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39 Years of Experience
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Who is Dr. Tranakas, Surgeon in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Dr. Nicholas Tranakas, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Fort Lauderdale, FL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 39 years and is board certified. Dr. Tranakas graduated from University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine and completed his residency at Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, General Surgery. Dr. Tranakas is fluent in English and Greek, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tranakas’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. Tranakas’s office at (954) 491-0900.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Tranakas?
Dr. Nicholas Tranakas, 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. Tranakas empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Breast Cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancer, General Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Melanoma, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Fort Lauderdale/FL community, Dr. Tranakas is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Tranakas go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, General Surgery | Jackson Memorial Hospital/Jackson Health System Program
Medical School: University of Miami Sch of Med, Miami Fl | University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine
Is Dr. Tranakas board certified as a Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Nicholas Tranakas, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Tranakas speak?
Dr. Tranakas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Greek
What conditions does Dr. Tranakas treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Tranakas 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. Tranakas. 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:
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
Also known as:
- Fibrocystic Breast Changes
- Breast Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
- Breast Disease
- Cystic breasts
- Fibrocystic disease
- Lumpy breasts
- Breast Neoplasm
- Breast Lump of Unknown Type
- Uncertain Breast Growth
ICD-10 Codes:
- N6019: Diffuse cystic mastopathy of unspecified breast
- D4861: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of right breast
- D4862: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of left breast
Also known as:
- Benign Breast Lump
- Benign Tumor
- Breast Disease
- Non-cancerous breast mass
- Breast fibroadenoma
- Benign breast disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- D241: Benign neoplasm of right breast
Also known as:
- Benign Left Breast Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Breast Disease
- Non-cancerous left breast growth
- Left breast mass
- Left breast lump
ICD-10 Codes:
- D242: Benign neoplasm of left breast
What procedures does Dr. Tranakas perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Tranakas 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. Tranakas. 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:
- Partial Mastectomy with Lymph Node Removal
- Partial Mastectomy
- Simple Mastectomy
- Mastectomy
- Lumpectomy with Lymphadenectomy
- Breast Conserving Surgery with Lymph Node Dissection
- Quadrantectomy with Axillary Dissection
- Lumpectomy
- Breast conserving surgery
- Quadrantectomy
- Segmentectomy
- Complete Mastectomy
- Breast Removal Surgery
- Total Mastectomy
- Unilateral Mastectomy
CPT Codes:
- 19302: Mastectomy, partial (eg, lumpectomy, tylectomy, quadrantectomy, segmentectomy); with axillary lymphadenectomy
- 19301: Mastectomy, partial (eg, lumpectomy, tylectomy, quadrantectomy, segmentectomy);
- 19303: Mastectomy, simple, complete
Also known as:
- Breast Radiation Catheter Placement
- Radiation Therapy
- Breast Brachytherapy Catheter
- Interstitial Radiation Catheter
- Breast Cancer Radiation Delivery
CPT Codes:
- 19296: Placement of radiotherapy afterloading expandable catheter (single or multichannel) into the breast for interstitial radioelement application following partial mastectomy, includes imaging guidance; on date separate from partial mastectomy
Also known as:
- Breast Lump Removal with Marker Guidance
- Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy
- Breast Biopsy
- Image-Guided Breast Lesion Excision
- Wire-Localized Breast Biopsy
- Open Excision of Marked Breast Lesion
- Breast Mass Removal with Marker
- Percutaneous Breast Biopsy
- Breast Tissue Sample
- Breast Lesion Biopsy with Clip
CPT Codes:
- 19125: Excision of breast lesion identified by preoperative placement of radiological marker, open; single lesion
- 19083: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Modified Radical Mastectomy
- Mastectomy
- Breast Removal with Lymph Node Dissection
- Breast Cancer Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 19307: Mastectomy, modified radical, including axillary lymph nodes, with or without pectoralis minor muscle, but excluding pectoralis major muscle
Also known as:
- Breast Lesion Excision
- Breast Cyst Removal
- Fibroadenoma Excision
- Breast Tumor Removal
- Nipple/Areolar Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 19120: Excision of cyst, fibroadenoma, or other benign or malignant tumor, aberrant breast tissue, duct lesion, nipple or areolar lesion (except 19300), open, male or female, 1 or more lesions
Also known as:
- Adjacent Tissue Transfer (Trunk)
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Local Flap Reconstruction
- Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
- Skin Repair Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 14001: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, trunk; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm
Also known as:
- Adjacent Tissue Transfer (Medium Defect)
- Local Skin Flap
- Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
- Skin Reconstruction (Local)
- Adjacent Tissue Graft
CPT Codes:
- 14021: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, scalp, arms and/or legs; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm
Also known as:
- Small Skin Flap Surgery (Scalp, Arms, or Legs)
- Skin Flap Surgery (Medium Size)
- Adjacent Tissue Transfer
- Local Flap Surgery
- Skin Rearrangement Procedure
- Small Defect Skin Repair
- Adjacent tissue transfer
- Local flap surgery
- Skin rearrangement
CPT Codes:
- 14020: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, scalp, arms and/or legs; defect 10 sq cm or less
- 14041: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm
Also known as:
- Breast Lesion Localization
- Breast Marker Placement
- Wire Localization Breast
- Mammographic Guided Breast Localization
CPT Codes:
- 19281: Placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous; first lesion, including mammographic guidance
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery (Trunk)
- Adjacent tissue transfer
- Local flap surgery
- Skin rearrangement
CPT Codes:
- 14000: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, trunk; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Tissue Transfer
- Local Flap Reconstruction
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
CPT Codes:
- 14040: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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)
Also known as:
- Overnight Pulse Oximetry
- Pulse Oximetry
- Continuous Oxygen Monitoring
- Sleep Oxygen Test
- Nocturnal Oximetry
- Overnight O2 Saturation Test
CPT Codes:
- 94762: Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; by continuous overnight monitoring (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
- Central Line Explant
- Port-a-Cath Removal
- Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
- Tunneled Catheter Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion
Also known as:
- Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
- Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
- Subcutaneous port placement
- Central line with port
CPT Codes:
- 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older
Does Dr. Tranakas accept my insurance?
Dr. Tranakas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (954) 491-0900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tranakas accept in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Dr. Tranakas in Fort Lauderdale, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Humana
Medicare
StableView Health
United American / Torchmark
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Tranakas' office located?
Dr. Nicholas Tranakas' Primary Practice
2800 E Commercial Blvd Ste 102
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954) 491-0900
What is Dr. Tranakas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tranakas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982790184.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tranakas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tranakas
What is Dr. Nicholas Tranakas's specialty?
Dr. Tranakas is a Surgeon near Fort Lauderdale, FL. 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. Tranakas to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Nicholas Tranakas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Tranakas is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Broward Health Imperial Point, Broward Health Medical Center. 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 Nicholas Tranakas accepting new patients in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Yes, Dr. Nicholas Tranakas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nicholas Tranakas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tranakas's office at (954) 491-0900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nicholas Tranakas?
Please contact Dr. Tranakas's office at (954) 491-0900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Nicholas Tranakas have?
Dr. Nicholas Tranakas is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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