Dr. Giuseppe Tripodi, MD
Middlebury, CT
43 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tripodi, Vascular Surgeon in Middlebury, CT?
Dr. Giuseppe Tripodi, MD is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in Middlebury, CT. He has been practicing for over 43 years. Dr. Tripodi is fluent in English and Italian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tripodi’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tripodi’s office at (203) 598-0235.
What languages does Dr. Tripodi speak?
Dr. Tripodi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Italian
What conditions does a Vascular Surgeon like Dr. Tripodi typically treat?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Tripodi 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. Tripodi. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Varicose Veins
- Painful Varicose Veins
- Spider Veins
- Venous Insufficiency
- Chronic Venous Disease
- Symptomatic Varicose Veins
- Aching Leg Veins
ICD-10 Codes:
- I83813: Varicose veins of bilateral lower extremities with pain
- I83811: Varicose veins of right lower extremity with pain
Also known as:
- Benign Soft Tissue Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Non-cancerous soft tissue growth
- Soft tissue mass
- Non-malignant tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D210: Benign neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue of head, face and neck
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Vascular Disease
- CVI
- Venous Reflux Disease
- Leg Vein Incompetence
- Peripheral Venous Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)
Also known as:
- Back Pain
- Backache
- Dorsalgia
- Spinal Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified
What procedures does a Vascular Surgeon like Dr. Tripodi typically perform?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Tripodi 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. Tripodi. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Foam Sclerotherapy for Varicose Veins
- Varicose vein foam injection
- Ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy
- Saphenous vein treatment
CPT Codes:
- 36465: Injection of non-compounded foam sclerosant with ultrasound compression maneuvers to guide dispersion of the injectate, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring; single incompetent extremity truncal vein (eg, great saphenous vein, accessory saphenous vein)
Also known as:
- Small Soft Tissue Tumor Removal (Face/Scalp)
- Small Soft Tissue Tumor Removal (Back/Flank)
- Subcutaneous Tumor Excision
- Facial Lump Removal
- Scalp Tumor Surgery
- Back Lump Excision
- Flank Tumor Surgery
- Subcutaneous Mass Removal
CPT Codes:
- 21011: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of face or scalp, subcutaneous; less than 2 cm
- 21930: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of back or flank, subcutaneous; less than 3 cm
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:
- Small Tumor Removal from Neck or Chest
- Subcutaneous Tumor Excision
- Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
- Neck Lump Removal
- Chest Wall Tumor Excision
CPT Codes:
- 21555: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of neck or anterior thorax, subcutaneous; less than 3 cm
Also known as:
- Small Foot or Toe Tumor Removal
- Foot Soft Tissue Tumor Excision
- Toe Tumor Removal
- Subcutaneous Foot Tumor Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 28043: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of foot or toe, subcutaneous; less than 1.5 cm
Also known as:
- Wound Debridement
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Abscess Incision and Drainage
- Abscess
- I&D of Abscess
- Lancing an Abscess
- Draining a Boil
- Cyst Drainage
CPT Codes:
- 10061: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); complicated or multiple
Does Dr. Tripodi accept my insurance?
Dr. Tripodi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 598-0235 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tripodi accept in Middlebury, CT?
Dr. Tripodi in Middlebury, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Medicare
State of Connecticut
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Tripodi's office located?
Dr. Giuseppe Tripodi's Primary Practice
687 Straits Tpke Ste 1B
Middlebury, CT 06762
(203) 598-0235
What is Dr. Tripodi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tripodi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386628964.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tripodi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tripodi
What is Dr. Giuseppe Tripodi's specialty?
Dr. Tripodi is a Vascular Surgeon near Middlebury, CT.
What does a Vascular Surgeon do?
A vascular surgeon specializes in the management of surgical disorders related to blood vessels, excluding those of the heart and intracranial vessels.
Is this Dr. Giuseppe Tripodi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tripodi is affiliated with Uconn Health Waterbury Hospital, Saint Mary's Hospital - Waterbury, Ct 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 Giuseppe Tripodi accepting new patients in Middlebury, CT?
Yes, Dr. Giuseppe Tripodi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Giuseppe Tripodi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tripodi's office at (203) 598-0235 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Giuseppe Tripodi?
Please contact Dr. Tripodi's office at (203) 598-0235 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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