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Dr. Dan Shell, MD

Memphis, TN

45 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Shell, Plastic Surgeon in Memphis, TN?

    Dr. Dan Shell, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Memphis, TN with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 45 years and is board certified. Dr. Shell completed his residency at Regional Med Ctr At Memphis, Plastic Surgery; Baylor Univ Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Shell is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shell’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shell’s office at (901) 761-4844.

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

    • Residency: Regional Med Ctr At Memphis, Plastic Surgery; Baylor Univ Med Ctr, General Surgery

    • Medical School: University of Ms Sch of Med, Jackson Ms

    Is Dr. Shell board certified as a Plastic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Dan Shell, MD is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Shell speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Shell treat?

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

    • Breast Enlargement
    • Breast Disease
    • Breast hypertrophy
    • Macromastia
    • Gigantomastia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N62: Hypertrophy of breast

    Also known as:

    • Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    • Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)
    • Acne Inversa', 'Verneuil's Disease
    • HS Skin Condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L732: Hidradenitis suppurativa

    Also known as:

    • Scars
    • Hypertrophic Scarring
    • Keloid Scars
    • Scar Tissue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L910: Hypertrophic scar

    Also known as:

    • Open wound on foot
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Foot cut
    • Foot gash
    • Foot injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S91301A: Unspecified open wound, right foot, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Benign Lipoma of Head, Face, or Neck
    • Benign Tumor
    • Non-cancerous fatty lump on head
    • Lipoma of face
    • Neck fatty tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D170: Benign lipomatous neoplasm of skin and subcutaneous tissue of head, face and neck

    Also known as:

    • Sebaceous Cyst
    • Skin Condition
    • Epidermoid Cyst
    • Keratin Cyst
    • Skin Lump

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L723: Sebaceous cyst

    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:

    • S81801A: Unspecified open wound, right lower leg, initial encounter

    What procedures does Dr. Shell perform?

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

    • Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
    • Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Additional Area)
    • Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Face, Hands, Feet)
    • Autologous Skin Graft
    • Partial Thickness Skin Graft
    • Skin Transplant
    • Autograft Skin Transplant
    • Skin Grafting for Large Areas
    • Facial Skin Graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 15100: Split-Thickness Autograft, Trunk, Arms, Legs; First 100 Sq Cm Or Less, Or 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children (Except 15050)
    • 15101: Split-Thickness Autograft, Trunk, Arms, Legs; Each Additional 100 Sq Cm, Or Each Additional 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children, Or Part Thereof (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)
    • 15120: Split-Thickness Autograft, Face, Scalp, Eyelids, Mouth, Neck, Ears, Orbits, Genitalia, Hands, Feet, And/Or Multiple Digits; First 100 Sq Cm Or Less, Or 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children (Except 15050)

    Also known as:

    • Complex Wound Repair on Torso (2.6-7.5 cm)
    • Complex Skin Repair (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
    • Trunk Wound Closure (Complex)
    • Deep Torso Laceration Repair
    • Complex Body Wound Stitching
    • Complex Laceration Repair
    • Deep Wound Closure
    • Surgical Skin Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 13101: Repair, complex, trunk; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
    • 13131: Repair, complex, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; 1.1 cm to 2.5 cm

    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:

    • Wound or Burn Site Preparation for Graft
    • Surgery
    • Surgical Wound Debridement
    • Burn Eschar Excision
    • Scar Contracture Release
    • Recipient Site Preparation

    CPT Codes:

    • 15002: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, trunk, arms, legs; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children

    Also known as:

    • Complex Wound Repair (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
    • Complex Trunk Wound Repair (Additional)
    • Extensive Facial Laceration Repair
    • Deep Wound Closure (Sensitive Areas)
    • Complex Repair of Hand/Foot Wound
    • Complex Body Wound Repair
    • Trunk Laceration Repair
    • Deep Wound Closure (Trunk)

    CPT Codes:

    • 13132: Repair, complex, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
    • 13102: Repair, complex, trunk; each additional 5 cm or less (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Breast Reduction Surgery
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Reduction Mammoplasty
    • Breast Size Reduction
    • Mammoplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 19318: Breast reduction

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Additional Area)
    • Surgery
    • Wound Bed Preparation
    • Burn Eschar Excision
    • Scar Contracture Release
    • Recipient Site Creation

    CPT Codes:

    • 15003: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, trunk, arms, legs; each additional 100 sq cm, or part thereof, or each additional 1% of body area of infants and children (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Muscle or Skin Flap Surgery (Trunk)
    • Myocutaneous Flap (Body)
    • Fasciocutaneous Flap (Trunk)
    • Tissue Flap Reconstruction (Torso)

    CPT Codes:

    • 15734: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; trunk

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Infants/Children)
    • Surgery
    • Wound Debridement for Graft
    • Burn Scar Release Surgery
    • Recipient Site Preparation for Skin Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 15004: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet and/or multiple digits; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children

    Does Dr. Shell accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shell accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (901) 761-4844 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shell accept in Memphis, TN?

    Dr. Shell in Memphis, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • Community Health Network

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • Spectrum

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Shell's office located?

    Dr. Dan Shell's Primary Practice

    1068 Cresthaven Rd Ste 200

    Memphis, TN 38119

    (901) 761-4844

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    Dr. Dan Shell's Practice 2

    6209 Poplar Ave Ste 200

    Memphis, TN 38119

    (901) 761-4844

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

    Dr. Shell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043316821.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shell?

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

    What is Dr. Dan Shell's specialty?

    Dr. Shell is a Plastic Surgeon near Memphis, TN. 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. Shell to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Dan Shell affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Shell is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Dan Shell accepting new patients in Memphis, TN?

    Yes, Dr. Dan Shell is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Dan Shell offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shell's office at (901) 761-4844 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dan Shell?

    Please contact Dr. Shell's office at (901) 761-4844 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Dan Shell have?

    Dr. Dan Shell is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

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