Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dougherty, Plastic Surgeon in Taos, NM?
Dr. William Dougherty, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Taos, NM with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Dougherty graduated from University of California. Dr. Dougherty is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dougherty’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dougherty’s office at (505) 913-3975.
Where did Dr. Dougherty go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of California
What languages does Dr. Dougherty speak?
Dr. Dougherty and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Dougherty typically treat?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Dougherty 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. Dougherty. 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.
Also known as:
- Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy
- Breast Reconstruction
- Post-mastectomy breast reconstruction
- Breast implant after mastectomy
- Rebuilding breast after cancer surgery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z421: Encounter for breast reconstruction following mastectomy
Also known as:
- Breast Enlargement
- Breast Disease
- Breast hypertrophy
- Macromastia
- Gigantomastia
ICD-10 Codes:
- N62: Hypertrophy of breast
Also known as:
- Deformity of Reconstructed Breast
- Breast Disease
- Breast Reconstruction
- Misshapen reconstructed breast
- Breast implant deformity
- Abnormal breast reconstruction shape
ICD-10 Codes:
- N650: Deformity of reconstructed breast
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Other Surgical Aftercare
- After Surgery
- General post-operative care
- Unspecified surgical recovery
- Surgical follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare
What procedures does a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Dougherty typically perform?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Dougherty 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. Dougherty. 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.
Also known as:
- Breast Tissue Expander Placement
- Tissue Expander to Permanent Implant Exchange
- Breast Reconstruction
- Breast Reconstruction with Expanders
- Tissue Expander Surgery (Breast)
- Breast Implant Preparation
- Breast implant exchange
- Breast reconstruction second stage
- Expander removal and implant placement
- Permanent breast implant surgery
CPT Codes:
- 19357: Tissue expander placement in breast reconstruction, including subsequent expansion(s)
- 11970: Replacement of tissue expander with permanent implant
Also known as:
- Biologic Implant for Soft Tissue Reinforcement
- Acellular Dermal Matrix Implant
- Breast Reinforcement Implant
- Trunk Soft Tissue Repair
- Tissue Scaffold Implant
CPT Codes:
- 15777: Implantation of biologic implant (eg, acellular dermal matrix) for soft tissue reinforcement (ie, breast, trunk) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Breast Implant Capsule Revision
- Breast Reduction Surgery
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Capsulectomy (Breast Implant)
- Capsulotomy (Breast Implant)
- Breast Implant Scar Tissue Removal
- Reduction Mammoplasty
- Breast Size Reduction
- Mammoplasty
CPT Codes:
- 19370: Revision of peri-implant capsule, breast, including capsulotomy, capsulorrhaphy, and/or partial capsulectomy
- 19318: Breast reduction
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:
- Autologous Fat Grafting (Body)
- Additional Fat Transfer (Body, Breasts, Scalp)
- Fat Transfer
- Liposuction with Fat Injection
- Body Fat Graft
- Autologous Fat Injection
- Liposuction Fat Grafting
- Body Fat Transfer
CPT Codes:
- 15771: Grafting of autologous fat harvested by liposuction technique to trunk, breasts, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 50 cc or less injectate
- 15772: Grafting of autologous fat harvested by liposuction technique to trunk, breasts, scalp, arms, and/or legs; each additional 50 cc injectate, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Dougherty accept my insurance?
Dr. Dougherty accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (505) 913-3975 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dougherty accept in Taos, NM?
Dr. Dougherty in Taos, NM accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Highmark Health
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Dougherty's office located?
What is Dr. Dougherty's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dougherty's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497842512.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dougherty?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dougherty
What is Dr. William Dougherty's specialty?
Dr. Dougherty is a Plastic Surgeon near Taos, NM.
What does a Plastic Surgeon do?
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.
Is this Dr. William Dougherty affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dougherty is affiliated with Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Geisinger Medical Center, Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital, Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center 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 William Dougherty accepting new patients in Taos, NM?
Yes, Dr. William Dougherty is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. William Dougherty offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dougherty's office at (505) 913-3975 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with William Dougherty?
Please contact Dr. Dougherty's office at (505) 913-3975 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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