Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gostkowski, Surgeon in Torrington, CT?
Dr. Timothy Gostkowski, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Torrington, CT with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Gostkowski graduated from Rutgers - New Jersey Medical School and completed his residency at Exempla St Joseph Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Gostkowski is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gostkowski’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gostkowski’s office at (860) 489-7017.
Where did Dr. Gostkowski go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Exempla St Joseph Hosp, General Surgery | St. Joseph's Hospital
Medical School: Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch- Newark Nj | Rutgers - New Jersey Medical School
Is Dr. Gostkowski board certified in Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Timothy Gostkowski, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Gostkowski speak?
Dr. Gostkowski and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Gostkowski treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Gostkowski 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. Gostkowski. 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 Disorder
- Skin Condition
- Skin Problem
- Dermatological Condition
- Skin Ailment
ICD-10 Codes:
- L989: Disorder of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
Also known as:
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Incisional Hernia
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
- Post-surgical Hernia
- Surgical Incision Hernia
- Scar Hernia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
- K432: Incisional hernia without obstruction or gangrene
Also known as:
- Sebaceous Cyst
- Skin Condition
- Epidermoid Cyst
- Keratin Cyst
- Skin Lump
ICD-10 Codes:
- L723: Sebaceous cyst
Also known as:
- Primary Cancer (Unspecified Site)
- Cancer
- Malignant tumor
- Neoplasm
- Cancer of unknown primary
ICD-10 Codes:
- C801: Malignant (primary) neoplasm, unspecified
Also known as:
- Left Lower Leg Open Wound
- Wounds and Injuries
- Left Lower Leg Injury
- Left Calf Wound
- Left Shin Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- S81802D: Unspecified open wound, left lower leg, subsequent encounter
Also known as:
- Right Lower Leg Open Wound
- Wounds and Injuries
- Right Leg Cut
- Right Leg Injury
- Open Sore on Right Lower Leg
ICD-10 Codes:
- S81801D: Unspecified open wound, right lower leg, subsequent encounter
What procedures does Dr. Gostkowski perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Gostkowski 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. Gostkowski. 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:
- Removal of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth (1.1-2.0 cm)
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
- Shaving Skin Lesion
- Benign Skin Lesion Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
- Mole Removal (Non-Cancerous)
- Benign Skin Growth Excision
- Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
- Excision of Non-Cancerous Skin Lesion
- Skin Lesion Shave Excision
- Mole Shaving
- Skin Growth Removal (Shave)
- Dermal Lesion Shave
CPT Codes:
- 11402: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
- 11401: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
- 11301: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
Also known as:
- Skin Cancer Removal (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
- Small Benign Lesion Removal (Head/Extremities)
- Malignant Lesion Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal
- Cancerous Skin Growth Excision
- Benign Skin Growth Excision
- Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
- Mole Removal
- Skin Tumor Excision
- Benign Growth Excision (Scalp/Neck)
- Hand/Foot Lesion Removal
- Genital Lesion Excision
CPT Codes:
- 11602: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
- 11403: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
- 11422: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
Also known as:
- Skin Cancer Removal (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
- Malignant Lesion Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal
- Cancerous Mole Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11603: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
Also known as:
- Wound Debridement
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Abscess Drainage
- Abscess
- Incision and Drainage (I&D)
- Boil Lancing
- Cyst Drainage
- Skin Abscess Removal
CPT Codes:
- 10060: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); simple or single
Also known as:
- Skin Biopsy
- Incisional Skin Biopsy
- Wedge Biopsy
- Skin Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 11106: Incisional biopsy of skin (eg, wedge) (including simple closure, when performed); single lesion
Also known as:
- Small Benign Skin Lesion Removal
- Benign Skin Growth Excision
- Small Mole Removal
- Skin Lesion Biopsy
- Skin Lump Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11400: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 0.5 cm or less
Also known as:
- Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
- Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Emergency Groin Hernia Repair
- Groin Hernia Surgery
- Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
- First Inguinal Hernia Fix
- Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
- Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Hernioplasty
- Ventral Hernia Repair
- Umbilical Hernia Repair
- Incisional Hernia Repair
- Epigastric Hernia Surgery
- Inguinal Hernia Surgery
- Strangulated Hernia Repair
- Incarcerated Hernia Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
- 49650: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia
- 49593: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); 3 cm to 10 cm, reducible
- 49507: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; incarcerated or strangulated
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
Also known as:
- Anoscopy (Diagnostic)
- Anoscopy
- Anal Canal Exam
- Rectal Scope Exam
- Anus Diagnostic Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 46600: Anoscopy; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or 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:
- Pacemaker Battery Replacement (Dual Lead)
- Pacemaker Generator Exchange
- Dual Lead Pacemaker Replacement
- Heart Pacemaker Battery Change
- Pacemaker Pulse Generator Replacement
CPT Codes:
- 33228: Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator with replacement of pacemaker pulse generator; dual lead system
Also known as:
- Dual-Chamber Pacemaker Insertion
- Permanent Pacemaker Placement
- Atrial and Ventricular Pacemaker
- Heart Rhythm Device Implantation
CPT Codes:
- 33208: Insertion of new or replacement of permanent pacemaker with transvenous electrode(s); atrial and ventricular
Also known as:
- Subcutaneous Cardiac Rhythm Monitor Insertion
- Implantable Loop Recorder Insertion
- Under-Skin Heart Monitor
- Cardiac Event Recorder Implant
CPT Codes:
- 33285: Insertion, subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, including programming
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
Does Dr. Gostkowski accept my insurance?
Dr. Gostkowski accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (860) 489-7017 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gostkowski accept in Torrington, CT?
Dr. Gostkowski in Torrington, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
ArcBest Corporation
CarePartners of Connecticut
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Medicare
OptumRx
State of Connecticut
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Gostkowski's office located?
Dr. Timothy Gostkowski's Primary Practice
538 Litchfield St Ste 201
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-7017
What is Dr. Gostkowski's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gostkowski's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992784268.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gostkowski?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gostkowski
What is Dr. Timothy Gostkowski's specialty?
Dr. Gostkowski is a Surgeon near Torrington, CT. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Gostkowski to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Timothy Gostkowski affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gostkowski is affiliated with Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, The Hospital of Central Connecticut - New Britain General Campus 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 Timothy Gostkowski accepting new patients in Torrington, CT?
Yes, Dr. Timothy Gostkowski is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Timothy Gostkowski offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gostkowski's office at (860) 489-7017 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Timothy Gostkowski?
Please contact Dr. Gostkowski's office at (860) 489-7017 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Timothy Gostkowski have?
Dr. Timothy Gostkowski is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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