29 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chagares, Surgeon in Red Bank, NJ?
Dr. Stephen Chagares, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Red Bank, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified. Dr. Chagares completed his residency at Monmouth Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Chagares is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chagares’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chagares’s office at (732) 741-0970.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Chagares?
Dr. Stephen Chagares, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Chagares empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Breast Surgery, Gallbladder Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Red Bank/NJ community, Dr. Chagares is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Chagares go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Monmouth Med Ctr, General Surgery
Medical School: Umdnj-Robt W Johnson Med Sch- New Brunswick Nj
Is Dr. Chagares board certified as a Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Stephen Chagares, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Chagares speak?
Dr. Chagares and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Chagares treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Chagares 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. Chagares. 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:
- Ventral Hernia with Bowel Blockage
- Obstructed Belly Button Hernia
- Hernia
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Abdominal Wall Hernia with Obstruction
- Incisional Hernia with Blockage
- Umbilical Hernia with Obstruction
- Blocked Belly Button Hernia
- Strangulated Umbilical Hernia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K436: Other and unspecified ventral hernia with obstruction, without gangrene
- K420: Umbilical hernia with obstruction, without gangrene
Also known as:
- Inguinal Hernia with Obstruction
- Hernia
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Groin Hernia with Blockage
- Strangulated Inguinal Hernia
- Obstructed Groin Hernia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4030: Unilateral inguinal hernia, with obstruction, without gangrene, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Fibrocystic Breast Changes
- Breast Disease
- Cystic breasts
- Fibrocystic disease
- Lumpy breasts
ICD-10 Codes:
- N6012: Diffuse cystic mastopathy of left breast
Also known as:
- Personal History of Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Past breast cancer
- Previous mammary malignancy
- History of breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z853: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammogram
- Breast Exam
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1239: Encounter for other screening for malignant neoplasm of breast
What procedures does Dr. Chagares perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Chagares 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. Chagares. 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:
- Emergency Groin Hernia Repair
- Repair of Small Abdominal Hernia (Complicated)
- Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair (Incarcerated/Strangulated)
- Hernia Mesh Implantation
- Recurrent Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Umbilical Hernia Repair (Emergency)
- Inguinal Hernia Surgery
- Strangulated Hernia Repair
- Incarcerated Hernia Surgery
- Epigastric Hernia Repair
- Umbilical Hernia Surgery
- Incisional Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Strangulated Hernia Surgery
- Abdominal hernia repair
- Ventral hernia surgery
- Incisional hernia surgery
- Strangulated abdominal hernia repair
- Hernia Prosthesis Placement
- Incisional Hernia Mesh
- Ventral Hernia Mesh
- Soft Tissue Infection Mesh
- Inguinal hernia surgery
- Groin hernia repair
- Strangulated hernia surgery
- Incarcerated umbilical hernia repair
- Strangulated umbilical hernia surgery
- Belly button hernia repair
- Emergency hernia surgery
CPT Codes:
- 49507: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; incarcerated or strangulated
- 49592: 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); less than 3 cm, incarcerated or strangulated
- 49561: Repair initial incisional or ventral hernia; incarcerated or strangulated
- 49568: Implantation of mesh or other prosthesis for open incisional or ventral hernia repair or mesh for closure of debridement for necrotizing soft tissue infection (List separately in addition to code for the incisional or ventral hernia repair)
- 49521: Repair recurrent inguinal hernia, any age; incarcerated or strangulated
- 49587: Repair umbilical hernia, age 5 years or older; incarcerated or strangulated
Also known as:
- Emergency Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Incarcerated Hernia Repair
- Strangulated Hernia Surgery
- Ventral Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Umbilical Hernia Repair
CPT Codes:
- 49594: 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, 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:
- Open Liver Biopsy (Wedge)
- Wedge Liver Biopsy
- Surgical Liver Biopsy
- Liver Tissue Sample
CPT Codes:
- 47100: Biopsy of liver, wedge
Also known as:
- Intermediate Wound Repair (Body)
- Complex Wound Repair (Scalp, Arms, Legs)
- Intermediate Wound Repair (2.5 cm or less)
- Complex Wound Repair (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
- Wounds and Injuries
- Laceration Repair (Body)
- Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
- Deep Wound Stitching (Body)
- Deep Wound Repair (Extremities)
- Surgical Closure of Complex Wound
- Advanced Wound Stitching
- Complex Wound Closure
- Deep Wound Stitching
- Injury Repair
- Extensive Facial Laceration Repair
- Deep Wound Closure (Sensitive Areas)
- Complex Repair of Hand/Foot Wound
CPT Codes:
- 12032: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
- 13121: Repair, complex, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
- 12031: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.5 cm or less
- 13132: Repair, complex, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
Also known as:
- Complex Wound Repair on Torso (2.6-7.5 cm)
- Trunk Wound Closure (Complex)
- Deep Torso Laceration Repair
- Complex Body Wound Stitching
CPT Codes:
- 13101: Repair, complex, trunk; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
Also known as:
- Partial Mastectomy
- Mastectomy
- Lumpectomy
- Breast conserving surgery
- Quadrantectomy
- Segmentectomy
CPT Codes:
- 19301: Mastectomy, partial (eg, lumpectomy, tylectomy, quadrantectomy, segmentectomy);
Also known as:
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesion (Trunk/Limbs)
- Benign Skin Growth Excision
- Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
- Mole Removal (Large)
CPT Codes:
- 11404: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 3.1 to 4.0 cm
Also known as:
- Large Benign Skin Lesion Removal
- Benign Skin Growth Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
- Large Skin Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 11406: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter over 4.0 cm
Also known as:
- Large Soft Tissue Tumor Removal (Back/Flank)
- Large Soft Tissue Tumor Removal (Neck/Chest)
- Soft Tissue Tumor Excision
- Back Tumor Removal
- Flank Tumor Surgery
- Intramuscular Tumor Excision
- Neck soft tissue tumor removal
- Chest wall tumor excision
- Subfascial tumor removal
- Large intramuscular tumor surgery
CPT Codes:
- 21933: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of back or flank, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); 5 cm or greater
- 21554: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of neck or anterior thorax, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); 5 cm or greater
Also known as:
- Upper Arm or Elbow Soft Tissue Tumor Removal (Large)
- Arm tumor excision
- Elbow soft tissue mass removal
- Large intramuscular tumor removal arm
CPT Codes:
- 24073: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of upper arm or elbow area, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); 5 cm or greater
Also known as:
- Spermatic Cord Lesion Removal
- Spermatic Cord Mass Excision
- Testicular Cord Lesion Surgery
- Scrotal Mass Removal
CPT Codes:
- 55520: Excision of lesion of spermatic cord (separate procedure)
Does Dr. Chagares accept my insurance?
Dr. Chagares accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (732) 741-0970 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chagares accept in Red Bank, NJ?
Dr. Chagares in Red Bank, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
ArcBest Corporation
Braven Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
EmblemHealth
Express Scripts
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
MagnaCare Rx
Medicare
Sabre
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Chagares' office located?
Dr. Stephen Chagares' Primary Practice
200 Schulz Dr Ste 2
Red Bank, NJ 07701
(732) 741-0970
What is Dr. Chagares's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chagares's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619939758.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chagares?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chagares
What is Dr. Stephen Chagares's specialty?
Dr. Chagares is a Surgeon near Red Bank, NJ. 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. Chagares to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Stephen Chagares affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chagares is affiliated with Monmouth Medical Center 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 Stephen Chagares accepting new patients in Red Bank, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Stephen Chagares is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Stephen Chagares offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chagares's office at (732) 741-0970 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Stephen Chagares?
Please contact Dr. Chagares's office at (732) 741-0970 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Stephen Chagares have?
Dr. Stephen Chagares is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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