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Dr. Brian Fitzgerald, MD

San Diego, CA

25 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Fitzgerald, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Brian Fitzgerald, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Fitzgerald completed his residency at Naval Med Ctr-San Diego, Orthopedic Surgery; Naval Med Ctr-San Diego, General Surgery. Dr. Fitzgerald is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fitzgerald’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fitzgerald’s office at (619) 528-5000.

    Where did Dr. Fitzgerald 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: Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc

    Is Dr. Fitzgerald board certified in Orthopedic Hand Surgeon?

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

    What languages does Dr. Fitzgerald speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Fitzgerald treat?

    As a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Fitzgerald 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. Fitzgerald. 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:

    • 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:

    • Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Left Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Right Wrist Nerve Compression
    • Right Hand Numbness
    • Right CTS
    • Left Wrist Nerve Compression
    • Left Hand Numbness
    • Left CTS
    • Median Nerve Compression
    • Wrist Nerve Entrapment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
    • G5602: Carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb
    • G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis of the left thumb joint
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Thumb Base
    • Osteoarthritis of the right wrist
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Right Thumb Arthritis
    • Primary Right First CMC Joint Arthritis
    • Right Hand Thumb Base Osteoarthritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1812: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, left hand
    • M1811: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, right hand
    • M19031: Primary osteoarthritis, right wrist

    Also known as:

    • Trigger Finger
    • Finger Injuries and Disorder
    • Tendinitis
    • Stenosing Tenosynovitis
    • Digital Tenosynovitis
    • Finger Tendonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6530: Trigger finger, unspecified finger

    Also known as:

    • Ganglion Cyst
    • Connective Tissue Disorder
    • Ganglion
    • Synovial Cyst
    • Bible Bump
    • Gel-filled Lump

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6740: Ganglion, unspecified site
    • M67431: Ganglion, right wrist

    Also known as:

    • Right Wrist Pain
    • Pain
    • Wrist Injuries and Disorder
    • Aching right wrist
    • Sore right wrist
    • Right wrist discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25531: Pain in right wrist

    Also known as:

    • Dupuytren's Contracture
    • Connective Tissue Disorder
    • Finger Injuries and Disorder
    • Dupuytren contracture
    • Palmar fibromatosis
    • Viking disease
    • Hand contracture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M720: Palmar fascial fibromatosis [Dupuytren]

    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:

    • 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:

    • Pain in Left Wrist
    • Pain
    • Wrist Injuries and Disorder
    • Left Wrist Ache
    • Left Wrist Discomfort
    • Sore Left Wrist

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25532: Pain in left wrist

    Also known as:

    • De Quervain's Tenosynovitis
    • Hand Injuries and Disorder
    • Tendinitis
    • De Quervain's Disease', 'Washerwoman's Sprain
    • Radial Styloid Tenosynovitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M654: Radial styloid tenosynovitis [de Quervain]

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Which procedures does Dr. Fitzgerald perform as a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon?

    As a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, procedures performed by an Dr. Brian Fitzgerald may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Fitzgerald's office.

    Does Dr. Fitzgerald accept my insurance?

    Dr. Fitzgerald accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 528-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Fitzgerald 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 Territories

    • All Other Third Party

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Community Health Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Scan Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Fitzgerald's office located?

    Dr. Brian Fitzgerald's Primary Practice

    34800 Bob Wilson Dr

    San Diego, CA 92134

    (619) 528-5000

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    Dr. Brian Fitzgerald's Practice 2

    4647 Zion Ave

    San Diego, CA 92120

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

    Dr. Fitzgerald's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720050321.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fitzgerald?

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

    What is Dr. Brian Fitzgerald's specialty?

    Dr. Fitzgerald is a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon near San Diego, CA. An orthopaedic surgeon specializing in the upper extremity focuses on the investigation, preservation, and restoration of all structures affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist. This specialist employs medical, surgical, and rehabilitative techniques to treat various conditions and injuries related to the upper extremity. Contact Dr. Fitzgerald to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Fitzgerald 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

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    Is Brian Fitzgerald accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Brian Fitzgerald offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Fitzgerald's office at (619) 528-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Brian Fitzgerald?

    Please contact Dr. Fitzgerald's office at (619) 528-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Brian Fitzgerald have?

    Dr. Brian Fitzgerald is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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