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Dr. Christopher Muratore, MD

Dr. Christopher Muratore, MD

Boston, MA

24 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Muratore, Pediatric Surgeon in Boston, MA?

    Dr. Christopher Muratore, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Muratore completed his residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Dr. Muratore is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Muratore’s practice accepts Medicaid, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Muratore’s office at (401) 228-0555.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Muratore?

    Dr. Christopher Muratore, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric 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. Muratore empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Hernia, Minimally Invasive Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Boston/MA community, Dr. Muratore is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    Is Dr. Muratore board certified as a Pediatric Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Muratore, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery , American Board of Surgery since 2004, American Board of Dermatology since 2006

    What languages does Dr. Muratore speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Muratore treat?

    As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Muratore 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. Muratore. 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:

    • Phimosis
    • Other Foreskin Problems
    • Foreskin and Glans Adhesions
    • Penis Disorder
    • Tight foreskin
    • Foreskin constriction
    • Retracted foreskin problems
    • Various foreskin issues
    • Unspecified foreskin conditions
    • Foreskin abnormalities
    • Preputial Adhesions
    • Glans Adhesions

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N471: Phimosis
    • N478: Other disorders of prepuce
    • N475: Adhesions of prepuce and glans penis

    Also known as:

    • Umbilical Hernia
    • Groin Hernia (One Side)
    • Hernia
    • Inguinal Hernia
    • Belly Button Hernia
    • Navel Hernia
    • Umbilical Rupture
    • Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
    • Single Groin Hernia
    • Hernia in One Groin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene
    • K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent

    Also known as:

    • Other Post-Surgery Condition
    • Postoperative State
    • Recovery After Surgery
    • Surgical Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

    Also known as:

    • Retractile Testicle
    • Testicular Disorder
    • Ascending Testicle
    • Mobile Testicle
    • Gliding Testicle

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q5522: Retractile testis

    Also known as:

    • Early Puberty
    • Puberty
    • Central precocious puberty
    • Precocious puberty
    • Puberty at a young age

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E301: Precocious puberty

    What procedures does Dr. Muratore perform?

    As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Muratore 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. Muratore. 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:

    • Surgical Circumcision (Older Infants/Children/Adults)
    • Adult Circumcision
    • Childhood Circumcision
    • Foreskin Removal Surgery
    • Non-Clamp Circumcision

    CPT Codes:

    • 54161: Circumcision, surgical excision other than clamp, device, or dorsal slit; older than 28 days of age

    Also known as:

    • Undescended Testicle Surgery
    • Orchiopexy
    • Testicular Fixation
    • Cryptorchidism Repair
    • Inguinal Orchiopexy

    CPT Codes:

    • 54640: Orchiopexy, inguinal or scrotal approach

    Also known as:

    • Circumcision with Local Anesthesia
    • Newborn Circumcision
    • Infant Circumcision
    • Foreskin Removal (Clamp Method)

    CPT Codes:

    • 54150: Circumcision, using clamp or other device with regional dorsal penile or ring block

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Surgery for Undescended Testicle
    • Laparoscopic Orchiopexy
    • Keyhole Surgery for Undescended Testis
    • Minimally Invasive Testicle Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 54692: Laparoscopy, surgical; orchiopexy for intra-abdominal testis

    Also known as:

    • Removing Penile Adhesions After Circumcision
    • Post-Circumcision Adhesion Release
    • Penile Adhesiolysis
    • Circumcision Scar Tissue Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 54162: Lysis or excision of penile post-circumcision adhesions

    Also known as:

    • Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
    • Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
    • Inguinal Hernia Repair for Children
    • Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
    • Ventral hernia repair
    • Umbilical hernia surgery
    • Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
    • Incisional hernia repair
    • Ventral Hernia Repair
    • Umbilical Hernia Repair
    • Incisional Hernia Repair
    • Epigastric Hernia Surgery
    • Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
    • First Inguinal Hernia Fix
    • Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
    • Pediatric Inguinal Hernia Surgery
    • Groin Hernia Repair in Kids
    • Hernia Surgery for Infants
    • Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
    • Laparoscopic Hernioplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 49591: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, reducible
    • 49593: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); 3 cm to 10 cm, reducible
    • 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
    • 49500: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 6 months to younger than 5 years, with or without hydrocelectomy; reducible
    • 49650: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
    • Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
    • Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
    • Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy

    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:

    • Drug Delivery Implant Insertion
    • Medication Implant Placement
    • Bioresorbable Drug Implant
    • Contraceptive Implant Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 11981: Insertion, drug-delivery implant (ie, bioresorbable, biodegradable, non-biodegradable)

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Non-Biodegradable Drug Implant
    • Drug Delivery Device Removal
    • Permanent Drug Implant Explant
    • Non-Dissolving Implant Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11982: Removal, non-biodegradable drug delivery implant

    Also known as:

    • Removal and Reinsertion of Drug Delivery Implant
    • Drug Implant Exchange
    • Non-Biodegradable Implant Replacement
    • Medication Device Change

    CPT Codes:

    • 11983: Removal with reinsertion, non-biodegradable drug delivery implant

    Also known as:

    • Complicated Pilonidal Cyst Removal
    • Pilonidal Sinus Excision
    • Surgery for Pilonidal Cyst
    • Complex Pilonidal Cystectomy
    • Tailbone Cyst Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11772: Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; complicated

    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:

    • 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:

    • Removal of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth (1.1-2.0 cm)
    • Benign Skin Lesion Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
    • Mole Removal (Non-Cancerous)

    CPT Codes:

    • 11402: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm

    Does Dr. Muratore accept my insurance?

    Dr. Muratore accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (401) 228-0555 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Muratore accept in Boston, MA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

    • BMC Health System

    • Cigna Group

    • Commonwealth Care Alliance

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Medicaid

    • Point32Health

    • State of Massachusetts

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Muratore's office located?

    Dr. Christopher Muratore's Primary Practice

    725 Albany St # 8C

    Boston, MA 02118

    (401) 228-0555

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    Dr. Christopher Muratore's Practice 2

    732 Harrison Ave Fl 3

    Boston, MA 02118

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    Dr. Christopher Muratore's Practice 3

    1 Boston Medical Ctr Pl # C500

    Boston, MA 02118

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

    Dr. Muratore's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720060726.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Muratore?

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

    What is Dr. Christopher Muratore's specialty?

    Dr. Muratore is a Pediatric Surgeon near Boston, MA. Pediatric Surgeons specializes in the management of surgical conditions in premature infants, newborns, children, and adolescents. Contact Dr. Muratore to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Christopher Muratore affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Muratore is affiliated with Boston 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 Christopher Muratore accepting new patients in Boston, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Muratore is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christopher Muratore offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Muratore's office at (401) 228-0555 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christopher Muratore?

    Please contact Dr. Muratore's office at (401) 228-0555 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Muratore have?

    Dr. Christopher Muratore is certified by the American Board of Surgery and American Board of Dermatology.

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