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Dr. Donald Buck, MD
Saint Louis, MO
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Buck, Plastic Surgeon in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Donald Buck, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Saint Louis, MO with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Buck is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Buck’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Buck’s office at (314) 362-7111.
What languages does Dr. Buck speak?
Dr. Buck and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Buck treat?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Buck 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. Buck. 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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Breast Enlargement
- Breast Disease
- Breast hypertrophy
- Macromastia
- Gigantomastia
ICD-10 Codes:
- N62: Hypertrophy 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:
- Swelling
- Edema
- Fluid Retention
- Bloating
ICD-10 Codes:
- R609: Edema, unspecified
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:
- Cancer Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Cancer
- Post-cancer surgery care
- Oncology aftercare
- Cancer recovery follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z483: Aftercare following surgery for neoplasm
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
Also known as:
- Lymphedema
- Lymphatic Swelling
- Fluid Retention in Limbs
- Chronic Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- I890: Lymphedema, not elsewhere classified
What procedures does Dr. Buck perform?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Buck 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. Buck. 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:
- Skin Substitute Graft (Small Wound)
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Wound Skin Replacement
- Bioengineered Skin Application
CPT Codes:
- 15271: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
Also known as:
- Breast Reduction Surgery
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Reduction Mammoplasty
- Breast Size Reduction
- Mammoplasty
CPT Codes:
- 19318: Breast reduction
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:
- Simple Mastectomy
- Mastectomy
- Complete Mastectomy
- Breast Removal Surgery
- Total Mastectomy
- Unilateral Mastectomy
CPT Codes:
- 19303: Mastectomy, simple, complete
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:
- 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)
Does Dr. Buck accept my insurance?
Dr. Buck accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (314) 362-7111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Buck accept in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Buck in Saint Louis, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Allied Benefit Systems
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Buck's office located?
Dr. Donald Buck's Primary Practice
701 S New Ballas Rd Ste 310
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 362-7111
What is Dr. Buck's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Buck's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750547352.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Buck?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Buck
What is Dr. Donald Buck's specialty?
Dr. Buck is a Plastic Surgeon near Saint Louis, MO. 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. Contact Dr. Buck to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Donald Buck affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Buck is affiliated with Mercy Hospital South, Mercy Hospital Springfield, Mercy Hospital St. Louis 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 Donald Buck accepting new patients in Saint Louis, MO?
Yes, Dr. Donald Buck is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Donald Buck offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Buck's office at (314) 362-7111 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Donald Buck?
Please contact Dr. Buck's office at (314) 362-7111 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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