17 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Emelin, Plastic Surgeon in San Diego, CA?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Emelin?
Dr. Jessica Emelin, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Plastic Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Emelin empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Hand Surgery, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Diego, CA community, Dr. Emelin is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Emelin go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of California | Loma Linda University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Emelin board certified as a Plastic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Jessica Emelin, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Emelin speak?
Dr. Emelin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Emelin typically treat?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Emelin 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. Emelin. 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 Surgical Aftercare
- After Surgery
- General post-operative care
- Unspecified surgical recovery
- Surgical follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare
Also known as:
- Brachial Plexus Disorder
- Brachial Plexus Injuries
- Brachial Plexus Injury
- Shoulder Nerve Damage
- Arm Nerve Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- G540: Brachial plexus disorders
Also known as:
- Nerve Pain
- Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Neuralgia
- Neuritis
- Nerve inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M792: Neuralgia and neuritis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bell's Palsy
- Idiopathic Facial Paralysis
- Acute Facial Paralysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G510: Bell's palsy
Also known as:
- Trigger Finger
- Finger Injuries and Disorder
- Tendinitis
- Stenosing Tenosynovitis
- Digital Tenosynovitis
- Finger Tendonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6530: Trigger finger, unspecified finger
What procedures does a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Emelin typically perform?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Emelin 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. Emelin. 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:
- Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
- Botox for facial spasms
- Facial nerve chemodenervation
- Blepharospasm treatment
- Hemifacial spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)
Also known as:
- Major Arm or Leg Nerve Repair
- Peripheral Nerve Surgery
- Nerve Reconstruction Arm/Leg
- Open Neuroplasty
CPT Codes:
- 64708: Neuroplasty, major peripheral nerve, arm or leg, open; other than specified
Also known as:
- Injection for Tendon or Ligament Pain
- Tendon sheath injection
- Ligament injection
- Plantar fascia injection
- Soft tissue injection for pain
CPT Codes:
- 20550: Injection(s); single tendon sheath, or ligament, aponeurosis (eg, plantar "fascia")
Also known as:
- Injection for Skin Lesions (Up to 7)
- Intralesional Injection
- Lesion Injection Therapy
- Steroid Injection for Skin Bumps
CPT Codes:
- 11900: Injection, intralesional; up to and including 7 lesions
Does Dr. Emelin accept my insurance?
Dr. Emelin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 294-3746 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Emelin accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Emelin in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Apex Healthcare
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Heritage Health
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
MHH Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
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Where is Dr. Emelin's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Emelin affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Emelin has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Emelin's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Emelin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497734297.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Emelin?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Emelin