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Who is Dr. Mungo, Surgical Oncologist in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Benedetto Mungo, MD is a Surgical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Aurora, CO. Dr. Mungo is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mungo’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mungo’s office at (720) 848-0000.
What languages does Dr. Mungo speak?
Dr. Mungo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Mungo treat?
As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Mungo 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. Mungo. 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:
- Stomach Cancer
- Gastric Cancer
- Malignant Neoplasm of Stomach
- Stomach Tumor
- Stomach Carcinoma
- Cardia Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C169: Malignant neoplasm of stomach, unspecified
- C160: Malignant neoplasm of cardia
- C168: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of stomach
Also known as:
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophagus Cancer
- Esophageal Carcinoma
- Malignant Neoplasm of Esophagus
- Gullet Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C159: Malignant neoplasm of esophagus, unspecified
- C155: Malignant neoplasm of lower third of esophagus
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Appendix Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Bowel Cancer
- Colorectal Carcinoma
- Colon cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of colon
- Ascending Colon Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C181: Malignant neoplasm of appendix
- C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified
- C182: Malignant neoplasm of ascending colon
Also known as:
- Neuroendocrine Tumor
- Other non-cancerous neuroendocrine Tumor
- Cancer
- Endocrine Disease
- Benign Tumor
- Malignant NET
- Neuroendocrine Cancer
- NET Cancer
- Other benign neuroendocrine growths
- Various non-cancerous hormone-producing tumors
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7A8: Other malignant neuroendocrine tumors
- D3A8: Other benign neuroendocrine tumors
Also known as:
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreas Cancer
- Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
- Pancreatic Carcinoma
- Cancer of the pancreas
- Malignant neoplasm of pancreas
- Pancreatic adenocarcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified
- C250: Malignant neoplasm of head of pancreas
Also known as:
- Growth of Unknown Type in the Appendix
- Digestive System Growth of Unknown Type
- Colonic Disease
- Digestive Disease
- Indeterminate appendix mass
- Appendix tumor of unknown nature
- Appendix neoplasm of uncertain behavior
- Digestive tract tumor of unknown nature
- GI growth of unknown type
- Indeterminate digestive mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- D373: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of appendix
- D490: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of digestive system
Also known as:
- Appendix Disorder
- Colonic Disease
- Appendix Problems
- Appendix Conditions
- Diseases of the Appendix
ICD-10 Codes:
- K388: Other specified diseases of appendix
Also known as:
- Secondary Peritoneal Cancer
- Cancer
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Metastatic Peritoneal Cancer
- Cancer Spread to Peritoneum
- Peritoneal Carcinomatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- C786: Secondary malignant neoplasm of retroperitoneum and peritoneum
Also known as:
- Stomach Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
- Gastrointestinal stromal tumor
- GIST of stomach
- Gastric GIST
- Stomach tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C49A2: Gastrointestinal stromal tumor of stomach
Also known as:
- Other Intestinal Condition
- Colonic Disease
- Small Intestine Disorder
- Bowel Conditions
- Gut Problems
- Digestive Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- K6389: Other specified diseases of intestine
Also known as:
- Pancreatic Cyst
- Pancreatic Disease
- Cyst on Pancreas
- Pancreatic Pseudocyst
- Fluid Sac on Pancreas
ICD-10 Codes:
- K862: Cyst of pancreas
Also known as:
- Melanoma of the Trunk
- Melanoma
- Malignant Melanoma of Body
- Skin Cancer on Torso
ICD-10 Codes:
- C4359: Malignant melanoma of other part of trunk
What procedures does Dr. Mungo perform?
As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Mungo 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. Mungo. 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:
- Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
- Upper GI Endoscopy
- Stomach Scope with Sample
CPT Codes:
- 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Omental Flap Surgery
- Intra-abdominal Omental Transfer
- Omentum Flap
- Abdominal Tissue Flap
CPT Codes:
- 49905: Omental flap, intra-abdominal (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Biopsy
- Minimally Invasive Biopsy
- Peritoneal Biopsy
- Abdominal Biopsy via Laparoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 49321: Laparoscopy, surgical; with biopsy (single or multiple)
Also known as:
- Whipple Procedure
- Pancreaticoduodenectomy
- Whipple operation
- Pancreas cancer surgery
- Pylorus-preserving pancreaticoduodenectomy
CPT Codes:
- 48150: Pancreatectomy, proximal subtotal with total duodenectomy, partial gastrectomy, choledochoenterostomy and gastrojejunostomy (Whipple-type procedure); with pancreatojejunostomy
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Jejunostomy
- Keyhole jejunostomy
- Feeding tube placement small intestine
- Small bowel opening surgery
CPT Codes:
- 44186: Laparoscopy, surgical; jejunostomy (eg, for decompression or feeding)
Also known as:
- Partial Colon Removal with Small Intestine Connection
- Partial Colectomy with Ileocolostomy
- Ileocecal Resection
- Bowel Resection with Reconnection
CPT Codes:
- 44160: Colectomy, partial, with removal of terminal ileum with ileocolostomy
Also known as:
- Small Intestine Feeding Tube Placement
- Jejunostomy Tube Insertion
- Enteral Feeding Tube
- Surgical Feeding Tube
CPT Codes:
- 44015: Tube or needle catheter jejunostomy for enteral alimentation, intraoperative, any method (List separately in addition to primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Open Liver Biopsy (Wedge)
- Wedge Liver Biopsy
- Surgical Liver Biopsy
- Liver Tissue Sample
CPT Codes:
- 47100: Biopsy of liver, wedge
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Partial Colectomy
- Minimally Invasive Colon Resection
- Keyhole Colectomy
- Ileocolostomy Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 44205: Laparoscopy, surgical; colectomy, partial, with removal of terminal ileum with ileocolostomy
Also known as:
- Large Abdominal Tumor or Cyst Removal
- Intra-abdominal tumor excision
- Peritoneal tumor removal
- Mesenteric cyst removal
- Retroperitoneal tumor destruction
CPT Codes:
- 49205: Excision or destruction, open, intra-abdominal tumors, cysts or endometriomas, 1 or more peritoneal, mesenteric, or retroperitoneal primary or secondary tumors; largest tumor greater than 10.0 cm diameter
Also known as:
- Small Intestine Resection
- Enterectomy
- Bowel resection
- Small bowel removal
- Intestinal surgery
CPT Codes:
- 44120: Enterectomy, resection of small intestine; single resection and anastomosis
Also known as:
- Esophagus and Stomach Removal (Ivor Lewis Esophagectomy)
- Laparoscopic Thoracoscopic Esophagectomy
- Ivor Lewis Esophagectomy
- Distal Esophagectomy with Gastrectomy
CPT Codes:
- 43287: Esophagectomy, distal two-thirds, with laparoscopic mobilization of the abdominal and lower mediastinal esophagus and proximal gastrectomy, with laparoscopic pyloric drainage procedure if performed, with separate thoracoscopic mobilization of the middle and upper mediastinal esophagus and thoracic esophagogastrostomy (ie, laparoscopic thoracoscopic esophagectomy, Ivor Lewis esophagectomy)
Also known as:
- Partial Pancreas Removal
- Distal Pancreatectomy
- Partial Pancreas Resection
- Pancreas Tail Removal
CPT Codes:
- 48140: Pancreatectomy, distal subtotal, with or without splenectomy; without pancreaticojejunostomy
Also known as:
- Gallbladder Removal
- Cholecystectomy
- Gallbladder Surgery
- Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
CPT Codes:
- 47600: Cholecystectomy;
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Laparoscopy of Abdomen
- Exploratory Laparoscopy
- Abdominal Scope
- Peritoneal Biopsy
- Omentum Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 49320: Laparoscopy, abdomen, peritoneum, and omentum, diagnostic, with or without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Ileostomy or Jejunostomy
- Ostomy
- Bowel Diversion Surgery
- Small Intestine Ostomy
- Stoma Creation (Ileum/Jejunum)
CPT Codes:
- 44310: Ileostomy or jejunostomy, non-tube
Also known as:
- Direct Repair of Blood Vessel in the Abdomen
- Abdominal Blood Vessel Repair
- Intra-Abdominal Vascular Repair
- Open Abdominal Blood Vessel Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 35221: Repair Blood Vessel, Direct; Intra-Abdominal
Does Dr. Mungo accept my insurance?
Dr. Mungo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (720) 848-0000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mungo accept in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Mungo in Aurora, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Tennessee
Sterling Jewelers
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Mungo's office located?
What is Dr. Mungo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mungo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417341660.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mungo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mungo
What is Dr. Benedetto Mungo's specialty?
Dr. Mungo is a Surgical Oncologist near Aurora, CO. A surgical oncologist is a highly qualified and trained surgeon with specialized expertise in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients. They have received additional training in a multidisciplinary approach and dedicate a significant portion of their practice to these areas, as well as to cancer research. Contact Dr. Mungo to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Benedetto Mungo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mungo is affiliated with UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital 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 Benedetto Mungo accepting new patients in Aurora, CO?
Yes, Dr. Benedetto Mungo is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Benedetto Mungo offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mungo's office at (720) 848-0000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Benedetto Mungo?
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