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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Salt, Plastic Surgeon in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Craig Salt, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Salt graduated from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Of Tn Coll Of Med, Plastic Surgery; Alameda Co Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Salt is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Salt’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Salt’s office.
Where did Dr. Salt go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Tn Coll Of Med, Plastic Surgery; Alameda Co Med Ctr, General Surgery
Medical School: Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences,Bethesda | Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Salt speak?
Dr. Salt and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Salt typically treat?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Salt 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. Salt. 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:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Breast Enlargement
- Breast Disease
- Breast hypertrophy
- Macromastia
- Gigantomastia
ICD-10 Codes:
- N62: Hypertrophy of breast
Also known as:
- Personal History of Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Past breast cancer
- Previous mammary malignancy
- History of breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z853: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of breast
What procedures does a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Salt typically perform?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Salt 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. Salt. 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:
- Breast Implant Insertion After Mastectomy
- Breast Tissue Expander Placement
- Tissue Expander to Permanent Implant Exchange
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Breast Reconstruction
- Delayed Breast Reconstruction
- Breast Implant Placement (Post-Mastectomy)
- Secondary Breast Augmentation
- Reconstructive Breast Surgery
- Breast Reconstruction with Expanders
- Tissue Expander Surgery (Breast)
- Breast Implant Preparation
- Breast implant exchange
- Breast reconstruction second stage
- Expander removal and implant placement
- Permanent breast implant surgery
CPT Codes:
- 19342: Insertion or replacement of breast implant on separate day from mastectomy
- 19357: Tissue expander placement in breast reconstruction, including subsequent expansion(s)
- 11970: Replacement of tissue expander with permanent implant
Also known as:
- Autologous Fat Grafting (Body)
- Additional Fat Transfer (Body, Breasts, Scalp)
- Fat Transfer
- Liposuction with Fat Injection
- Body Fat Graft
- Autologous Fat Injection
- Liposuction Fat Grafting
- Body Fat Transfer
CPT Codes:
- 15771: Grafting of autologous fat harvested by liposuction technique to trunk, breasts, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 50 cc or less injectate
- 15772: Grafting of autologous fat harvested by liposuction technique to trunk, breasts, scalp, arms, and/or legs; each additional 50 cc injectate, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Breast Implant Capsule Revision
- Breast Reconstruction Revision
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Capsulectomy (Breast Implant)
- Capsulotomy (Breast Implant)
- Breast Implant Scar Tissue Removal
- Corrective Breast Reconstruction Surgery
- Breast Implant Revision
- Flap Revision for Breast Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 19370: Revision of peri-implant capsule, breast, including capsulotomy, capsulorrhaphy, and/or partial capsulectomy
- 19380: Revision of reconstructed breast (eg, significant removal of tissue, re-advancement and/or re-inset of flaps in autologous reconstruction or significant capsular revision combined with soft tissue excision in implant-based reconstruction)
Also known as:
- Biologic Implant for Soft Tissue Reinforcement
- Acellular Dermal Matrix Implant
- Breast Reinforcement Implant
- Trunk Soft Tissue Repair
- Tissue Scaffold Implant
CPT Codes:
- 15777: Implantation of biologic implant (eg, acellular dermal matrix) for soft tissue reinforcement (ie, breast, trunk) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Salt accept my insurance?
Dr. Salt accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Salt accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Salt 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 Third Party
Centene Corporation
Community Health Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Salt's office located?
What is Dr. Salt's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Salt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215901962.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Salt?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Salt
What is Dr. Craig Salt's specialty?
Dr. Salt is a Plastic Surgeon near San Diego, CA.
What does a Plastic Surgeon do?
A plastic surgeon specializes in repairing, reconstructing, or replacing physical defects involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hands, extremities, breasts, trunk, and external genitalia. Cosmetic surgery is a key aspect of this specialty, where surgeons apply aesthetic principles to enhance appearance and optimize reconstructive outcomes, addressing both normal structures and those requiring reconstruction.
Is this Dr. Craig Salt affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Salt is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital 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 Craig Salt accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Craig Salt is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Craig Salt offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Salt's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Craig Salt?
Please contact Dr. Salt's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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