Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bongiovanni, Orthopedic Surgeon in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Michael Bongiovanni, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Bongiovanni graduated from Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences,Bethesda and completed his residency at Naval Med Ctr-San Diego, Orthopedic Surgery; Naval Med Ctr-San Diego, General Surgery. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Bongiovanni is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bongiovanni’s office at (619) 299-3950.
Where did Dr. Bongiovanni go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University of Maryland Medical Center, Orthopaedic Surgery & Trauma
Residency: Naval Med Ctr-San Diego, Orthopedic Surgery; Naval Med Ctr-San Diego, General Surgery | Naval Medical Center San Diego
Medical School: Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences,Bethesda | Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences,Bethesda | Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine
Is Dr. Bongiovanni board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Michael Bongiovanni, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery , American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery since 1997
What languages does Dr. Bongiovanni speak?
Dr. Bongiovanni and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Bongiovanni treat?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Bongiovanni 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. Bongiovanni. 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:
- Broken Hip Bone
- Broken Pelvis
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Hip fracture
- Femoral neck fracture
- Broken upper thigh bone
- Pelvic Fracture
- Fractured Pelvis
- Pelvis Break
ICD-10 Codes:
- S72002A: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S32810A: Multiple fractures of pelvis with stable disruption of pelvic ring, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S72001A: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Right Knee Joint Swelling
- Joint Disorder
- Fluid in right knee joint
- Right knee effusion
- Swollen right knee joint
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25461: Effusion, right knee
Also known as:
- Tibia Pilon Fracture
- Broken Shin Bone
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Tibial Plafond Fracture
- Ankle Fracture
- Distal Tibia Fracture
- Tibia Fracture
- Shin Bone Break
- Tibial Plateau Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S82872A: Displaced pilon fracture of left tibia, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S82141A: Displaced bicondylar fracture of right tibia, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Fluid in Left Knee Joint
- Joint Disorder
- Swollen Left Knee
- Left Knee Effusion
- Water on the Left Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25462: Effusion, left knee
Also known as:
- Unspecified Injury
- General injury
- Injury, unknown type
- Trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- T1490XA: Injury, unspecified, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Hip Fracture
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Broken Hip
- Thigh Bone Fracture
- Femoral Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S72142A: Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Right Hip Fracture
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Broken Hip
- Right Femur Fracture
- Thigh Bone Break
- Hip Bone Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S72141A: Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of right femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
What procedures does Dr. Bongiovanni perform?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Bongiovanni 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. Bongiovanni. 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:
- Tibia Fracture Repair with Rod and Screws
- Non-Surgical Heel Bone Fracture Treatment
- Non-Surgical Radial Head Fracture Treatment
- Upper Arm Bone Fracture Treatment (No Manipulation)
- Foot Bone Fracture Treatment (No Manipulation)
- Non-Surgical Wrist Fracture Treatment
- Tibial Shaft Fracture Fixation
- Intramedullary Rod for Tibia Fracture
- Shin Bone Fracture Surgery
- Closed Calcaneal Fracture Treatment
- Heel Bone Fracture Care
- Calcaneus Fracture Non-Surgical
- Broken Heel Treatment
- Closed Radial Head Fracture Treatment
- Radial Neck Fracture Care
- Elbow Fracture Treatment without Manipulation
- Forearm Bone Fracture Treatment
- Proximal Humerus Fracture Care
- Shoulder Fracture Treatment
- Closed Humeral Fracture Management
- Arm Bone Break Treatment
- Metatarsal Fracture Care
- Non-Surgical Foot Fracture Treatment
- Closed Metatarsal Fracture Reduction
- Closed Distal Radial Fracture Treatment
- Colles Fracture Treatment
- Smith Fracture Treatment
- Ulnar Styloid Fracture Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 27759: Treatment of tibial shaft fracture (with or without fibular fracture) by intramedullary implant, with or without interlocking screws and/or cerclage
- 28400: Closed treatment of calcaneal fracture; without manipulation
- 24650: Closed treatment of radial head or neck fracture; without manipulation
- 23600: Closed treatment of proximal humeral (surgical or anatomical neck) fracture; without manipulation
- 28470: Closed treatment of metatarsal fracture; without manipulation, each
- 25600: Closed Treatment Of Distal Radial Fracture (Eg, Colles Or Smith Type) Or Epiphyseal Separation, Includes Closed Treatment Of Fracture Of Ulnar Styloid, When Performed; Without Manipulation
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
- Removal of Superficial Implant (Wire, Pin, or Rod)
- Hardware Removal Surgery
- Buried Implant Extraction
- Orthopedic Implant Removal
- Buried wire removal
- Pin removal surgery
- Rod removal (superficial)
CPT Codes:
- 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)
- 20670: Removal of implant; superficial (eg, buried wire, pin or rod) (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Tibia Fracture Repair with Internal Fixation
- Thigh Bone Fracture Repair with Rod
- Open Surgery for Heel Bone Fracture
- Open Tibia Fracture Surgery
- Pilon Fracture Repair
- Ankle Fracture Surgery
- Femoral shaft fracture open reduction
- Intramedullary nailing of femur
- Thigh bone fracture surgery
- Femur fracture repair with implant
- Calcaneus Fracture Repair
- Heel Bone Fixation Surgery
- Open Reduction Calcaneus Fracture
- Foot Fracture Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27827: Open treatment of fracture of weight bearing articular surface/portion of distal tibia (eg, pilon or tibial plafond), with internal fixation, when performed; of tibia only
- 27506: Open treatment of femoral shaft fracture, with or without external fixation, with insertion of intramedullary implant, with or without cerclage and/or locking screws
- 28415: Open treatment of calcaneal fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed;
Also known as:
- Removal of External Fixator
- Anesthesia
- External Fixation Device Removal
- Bone Fixator Removal
- Hardware Removal Surgery
- External Frame Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20694: Removal, under anesthesia, of external fixation system
Also known as:
- Open Treatment for Ankle Joint Disruption
- Syndesmosis Repair
- Distal Tibiofibular Joint Fixation
- Ankle Ligament Repair Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27829: Open treatment of distal tibiofibular joint (syndesmosis) disruption, includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Ankle Fracture Repair (Bimalleolar)
- Open Repair of Trimalleolar Ankle Fracture
- Broken Ankle Surgery
- Malleolar Fracture Fixation
- Open Ankle Fracture Treatment
- Trimalleolar Ankle Fracture Surgery
- Ankle Fracture Fixation
- Open Ankle Fracture Reduction
CPT Codes:
- 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
- 27822: Open treatment of trimalleolar ankle fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed, medial and/or lateral malleolus; without fixation of posterior lip
Also known as:
- Complicated Finger Abscess Drainage
- Felon Drainage
- Finger Infection Drainage
- Deep Finger Abscess Incision
- Hand Abscess Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 26011: Drainage of finger abscess; complicated (eg, felon)
Also known as:
- Implantable Drug Device Insertion
- Deep drug delivery system placement
- Subfascial drug implant
- Manual drug device insertion
CPT Codes:
- 20700: Manual preparation and insertion of drug-delivery device(s), deep (eg, subfascial) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- External Fixation System Application
- Ilizarov Fixator Application
- Bone External Fixation
- Limb Lengthening Device Application
CPT Codes:
- 20692: Application of a multiplane (pins or wires in more than 1 plane), unilateral, external fixation system (eg, Ilizarov, Monticelli type)
Also known as:
- Skeletal Traction
- Pin Traction
- Wire Traction
- Bone Traction
CPT Codes:
- 20650: Insertion of wire or pin with application of skeletal traction, including removal (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Open Surgery for Complex Wrist Fracture
- Distal Radius Fracture Repair (Open)
- Wrist Fracture with Internal Fixation
- Complex Radial Fracture Surgery
- Epiphyseal Separation Repair (Wrist)
CPT Codes:
- 25609: Open treatment of distal radial intra-articular fracture or epiphyseal separation; with internal fixation of 3 or more fragments
Also known as:
- Upper Thigh Bone Fracture Repair with Rod
- Femoral Fracture Intramedullary Nailing
- Hip Fracture Rod Fixation
- Intertrochanteric Fracture Repair
CPT Codes:
- 27245: Treatment of intertrochanteric, peritrochanteric, or subtrochanteric femoral fracture; with intramedullary implant, with or without interlocking screws and/or cerclage
Also known as:
- Non-Surgical Treatment for Broken Hand Bone
- Closed Metacarpal Fracture Treatment
- Hand Bone Fracture Care
- Metacarpal Fracture Management without Manipulation
CPT Codes:
- 26600: Closed treatment of metacarpal fracture, single; without manipulation, each bone
Also known as:
- Open Repair of Tibial Plateau Fracture
- Tibia Fracture Surgery
- Knee Fracture Repair
- Tibial Plateau Fixation
- Broken Shin Bone Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27535: Open treatment of tibial fracture, proximal (plateau); unicondylar, includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Minimally Invasive Pelvic Bone Fracture Repair
- Percutaneous Pelvic Fixation
- Pelvic Ring Fracture Stabilization
- Sacroiliac Joint Fixation
- Pelvic Fracture Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27216: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of posterior pelvic bone fracture and/or dislocation, for fracture patterns that disrupt the pelvic ring, unilateral (includes ipsilateral ilium, sacroiliac joint and/or sacrum)
Also known as:
- Knee Ligament Repair
- Collateral Ligament Repair
- Knee Capsule Repair
- Torn Knee Ligament Surgery
- MCL Repair
CPT Codes:
- 27405: Repair, primary, torn ligament and/or capsule, knee; collateral
Also known as:
- Open Surgery for Ulnar Fracture
- Olecranon Fracture Repair
- Coronoid Process Fracture Surgery
- Ulnar Bone Fracture Fixation
CPT Codes:
- 24685: Open treatment of ulnar fracture, proximal end (eg, olecranon or coronoid process[es]), includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Leg Compartment Release Surgery
- Leg fasciotomy
- Anterior compartment release
- Lateral compartment release
- Compartment syndrome surgery leg
CPT Codes:
- 27600: Decompression fasciotomy, leg; anterior and/or lateral compartments only
Also known as:
- Deep Wound Cleaning for Open Fracture
- Dressing Change Under Anesthesia
- Anesthesia
- Wounds and Injuries
- Excisional Debridement (Bone)
- Open Fracture Debridement
- Foreign Material Removal (Fracture)
- Deep Tissue Wound Cleaning
- Wound Dressing Change with Sedation
- Non-Burn Dressing Change Under General Anesthesia
- Surgical Dressing Change
CPT Codes:
- 11012: Debridement including removal of foreign material at the site of an open fracture and/or an open dislocation (eg, excisional debridement); skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscle fascia, muscle, and bone
- 15852: Dressing change (for other than burns) under anesthesia (other than local)
Also known as:
- Complex Wound Repair (Scalp, Arms, Legs)
- Complex Wound Repair (Additional Area)
- Deep Wound Repair (Extremities)
- Surgical Closure of Complex Wound
- Advanced Wound Stitching
- Extensive Laceration Repair
- Deep Wound Closure (Scalp/Limbs)
- Complex Skin Repair
CPT Codes:
- 13121: Repair, complex, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
- 13122: Repair, complex, scalp, arms, and/or legs; each additional 5 cm or less (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Suture or Staple Removal with Anesthesia
- Anesthesia
- Surgical Stitch Removal
- Anesthetized Staple Removal
- Wound Closure Device Removal
CPT Codes:
- 15851: Removal of sutures or staples requiring anesthesia (ie, general anesthesia, moderate sedation)
Does Dr. Bongiovanni accept my insurance?
Dr. Bongiovanni accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 299-3950 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bongiovanni accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Bongiovanni 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
Blue Shield of California
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Where is Dr. Bongiovanni's office located?
Dr. Michael Bongiovanni's Primary Practice
4060 4th Ave Ste 630
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 299-3950
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Fellow
What is Dr. Bongiovanni's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bongiovanni's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992772784.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bongiovanni?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bongiovanni
What is Dr. Michael Bongiovanni's specialty?
Dr. Bongiovanni is a Orthopedic Surgeon near San Diego, CA. An orthopedic surgeon has specialization in preserving, investigating, and restoring the form and function of the extremities, spine, and related structures through medical, surgical, and physical methods. They care for patients with musculoskeletal issues, including congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances, and degenerative diseases affecting the spine, hands, feet, knees, hips, shoulders, and elbows in both children and adults. Additionally, orthopedic surgeons address primary and secondary muscular problems and the impact of central or peripheral nervous system lesions on the musculoskeletal system. Contact Dr. Bongiovanni to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Michael Bongiovanni affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bongiovanni is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego 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 Michael Bongiovanni accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Michael Bongiovanni is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Bongiovanni offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bongiovanni's office at (619) 299-3950 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Bongiovanni?
Please contact Dr. Bongiovanni's office at (619) 299-3950 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Bongiovanni have?
Dr. Michael Bongiovanni is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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