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Dr. Joseph Kidd, MD

San Antonio, TX

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    Who is Dr. Kidd, Pediatric Surgeon in San Antonio, TX?

    Dr. Joseph Kidd, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Kidd graduated from Baylor College of Medicine and completed his residency at University Ar Med Scis. Dr. Kidd is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kidd’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kidd’s office at (210) 358-4000.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Kidd?

    Dr. Joseph Kidd, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Kidd empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Congenital Anomalies-Gastrointestinal, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Antonio/TX community, Dr. Kidd is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: University Ar Med Scis | Texas Heart Institute/Baylor College of Medicine Program

    • Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Kidd board certified as a Pediatric Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Joseph Kidd, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Kidd speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Kidd treat?

    As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Kidd 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. Kidd. 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 Lower Abdominal Pain
    • Pelvic Pain
    • Pain in lower right belly
    • RLQ pain
    • Right-sided lower abdominal discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1031: Right lower quadrant pain

    Also known as:

    • Feeding Difficulties
    • Eating Problems
    • Swallowing Problems
    • Unspecified Feeding Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6330: Feeding difficulties, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Appendicitis with Peritonitis
    • Acute Appendicitis
    • Appendicitis
    • Inflamed Appendix with Abdominal Infection
    • Generalized Abdominal Inflammation from Appendix
    • Peritoneal Infection from Appendicitis
    • Inflamed Appendix
    • Sudden Appendix Inflammation
    • Appendicitis Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K35200: Acute appendicitis with generalized peritonitis, without perforation or abscess
    • K35890: Other acute appendicitis without perforation or gangrene

    Also known as:

    • Umbilical Hernia
    • Groin Hernia (One Side)
    • Hernia
    • Inguinal Hernia
    • Belly Button Hernia
    • Navel Hernia
    • Umbilical Rupture
    • Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
    • Single Groin Hernia
    • Hernia in One Groin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene
    • K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Venous Insufficiency
    • Vascular Disease
    • CVI
    • Venous Reflux Disease
    • Leg Vein Incompetence
    • Peripheral Venous Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)

    What procedures does Dr. Kidd perform?

    As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Kidd 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. Kidd. 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:

    • Laparoscopic Appendectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Appendectomy
    • Keyhole Appendectomy
    • Scope Appendectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 44970: Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
    • Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
    • Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
    • Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy

    Also known as:

    • Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
    • Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
    • Ventral hernia repair
    • Umbilical hernia surgery
    • Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
    • Incisional 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
    • 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Acid Reflux Surgery
    • Nissen Fundoplication
    • Toupet Fundoplication
    • Laparoscopic Fundoplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 43280: Laparoscopy, surgical, esophagogastric fundoplasty (eg, Nissen, Toupet procedures)

    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 Gastrostomy
    • Pyloric Muscle Surgery (Pyloromyotomy)
    • Keyhole Stomach Opening
    • Laparoscopic Stomach Tube Placement
    • Stamm Gastrostomy
    • Fredet-Ramstedt Operation
    • Pyloric Stenosis Surgery
    • Stomach Outlet Widening

    CPT Codes:

    • 43653: Laparoscopy, surgical; gastrostomy, without construction of gastric tube (eg, Stamm procedure) (separate procedure)
    • 43520: Pyloromyotomy, cutting of pyloric muscle (Fredet-Ramstedt type operation)

    Also known as:

    • Esophagus Scope with Balloon Dilation
    • Esophageal Balloon Dilation
    • Flexible Esophagoscopy with Dilation
    • Stretched Esophagus Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 43220: Esophagoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic balloon dilation (less than 30 mm diameter)

    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:

    • Esophagus Scope with Injection
    • Flexible esophagoscopy with injection
    • Transoral esophageal injection
    • Esophagus endoscopy with medication
    • Upper GI endoscopy with injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 43201: Esophagoscopy, flexible, transoral; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance

    Also known as:

    • Small Intestine Removal with Ostomy
    • Intestine Stoma Closure
    • Small Bowel Resection with Enterostomy
    • Intestine Removal and Stoma Creation
    • Enterectomy with Ostomy
    • Enterostomy closure
    • Bowel stoma closure
    • Ileostomy or colostomy closure

    CPT Codes:

    • 44125: Enterectomy, resection of small intestine; with enterostomy
    • 44620: Closure of enterostomy, large or small intestine;

    Also known as:

    • Open Gastrostomy (Feeding Tube Placement)
    • Stamm Gastrostomy
    • Surgical Feeding Tube Placement
    • Open Stomach Opening Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 43830: Gastrostomy, Open; Without Construction Of Gastric Tube (Eg, Stamm Procedure) (Separate Procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Gastrostomy Tube Replacement
    • G-tube Change
    • Percutaneous Gastrostomy Tube Exchange
    • Stomach Feeding Tube Replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 43762: Replacement of gastrostomy tube, percutaneous, includes removal, when performed, without imaging or endoscopic guidance; not requiring revision of gastrostomy tract

    Also known as:

    • Appendectomy (During Other Surgery)
    • Appendix Removal
    • Incidental Appendectomy
    • Appendectomy with another procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 44955: Appendectomy; when done for indicated purpose at time of other major procedure (not as separate procedure) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    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:

    • Removal of Tunneled Central Venous Catheter
    • Central Line Removal
    • Tunneled Catheter Extraction
    • Venous Access Device Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 36589: Removal of tunneled central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump

    Also known as:

    • Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Children under 5)
    • Tunneled Central Line Placement
    • Pediatric Central Venous Access
    • IV Line for Young Children
    • Central Line for Kids

    CPT Codes:

    • 36557: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump; younger than 5 years of age

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Circumcision (Older Infants/Children/Adults)
    • Adult Circumcision
    • Childhood Circumcision
    • Foreskin Removal Surgery
    • Non-Clamp Circumcision

    CPT Codes:

    • 54161: Circumcision, surgical excision other than clamp, device, or dorsal slit; older than 28 days of age

    Also known as:

    • Pilonidal Cyst Incision and Drainage
    • Abscess
    • Simple Pilonidal Cyst Drainage
    • Pilonidal Abscess Treatment
    • Lancing a Pilonidal Cyst

    CPT Codes:

    • 10080: Incision and drainage of pilonidal cyst; simple

    Does Dr. Kidd accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kidd accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 358-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • Community First Health Plans

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • MedImpact

    • State of Texas

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Kidd's office located?

    Dr. Joseph Kidd's Primary Practice

    4499 Medical Dr Ste 347

    San Antonio, TX 78229

    (210) 358-4000

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    Dr. Joseph Kidd's Practice 2

    3901 W 15th St

    Plano, TX 75075

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

    Dr. Kidd's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184697674.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kidd?

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

    What is Dr. Joseph Kidd's specialty?

    Dr. Kidd is a Pediatric Surgeon near San Antonio, TX. Pediatric Surgeons specializes in the management of surgical conditions in premature infants, newborns, children, and adolescents. Contact Dr. Kidd to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Joseph Kidd affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Kidd is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: CHRUISTUS Children's, Methodist Children's Hospital. 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 Joseph Kidd accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Joseph Kidd is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joseph Kidd offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kidd's office at (210) 358-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Joseph Kidd?

    Please contact Dr. Kidd's office at (210) 358-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Joseph Kidd have?

    Dr. Joseph Kidd is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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