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Dr. Richard Arenas, MD

Springfield, MA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Arenas, Surgeon in Springfield, MA?

    Dr. Richard Arenas, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Springfield, MA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Arenas completed his residency at UMDNJ Robert Wood Johnson Univ. Hosp.. Dr. Arenas is fluent in English, Azerbaijani, Chuang, Zhuang, and Zulu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Arenas’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Arenas’s office at (413) 794-5265.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Arenas?

    Dr. Richard Arenas, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified 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. Arenas empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Colon & Rectal Surgery, Gastrointestinal Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Springfield/MA community, Dr. Arenas is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Fellowship: University of Chicago Medical Center

    • Residency: UMDNJ Robert Wood Johnson Univ. Hosp.

    • Medical School: UMDNJ- Robert Wood Johnson

    Is Dr. Arenas board certified as a Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Arenas, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Arenas speak?

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

    • Azerbaijani

    • Chuang

    • English

    • Zhuang

    • Zulu

    What conditions does Dr. Arenas treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Arenas 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. Arenas. 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:

    • Melanoma of the Trunk
    • Melanoma of Left Arm or Shoulder
    • Melanoma of the Right Arm or Shoulder
    • Melanoma of Scalp or Neck
    • Melanoma of the Left Leg or Hip
    • Early Stage Trunk Melanoma
    • Melanoma
    • Malignant Melanoma of Body
    • Skin Cancer on Torso
    • Left Arm Melanoma
    • Left Shoulder Melanoma
    • Skin Cancer of Left Arm
    • Left Upper Limb Melanoma
    • Right Arm Melanoma
    • Right Shoulder Melanoma
    • Malignant Melanoma of Right Arm
    • Scalp Melanoma
    • Neck Melanoma
    • Skin Cancer of Scalp
    • Skin Cancer of Neck
    • Left Leg Melanoma
    • Left Hip Melanoma
    • Malignant Melanoma of Left Leg
    • Stage 0 Trunk Melanoma
    • Non-invasive Trunk Melanoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C4359: Malignant melanoma of other part of trunk
    • C4362: Malignant melanoma of left upper limb, including shoulder
    • C4361: Malignant melanoma of right upper limb, including shoulder
    • C434: Malignant melanoma of scalp and neck
    • C4372: Malignant melanoma of left lower limb, including hip
    • D0359: Melanoma in situ of other part of trunk

    Also known as:

    • Mole
    • Birthmarks
    • Moles
    • Common Moles, Dysplastic Nevi, and Risk of Melanoma
    • Nevus
    • Birthmark
    • Skin spot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D225: Melanocytic nevi of trunk

    What procedures does Dr. Arenas perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Arenas 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. Arenas. 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:

    • Skin Cancer Removal (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
    • Malignant Skin Lesion Removal
    • Malignant Lesion Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal
    • Cancerous Mole Removal
    • Skin Cancer Excision
    • Malignant Mole Removal
    • Tumor Removal from Skin
    • Wide Excision of Skin Lesion
    • Skin cancer excision
    • Malignant mole removal
    • Cancerous skin lesion surgery
    • Skin tumor removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11603: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
    • 11604: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 3.1 to 4.0 cm
    • 11601: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Complex Wound Repair (Scalp, Arms, Legs)
    • Complex Trunk Wound Repair (Additional)
    • Deep Wound Repair (Extremities)
    • Surgical Closure of Complex Wound
    • Advanced Wound Stitching
    • Complex Body Wound Repair
    • Trunk Laceration Repair
    • Deep Wound Closure (Trunk)

    CPT Codes:

    • 13121: Repair, complex, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 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:

    • 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:

    • Skin Cancer Removal (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
    • Malignant Lesion Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal
    • Cancerous Skin Growth Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 11602: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; 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:

    • Full Thickness Skin Graft (Small Area)
    • Free skin graft
    • Skin transplant
    • Dermal graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 15220: Full thickness graft, free, including direct closure of donor site, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 20 sq cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Partial Mastectomy
    • Mastectomy
    • Lumpectomy
    • Breast conserving surgery
    • Quadrantectomy
    • Segmentectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 19301: Mastectomy, partial (eg, lumpectomy, tylectomy, quadrantectomy, segmentectomy);

    Also known as:

    • Deep Armpit Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Axillary Lymph Node Excision
    • Open Axillary Node Biopsy
    • Underarm Lymph Node Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 38525: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep axillary node(s)

    Also known as:

    • Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
    • Lymph Node Identification
    • Sentinel Node Biopsy (Mapping)
    • Dye Injection for Lymph Nodes

    CPT Codes:

    • 38900: Intraoperative identification (eg, mapping) of sentinel lymph node(s) includes injection of non-radioactive dye, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Deep Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Cervical Lymph Node Excision
    • Open Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Deep Cervical Node Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 38510: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep cervical node(s)

    Does Dr. Arenas accept my insurance?

    Dr. Arenas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (413) 794-5265 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Arenas accept in Springfield, MA?

    Dr. Arenas in Springfield, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

    • Commonwealth Care Alliance

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health New England

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Point32Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Arenas' office located?

    Dr. Richard Arenas' Primary Practice

    280 Chestnut St Ste 2

    Springfield, MA 01199

    (413) 794-5265

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    Dr. Richard Arenas' Practice 2

    100 Wason Ave

    Springfield, MA 01107

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    Dr. Richard Arenas' Practice 3

    3300 Main St Fl 4

    Springfield, MA 01107

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

    Dr. Arenas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447345434.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Arenas?

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

    What is Dr. Richard Arenas's specialty?

    Dr. Arenas is a Surgeon near Springfield, MA. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Arenas to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Richard Arenas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Arenas is affiliated with Baystate Medical Center 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 Richard Arenas accepting new patients in Springfield, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Arenas is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Richard Arenas offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Arenas's office at (413) 794-5265 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Richard Arenas?

    Please contact Dr. Arenas's office at (413) 794-5265 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Arenas have?

    Dr. Richard Arenas is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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