OTAY LAKES SURGERY CENTER, LLC
NPI 1376595421
Clinic/Center - Ambulatory Surgical in Chula Vista, CA

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint

This procedure involves using a needle to remove (aspiration) or introduce (injection) fluid into a large joint like the knee or hip. It can help diagnose conditions, relieve discomfort, or deliver medication directly to the joint.

This service was performed 13 times for 11 patients

Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint

This procedure involves using imaging guidance to accurately target and destroy nerves in the lower or sacral spinal facet joint. It's done to relieve chronic back pain. The process is safe and usually effective.

This service was performed 48 times for 30 patients

Destruction of upper or middle spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint

This procedure involves the use of imaging technology to guide a needle to the nerves of a single facet joint in the upper or middle spine. The nerves are then treated to alleviate pain and improve mobility.

This service was performed 17 times for 11 patients

Incision of tendon covering of finger

This procedure involves making a small cut into the protective sheath around a finger tendon. It's typically done to relieve pressure or inflammation, improve finger movement, or treat conditions like trigger finger. It's a safe, often outpatient procedure.

This service was performed 18 times for 13 patients

Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level

This procedure involves injecting a mix of numbing and anti-inflammatory medication into a specific nerve root in the lower back. It helps manage pain and reduce inflammation. The process is guided by imaging technology for precision.

This service was performed 78 times for 47 patients

Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level

This procedure involves injecting medication into the facet joint in your lower back or sacral spine. It's done under imaging guidance to ensure accuracy. The aim is to alleviate pain and inflammation. It's a safe, often effective method for managing spinal discomfort.

This service was performed 100 times for 35 patients

Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance

This procedure involves injecting a substance into your lower spine canal, guided by real-time images. It's done to diagnose or treat various conditions. You may feel slight discomfort, but it's generally safe and can provide valuable information for your treatment plan.

This service was performed 17 times for 14 patients

Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint; provision of anesthetic, steroid and/or other therapeutic agent, with or without arthrography

This procedure involves injecting medicine into the sacroiliac joint, located in the lower back. The aim is to reduce inflammation and pain. Anesthetic is used for immediate pain relief, while a steroid helps decrease inflammation over time. Arthrography, a type of imaging, may be used for precision.

This service was performed 42 times for 25 patients

Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope

This procedure involves using a small camera, called an endoscope, to view and treat a tight wrist ligament. The endoscope is inserted through a tiny incision, reducing recovery time and scarring. It helps to relieve pain and improve wrist function.

This service was performed 24 times for 20 patients

Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope

This procedure, known as arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, helps fix tears in the shoulder's rotator cuff. An endoscope, a small camera, is used to view the shoulder inside. Using small tools, the surgeon repairs the torn tissue. This minimally invasive approach often leads to a quicker recovery.

This service was performed 15 times for 15 patients

CLIA Information

The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) of 1988 applies to facilities or sites that test human specimens for health assessment or to diagnose, prevent, or treat disease. The CLIA Program sets standards for clinical laboratory testing and issues certificates. The NPI / CLIA crosswalk information for this NPI number is:

CLIA Number

05D1058226

Facility Type

Ambulatory Surgery Center

Certificate Effective Date

August 31, 2024

Certificate Expiration Date

August 30, 2026

Laboratory Director

BRYCE KIM

Certificate Type

Certificate of Waiver

Certificate Type Description

This CLIA certificate is issued to Otay Lakes Surgery Center, Llc to perform only waived tests. CLIA defines waived tests as simple tests with a low risk for an incorrect result. Waived tests include certain tests listed in CLIA regulations, tests cleared by the FDA for home use and tests approved by the FDA for waived status and that meet CLIA waiver criteria.

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