SALVATORE J. PACELLA, III M.D., M.B.A. – NPI #1316069503
Plastic Surgery

A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body. Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery. The plastic surgeon uses cosmetic surgical principles to both improve overall appearance and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures. The surgeon uses aesthetic surgical principles not only to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures but in all reconstructive procedures as well.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Plastic Surgery

SALVATORE PACELLA, III is a plastic surgeon located in SAN DIEGO, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1316069503 to SALVATORE PACELLA, III on April 06, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208200000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Plastic Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on Apr 16, 2018. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for SALVATORE PACELLA, III below.

NPI Profile for
SALVATORE J. PACELLA, III

NPI Number
1316069503
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
SALVATORE J. PACELLA, III
Credentials
M.D., M.B.A.
Primary location
12395 EL CAMINO REAL STE 112
SAN DIEGO, CA 92130-3084
Phone: (858) 554-9930 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
15004 Innovation Dr
San Diego, CA 92128-3491
Phone: (858) 605-7972
Mailing address
10790 RANCHO BERNARDO RD
SAN DIEGO, CA 92127-5705
Phone: (858) 554-9930 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
208200000X
- Plastic Surgery (Primary)		 CA A98071

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY - Graduated 1999
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
SALVATORE PACELLA, III is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • SCRIPPS GREEN HOSPITAL
      10666 NORTH TORREY PINES ROAD
      LA JOLLA, CA 92037
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • SEAPORT SCRIPPS HOME HEALTH
      3750 CONVOY STREET, SUITE 220
      SAN DIEGO, CA 92111

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