankle Surgery
- Malleolar Fracture Fixation
- Open Ankle Fracture Treatment
- Lateral Malleolus Fracture Repair
- Distal Fibula Fracture Surgery
- Ankle Fixation Surgery
- Trimalleolar Ankle Fracture Surgery
- Ankle Fracture Fixation
- Open Ankle Fracture Reduction
CPT Codes:
- 27814: Open treatment of bimalleolar ankle fracture (eg, lateral and medial malleoli, or lateral and posterior malleoli, or medial and posterior malleoli), includes internal fixation, when performed
- 27792: Open treatment of distal fibular fracture (lateral malleolus), includes internal fixation, when performed
- 27822: Open treatment of trimalleolar ankle fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed, medial and/or lateral malleolus; without fixation of posterior lip
Also known as:
- Short Leg Cast Application
- Below Knee Cast
- Lower Leg Cast
- Foot and Ankle Cast
CPT Codes:
- 29405: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes);
Also known as:
- Removal of External Fixator
- Anesthesia
- External Fixation Device Removal
- Bone Fixator Removal
- Hardware Removal Surgery
- External Frame Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20694: Removal, under anesthesia, of external fixation system
Also known as:
- Upper Thigh Bone Fracture Repair with Rod
- Hip Fracture Repair with Internal Fixation or Replacement
- Femoral Fracture Intramedullary Nailing
- Hip Fracture Rod Fixation
- Intertrochanteric Fracture Repair
- Femoral Neck Fracture Repair
- Proximal Femur Fracture Treatment
- Hip Pinning Surgery
- Hip Fracture Prosthetic Replacement
CPT Codes:
- 27245: Treatment of intertrochanteric, peritrochanteric, or subtrochanteric femoral fracture; with intramedullary implant, with or without interlocking screws and/or cerclage
- 27236: Open treatment of femoral fracture, proximal end, neck, internal fixation or prosthetic replacement
Also known as:
- Open Repair of Broken Kneecap
- Patellar fracture open reduction
- Kneecap internal fixation
- Patellectomy
CPT Codes:
- 27524: Open treatment of patellar fracture, with internal fixation and/or partial or complete patellectomy and soft tissue repair
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Closed Treatment of Tibial Plateau Fracture
- Proximal Tibia Fracture Treatment
- Shin Bone Fracture Care
- Tibial Plateau Fracture Management
CPT Codes:
- 27530: Closed treatment of tibial fracture, proximal (plateau); without manipulation
Also known as:
- Open Repair of Broken Collarbone
- Clavicle Fracture Surgery
- Collarbone Fixation
- Open Clavicle Reduction
CPT Codes:
- 23515: Open treatment of clavicular fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Open Surgery for Complex Wrist Fracture
- Distal Radius Fracture Repair (Open)
- Wrist Fracture with Internal Fixation
- Complex Radial Fracture Surgery
- Epiphyseal Separation Repair (Wrist)
CPT Codes:
- 25609: Open treatment of distal radial intra-articular fracture or epiphyseal separation; with internal fixation of 3 or more fragments
Also known as:
- Non-Surgical Treatment for Ulna Fracture (Elbow End)
- Closed Ulna Fracture Treatment
- Elbow Bone Fracture Treatment
- Olecranon Fracture Treatment
- Forearm Bone Break Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 24670: Closed treatment of ulnar fracture, proximal end (eg, olecranon or coronoid process[es]); without manipulation
Also known as:
- Open Treatment for Ankle Joint Disruption
- Syndesmosis Repair
- Distal Tibiofibular Joint Fixation
- Ankle Ligament Repair Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27829: Open treatment of distal tibiofibular joint (syndesmosis) disruption, includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Open Surgery for Ulnar Fracture
- Olecranon Fracture Repair
- Coronoid Process Fracture Surgery
- Ulnar Bone Fracture Fixation
CPT Codes:
- 24685: Open treatment of ulnar fracture, proximal end (eg, olecranon or coronoid process[es]), includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Open Repair of Tibial Plateau Fracture
- Tibia Fracture Surgery
- Knee Fracture Repair
- Tibial Plateau Fixation
- Broken Shin Bone Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27535: Open treatment of tibial fracture, proximal (plateau); unicondylar, includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Incision for Leg or Ankle Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis incision
- Bone abscess drainage
- Leg bone infection surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27607: Incision (eg, osteomyelitis or bone abscess), leg or ankle
Also known as:
- Open Ankle Joint Fusion
- Ankle Arthrodesis
- Ankle Fusion Surgery
- Surgical Ankle Immobilization
CPT Codes:
- 27870: Arthrodesis, ankle, open
Also known as:
- Knee Meniscus Repair
- Knee Arthrotomy with Meniscus Repair
- Open Meniscus Surgery
- Torn Meniscus Repair
CPT Codes:
- 27403: Arthrotomy with meniscus repair, knee
Also known as:
- Deep Wound Cleaning for Open Fracture
- Muscle Debridement
- Excisional Debridement (Bone)
- Open Fracture Debridement
- Foreign Material Removal (Fracture)
- Deep Tissue Wound Cleaning
- Muscle Cleaning Procedure
- Fascia Debridement
- Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
CPT Codes:
- 11012: Debridement including removal of foreign material at the site of an open fracture and/or an open dislocation (eg, excisional debridement); skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscle fascia, muscle, and bone
- 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Re-closure of Surgical Wound
- Secondary Wound Closure
- Repair of Wound Dehiscence
- Complicated Surgical Wound Repair
- Extensive Wound Re-stitching
CPT Codes:
- 13160: Secondary closure of surgical wound or dehiscence, extensive or complicated
Does Dr. Sanzone accept my insurance?
Dr. Sanzone accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 421-4200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sanzone accept in Chula Vista, CA?
Dr. Sanzone in Chula Vista, 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
Beacon Health Options
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Community Health Group
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Sharp Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Sanzone's office located?
Dr. Anthony Sanzone's Primary Practice
955 Lane Ave Ste 200
Chula Vista, CA 91914
(619) 421-4200
What is Dr. Sanzone's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sanzone's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992747059.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sanzone?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sanzone
What is Dr. Anthony Sanzone's specialty?
Dr. Sanzone is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Chula Vista, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Sanzone to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Anthony Sanzone affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sanzone is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Novato Community Hospital, Palomar Medical Center Escondido 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 Anthony Sanzone accepting new patients in Chula Vista, CA?
Yes, Dr. Anthony Sanzone is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Anthony Sanzone offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sanzone's office at (619) 421-4200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Anthony Sanzone?
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Which board certifications does Dr. Anthony Sanzone have?
Dr. Anthony Sanzone is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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