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Who is Dr. Bliss, Pediatric Surgeon in Colorado Springs, CO?
Dr. David Bliss, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon, who primarily practices in Colorado Springs, CO. Dr. Bliss is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bliss’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bliss’s office at (719) 305-9035.
Where did Dr. Bliss go to medical school and complete their residency?
What languages does Dr. Bliss speak?
Dr. Bliss and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Bliss treat?
As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Bliss 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. Bliss. 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:
- Umbilical Hernia
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Ventral Hernia with Bowel Blockage
- Ventral Hernia
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Belly Button Hernia
- Navel Hernia
- Umbilical Rupture
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
- Abdominal Wall Hernia with Obstruction
- Incisional Hernia with Blockage
- Abdominal Wall Hernia
- Epigastric Hernia
- Spigelian Hernia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
- K436: Other and unspecified ventral hernia with obstruction, without gangrene
- K439: Ventral hernia without obstruction or gangrene
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Acute Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection
- Severe Acute Appendicitis with Perforation, Infection, and Abscess
- Ruptured Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection and Tissue Death
- Appendicitis
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
- Appendicitis with Local Peritonitis
- Localized Abdominal Infection from Appendix
- Early Appendicitis with Infection
- Burst Appendix with Gangrene and Abscess
- Perforated Appendix with Localized Infection and Tissue Death
- Complicated Appendicitis
- Perforated Appendix with Gangrene
- Localized Ruptured Appendix
- Appendix Rupture with Tissue Death
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
- K3530: Acute appendicitis with localized peritonitis, without perforation or gangrene
- K3533: Acute appendicitis with perforation, localized peritonitis, and gangrene, with abscess
- K3532: Acute appendicitis with perforation, localized peritonitis, and gangrene, without abscess
- K35890: Other acute appendicitis without perforation or gangrene
Also known as:
- Sunken Chest
- Birth Defects
- Pectus Excavatum
- Funnel Chest
- Concave Chest
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q676: Pectus excavatum
Also known as:
- Pigeon Chest
- Birth Defects
- Pectus Carinatum
- Keel Chest
- Protruding Breastbone
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q677: Pectus carinatum
Also known as:
- Other Feeding Difficulties
- Feeding Difficulties
- Atypical Feeding Problems
- Unusual Eating Issues
- Specific Feeding Challenges
- Eating Problems
- Swallowing Problems
- Unspecified Feeding Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6339: Other feeding difficulties
- R6330: Feeding difficulties, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pilonidal Sinus
- Tailbone Disorder
- Tailbone Sinus
- Sacrococcygeal Sinus
- Pilonidal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0592: Pilonidal sinus without abscess
Also known as:
- Failure to Thrive in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Poor growth in children
- Childhood growth problems
- Infant growth failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6251: Failure to thrive (child)
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Also known as:
- Object Stuck in Esophagus Causing Injury
- Foreign Bodies
- Foreign object in food pipe causing damage
- Item lodged in throat injuring esophagus
- Esophageal foreign body causing harm
ICD-10 Codes:
- T18198A: Other foreign object in esophagus causing other injury, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Localized Lump or Swelling
- Body Mass
- Skin Nodule
- Localized Mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- R229: Localized swelling, mass and lump, unspecified
Also known as:
- Stomach or Duodenum Fistula
- Fistulas
- Small Intestine Disorder
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastroduodenal Fistula
- Abdominal Fistula
- Digestive Tract Fistula
ICD-10 Codes:
- K316: Fistula of stomach and duodenum
Also known as:
- Early Puberty
- Puberty
- Central precocious puberty
- Precocious puberty
- Puberty at a young age
ICD-10 Codes:
- E301: Precocious puberty
What procedures does Dr. Bliss perform?
As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Bliss 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. Bliss. 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:
- Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
- Repair of Small Abdominal Hernia (Complicated)
- Inguinal Hernia Repair for Children
- Inguinal Hernia Repair for Preterm Infant
- Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
- Ventral hernia repair
- Umbilical hernia surgery
- Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
- Incisional hernia repair
- Epigastric Hernia Repair
- Umbilical Hernia Surgery
- Incisional Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Strangulated Hernia Surgery
- Pediatric Inguinal Hernia Surgery
- Groin Hernia Repair in Kids
- Hernia Surgery for Infants
- Baby Hernia Surgery
- Infant Groin Hernia Repair
- Groin Hernia Surgery
- Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
- First Inguinal Hernia Fix
- Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 49591: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, reducible
- 49592: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, incarcerated or strangulated
- 49500: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 6 months to younger than 5 years, with or without hydrocelectomy; reducible
- 49491: Repair, initial inguinal hernia, preterm infant (younger than 37 weeks gestation at birth), performed from birth up to 50 weeks postconception age, with or without hydrocelectomy; reducible
- 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gastrostomy
- Keyhole Stomach Opening
- Laparoscopic Stomach Tube Placement
- Stamm Gastrostomy
CPT Codes:
- 43653: Laparoscopy, surgical; gastrostomy, without construction of gastric tube (eg, Stamm procedure) (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Surgical Closure of Stomach Tube Opening
- Gastrostomy Closure
- Stomach Stoma Closure
- G-tube Removal Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 43870: Closure of gastrostomy, surgical
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Laparoscopy of Abdomen
- Exploratory Laparoscopy
- Abdominal Scope
- Peritoneal Biopsy
- Omentum Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 49320: Laparoscopy, abdomen, peritoneum, and omentum, diagnostic, with or without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal with X-ray
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy with Cholangiography
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Removal
CPT Codes:
- 47563: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy with cholangiography
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Appendectomy
- Minimally Invasive Appendectomy
- Keyhole Appendectomy
- Scope Appendectomy
CPT Codes:
- 44970: Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy
Also known as:
- Intestine Ostomy Closure
- Stoma Reversal Surgery
- Enterostomy Take-Down
- Bowel Ostomy Closure
CPT Codes:
- 44625: Closure of enterostomy, large or small intestine; with resection and anastomosis other than colorectal
Also known as:
- Anal Biopsy
- Rectal Wall Biopsy
- Anorectal Biopsy
- Anal Tissue Sample
CPT Codes:
- 45100: Biopsy of anorectal wall, anal approach (eg, congenital megacolon)
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:
- Minimally Invasive Pectus Repair (Nuss Procedure)
- Nuss procedure
- Pectus excavatum repair
- Pectus carinatum repair
- Funnel chest surgery
CPT Codes:
- 21743: Reconstructive repair of pectus excavatum or carinatum; minimally invasive approach (Nuss procedure), with thoracoscopy
Also known as:
- Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
- Central Line Explant
- Port-a-Cath Removal
- Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
- Tunneled Catheter Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion
Also known as:
- Extensive Pilonidal Cyst Removal
- Pilonidal Sinus Excision
- Tailbone Cyst Surgery
- Sacrococcygeal Cyst Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11771: Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; extensive
Does Dr. Bliss accept my insurance?
Dr. Bliss accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (719) 305-9035 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bliss accept in Colorado Springs, CO?
Dr. Bliss in Colorado Springs, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Kaiser Permanente
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Where is Dr. Bliss' office located?
Dr. David Bliss' Primary Practice
4125 Briargate Pkwy
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 305-9035
What is Dr. Bliss's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bliss's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649251836.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bliss?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bliss
What is Dr. David Bliss's specialty?
Dr. Bliss is a Pediatric Surgeon near Colorado Springs, CO. Pediatric Surgeons specializes in the management of surgical conditions in premature infants, newborns, children, and adolescents. Contact Dr. Bliss to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. David Bliss affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Bliss is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Cook Children's Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Bliss accepting new patients in Colorado Springs, CO?
Yes, Dr. David Bliss is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Bliss offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bliss's office at (719) 305-9035 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
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