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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 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 a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Fontenelle Ribeiro typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
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
Also known as:
- Other Lung Disease
- Lung Disease
- Various lung conditions
- Unspecified lung disorder
- Miscellaneous lung problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- J984: Other disorders of lung
Also known as:
- Traumatic Collapsed Lung
- Pleural Disorder
- Traumatic Air in Chest
- Traumatic Pneumothorax
- Injured Collapsed Lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- S270XXA: Traumatic pneumothorax, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Low Blood Pressure
- Hypotension
- Blood Pressure Drop
- Fainting Spells
ICD-10 Codes:
- I959: Hypotension, unspecified
What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Fontenelle Ribeiro typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Dressing Change Under Anesthesia
- Wound Debridement
- Muscle Debridement
- Skin and Tissue Debridement
- Anesthesia
- Wounds and Injuries
- Wound Dressing Change with Sedation
- Non-Burn Dressing Change Under General Anesthesia
- Surgical Dressing Change
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
- Muscle Cleaning Procedure
- Fascia Debridement
- Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
- Wound Cleaning
- Surgical Debridement
- Subcutaneous Tissue Debridement
CPT Codes:
- 15852: Dressing change (for other than burns) under anesthesia (other than local)
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 11045: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
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
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Riverside Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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
Dr. Marcelo Augusto Fontenelle Ribeiro's Practice 2
250 W Pratt St Ste 900
Baltimore, MD 21201
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.
What does a Trauma Surgeon do?
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.
Is this Dr. Marcelo Augusto Fontenelle Ribeiro affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fontenelle Ribeiro is affiliated with Medstar Harbor Hospital, Frederick Health Hospital, Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center, Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center, Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional 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.
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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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