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Dr. Henry Showah, MD

Dr. Henry Showah, MD

Carlsbad, CA

27 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Showah, Family Medicine Specialist in Carlsbad, CA?

    Dr. Henry Showah, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Carlsbad, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Showah graduated from University of Connecticut School of Medicine and completed his residency at Kern Med Ctr, Emergency Medicine; Med Coll Of Ga Hosp & Cli, Emergency Medicine; St Vincent'S Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Showah is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Showah’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Showah’s office at (760) 439-1963.

    Where did Dr. Showah go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Kern Med Ctr, Emergency Medicine; Med Coll Of Ga Hosp & Cli, Emergency Medicine; St Vincent'S Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Med College Ga | Kern Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: University Of Ct Sch Of Med- Farmington Ct | University of Connecticut School of Medicine | McGill University Faculty of Medicine

    Is Dr. Showah board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Henry Showah, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Showah speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Showah treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Showah 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. Showah. 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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Skin Ulcers
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Foot
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetic Foot Wound
    • Foot Sore from Diabetes
    • Diabetic Ulcer
    • Diabetic skin sores
    • Diabetes-related wounds
    • Foot ulcers from diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
    • E11622: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin ulcer

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Venous Hypertension with Ulcers
    • Chronic Venous Hypertension with Ulcers and Inflammation
    • Vascular Disease
    • Venous Hypertension Ulcers
    • High Venous Pressure with Sores
    • Inflamed Venous Hypertension Ulcers
    • High Venous Pressure with Sores and Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I87312: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer of left lower extremity
    • I87311: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer of right lower extremity
    • I87332: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer and inflammation of left lower extremity

    Also known as:

    • Deep Chronic Skin Ulcer on Left Lower Leg
    • Deep Chronic Skin Ulcer
    • Deep Chronic Skin Ulcer on Right Lower Leg
    • Skin Condition
    • Non-Pressure Leg Sore
    • Persistent Leg Wound
    • Left Leg Skin Ulcer
    • Open Sore on Lower Leg
    • Open Sore
    • Skin Wound
    • Non-healing Wound
    • Right Leg Skin Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L97822: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of left lower leg with fat layer exposed
    • L98492: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of skin of other sites with fat layer exposed
    • L97812: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of right lower leg with fat layer exposed

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Ulcer of the Right Foot
    • Chronic Ulcer of the Left Heel and Midfoot
    • Chronic Ulcer of the Left Ankle
    • Skin Condition
    • Skin Ulcer
    • Open Sore
    • Venous Ulcer
    • Non-healing Wound

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L97512: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of right foot with fat layer exposed
    • L97422: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left heel and midfoot with fat layer exposed
    • L97322: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left ankle with fat layer exposed

    Also known as:

    • External Surgical Wound Opening
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • External wound dehiscence
    • Surgical incision separation
    • Outer wound rupture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T8131XA: Disruption of external operation (surgical) wound, not elsewhere classified, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Venous Hypertension with Ulcer
    • Vascular Disease
    • Venous Ulcer
    • Chronic Venous Ulcer
    • Stasis Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I87313: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer of bilateral lower extremity

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of Right Leg Arteries with Lower Leg Ulcer
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Peripheral Arterial Disease
    • PAD with lower leg wound
    • Right leg artery disease with lower leg ulcer
    • Vascular ulcer on lower leg

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I70238: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of right leg with ulceration of other part of lower leg

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S81802D: Unspecified open wound, left lower leg, subsequent encounter

    Also known as:

    • Skin Problems from Radiation
    • Radiation Exposure
    • Skin Condition
    • Radiation dermatitis
    • Radiation skin reaction
    • Radiation-induced skin changes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L598: Other specified disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue related to radiation

    Also known as:

    • Lymphedema
    • Lymphatic Swelling
    • Fluid Retention in Limbs
    • Chronic Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I890: Lymphedema, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Radiation-Induced Bladder Inflammation with Blood in Urine
    • Bladder Disease
    • Radiation Therapy
    • Urine and Urination
    • Urinary and Bladder Problems
    • Radiation Cystitis with Blood
    • Bloody Urine from Radiation Therapy
    • Post-Radiation Bladder Bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3041: Irradiation cystitis with hematuria

    What procedures does Dr. Showah perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Showah 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. Showah. 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:

    • Wound Debridement
    • Skin Substitute Graft (Small Wound)
    • Skin and Tissue Debridement
    • Skin Substitute Graft Application
    • Surgical Wound Cleaning
    • Tissue Removal from Wound
    • Dead Tissue Removal
    • Artificial Skin Graft
    • Wound Skin Replacement
    • Bioengineered Skin Application
    • Wound Cleaning
    • Surgical Debridement
    • Subcutaneous Tissue Debridement
    • Skin Replacement Procedure
    • Wound Covering Application

    CPT Codes:

    • 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, 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
    • 11045: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 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)

    Also known as:

    • Skin Substitute Graft (Small Area)
    • Artificial Skin Graft
    • Wound Covering Application
    • Skin Replacement Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Abscess Drainage
    • Abscess
    • Incision and Drainage (I&D)
    • Boil Lancing
    • Cyst Drainage
    • Skin Abscess Removal

    CPT Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Multi-Layer Leg Compression Wrap
    • Compression Bandage Application
    • Leg Compression System
    • Ankle and Foot Compression

    CPT Codes:

    • 29581: Application of multi-layer compression system; leg (below knee), including ankle and foot

    Does Dr. Showah accept my insurance?

    Dr. Showah accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 439-1963 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Showah accept in Carlsbad, CA?

    Dr. Showah in Carlsbad, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Beacon Health Options

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Community Health Group

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Hackensack Meridian Health

    • Medicare

    • Other Support Agencies/Consultants

    • Scan Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Showah's office located?

    Dr. Henry Showah's Primary Practice

    6260 El Camino Real # 100

    Carlsbad, CA 92009

    (760) 439-1963

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    Dr. Henry Showah's Practice 2

    4002 Vista Way

    Oceanside, CA 92056

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

    Dr. Showah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043205784.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Showah?

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

    What is Dr. Henry Showah's specialty?

    Dr. Showah is a Family Medicine Specialist near Carlsbad, CA. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Showah to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Henry Showah affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Showah is affiliated with Tri-City Medical Center, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center, Alhambra Hospital Medical Center 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

    Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Henry Showah accepting new patients in Carlsbad, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Henry Showah is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Henry Showah offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Showah's office at (760) 439-1963 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Henry Showah?

    Please contact Dr. Showah's office at (760) 439-1963 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Henry Showah have?

    Dr. Henry Showah is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.

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