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Dr. Richard Browne, MD

Hobart, IN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Browne, Surgeon in Hobart, IN?

    Dr. Richard Browne, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Hobart, IN with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Browne graduated from University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine and completed his residency at St Lukes Hosp, General Surgery; Loyola Univ Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Browne is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Browne’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Browne’s office at (219) 947-6122.

    Where did Dr. Browne go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: St Lukes Hosp, General Surgery; Loyola Univ Med Ctr, General Surgery

    • Medical School: University Of Il Coll Of Med- Chicago Il | University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Browne board certified as a Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Browne, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Browne speak?

    Dr. Browne and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Browne treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Browne 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. Browne. 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:

    • Breast Cancer
    • Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
    • Female Breast Cancer
    • Malignant Breast Tumor
    • Breast Carcinoma
    • Mammary cancer
    • Breast carcinoma
    • Breast tumor
    • Right female breast cancer upper-outer
    • Upper-outer right female breast tumor
    • Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
    • C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
    • C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast

    Also known as:

    • Groin Hernia (One Side)
    • Umbilical Hernia
    • Hernia
    • Inguinal Hernia
    • Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
    • Single Groin Hernia
    • Hernia in One Groin
    • Belly Button Hernia
    • Navel Hernia
    • Umbilical Rupture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
    • K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene

    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:

    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Bowel Obstruction
    • Blocked Intestines
    • Gut Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction

    What procedures does Dr. Browne perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Browne 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. Browne. 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:

    • Partial Mastectomy
    • Simple Mastectomy
    • Mastectomy
    • Lumpectomy
    • Breast conserving surgery
    • Quadrantectomy
    • Segmentectomy
    • Complete Mastectomy
    • Breast Removal Surgery
    • Total Mastectomy
    • Unilateral Mastectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 19301: Mastectomy, partial (eg, lumpectomy, tylectomy, quadrantectomy, segmentectomy);
    • 19303: Mastectomy, simple, complete

    Also known as:

    • Breast Lesion Localization for Surgery
    • Breast Lesion Localization
    • Breast Clip Placement
    • Breast Seed Placement
    • Stereotactic Breast Localization
    • Wire Localization for Breast Biopsy
    • Breast clip placement
    • Wire localization for breast surgery
    • Radioactive seed placement in breast
    • Ultrasound-guided breast marker

    CPT Codes:

    • 19283: Placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous; first lesion, including stereotactic guidance
    • 19285: Placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous; first lesion, including ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Deep Armpit Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Axillary Lymph Node Excision
    • Open Axillary Node Biopsy
    • Underarm Lymph Node Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 38525: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep axillary node(s)

    Also known as:

    • Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
    • Lymph Node Identification
    • Sentinel Node Biopsy (Mapping)
    • Dye Injection for Lymph Nodes

    CPT Codes:

    • 38900: Intraoperative identification (eg, mapping) of sentinel lymph node(s) includes injection of non-radioactive dye, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Radioactive Tracer Injection for Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Sentinel Node Mapping Injection
    • Lymph Node Tracer Injection
    • Radioactive Dye for Lymph Nodes
    • Sentinel Lymph Node Identification

    CPT Codes:

    • 38792: Injection procedure; radioactive tracer for identification of sentinel node

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
    • Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
    • Laparoscopic Hernioplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 49650: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia

    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

    Does Dr. Browne accept my insurance?

    Dr. Browne accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (219) 947-6122 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Browne accept in Hobart, IN?

    Dr. Browne in Hobart, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Browne's office located?

    Dr. Richard Browne's Primary Practice

    1400 S Lake Park Ave Ste 200

    Hobart, IN 46342

    (219) 947-6122

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    Dr. Richard Browne's Practice 2

    801 MacArthur Blvd Ste 402

    Munster, IN 46321

    (219) 836-4900

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    What is Dr. Browne's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Browne's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043217383.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Browne?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Browne

    What is Dr. Richard Browne's specialty?

    Dr. Browne is a Surgeon near Hobart, IN. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Browne to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Richard Browne affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Browne is affiliated with Community Hospital of Munster, St. Mary Medical Center - Hobart, IN which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Richard Browne accepting new patients in Hobart, IN?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Browne is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Richard Browne offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Browne's office at (219) 947-6122 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Richard Browne?

    Please contact Dr. Browne's office at (219) 947-6122 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Browne have?

    Dr. Richard Browne is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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