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Dr. Deri Lewis, MD

Dallas, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lewis, Surgeon in Dallas, TX?

    Dr. Deri Lewis, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Dallas, TX. Dr. Lewis graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Dr. Lewis is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lewis’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lewis’s office at (972) 566-4880.

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

    • Medical School: Saint Louis University School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Lewis speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Lewis treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Lewis 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. Lewis. 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:

    • Melanoma of the Trunk
    • Melanoma of the Right Arm or Shoulder
    • Melanoma of Right Leg or Hip
    • Melanoma of Scalp or Neck
    • Melanoma of Left Arm or Shoulder
    • Melanoma of the Left Leg or Hip
    • Melanoma
    • Malignant Melanoma of Body
    • Skin Cancer on Torso
    • Right Arm Melanoma
    • Right Shoulder Melanoma
    • Malignant Melanoma of Right Arm
    • Right Leg Melanoma
    • Right Hip Melanoma
    • Skin Cancer of Right Leg
    • Right Lower Limb Melanoma
    • Scalp Melanoma
    • Neck Melanoma
    • Skin Cancer of Scalp
    • Skin Cancer of Neck
    • Left Arm Melanoma
    • Left Shoulder Melanoma
    • Skin Cancer of Left Arm
    • Left Upper Limb Melanoma
    • Left Leg Melanoma
    • Left Hip Melanoma
    • Malignant Melanoma of Left Leg

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C4359: Malignant melanoma of other part of trunk
    • C4361: Malignant melanoma of right upper limb, including shoulder
    • C4371: Malignant melanoma of right lower limb, including hip
    • C434: Malignant melanoma of scalp and neck
    • C4362: Malignant melanoma of left upper limb, including shoulder
    • C4372: Malignant melanoma of left lower limb, including hip

    Also known as:

    • Trunk Lump or Swelling
    • Body Mass
    • Torso Lump
    • Trunk Nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R222: Localized swelling, mass and lump, trunk

    What procedures does Dr. Lewis perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Lewis 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. Lewis. 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:

    • Injection to Test Blood Flow in Skin Graft
    • Flap or Graft Blood Flow Test
    • Fluorescein Injection for Vascularity
    • Vascular Flow Assessment

    CPT Codes:

    • 15860: Intravenous injection of agent (eg, fluorescein) to test vascular flow in flap or graft

    Also known as:

    • Skin Flap Surgery (Medium)
    • Adjacent Tissue Transfer (Additional Area)
    • Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
    • Local Flap Surgery
    • Skin Graft (Adjacent Tissue)
    • Skin Flap Surgery
    • Tissue Rearrangement
    • Local Flap Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 14301: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; defect 30.1 sq cm to 60.0 sq cm
    • 14302: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; each additional 30.0 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Adjacent Tissue Transfer (Medium Defect)
    • Local Skin Flap
    • Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
    • Skin Reconstruction (Local)
    • Adjacent Tissue Graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 14021: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, scalp, arms and/or legs; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm

    Also known as:

    • Adjacent Tissue Transfer (Trunk)
    • Skin Flap Surgery
    • Local Flap Reconstruction
    • Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
    • Skin Repair Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 14001: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, trunk; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm

    Also known as:

    • Small Skin Flap Surgery (Scalp, Arms, or Legs)
    • Skin Flap Surgery (Medium Size)
    • Adjacent Tissue Transfer
    • Local Flap Surgery
    • Skin Rearrangement Procedure
    • Small Defect Skin Repair
    • Adjacent tissue transfer
    • Local flap surgery
    • Skin rearrangement

    CPT Codes:

    • 14020: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, scalp, arms and/or legs; defect 10 sq cm or less
    • 14041: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm

    Also known as:

    • Skin Flap Surgery (Trunk)
    • Adjacent tissue transfer
    • Local flap surgery
    • Skin rearrangement

    CPT Codes:

    • 14000: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, trunk; defect 10 sq cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Intermediate Wound Repair (Body)
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Laceration Repair (Body)
    • Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
    • Deep Wound Stitching (Body)

    CPT Codes:

    • 12032: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm

    Also known as:

    • Skin Flap Surgery
    • Tissue Transfer
    • Local Flap Reconstruction
    • Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement

    CPT Codes:

    • 14040: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Complicated Pilonidal Cyst Removal
    • Pilonidal Sinus Excision
    • Surgery for Pilonidal Cyst
    • Complex Pilonidal Cystectomy
    • Tailbone Cyst Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11772: Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; complicated

    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)

    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:

    • Groin Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Deep Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Inguinofemoral Lymph Node Excision
    • Open Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Femoral Lymph Node Removal
    • Groin Lymph Node Removal
    • Cervical Lymph Node Excision
    • Open Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Deep Cervical Node Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 38531: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, inguinofemoral node(s)
    • 38510: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep cervical node(s)

    Also known as:

    • Large Soft Tissue Tumor Removal (Back/Flank)
    • Back or Flank Tumor Removal
    • Soft Tissue Tumor Excision
    • Back Tumor Removal
    • Flank Tumor Surgery
    • Intramuscular Tumor Excision
    • Sarcoma Resection
    • Back Tumor Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 21933: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of back or flank, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); 5 cm or greater
    • 21936: Radical resection of tumor (eg, sarcoma), soft tissue of back or flank; 5 cm or greater

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Large Soft Tissue Tumor (Back/Flank)
    • Subcutaneous Tumor Excision (Back)
    • Flank Tumor Removal
    • Large Soft Tissue Mass Excision
    • Back Tumor Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 21931: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of back or flank, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Large Neck or Chest Tumor
    • Soft Tissue Tumor Removal from Arm or Elbow
    • Excision of subcutaneous tumor
    • Neck mass removal
    • Chest wall tumor surgery
    • Arm Tumor Excision
    • Elbow Soft Tissue Mass Removal
    • Subcutaneous Tumor Resection Arm

    CPT Codes:

    • 21552: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of neck or anterior thorax, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater
    • 24071: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of upper arm or elbow area, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater

    Does Dr. Lewis accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lewis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (972) 566-4880 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lewis accept in Dallas, TX?

    Dr. Lewis in Dallas, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Baylor Scott & White Health

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Lewis' office located?

    Dr. Deri Lewis' Primary Practice

    7777 Forest Ln Ste C522

    Dallas, TX 75230

    (972) 566-4880

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

    Dr. Lewis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932201506.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lewis?

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

    What is Dr. Deri Lewis's specialty?

    Dr. Lewis is a Surgeon near Dallas, TX. 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. Lewis to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Deri Lewis affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Lewis is affiliated with Medical City Dallas Hospital, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas 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 Deri Lewis accepting new patients in Dallas, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Deri Lewis is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Deri Lewis offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lewis's office at (972) 566-4880 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Deri Lewis?

    Please contact Dr. Lewis's office at (972) 566-4880 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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