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Dr. Scot Youngblood, MD

San Diego, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Youngblood, Foot and Ankle Surgeon in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Scot Youngblood, MD is a Foot and Ankle Surgeon, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Youngblood graduated from Duke University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Naval Med Ctr-San Diego, Orthopedic Surgery; Naval Med Ctr-San Diego, General Surgery. Dr. Youngblood is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Youngblood’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Youngblood’s office at (858) 278-8300.

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

    • Residency: Naval Med Ctr-San Diego, Orthopedic Surgery; Naval Med Ctr-San Diego, General Surgery

    • Medical School: Duke University School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Youngblood speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Youngblood treat?

    As a Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Youngblood 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. Youngblood. 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:

    • Right Foot Pain
    • Left Foot Pain
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Aching right foot
    • Right foot discomfort
    • Pain in right sole
    • Ache in left foot
    • Left foot discomfort
    • Sore left foot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M79671: Pain in right foot
    • M79672: Pain in left foot

    Also known as:

    • Right Ankle and Foot Pain
    • Ankle Injuries and Disorder
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Sore Right Ankle
    • Sore Right Foot
    • Aching Right Ankle and Foot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25571: Pain in right ankle and joints of right foot

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Left Ankle and Foot
    • Ankle Injuries and Disorder
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Left Ankle Ache
    • Left Foot Discomfort
    • Sore Left Ankle and Foot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25572: Pain in left ankle and joints of left foot

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis
    • Osteoarthritis of the right ankle and foot
    • Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
    • Ankle Arthritis
    • Foot Arthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M19072: Primary osteoarthritis, left ankle and foot
    • M19071: Primary osteoarthritis, right ankle and foot

    Also known as:

    • Unstable Left Ankle Joint
    • Unstable Right Ankle Joint
    • Ankle Injuries and Disorder
    • Loose Left Ankle
    • Left Ankle Joint Instability
    • Wobbly Left Ankle
    • Loose Right Ankle
    • Right Ankle Joint Instability
    • Wobbly Right Ankle

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25372: Other instability, left ankle
    • M25371: Other instability, right ankle

    Also known as:

    • Flat Feet
    • Bunion
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Toe Injuries and Disorder
    • Fallen arches
    • Pes planus
    • Pronated foot
    • Hallux Valgus
    • Big Toe Deformity
    • Foot Bump

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M2141: Flat foot [pes planus] (acquired), right foot
    • M2011: Hallux valgus (acquired), right foot

    Also known as:

    • Trimalleolar Ankle Fracture
    • Bimalleolar Ankle Fracture
    • Ankle Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Broken Ankle', 'Cotton's Fracture
    • Ankle Bone Break
    • Broken Ankle
    • Ankle Break
    • Malleolar Fracture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S82852A: Displaced trimalleolar fracture of left lower leg, initial encounter for closed fracture
    • S82842A: Displaced bimalleolar fracture of left lower leg, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Plantar Fibromatosis
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Heel Injuries and Disorder
    • Ledderhose disease
    • Plantar fasciitis nodule
    • Foot fibromatosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M722: Plantar fascial fibromatosis

    Also known as:

    • Left Flat Foot
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Left Pes Planus
    • Left Fallen Arches
    • Left Collapsed Arch

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M2142: Flat foot [pes planus] (acquired), left foot

    Also known as:

    • Right Foot Bunion
    • Toe Injuries and Disorder
    • Bunion
    • Right Hallux Valgus
    • Right Big Toe Deformity
    • Right Foot Bump

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M21611: Bunion of right foot

    Also known as:

    • Broken Ankle (Right Leg)
    • Ankle Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Ankle Fracture
    • Fractured Ankle
    • Trimalleolar Fracture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S82851A: Displaced trimalleolar fracture of right lower leg, initial encounter for closed fracture

    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:

    • Posterior Tibial Tendinitis
    • Tendinitis
    • Posterior Tibial Tendinopathy
    • PTT Dysfunction
    • Ankle Tendinitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M76822: Posterior tibial tendinitis, left leg

    Also known as:

    • Broken Fibula
    • Fractures
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Fibula Fracture
    • Broken Leg Bone
    • Lower Leg Fracture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S82831A: Other fracture of upper and lower end of right fibula, initial encounter for closed fracture

    What procedures does Dr. Youngblood perform?

    As a Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Youngblood 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. Youngblood. 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:

    • Ankle Ligament Repair
    • Collateral Ankle Ligament Surgery
    • Ankle Sprain Repair
    • Watson-Jones Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 27698: Repair, secondary, disrupted ligament, ankle, collateral (eg, Watson-Jones procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Ankle Arthroscopy for Cartilage Repair
    • Open Treatment for Ankle Joint Disruption
    • Endoscopy
    • Keyhole Ankle Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Ankle Cartilage Repair
    • Ankle Bone Defect Excision
    • Syndesmosis Repair
    • Distal Tibiofibular Joint Fixation
    • Ankle Ligament Repair Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 29891: Arthroscopy, ankle, surgical, excision of osteochondral defect of talus and/or tibia, including drilling of the defect
    • 27829: Open treatment of distal tibiofibular joint (syndesmosis) disruption, includes internal fixation, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Foot Bone Fracture Treatment (No Manipulation)
    • Metatarsal Fracture Care
    • Non-Surgical Foot Fracture Treatment
    • Closed Metatarsal Fracture Reduction

    CPT Codes:

    • 28470: Closed treatment of metatarsal fracture; without manipulation, each

    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:

    • Open Repair of Trimalleolar Ankle Fracture
    • Ankle Fracture Repair (Bimalleolar)
    • Trimalleolar Ankle Fracture Surgery
    • Ankle Fracture Fixation
    • Open Ankle Fracture Reduction
    • Broken Ankle Surgery
    • Malleolar Fracture Fixation
    • Open Ankle Fracture Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 27822: Open treatment of trimalleolar ankle fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed, medial and/or lateral malleolus; without fixation of posterior lip
    • 27814: Open treatment of bimalleolar ankle fracture (eg, lateral and medial malleoli, or lateral and posterior malleoli, or medial and posterior malleoli), includes internal fixation, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Closed Fibula Fracture Treatment
    • Lateral Malleolus Fracture Treatment
    • Distal Fibula Fracture Care
    • Ankle Bone Fracture Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 27786: Closed treatment of distal fibular fracture (lateral malleolus); without manipulation

    Also known as:

    • Ankle Ligament Repair
    • Collateral Ligament Repair
    • Ankle Ligament Surgery
    • Ankle Ligament Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 27695: Repair, primary, disrupted ligament, ankle; collateral

    Also known as:

    • Calf Muscle Lengthening Surgery
    • Gastrocnemius Release
    • Strayer Procedure
    • Calf Tightness Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27687: Gastrocnemius recession (eg, Strayer procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Ankle Joint Cleaning (Arthroscopy)
    • Endoscopy
    • Ankle debridement
    • Ankle scope surgery
    • Arthroscopic ankle cleanup
    • Tibiotalar joint debridement

    CPT Codes:

    • 29898: Arthroscopy, ankle (tibiotalar and fibulotalar joints), surgical; debridement, extensive

    Also known as:

    • Partial Fibula Bone Removal
    • Fibula Osteomyelitis Surgery
    • Bone Excision (Fibula)
    • Craterization of Fibula

    CPT Codes:

    • 27641: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, or diaphysectomy), bone (eg, osteomyelitis); fibula

    Also known as:

    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch

    Also known as:

    • Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
    • Sciatic Nerve Block
    • Sciatica Injection
    • Steroid Injection for Sciatica
    • Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve

    CPT Codes:

    • 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Youngblood accept my insurance?

    Dr. Youngblood accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 278-8300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Youngblood accept in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Youngblood in San Diego, 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

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • SGS North America Inc

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Youngblood's office located?

    Dr. Scot Youngblood's Primary Practice

    3750 Convoy St Ste 201

    San Diego, CA 92111

    (858) 278-8300

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    Dr. Scot Youngblood's Practice 2

    34800 Bob Wilson Dr

    San Diego, CA 92134

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    Dr. Scot Youngblood's Practice 3

    4910 Directors Pl Ste 350

    San Diego, CA 92121

    (858) 571-9500

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

    Dr. Youngblood's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982675799.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Youngblood?

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

    What is Dr. Scot Youngblood's specialty?

    Dr. Youngblood is a Foot and Ankle Surgeon near San Diego, CA. Foot and ankle surgeons, recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty of orthopaedic surgery, specialize in adult reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, management of adult foot and ankle trauma, sports medicine related to the foot and ankle, and reconstructive surgery for children’s foot and ankle conditions. Contact Dr. Youngblood to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Scot Youngblood affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Youngblood is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Sharp Coronado Hospital, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego 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

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    Is Scot Youngblood accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Scot Youngblood is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Scot Youngblood offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Youngblood's office at (858) 278-8300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Scot Youngblood?

    Please contact Dr. Youngblood's office at (858) 278-8300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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