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31 Years of Experience
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Who is Dr. Karmo, Plastic Surgeon in Pontiac, MI?
Dr. Firas Karmo, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Pontiac, MI with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified. Dr. Karmo graduated from University of Baghdad College of Medicine and completed his residency at St Joseph Mercy-Oakland Program. Dr. Karmo is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Karmo’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Karmo’s office at (248) 858-6777.
Where did Dr. Karmo go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Joseph Mercy-Oakland Program
Medical School: University of Baghdad College of Medicine
Is Dr. Karmo board certified as a Plastic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Firas Karmo, MD is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Karmo speak?
Dr. Karmo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does Dr. Karmo treat?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Karmo 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. Karmo. 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:
- Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Left Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Right Wrist Nerve Compression
- Right Hand Numbness
- Right CTS
- Left Wrist Nerve Compression
- Left Hand Numbness
- Left CTS
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
- G5602: Carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb
Also known as:
- Localized Swelling
- Edema
- Localized Edema
- Fluid Retention
- Swelling in one area
ICD-10 Codes:
- R600: Localized edema
Also known as:
- Lymphedema
- Lymphatic Swelling
- Fluid Retention in Limbs
- Chronic Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- I890: Lymphedema, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Deep Chronic Skin Ulcer on Right Lower Leg
- Skin Condition
- Non-Pressure Leg Sore
- Persistent Leg Wound
- Right Leg Skin Ulcer
- Open Sore on Lower Leg
ICD-10 Codes:
- L97812: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of right lower leg with fat layer exposed
Also known as:
- Routine Blood Pressure Check (Normal Findings)
- Vital Signs
- Normal BP reading
- Blood pressure screening, all clear
- Healthy blood pressure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0130: Encounter for examination of blood pressure without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Dupuytren's Contracture
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Finger Injuries and Disorder
- Dupuytren contracture
- Palmar fibromatosis
- Viking disease
- Hand contracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- M720: Palmar fascial fibromatosis [Dupuytren]
What procedures does Dr. Karmo perform?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Karmo 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. Karmo. 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
- Unna Boot Application
- Muscle Debridement
- Skin and Tissue Debridement
- Deep Wound Cleaning
- Deep Wound Cleaning for Open Fracture
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
- Compression Boot Application
- Unna Paste Bandage
- Leg Ulcer Dressing
- Muscle Cleaning Procedure
- Fascia Debridement
- Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
- Wound Cleaning
- Surgical Debridement
- Subcutaneous Tissue Debridement
- Surgical Wound Debridement
- Tissue Removal for Wound Healing
- Excisional Debridement (Bone)
- Open Fracture Debridement
- Foreign Material Removal (Fracture)
- Deep Tissue Wound Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 29580: Strapping; Unna boot
- 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)
- 11046: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 11012: Debridement including removal of foreign material at the site of an open fracture and/or an open dislocation (eg, excisional debridement); skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscle fascia, muscle, and bone
Also known as:
- Intermediate Wound Repair (Body)
- Intermediate Wound Repair (Neck, Hands, Feet, Genitalia)
- Intermediate Face/Head Wound Repair (2.6-5.0 cm)
- Complex Wound Repair (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
- Small Wound Repair (Neck, Hands, Feet, Genitals)
- Facial Wound Repair
- Complex Wound Repair (Scalp, Arms, Legs)
- Intermediate Wound Repair (2.5 cm or less)
- Wounds and Injuries
- Laceration Repair (Body)
- Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
- Deep Wound Stitching (Body)
- Laceration Repair
- Complex Wound Closure
- Surgical Wound Repair
- Injury Stitching
- Facial Laceration Repair
- Head Wound Stitching
- Complex Facial Cut Repair
- Extensive Facial Laceration Repair
- Deep Wound Closure (Sensitive Areas)
- Complex Repair of Hand/Foot Wound
- Minor Wound Closure
- Intermediate Wound Stitching
- Surgical Repair of Small Wounds
- Stitches for facial cut
- Intermediate wound closure
- Repair of facial laceration
- Deep Wound Repair (Extremities)
- Surgical Closure of Complex Wound
- Advanced Wound Stitching
- Deep Wound Stitching
- Injury Repair
CPT Codes:
- 12032: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
- 12042: Repair, intermediate, wounds of neck, hands, feet and/or external genitalia; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
- 12052: Repair, intermediate, wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 2.6 cm to 5.0 cm
- 13132: Repair, complex, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
- 12041: Repair, intermediate, wounds of neck, hands, feet and/or external genitalia; 2.5 cm or less
- 12051: Repair, intermediate, wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 2.5 cm or less
- 13121: Repair, complex, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
- 12031: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.5 cm or less
Also known as:
- Skin Harvest for Cultured Skin Graft
- Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
- Autologous Skin Graft Harvest
- Cultured Skin Biopsy
- Skin Tissue Collection for Graft
- Donor Skin for Graft
- Autologous Skin Graft
- Partial Thickness Skin Graft
- Skin Transplant
CPT Codes:
- 15040: Harvest of skin for tissue cultured skin autograft, 100 sq cm or less
- 15100: Split-Thickness Autograft, Trunk, Arms, Legs; First 100 Sq Cm Or Less, Or 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children (Except 15050)
Also known as:
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesion (Trunk/Limbs)
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesion (3.1-4.0 cm)
- Removal of Benign Lesion on Face/Ears/Eyelids/Nose/Lips (3.1-4.0 cm)
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
- Benign Skin Growth Excision
- Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
- Mole Removal (Large)
- Skin Growth Excision
- Benign Tumor Removal (Skin)
- Lesion Removal (Scalp, Neck, Hands, Feet, Genitalia)
- Skin Biopsy Excision
- Facial Lesion Excision
- Benign Skin Growth Removal (Face)
- Eyelid Lesion Surgery
- Skin Lesion Biopsy and Removal
- Excision of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth
CPT Codes:
- 11404: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 3.1 to 4.0 cm
- 11424: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 3.1 to 4.0 cm
- 11444: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 3.1 to 4.0 cm
- 11423: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
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:
- Breast Reduction Surgery
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Reduction Mammoplasty
- Breast Size Reduction
- Mammoplasty
CPT Codes:
- 19318: Breast reduction
Also known as:
- Large Benign Skin Lesion Removal
- Benign Skin Growth Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
- Large Skin Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 11406: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter over 4.0 cm
Also known as:
- Nail Bed Repair
- Fingernail Bed Repair
- Toenail Bed Repair
- Nail Injury Repair
CPT Codes:
- 11760: Repair of nail bed
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery (Medium)
- Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
- Local Flap Surgery
- Skin Graft (Adjacent Tissue)
CPT Codes:
- 14301: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; defect 30.1 sq cm to 60.0 sq cm
Also known as:
- Abscess Incision and Drainage
- Abscess
- I&D of Abscess
- Lancing an Abscess
- Draining a Boil
- Cyst Drainage
CPT Codes:
- 10061: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); complicated or multiple
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:
- Large Malignant Skin Lesion Removal
- Skin Cancer Excision
- Large Malignant Growth Removal
- Wide Excision of Skin Cancer
- Trunk/Limb Skin Cancer Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 11606: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter over 4.0 cm
Also known as:
- Drainage of Fluid Collection
- Incision and Drainage
- Hematoma Drainage
- Seroma Drainage
CPT Codes:
- 10140: Incision and drainage of hematoma, seroma or fluid collection
Also known as:
- Malignant Skin Lesion Removal
- Skin Cancer Excision
- Malignant Mole Removal
- Tumor Removal from Skin
- Wide Excision of Skin Lesion
CPT Codes:
- 11604: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 3.1 to 4.0 cm
Also known as:
- Chemical Cauterization of Granulation Tissue
- Proud flesh removal
- Chemical burn for wound overgrowth
- Granulation tissue treatment
- Wound cautery
CPT Codes:
- 17250: Chemical cauterization of granulation tissue (ie, proud flesh)
Also known as:
- Complex Removal of Foreign Object Under Skin
- Surgical Foreign Body Removal
- Deep Foreign Object Extraction
- Complicated Object Removal from Skin
CPT Codes:
- 10121: Incision and removal of foreign body, subcutaneous tissues; complicated
Also known as:
- Removal of Large Benign Skin Lesion
- Excision of Non-Cancerous Growth
- Benign Skin Tumor Removal
- Large Skin Lesion Excision
CPT Codes:
- 11426: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter over 4.0 cm
Also known as:
- Complex Wound Repair on Torso (2.6-7.5 cm)
- Trunk Wound Closure (Complex)
- Deep Torso Laceration Repair
- Complex Body Wound Stitching
CPT Codes:
- 13101: Repair, complex, trunk; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
Also known as:
- Trigger Finger Release Surgery
- Wrist Ganglion Cyst Removal
- Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery (Single Finger)
- Tendon Sheath Incision
- Trigger Finger Tenolysis
- Finger Tendon Release
- Hand Tendon Surgery
- Ganglion Excision
- Wrist Cyst Surgery
- Dorsal/Volar Ganglion Removal
- Partial Palmar Fasciectomy', 'Finger Contracture Release Surgery', 'Dupuytren's Release (Finger)
CPT Codes:
- 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)
- 25111: Excision of ganglion, wrist (dorsal or volar); primary
- 26123: Fasciectomy, partial palmar with release of single digit including proximal interphalangeal joint, with or without Z-plasty, other local tissue rearrangement, or skin grafting (includes obtaining graft);
Also known as:
- Multi-Layer Leg Compression Wrap
- Compression Bandage Application
- Leg Compression System
- Ankle and Foot Compression
CPT Codes:
- 29581: Application of multi-layer compression system; leg (below knee), including ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Open Surgery for Complex Wrist Fracture
- Distal Radius Fracture Repair (Open)
- Wrist Fracture with Internal Fixation
- Complex Radial Fracture Surgery
- Epiphyseal Separation Repair (Wrist)
CPT Codes:
- 25609: Open treatment of distal radial intra-articular fracture or epiphyseal separation; with internal fixation of 3 or more fragments
Also known as:
- Hand Bone Fracture Treatment with Manipulation
- Wrist Fracture Treatment with Manipulation
- Metacarpal Fracture Reduction
- Closed Metacarpal Fracture Treatment
- Broken Hand Bone Manipulation
- Closed Distal Radius Fracture Treatment
- Colles Fracture Reduction
- Smith Fracture Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 26605: Closed treatment of metacarpal fracture, single; with manipulation, each bone
- 25605: Closed Treatment Of Distal Radial Fracture (Eg, Colles Or Smith Type) Or Epiphyseal Separation, Includes Closed Treatment Of Fracture Of Ulnar Styloid, When Performed; With Manipulation
Also known as:
- Wrist Joint Exploration with Biopsy
- Wrist Tendon Sheath Release
- Wrist Arthrotomy
- Wrist Biopsy
- Open Wrist Surgery
- Joint Exploration and Tissue Sample
- De Quervain's Release
- Wrist Tendon Decompression
- Extensor Tendon Sheath Incision
CPT Codes:
- 25100: Arthrotomy, wrist joint; with biopsy
- 25000: Incision, extensor tendon sheath, wrist (eg, deQuervains disease)
Also known as:
- Finger or Thumb Tip Fracture Repair
- Finger or Thumb Fracture Fixation
- Distal Phalanx Fracture Surgery
- Finger Bone Break Repair
- Open Reduction Internal Fixation (Finger)
- Percutaneous phalangeal fixation
- Unstable finger fracture repair
- Thumb bone fracture treatment
CPT Codes:
- 26765: Open treatment of distal phalangeal fracture, finger or thumb, includes internal fixation, when performed, each
- 26727: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of unstable phalangeal shaft fracture, proximal or middle phalanx, finger or thumb, with manipulation, each
Also known as:
- Open Repair of Hand Bone Fracture (Metacarpal)
- Metacarpal Fracture Surgery
- Hand Fracture Fixation
- Broken Hand Bone Surgery
- Metacarpal Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF)
CPT Codes:
- 26615: Open treatment of metacarpal fracture, single, includes internal fixation, when performed, each bone
Also known as:
- Hand or Finger Cyst Removal
- Ganglion cyst removal hand
- Tendon sheath lesion excision
- Mucous cyst removal finger
CPT Codes:
- 26160: Excision of lesion of tendon sheath or joint capsule (eg, cyst, mucous cyst, or ganglion), hand or finger
Also known as:
- Exploration of Penetrating Arm/Leg Wound
- Extremity Wound Exploration
- Deep Wound Check Arm/Leg
- Penetrating Injury Exploration
CPT Codes:
- 20103: Exploration of penetrating wound (separate procedure); extremity
Also known as:
- Finger or Thumb Amputation with Skin Flap
- Digit Amputation with Reconstruction
- Digital Amputation
- Finger Removal Surgery
- Thumb Amputation with Flap
CPT Codes:
- 26952: Amputation, finger or thumb, primary or secondary, any joint or phalanx, single, including neurectomies; with local advancement flaps (V-Y, hood)
Also known as:
- Finger or Toe Joint Biopsy
- Interphalangeal joint biopsy
- Joint exploration and biopsy
- Finger joint surgery
- Toe joint surgery
CPT Codes:
- 26110: Arthrotomy with biopsy; interphalangeal joint, each
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
- Median Nerve Neuroplasty
- Carpal Tunnel Decompression
- Median Nerve Transposition
CPT Codes:
- 64721: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; median nerve at carpal tunnel
Does Dr. Karmo accept my insurance?
Dr. Karmo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (248) 858-6777 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Karmo accept in Pontiac, MI?
Dr. Karmo in Pontiac, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
California Foundation for Medical Care
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
Citizens Rx
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Alliance Plan (HAP)
Medicare
Spectrum / Priority Health
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Karmo's office located?
Dr. Firas Karmo's Primary Practice
44555 Woodward Ave Ste 103
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 858-6777
What is Dr. Karmo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Karmo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679673289.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Karmo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Karmo
What is Dr. Firas Karmo's specialty?
Dr. Karmo is a Plastic Surgeon near Pontiac, MI. 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. Karmo to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Firas Karmo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Karmo is affiliated with Trinity Health Oakland Hospital, Verde Valley Medical Center, Corewell Health William Beaumont University 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 Firas Karmo accepting new patients in Pontiac, MI?
Yes, Dr. Firas Karmo is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Firas Karmo offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Karmo's office at (248) 858-6777 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Firas Karmo?
Please contact Dr. Karmo's office at (248) 858-6777 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Firas Karmo have?
Dr. Firas Karmo is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
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