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15 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Eko, Plastic Surgeon in Palm Desert, CA?
Dr. Frederick Eko, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Palm Desert, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 15 years. Dr. Eko is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Eko’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Eko’s office at (760) 249-2222.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Eko?
Dr. Frederick Eko, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Plastic Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Eko empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Breast Augmentation, Breast Reduction, Facial Cosmetic Surgery, Gynecomastia, Liposuction, Rhinoplasty, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Palm Desert, CA community, Dr. Eko is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Eko go to medical school and complete their residency?
What languages does Dr. Eko speak?
Dr. Eko and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Eko typically treat?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Eko 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. Eko. 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.
Also known as:
- Personal History of Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Past breast cancer
- Previous mammary malignancy
- History of breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z853: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Localized Fat Deposits
- Obesity
- Excess Fat in Specific Areas
- Lipodystrophy
- Regional Adiposity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E65: Localized adiposity
Also known as:
- Breast Enlargement
- Breast Disease
- Breast hypertrophy
- Macromastia
- Gigantomastia
ICD-10 Codes:
- N62: Hypertrophy of breast
Also known as:
- Loose Skin Folds
- Skin Condition
- Excess Skin
- Skin Redundancy
- Sagging Skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- L987: Excessive and redundant skin and subcutaneous tissue
What procedures does a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Eko typically perform?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Eko 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. Eko. 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.
Also known as:
- Panniculectomy (Lower Abdomen Skin Removal)
- Tummy Tuck
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Excess Skin Removal (Abdomen)
- Infraumbilical Lipectomy
- Tummy Tuck (Panniculectomy)
- Abdominal Skin Excision
- Abdominoplasty
- Belly Fat Removal Surgery
- Excess Skin Removal Abdomen
CPT Codes:
- 15830: Excision, Excessive Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue (Includes Lipectomy); Abdomen, Infraumbilical Panniculectomy
- 15847: Excision, excessive skin and subcutaneous tissue (includes lipectomy), abdomen (eg, abdominoplasty) (includes umbilical transposition and fascial plication) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Re-closure of Surgical Wound
- Secondary Wound Closure
- Repair of Wound Dehiscence
- Complicated Surgical Wound Repair
- Extensive Wound Re-stitching
CPT Codes:
- 13160: Secondary closure of surgical wound or dehiscence, extensive or complicated
Also known as:
- Breast Implant Capsule Removal
- Complete Breast Capsulectomy
- Removal of Breast Implant Scar Tissue
- Breast Implant Revision (Capsulectomy)
CPT Codes:
- 19371: Peri-implant capsulectomy, breast, complete, including removal of all intracapsular contents
Also known as:
- Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Infants/Children)
- Surgery
- Wound Debridement for Graft
- Burn Scar Release Surgery
- Recipient Site Preparation for Skin Repair
CPT Codes:
- 15004: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet and/or multiple digits; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children
Also known as:
- Breast Implant Insertion After Mastectomy
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Delayed Breast Reconstruction
- Breast Implant Placement (Post-Mastectomy)
- Secondary Breast Augmentation
- Reconstructive Breast Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 19342: Insertion or replacement of breast implant on separate day from mastectomy
Also known as:
- Breast Implant Capsule Revision
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Capsulectomy (Breast Implant)
- Capsulotomy (Breast Implant)
- Breast Implant Scar Tissue Removal
CPT Codes:
- 19370: Revision of peri-implant capsule, breast, including capsulotomy, capsulorrhaphy, and/or partial capsulectomy
Does Dr. Eko accept my insurance?
Dr. Eko accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 249-2222 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Eko accept in Palm Desert, CA?
Dr. Eko in Palm Desert, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Inland Empire
Inland Empire Health Plan
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Eko's office located?
Dr. Frederick Eko's Primary Practice
44651 Village Ct Ste 104
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 249-2222
What is Dr. Eko's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Eko's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134394117.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Eko?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Eko
What is Dr. Frederick Eko's specialty?
Dr. Eko is a Plastic Surgeon near Palm Desert, CA.
What does a Plastic Surgeon do?
A plastic surgeon specializes in repairing, reconstructing, or replacing physical defects involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hands, extremities, breasts, trunk, and external genitalia. Cosmetic surgery is a key aspect of this specialty, where surgeons apply aesthetic principles to enhance appearance and optimize reconstructive outcomes, addressing both normal structures and those requiring reconstruction.
Is this Dr. Frederick Eko affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Eko is affiliated with Eisenhower Health Main Campus which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Frederick Eko accepting new patients in Palm Desert, CA?
Yes, Dr. Frederick Eko is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Frederick Eko offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Eko's office at (760) 249-2222 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Frederick Eko?
Please contact Dr. Eko's office at (760) 249-2222 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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