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Dr. John Derosimo, MD

South Miami, FL

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Derosimo, Thoracic Surgeon in South Miami, FL?

    Dr. John Derosimo, MD is a Thoracic Surgeon, who primarily practices in South Miami, FL with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Derosimo completed his residency at Albany Medical Center. Dr. Derosimo is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Derosimo’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Derosimo’s office at (786) 373-3436.

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

    • Residency: Albany Medical Center

    Is Dr. Derosimo board certified as a Thoracic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. John Derosimo, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery , American Board of Thoracic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Derosimo speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Derosimo treat?

    As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Derosimo 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. Derosimo. 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:

    • Lung Cancer
    • Left Lung Cancer
    • Upper Lobe Lung Cancer
    • Bronchial Cancer
    • Right upper lobe lung cancer
    • Bronchial cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of lung
    • Left lower lobe lung cancer
    • Right lower lobe lung cancer
    • Pulmonary cancer
    • Malignant Lung Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C3412: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left bronchus or lung
    • C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
    • C3432: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, left bronchus or lung
    • C3431: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, right bronchus or lung
    • C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
    • C3492: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of left bronchus or lung

    Also known as:

    • Single Lung Nodule
    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Lung Disease
    • Lung Spot
    • Pulmonary Nodule
    • Spot on Lung Scan
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field

    Also known as:

    • Pleural Effusion
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Fluid in lungs
    • Water on the lung
    • Fluid around lungs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
    • Pre-op blood work
    • Lab tests before surgery
    • Pre-treatment lab assessment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination

    Also known as:

    • Other Mediastinum Disorder
    • Various mediastinal diseases
    • Unspecified chest cavity problems
    • Other conditions of the mediastinum

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9859: Other diseases of mediastinum, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
    • Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
    • Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
    • Cardiovascular Clearance Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination

    Also known as:

    • Localized Swollen Lymph Nodes
    • Enlarged glands in one area
    • Local lymphadenopathy
    • Swollen glands

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R590: Localized enlarged lymph nodes

    Also known as:

    • Stomach Cancer
    • Gastric Cancer
    • Stomach Carcinoma
    • Cardia Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C160: Malignant neoplasm of cardia

    Also known as:

    • Thymus Cancer
    • Thymoma and Thymic Carcinoma Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Thymoma
    • Thymic Carcinoma
    • Malignant Thymus Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C37: Malignant neoplasm of thymus

    Also known as:

    • Pus in Chest Cavity
    • Abscess
    • Chest Injuries and Disorder
    • Empyema
    • Pleural empyema
    • Infected pleural space

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J869: Pyothorax without fistula

    Also known as:

    • Diaphragmatic Hernia
    • Hernia
    • Hiatal Hernia
    • Hernia of the Diaphragm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K449: Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene

    Also known as:

    • Benign Carcinoid Tumor of the Lung
    • Benign Tumor
    • Carcinoid Tumor
    • Lung Disease
    • Carcinoid tumor of bronchus
    • Non-cancerous lung tumor
    • Neuroendocrine tumor of lung

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D3A090: Benign carcinoid tumor of the bronchus and lung

    Also known as:

    • Esophageal Cancer
    • Esophagus Cancer
    • Esophageal Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C159: Malignant neoplasm of esophagus, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Follow-up Exam
    • Cancer
    • Post-cancer treatment checkup
    • Malignancy surveillance
    • Oncology follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm

    What procedures does Dr. Derosimo perform?

    As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Derosimo 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. Derosimo. 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:

    • Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
    • Bronchoscopy with Lung Biopsy
    • Bronchoscopy with Brushing
    • Image-Guided Bronchoscopy
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Biopsy
    • Bronchial lavage
    • BAL procedure
    • Lung washing
    • Flexible bronchoscopy
    • Lung Scope with Biopsy
    • Bronchial Biopsy
    • Endobronchial Biopsy
    • Flexible Bronchoscopy with Biopsy
    • Bronchial brushing
    • Lung scope with biopsy
    • Flexible bronchoscopy with brushing
    • Navigational Bronchoscopy
    • Computer-Assisted Bronchoscopy
    • Advanced Lung Scope
    • Transbronchial Needle Biopsy
    • Lung Biopsy via Bronchoscope
    • Airway Examination with Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
    • 31625: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial or endobronchial biopsy(s), single or multiple sites
    • 31623: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with brushing or protected brushings
    • 31627: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with computer-assisted, image-guided navigation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure[s])
    • 31629: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial needle aspiration biopsy(s), trachea, main stem and/or lobar bronchus(i)

    Also known as:

    • Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy and Ultrasound
    • Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy
    • Bronchoscopy with Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Biopsy
    • EBUS Bronchoscopy
    • Endobronchial Ultrasound Biopsy
    • Lung Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Transbronchial Biopsy
    • Bronchoscopic Lung Biopsy
    • Lung Tissue Sample via Scope

    CPT Codes:

    • 31652: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) guided transtracheal and/or transbronchial sampling (eg, aspiration[s]/biopsy[ies]), one or two mediastinal and/or hilar lymph node stations or structures
    • 31628: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial lung biopsy(s), single lobe
    • 31653: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) guided transtracheal and/or transbronchial sampling (eg, aspiration[s]/biopsy[ies]), 3 or more mediastinal and/or hilar lymph node stations or structures

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Pleural Drainage Catheter
    • Tunneled Pleural Catheter Removal
    • Chest Tube Removal
    • Pleural Catheter Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 32552: Removal of indwelling tunneled pleural catheter with cuff

    Also known as:

    • Lung Fluid Drainage
    • Pleural Fluid Aspiration
    • Chest Fluid Removal
    • Thoracic Paracentesis

    CPT Codes:

    • 32554: Thoracentesis, needle or catheter, aspiration of the pleural space; without imaging guidance

    Also known as:

    • Diagnostic Bronchoscopy with Cell Washing
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Lung Scope with Cell Sample
    • Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Flexible Bronchoscopy with Fluoroscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 31622: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; diagnostic, with cell washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    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

    Also known as:

    • Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
    • Central Line Explant
    • Port-a-Cath Removal
    • Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
    • Tunneled Catheter Extraction

    CPT Codes:

    • 36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion

    Also known as:

    • Mediastinoscopy with Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Chest Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Mediastinal Biopsy
    • Lung Cancer Staging Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 39402: Mediastinoscopy; with lymph node biopsy(ies) (eg, lung cancer staging)

    Also known as:

    • Inhalation Breathing Treatment
    • Nebulizer Treatment
    • Aerosol Treatment
    • IPPB Treatment
    • Airway Obstruction Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device

    Also known as:

    • Esophagus Dilation with Scope
    • Esophageal Dilation
    • Esophagoscopy with Dilation
    • Swallowing Tube Widening

    CPT Codes:

    • 43226: Esophagoscopy, flexible, transoral; with insertion of guide wire followed by passage of dilator(s) over guide wire

    Does Dr. Derosimo accept my insurance?

    Dr. Derosimo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (786) 373-3436 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Derosimo accept in South Miami, FL?

    Dr. Derosimo in South Miami, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Cooperative Benefit Group

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Derosimo's office located?

    Dr. John Derosimo's Primary Practice

    6200 Sunset Dr Ste 604

    South Miami, FL 33143

    (786) 373-3436

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    Dr. John Derosimo's Practice 2

    8900 N Kendall Dr

    Miami, FL 33176

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

    Dr. Derosimo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598870594.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Derosimo?

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

    What is Dr. John Derosimo's specialty?

    Dr. Derosimo is a Thoracic Surgeon near South Miami, FL. A thoracic surgeon is a healthcare expert with specialization in the surgical, perioperative, and critical care of patients with conditions affecting the chest. Their expertise encompasses the surgical treatment of coronary artery disease, lung, esophageal, and chest wall cancers, tracheal abnormalities, and issues with the great vessels and heart valves. They also address congenital anomalies, mediastinal tumors, and diaphragm diseases. Additionally, thoracic surgeons manage airway issues and chest injuries as part of their medical specialty. Contact Dr. Derosimo to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. John Derosimo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Derosimo is affiliated with Baptist Hospital of Miami, Baptist Health South Miami Hospital, West Kendall Baptist Hospital, Homestead Hospital, HCA Florida Mercy 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 John Derosimo accepting new patients in South Miami, FL?

    Yes, Dr. John Derosimo is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Derosimo offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Derosimo's office at (786) 373-3436 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Derosimo?

    Please contact Dr. Derosimo's office at (786) 373-3436 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. John Derosimo have?

    Dr. John Derosimo is certified by the American Board of Surgery and American Board of Thoracic Surgery.

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