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Dr. Sunil Tholpady, MD

Dr. Sunil Tholpady, MD

Indianapolis, IN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Tholpady, Plastic Surgeon in Indianapolis, IN?

    Dr. Sunil Tholpady, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Indianapolis, IN with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Tholpady is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tholpady’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tholpady’s office at (317) 948-0345.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Tholpady?

    Dr. Sunil Tholpady, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Plastic 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. Tholpady empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Craniofacial Surgery-Pediatric, Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Indianapolis/IN community, Dr. Tholpady is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    What languages does Dr. Tholpady speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Tholpady treat?

    As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Tholpady 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. Tholpady. 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:

    • Cleft Palate with Unilateral Cleft Lip
    • Cleft Palate
    • Unilateral Cleft Lip
    • Cleft Palate with Bilateral Cleft Lip
    • Cleft Lip and Palate
    • Cleft Lip & Palate
    • One-sided Cleft Lip and Palate
    • Single Cleft Lip and Palate
    • Unilateral Lip and Palate Cleft
    • Split Palate
    • Palatoschisis
    • Roof of Mouth Cleft
    • One-sided Cleft Lip
    • Single Cleft Lip
    • Cleft Lip on One Side
    • Bilateral Cleft Lip and Palate
    • Double Cleft Lip with Palate
    • Complete Cleft Lip and Palate

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q379: Unspecified cleft palate with unilateral cleft lip
    • Q359: Cleft palate, unspecified
    • Q369: Cleft lip, unilateral
    • Q378: Unspecified cleft palate with bilateral cleft lip

    Also known as:

    • Other Speech Problems
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Unspecified speech issues
    • Speech difficulties
    • Communication problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4789: Other speech disturbances

    Also known as:

    • Scars
    • Hypertrophic Scarring
    • Keloid Scars
    • Scar Tissue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L910: Hypertrophic scar

    Also known as:

    • Benign Skin Growth
    • Benign Tumor
    • Skin Condition
    • Non-cancerous skin lesion
    • Skin tumor
    • Skin lump

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D2339: Other benign neoplasm of skin of other parts of face

    What procedures does Dr. Tholpady perform?

    As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Tholpady 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. Tholpady. 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:

    • Facial Tissue Transfer (Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Lips)
    • Head and Neck Muscle Flap Surgery
    • Local Flap Surgery
    • Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
    • Facial Reconstruction
    • Myocutaneous Flap
    • Fasciocutaneous Flap
    • Head and Neck Reconstruction
    • Vascular Pedicle Flap

    CPT Codes:

    • 14060: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10 sq cm or less
    • 15733: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; head and neck with named vascular pedicle (ie, buccinators, genioglossus, temporalis, masseter, sternocleidomastoid, levator scapulae)

    Also known as:

    • Facial Wound Repair
    • Intermediate Wound Repair (2.5 cm or less)
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Stitches for facial cut
    • Intermediate wound closure
    • Repair of facial laceration
    • Complex Wound Closure
    • Deep Wound Stitching
    • Injury Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 12051: Repair, intermediate, wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 2.5 cm or less
    • 12031: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.5 cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Benign Facial Lesion (0.6-1.0 cm)
    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
    • Small Benign Lesion Removal (Face/Ears/Eyelids/Nose/Lips)
    • Facial Skin Growth Excision
    • Benign Lesion Removal (Face)
    • Eyelid Lesion Excision
    • Lip Lesion Removal
    • Benign Skin Growth Excision
    • Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
    • Excision of Non-Cancerous Skin Lesion
    • Facial Lesion Excision
    • Ear Lesion Removal
    • Eyelid Lesion Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 11441: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 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
    • 11440: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 0.5 cm or less

    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:

    • Injection for Skin Lesions (Up to 7)
    • Intralesional Injection
    • Lesion Injection Therapy
    • Steroid Injection for Skin Bumps

    CPT Codes:

    • 11900: Injection, intralesional; up to and including 7 lesions

    Also known as:

    • Benign Facial Lesion Removal (1.1-2.0 cm)
    • Facial mole removal
    • Eyelid lesion excision
    • Lip lesion removal
    • Benign growth removal from face

    CPT Codes:

    • 11442: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Small Skin Flap Surgery (Scalp, Arms, or Legs)
    • Adjacent Tissue Transfer
    • Local Flap Surgery
    • Skin Rearrangement Procedure
    • Small Defect Skin Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 14020: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, scalp, arms and/or legs; defect 10 sq cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Suture or Staple Removal with Anesthesia
    • Anesthesia
    • Surgical Stitch Removal
    • Anesthetized Staple Removal
    • Wound Closure Device Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 15851: Removal of sutures or staples requiring anesthesia (ie, general anesthesia, moderate sedation)

    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:

    • Speech Sound Production Evaluation
    • Articulation assessment
    • Phonological process evaluation
    • Apraxia of speech assessment
    • Dysarthria evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92522: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria);

    Also known as:

    • Tympanometry
    • Hearing Tests for Adults
    • Hearing Tests for Children
    • Impedance Audiometry
    • Middle Ear Test
    • Ear Pressure Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 92567: Tympanometry (impedance testing)

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    Also known as:

    • Large Tumor Removal from Face or Scalp
    • Face Tumor Excision
    • Scalp Tumor Removal (Deep)
    • Soft Tissue Tumor Surgery (Face/Scalp)
    • Subfascial Tumor Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 21014: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of face and scalp, subfascial (eg, subgaleal, intramuscular); 2 cm or greater

    Also known as:

    • Soft Tissue Tumor Removal (Face/Scalp, under 2 cm)
    • Facial Soft Tissue Excision
    • Scalp Tumor Removal
    • Subfascial Tumor Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 21013: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of face and scalp, subfascial (eg, subgaleal, intramuscular); less than 2 cm

    Also known as:

    • Small Soft Tissue Tumor Removal (Face/Scalp)
    • Subcutaneous Tumor Excision
    • Facial Lump Removal
    • Scalp Tumor Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 21011: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of face or scalp, subcutaneous; less than 2 cm

    Also known as:

    • Primary Cleft Lip and Nose Repair
    • Cleft Lip Surgery
    • Nasal Deformity Repair (Cleft Lip)
    • Unilateral Cleft Lip Correction

    CPT Codes:

    • 40700: Plastic repair of cleft lip/nasal deformity; primary, partial or complete, unilateral

    Also known as:

    • Cleft Palate Repair Surgery
    • Palatoplasty
    • Soft Palate Repair
    • Hard Palate Repair
    • Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 42200: Palatoplasty for cleft palate, soft and/or hard palate only

    Also known as:

    • Nose Tip Surgery for Cleft Lip/Palate Deformity
    • Cleft Lip Rhinoplasty (Tip)
    • Nasal Tip Reconstruction
    • Columellar Lengthening (Nose)

    CPT Codes:

    • 30460: Rhinoplasty for nasal deformity secondary to congenital cleft lip and/or palate, including columellar lengthening; tip only

    Does Dr. Tholpady accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tholpady accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (317) 948-0345 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Tholpady accept in Indianapolis, IN?

    Dr. Tholpady in Indianapolis, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CareSource

    • Centene

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • State of Indiana

    • Steris Corporation

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Tholpady's office located?

    Dr. Sunil Tholpady's Primary Practice

    705 Riley Hospital Dr

    Indianapolis, IN 46202

    (317) 948-0345

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    Dr. Sunil Tholpady's Practice 2

    545 Barnhill Dr # 215

    Indianapolis, IN 46202

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    Dr. Sunil Tholpady's Practice 3

    1001 W 10th St

    Indianapolis, IN 46202

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

    Dr. Tholpady's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689887150.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tholpady?

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

    What is Dr. Sunil Tholpady's specialty?

    Dr. Tholpady is a Plastic Surgeon near Indianapolis, IN. A plastic surgeon specializes in repairing, reconstructing, or replacing physical defects involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hands, extremities, breasts, trunk, and external genitalia. Cosmetic surgery is a key aspect of this specialty, where surgeons apply aesthetic principles to enhance appearance and optimize reconstructive outcomes, addressing both normal structures and those requiring reconstruction. Contact Dr. Tholpady to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Sunil Tholpady affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Tholpady is affiliated with IU Health North 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 Sunil Tholpady accepting new patients in Indianapolis, IN?

    Yes, Dr. Sunil Tholpady is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sunil Tholpady offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tholpady's office at (317) 948-0345 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Sunil Tholpady?

    Please contact Dr. Tholpady's office at (317) 948-0345 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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