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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Helmers, Orthopedic Surgeon in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Scott Helmers, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Helmers is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Helmers’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Helmers’s office.
Where did Dr. Helmers go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences,Bethesda
Is Dr. Helmers board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Scott Helmers, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Helmers speak?
Dr. Helmers and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Helmers typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Helmers 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. Helmers. 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:
- Other Orthopedic Aftercare
- General orthopedic recovery
- Musculoskeletal post-op care
- Bone and joint follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare
Also known as:
- Broken Hip Bone
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Hip fracture
- Femoral neck fracture
- Broken upper thigh bone
ICD-10 Codes:
- S72001A: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Soft Tissue Cancer
- Cancer
- Sarcoma
- Connective Tissue Cancer
- Soft Tissue Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z85831: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of soft tissue
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Right Hip Fracture
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Broken Hip
- Right Femur Fracture
- Thigh Bone Break
- Hip Bone Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S72141A: Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of right femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
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 an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Helmers typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Scott Helmers may include:
- Allograft Reconstruction
- Ankle Second Opinion
- Arthrodesis
- Arthropathy
- Arthroscopy
- Cartilage Transplantation
- Casting and Splinting
- Deformity Correction (Post Trauma)
Please contact Dr. Helmers' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Helmers accept my insurance?
Dr. Helmers accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Helmers accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Helmers in San Diego, 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
Cigna Group
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Helmers' office located?
What is Dr. Helmers's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Helmers's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942296058.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Helmers?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Helmers
What is Dr. Scott Helmers's specialty?
Dr. Helmers 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. Scott Helmers affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Helmers is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center 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
When to see an Orthopedic Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Scott Helmers accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Scott Helmers is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Scott Helmers offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Helmers's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Scott Helmers?
Please contact Dr. Helmers's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Scott Helmers have?
Dr. Scott Helmers is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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Connect with DR. Helmers
Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery -
34800 Bob Wilson Dr Ste 112
San Diego, CA 92134