17 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Colen, Plastic Surgeon in Hackensack, NJ?
Dr. Kari Colen, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Hackensack, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified. Dr. Colen is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Colen’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Colen’s office at (551) 228-0700.
Is Dr. Colen board certified as a Plastic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Kari Colen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Colen speak?
Dr. Colen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Colen typically treat?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Colen 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. Colen. 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:
- Breast Enlargement
- Breast Disease
- Breast hypertrophy
- Macromastia
- Gigantomastia
ICD-10 Codes:
- N62: Hypertrophy of breast
Also known as:
- Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy
- Breast Reconstruction
- Post-mastectomy breast reconstruction
- Breast implant after mastectomy
- Rebuilding breast after cancer surgery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z421: Encounter for breast reconstruction following mastectomy
Also known as:
- Deformity of Reconstructed Breast
- Breast Disease
- Breast Reconstruction
- Misshapen reconstructed breast
- Breast implant deformity
- Abnormal breast reconstruction shape
ICD-10 Codes:
- N650: Deformity of reconstructed breast
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
What procedures does a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Colen typically perform?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Colen 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. Colen. 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:
- Breast Reconstruction Revision
- Breast Reduction Surgery
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Corrective Breast Reconstruction Surgery
- Breast Implant Revision
- Flap Revision for Breast Reconstruction
- Reduction Mammoplasty
- Breast Size Reduction
- Mammoplasty
CPT Codes:
- 19380: Revision of reconstructed breast (eg, significant removal of tissue, re-advancement and/or re-inset of flaps in autologous reconstruction or significant capsular revision combined with soft tissue excision in implant-based reconstruction)
- 19318: Breast reduction
Also known as:
- Biologic Implant for Soft Tissue Reinforcement
- Acellular Dermal Matrix Implant
- Breast Reinforcement Implant
- Trunk Soft Tissue Repair
- Tissue Scaffold Implant
CPT Codes:
- 15777: Implantation of biologic implant (eg, acellular dermal matrix) for soft tissue reinforcement (ie, breast, trunk) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Breast Tissue Expander Placement
- Breast Reconstruction
- Breast Reconstruction with Expanders
- Tissue Expander Surgery (Breast)
- Breast Implant Preparation
CPT Codes:
- 19357: Tissue expander placement in breast reconstruction, including subsequent expansion(s)
Also known as:
- Autologous Fat Grafting (Body)
- Fat Transfer
- Liposuction with Fat Injection
- Body Fat Graft
- Autologous Fat Injection
CPT Codes:
- 15771: Grafting of autologous fat harvested by liposuction technique to trunk, breasts, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 50 cc or less injectate
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery (Medium)
- Adjacent Tissue Transfer (Additional Area)
- Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
- Local Flap Surgery
- Skin Graft (Adjacent Tissue)
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Tissue Rearrangement
- Local Flap Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 14301: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; defect 30.1 sq cm to 60.0 sq cm
- 14302: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; each additional 30.0 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Simple Mastectomy
- Mastectomy
- Complete Mastectomy
- Breast Removal Surgery
- Total Mastectomy
- Unilateral Mastectomy
CPT Codes:
- 19303: Mastectomy, simple, complete
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)
Does Dr. Colen accept my insurance?
Dr. Colen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (551) 228-0700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Colen accept in Hackensack, NJ?
Dr. Colen in Hackensack, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Colen's office located?
Dr. Kari Colen's Primary Practice
20 Prospect Ave Ste 903
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(551) 228-0700
What is Dr. Colen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Colen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093972598.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Colen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Colen
What is Dr. Kari Colen's specialty?
Dr. Colen is a Plastic Surgeon near Hackensack, NJ.
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. Kari Colen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Colen is affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center, Atlantic Health Centrastate Medical Center, The Valley Hospital, Holy Name Medical Center, Englewood Hospital 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 Kari Colen accepting new patients in Hackensack, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Kari Colen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kari Colen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Colen's office at (551) 228-0700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kari Colen?
Please contact Dr. Colen's office at (551) 228-0700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kari Colen have?
Dr. Kari Colen is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
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