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Dr. Marcelo Augusto Fontenelle Ribeiro, MD

Baltimore, MD

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Fontenelle Ribeiro, Trauma Surgeon in Baltimore, MD?

    Dr. Marcelo Augusto Fontenelle Ribeiro, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Baltimore, MD with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Fontenelle Ribeiro is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fontenelle Ribeiro’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fontenelle Ribeiro’s office at (410) 328-9781.

    What languages does Dr. Fontenelle Ribeiro speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Fontenelle Ribeiro treat?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Fontenelle Ribeiro 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. Fontenelle Ribeiro. 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:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Soft Tissue Disorder
    • Connective Tissue Disorder
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Muscle and connective tissue problems
    • Uncommon soft tissue conditions
    • Various soft tissue ailments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7989: Other specified soft tissue disorders

    Also known as:

    • Necrotizing Fasciitis
    • Bacterial Infection
    • Skin Infection
    • Flesh-eating disease
    • Necrotizing soft tissue infection
    • Gangrene

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M726: Necrotizing fasciitis

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Fournier's Gangrene
    • Gangrene
    • Penis Disorder
    • Testicular Disorder
    • Necrotizing fasciitis of perineum
    • Perineal gangrene
    • Scrotal gangrene

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N493: Fournier gangrene

    What procedures does Dr. Fontenelle Ribeiro perform?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Fontenelle Ribeiro 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. Fontenelle Ribeiro. 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:

    • Wound Debridement
    • Dressing Change Under Anesthesia
    • Anesthesia
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Surgical Wound Cleaning
    • Tissue Removal from Wound
    • Dead Tissue Removal
    • Wound Dressing Change with Sedation
    • Non-Burn Dressing Change Under General Anesthesia
    • Surgical Dressing Change

    CPT Codes:

    • 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
    • 15852: Dressing change (for other than burns) under anesthesia (other than local)

    Also known as:

    • Surgery for Severe Genital/Perineal Infection
    • Necrotizing Fasciitis Debridement (Genital)
    • Perineal Soft Tissue Debridement
    • Flesh-Eating Bacteria Surgery (Genital Area)

    CPT Codes:

    • 11004: Debridement of skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and fascia for necrotizing soft tissue infection; external genitalia and perineum

    Also known as:

    • Feeding Tube Placement with Endoscopy
    • PEG Tube Placement
    • Gastrostomy Tube Insertion
    • EGD with Feeding Tube
    • Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43246: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with directed placement of percutaneous gastrostomy tube

    Also known as:

    • Planned Tracheostomy
    • Tracheotomy
    • Surgical Airway Creation
    • Breathing Tube Placement (Surgical)
    • Neck Airway Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 31600: Tracheostomy, planned (separate procedure);

    Does Dr. Fontenelle Ribeiro accept my insurance?

    Dr. Fontenelle Ribeiro accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 328-9781 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Fontenelle Ribeiro accept in Baltimore, MD?

    Dr. Fontenelle Ribeiro in Baltimore, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Express Scripts

    • Johns Hopkins

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Fontenelle Ribeiro's office located?

    Dr. Marcelo Augusto Fontenelle Ribeiro's Primary Practice

    22 S Greene St

    Baltimore, MD 21201

    (410) 328-9781

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    Dr. Marcelo Augusto Fontenelle Ribeiro's Practice 2

    250 W Pratt St Ste 900

    Baltimore, MD 21201

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

    Dr. Fontenelle Ribeiro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851124697.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fontenelle Ribeiro?

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

    What is Dr. Marcelo Augusto Fontenelle Ribeiro's specialty?

    Dr. Fontenelle Ribeiro is a Trauma Surgeon near Baltimore, MD. Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency. Contact Dr. Fontenelle Ribeiro to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Marcelo Augusto Fontenelle Ribeiro affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Fontenelle Ribeiro is affiliated with Frederick Health Hospital, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center, MedStar Harbor Hospital, UM Upper Chesapeake Medical Center Bel Air, Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital 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 Marcelo Augusto Fontenelle Ribeiro accepting new patients in Baltimore, MD?

    No, Dr. Marcelo Augusto Fontenelle Ribeiro is not accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Marcelo Augusto Fontenelle Ribeiro offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Fontenelle Ribeiro's office at (410) 328-9781 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Marcelo Augusto Fontenelle Ribeiro?

    Please contact Dr. Fontenelle Ribeiro's office at (410) 328-9781 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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