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Dr. Bella Avanessian, MD

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Avanessian, Plastic Surgeon in New York, NY?

    Dr. Bella Avanessian, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in New York, NY. She is board certified. Dr. Avanessian graduated from The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. Dr. Avanessian is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Avanessian’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Avanessian’s office at (212) 241-4410.

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

    • Medical School: The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University

    Is Dr. Avanessian board certified as a Plastic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Bella Avanessian, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    What languages does Dr. Avanessian speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Avanessian treat?

    As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Avanessian 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. Avanessian. 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:

    • Gender Dysphoria
    • Gender incongruence
    • Gender identity issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F649: Gender identity disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Transgender Identity
    • Gender Dysphoria
    • Transsexual Identity
    • Gender Transition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F640: Transsexualism

    Also known as:

    • Other Vulvar and Perineum Disorder
    • Vulvar Disorder
    • Specific Vulvar Conditions
    • Perineal Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N9089: Other specified noninflammatory disorders of vulva and perineum

    Also known as:

    • Other Vaginal Disorder
    • Vaginal Disease
    • Non-inflammatory Vaginal Conditions
    • Specific Vaginal Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N898: Other specified noninflammatory disorders of vagina

    Also known as:

    • Genitourinary System Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Post-urinary tract surgery care
    • Reproductive organ surgery aftercare
    • Kidney surgery recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48816: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the genitourinary system

    Also known as:

    • Tobacco Use
    • Smokeless Tobacco
    • Smoking
    • Smoking habit
    • Nicotine use
    • Tobacco dependency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z720: Tobacco use

    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 Dr. Avanessian perform?

    As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Avanessian 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. Avanessian. 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:

    • Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
    • Full Thickness Skin Graft
    • Facial skin graft
    • Hand skin graft
    • Neck skin graft
    • Genital skin graft
    • Free Skin Graft
    • Skin Transplant
    • Dermal Graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 15240: Full Thickness Graft, Free, Including Direct Closure Of Donor Site, Forehead, Cheeks, Chin, Mouth, Neck, Axillae, Genitalia, Hands, And/Or Feet; 20 Sq Cm Or Less
    • 15241: Full Thickness Graft, Free, Including Direct Closure Of Donor Site, Forehead, Cheeks, Chin, Mouth, Neck, Axillae, Genitalia, Hands, And/Or Feet; Each Additional 20 Sq Cm, Or Part Thereof (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)

    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:

    • Muscle or Skin Flap Surgery (Trunk)
    • Myocutaneous Flap (Body)
    • Fasciocutaneous Flap (Trunk)
    • Tissue Flap Reconstruction (Torso)

    CPT Codes:

    • 15734: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; trunk

    Also known as:

    • Simple Mastectomy
    • Mastectomy
    • Complete Mastectomy
    • Breast Removal Surgery
    • Total Mastectomy
    • Unilateral Mastectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 19303: Mastectomy, simple, complete

    Also known as:

    • Nipple and Areola Reconstruction
    • Nipple Reconstruction
    • Areola Reconstruction
    • Breast Nipple Surgery
    • Post-Mastectomy Nipple Creation

    CPT Codes:

    • 19350: Nipple/areola reconstruction

    Also known as:

    • Breast Augmentation with Implants
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Breast Enlargement Surgery
    • Boob Job
    • Mammoplasty Augmentation

    CPT Codes:

    • 19325: Breast augmentation with implant

    Also known as:

    • Skin Flap Surgery (Medium Size)
    • Adjacent tissue transfer
    • Local flap surgery
    • Skin rearrangement

    CPT Codes:

    • 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 Reduction Surgery
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Reduction Mammoplasty
    • Breast Size Reduction
    • Mammoplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 19318: Breast reduction

    Also known as:

    • Forehead Lift
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Brow Lift
    • Forehead Rhytidectomy
    • Cosmetic Forehead Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 15824: Rhytidectomy; forehead

    Also known as:

    • Male to Female Gender Affirming Surgery
    • Vaginoplasty for Intersex Conditions
    • Gender Reassignment Surgery MTF
    • Sex Reassignment Surgery Male to Female
    • Transgender Surgery MTF
    • Vaginoplasty
    • Vaginal Reconstruction
    • Intersex Vaginoplasty
    • Genital Reconstructive Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 55970: Intersex surgery; male to female
    • 57335: Vaginoplasty for intersex state

    Also known as:

    • Vaginal Lesion Removal
    • Vaginal Growth Destruction
    • Laser Vaginal Surgery
    • Electrosurgery for Vaginal Lesions

    CPT Codes:

    • 57061: Destruction of vaginal lesion(s); simple (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery)

    Also known as:

    • Partial Vulva Removal
    • Simple Partial Vulvectomy
    • Vulvar Excision
    • Outer Genital Area Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 56620: Vulvectomy simple; partial

    Also known as:

    • Clitoral Reconstruction Surgery
    • Clitoris reshaping surgery
    • Genital reconstructive surgery
    • Clitoral repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 56805: Clitoroplasty for intersex state

    Also known as:

    • Testicle Removal Surgery
    • Orchiectomy
    • Testicular Removal
    • Testicle Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 54520: Orchiectomy, simple (including subcapsular), with or without testicular prosthesis, scrotal or inguinal approach

    Also known as:

    • Forehead Reduction Surgery
    • Forehead Contouring
    • Frontal Sinus Setback
    • Facial Feminization Surgery (Forehead)

    CPT Codes:

    • 21139: Reduction forehead; contouring and setback of anterior frontal sinus wall

    Also known as:

    • Eye Socket Reconstruction with Bone Grafts
    • Orbit Reconstruction Surgery
    • Bone Graft for Eye Socket
    • Micro-ophthalmia Repair
    • Extracranial Orbital Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 21256: Reconstruction of orbit with osteotomies (extracranial) and with bone grafts (includes obtaining autografts) (eg, micro-ophthalmia)

    Also known as:

    • Facial Bone Reduction Surgery
    • Facial osteoplasty
    • Facial bone contouring
    • Facial bone shaving
    • Jaw reduction surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 21209: Osteoplasty, facial bones; reduction

    Also known as:

    • Drooping Brow Repair
    • Brow Lift
    • Forehead Lift
    • Ptosis Repair (Brow)

    CPT Codes:

    • 67900: Repair of brow ptosis (supraciliary, mid-forehead or coronal approach)

    Also known as:

    • Female Urethra Reconstruction Surgery
    • Female Urethroplasty
    • Urethral Repair Women
    • Urinary Passage Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 53430: Urethroplasty, reconstruction of female urethra

    Also known as:

    • Complete Rhinoplasty
    • Nose job
    • Primary rhinoplasty
    • Nasal reshaping surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 30410: Rhinoplasty, primary; complete, external parts including bony pyramid, lateral and alar cartilages, and/or elevation of nasal tip

    Does Dr. Avanessian accept my insurance?

    Dr. Avanessian accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 241-4410 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Avanessian accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Avanessian in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Amida Care

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Healthfirst

    • MagnaCare Rx

    • MetroPlus

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Avanessian's office located?

    Dr. Bella Avanessian's Primary Practice

    5 E 98th St Fl 14

    New York, NY 10029

    (212) 241-4410

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

    Dr. Avanessian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851687131.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Avanessian?

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

    What is Dr. Bella Avanessian's specialty?

    Dr. Avanessian is a Plastic Surgeon near New York, NY. 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. Avanessian to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Bella Avanessian affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Avanessian is affiliated with Mount Sinai Beth Israel, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, Mount Sinai West 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 Bella Avanessian accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Bella Avanessian is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Bella Avanessian offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Avanessian's office at (212) 241-4410 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Bella Avanessian?

    Please contact Dr. Avanessian's office at (212) 241-4410 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Bella Avanessian have?

    Dr. Bella Avanessian is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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