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Dr. Brian Pickard, MD

Trauma Surgeon, Critical Care Surgeon

San Antonio, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Pickard, Trauma Surgeon in San Antonio, TX?

    Dr. Brian Pickard, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX. He is board certified. Dr. Pickard completed his residency at Kttc Med Ctr Keesler, General Surgery. Dr. Pickard is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pickard’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pickard’s office at (210) 916-5266.

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

    • Residency: Kttc Med Ctr Keesler, General Surgery

    • Medical School: Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences,Bethesda

    Is Dr. Pickard board certified as a Trauma Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Brian Pickard, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Pickard speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Pickard typically treat?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Pickard 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. Pickard. 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:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure
    • Acute breathing failure
    • Rapid onset respiratory failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Broken Ribs
    • Chest Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Multiple Rib Fractures
    • Rib Cage Fracture
    • Broken Ribs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S2242XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture
    • S2241XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, right side, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Brain Injury
    • Head Trauma
    • Brain Injury
    • Intracranial Injury
    • TBI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S069X1A: Unspecified intracranial injury with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Acute Appendicitis
    • Appendicitis
    • Inflamed Appendix
    • Sudden Appendix Inflammation
    • Appendicitis Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis

    Also known as:

    • Concussion
    • Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
    • mTBI
    • Brain Contusion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S060X1A: Concussion with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Gallbladder Disease
    • Sudden Gallbladder Attack
    • Acute Cholecystitis
    • Sudden Gallbladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K810: Acute cholecystitis

    Also known as:

    • Unspecified Injury
    • General injury
    • Injury, unknown type
    • Trauma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T1490XA: Injury, unspecified, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Crohn's Disease of the Small Intestine with Bowel Blockage
    • Crohn's Disease
    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Crohn’s Disease
    • Small Bowel Crohn's with Obstruction
    • Ileitis with Intestinal Blockage
    • Bowel Obstruction from Crohn's

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K50012: Crohn's disease of small intestine with intestinal obstruction

    What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Pickard typically perform?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Brian Pickard may include:

    Please contact Dr. Pickard's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Pickard accept my insurance?

    Dr. Pickard accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 916-5266 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Pickard accept in San Antonio, TX?

    Dr. Pickard in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Shield of California

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Pickard's office located?

    Sammc- Dept Of Surgery

    3851 Roger Brooke Dr

    San Antonio, TX 78234

    (210) 916-5266

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

    Dr. Pickard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841261096.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pickard?

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

    What is Dr. Brian Pickard's specialty?

    Dr. Pickard is a Trauma Surgeon near San Antonio, TX.

    What does a Trauma Surgeon do?

    Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.

    Is Dr. Brian Pickard affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Pickard is affiliated with Sutter Roseville Medical Center, Uc Davis Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center, Marshall Hospital 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

    When to see a Trauma Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Trauma Surgeon. Explore 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 Dr. Brian Pickard accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Brian Pickard is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Brian Pickard offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Pickard's office at (210) 916-5266 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Brian Pickard?

    Please contact Dr. Pickard's office at (210) 916-5266 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Pickard's office located?

    Dr. Pickard's office is located in San Antonio, TX.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Brian Pickard have?

    Dr. Brian Pickard is certified by the American Board of Surgery.