29 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Altamira, Specialist in Houston, TX?
Dr. David Altamira, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified. Dr. Altamira completed his residency at Baylor College Of Med. Dr. Altamira is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Altamira’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Altamira’s office at (713) 271-9000.
Where did Dr. Altamira go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Baylor College Of Med
Is Dr. Altamira board certified as a Specialist?
Yes, Dr. David Altamira, MD is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Altamira speak?
Dr. Altamira and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Specialist like Dr. Altamira typically treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. Altamira 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. Altamira. 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.
Also known as:
- Pressure Sore
- Pressure Sores
- Bed Sore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4
Also known as:
- Breast Enlargement
- Breast Disease
- Breast hypertrophy
- Macromastia
- Gigantomastia
ICD-10 Codes:
- N62: Hypertrophy of breast
Also known as:
- Breast implant hardening
- Breast Reconstruction
- Capsular contracture
- Breast implant scar tissue
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8544XA: Capsular contracture of breast implant, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Uneven Reconstructed Breasts
- Breast Disease
- Breast Reconstruction
- Breast implant disproportion
- Asymmetrical reconstructed breasts
- Reconstructed breast imbalance
ICD-10 Codes:
- N651: Disproportion of reconstructed breast
Also known as:
- Open Wound on Right Hip
- Hip Injuries and Disorder
- Wounds and Injuries
- Right Hip Cut
- Right Hip Laceration
- Right Hip Gash
ICD-10 Codes:
- S71001D: Unspecified open wound, right hip, subsequent encounter
What procedures does a Specialist like Dr. Altamira typically perform?
As a Specialist, Dr. Altamira 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. Altamira. 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.
Also known as:
- Breast Reduction Surgery
- Breast Reconstruction Revision
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Reduction Mammoplasty
- Breast Size Reduction
- Mammoplasty
- Corrective Breast Reconstruction Surgery
- Breast Implant Revision
- Flap Revision for Breast Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 19318: Breast reduction
- 19380: Revision of reconstructed breast (eg, significant removal of tissue, re-advancement and/or re-inset of flaps in autologous reconstruction or significant capsular revision combined with soft tissue excision in implant-based reconstruction)
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:
- Breast Implant Insertion After Mastectomy
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Delayed Breast Reconstruction
- Breast Implant Placement (Post-Mastectomy)
- Secondary Breast Augmentation
- Reconstructive Breast Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 19342: Insertion or replacement of breast implant on separate day from mastectomy
Also known as:
- Breast Implant Capsule Removal
- Complete Breast Capsulectomy
- Removal of Breast Implant Scar Tissue
- Breast Implant Revision (Capsulectomy)
CPT Codes:
- 19371: Peri-implant capsulectomy, breast, complete, including removal of all intracapsular contents
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:
- Muscle or Skin Flap Surgery (Trunk)
- Lower Leg Muscle Flap Surgery
- Myocutaneous Flap (Body)
- Fasciocutaneous Flap (Trunk)
- Tissue Flap Reconstruction (Torso)
- Lower Extremity Flap Reconstruction
- Myocutaneous Flap Surgery
- Fasciocutaneous Flap Surgery
- Leg Tissue Transfer
CPT Codes:
- 15734: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; trunk
- 15738: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; lower extremity
Does Dr. Altamira accept my insurance?
Dr. Altamira accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 271-9000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Altamira accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Altamira in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Cigna Group
Community Health Choice
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
Memorial Hermann Health Insurance Company
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Altamira's office located?
Dr. David Altamira's Primary Practice
929 Gessner Rd Ste 2430
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 271-9000
What is Dr. Altamira's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Altamira's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881693307.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Altamira?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Altamira
What is Dr. David Altamira's specialty?
Dr. Altamira is a Specialist near Houston, TX.
Is this Dr. David Altamira affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Altamira is affiliated with Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 David Altamira accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. David Altamira is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Altamira offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Altamira's office at (713) 271-9000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with David Altamira?
Please contact Dr. Altamira's office at (713) 271-9000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. David Altamira have?
Dr. David Altamira is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
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