27 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Cusick, Pediatric Surgeon in Omaha, NE?
Dr. Robert Cusick, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon, who primarily practices in Omaha, NE with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Cusick graduated from University of Nebraska College of Medicine and completed his residency at Children'S Hosp & Med Ctr, Pediatric Surgery-Surgery; University Hosp, Inc, General Surgery. Dr. Cusick is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cusick’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cusick’s office at (402) 955-7400.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Cusick?
Dr. Robert Cusick, 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. Cusick empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Bariatric/Obesity Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Omaha/NE community, Dr. Cusick is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Cusick go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Children'S Hosp & Med Ctr, Pediatric Surgery-Surgery; University Hosp, Inc, General Surgery | Children's Hospital Program
Medical School: University of Ne Coll of Med, Omaha Ne | University of Nebraska College of Medicine
Is Dr. Cusick board certified as a Pediatric Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Robert Cusick, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Cusick speak?
Dr. Cusick and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Cusick treat?
As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Cusick 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. Cusick. 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:
- Sunken Chest
- Birth Defects
- Pectus Excavatum
- Funnel Chest
- Concave Chest
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q676: Pectus excavatum
Also known as:
- Umbilical Hernia
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Ventral Hernia
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Belly Button Hernia
- Navel Hernia
- Umbilical Rupture
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
- Abdominal Wall Hernia
- Epigastric Hernia
- Spigelian Hernia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
- K439: Ventral hernia without obstruction or gangrene
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Ruptured Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection and Tissue Death
- Acute Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection
- Appendicitis
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
- Perforated Appendix with Gangrene
- Localized Ruptured Appendix
- Appendix Rupture with Tissue Death
- Appendicitis with Local Peritonitis
- Localized Abdominal Infection from Appendix
- Early Appendicitis with Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
- K3532: Acute appendicitis with perforation, localized peritonitis, and gangrene, without abscess
- K3530: Acute appendicitis with localized peritonitis, without perforation or gangrene
Also known as:
- Pigeon Chest
- Birth Defects
- Pectus Carinatum
- Keel Chest
- Protruding Breastbone
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q677: Pectus carinatum
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Also known as:
- Feeding Difficulties
- Other Feeding Difficulties
- Eating Problems
- Swallowing Problems
- Unspecified Feeding Issues
- Atypical Feeding Problems
- Unusual Eating Issues
- Specific Feeding Challenges
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6330: Feeding difficulties, unspecified
- R6339: Other feeding difficulties
Also known as:
- Other Foreskin Problems
- Penis Disorder
- Various foreskin issues
- Unspecified foreskin conditions
- Foreskin abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- N478: Other disorders of prepuce
Also known as:
- Stomach or Duodenum Fistula
- Fistulas
- Small Intestine Disorder
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastroduodenal Fistula
- Abdominal Fistula
- Digestive Tract Fistula
ICD-10 Codes:
- K316: Fistula of stomach and duodenum
Also known as:
- Pilonidal Cyst
- Tailbone Disorder
- Sacrococcygeal cyst
- Pilonidal sinus
- Tailbone cyst
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0591: Pilonidal cyst without abscess
Also known as:
- Hirschsprung's Disease
- Birth Defects
- Colonic Disease
- Hirschsprung disease
- Congenital Megacolon
- Aganglionic Megacolon
- Hirschsprung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q431: Hirschsprung's disease
Also known as:
- Gastrostomy Care
- Ostomy
- G-tube Care
- Feeding Tube Management
- Stomach Tube Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z431: Encounter for attention to gastrostomy
Also known as:
- Trunk Lump or Swelling
- Body Mass
- Torso Lump
- Trunk Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- R222: Localized swelling, mass and lump, trunk
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Other Eating and Drinking Problems
- Unusual food cravings
- Difficulty swallowing
- Changes in appetite
ICD-10 Codes:
- R638: Other symptoms and signs concerning food and fluid intake
Also known as:
- Hydrocele
- Testicular Disorder
- Fluid in scrotum
- Scrotal swelling
- Water on the testicle
ICD-10 Codes:
- N433: Hydrocele, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Cusick perform?
As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Cusick 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. Cusick. 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:
- Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
- Inguinal Hernia Repair for Children
- Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
- Infant Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Ventral hernia repair
- Umbilical hernia surgery
- Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
- Incisional hernia repair
- Pediatric Inguinal Hernia Surgery
- Groin Hernia Repair in Kids
- Hernia Surgery for Infants
- Groin Hernia Surgery
- Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
- First Inguinal Hernia Fix
- Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
- Baby Groin Hernia Repair
- Reducible Inguinal Hernia Surgery (Infant)
- Hydrocelectomy with Hernia Repair (Infant)
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
- 49500: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 6 months to younger than 5 years, with or without hydrocelectomy; reducible
- 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
- 49495: Repair, initial inguinal hernia, full term infant younger than age 6 months, or preterm infant older than 50 weeks postconception age and younger than age 6 months at the time of surgery, with or without hydrocelectomy; reducible
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:
- 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:
- Laparoscopic Gastrostomy
- Keyhole Stomach Opening
- Laparoscopic Stomach Tube Placement
- Stamm Gastrostomy
CPT Codes:
- 43653: Laparoscopy, surgical; gastrostomy, without construction of gastric tube (eg, Stamm procedure) (separate procedure)
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:
- 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:
- Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
- Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
- Subcutaneous port placement
- Central line with port
CPT Codes:
- 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
- Hardware Removal Surgery
- Buried Implant Extraction
- Orthopedic Implant Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)
Also known as:
- Simple Pilonidal Cyst Removal
- Pilonidal Sinus Excision
- Tailbone Cyst Removal
- Sacrococcygeal Cyst Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 11770: Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; simple
Does Dr. Cusick accept my insurance?
Dr. Cusick accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (402) 955-7400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cusick accept in Omaha, NE?
Dr. Cusick in Omaha, NE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Centene
City of Beaumont (TX)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Group Benefit Services
Molina
State of Nevada
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Cusick's office located?
What is Dr. Cusick's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cusick's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295793800.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cusick?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cusick
What is Dr. Robert Cusick's specialty?
Dr. Cusick is a Pediatric Surgeon near Omaha, NE. Pediatric Surgeons specializes in the management of surgical conditions in premature infants, newborns, children, and adolescents. Contact Dr. Cusick to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Robert Cusick affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Cusick is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Children's Nebraska. 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 Robert Cusick accepting new patients in Omaha, NE?
Yes, Dr. Robert Cusick is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert Cusick offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cusick's office at (402) 955-7400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Robert Cusick?
Please contact Dr. Cusick's office at (402) 955-7400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Robert Cusick have?
Dr. Robert Cusick is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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