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Dr. John Koshy, MD

Houston, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Koshy, Plastic Hand Surgeon in Houston, TX?

    Dr. John Koshy, MD is a Plastic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Koshy is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Koshy’s office at (832) 822-3135.

    What languages does Dr. Koshy speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Plastic Hand Surgeon like Dr. Koshy typically treat?

    As a Plastic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Koshy 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. Koshy. 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:

    • 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:

    • Head Lump or Swelling
    • Head Mass
    • Bump on Head
    • Head Nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R220: Localized swelling, mass and lump, head

    Also known as:

    • Scars
    • Hypertrophic Scarring
    • Keloid Scars
    • Scar Tissue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L910: Hypertrophic scar

    Also known as:

    • Breast Enlargement
    • Breast Disease
    • Breast hypertrophy
    • Macromastia
    • Gigantomastia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N62: Hypertrophy of breast

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    What procedures does a Plastic Hand Surgeon like Dr. Koshy typically perform?

    As a Plastic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Koshy 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. Koshy. 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:

    • Breast Reconstruction Revision
    • Breast Reduction Surgery
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Corrective Breast Reconstruction Surgery
    • Breast Implant Revision
    • Flap Revision for Breast Reconstruction
    • Reduction Mammoplasty
    • Breast Size Reduction
    • Mammoplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 19380: Revision of reconstructed breast (eg, significant removal of tissue, re-advancement and/or re-inset of flaps in autologous reconstruction or significant capsular revision combined with soft tissue excision in implant-based reconstruction)
    • 19318: Breast reduction

    Also known as:

    • Breast Tissue Expander Placement
    • Breast Reconstruction
    • Breast Reconstruction with Expanders
    • Tissue Expander Surgery (Breast)
    • Breast Implant Preparation

    CPT Codes:

    • 19357: Tissue expander placement in breast reconstruction, including subsequent expansion(s)

    Also known as:

    • Wound Debridement
    • Surgical Wound Cleaning
    • Tissue Removal from Wound
    • Dead Tissue Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less

    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:

    • Complex Trunk Wound Repair (Additional)
    • Complex Body Wound Repair
    • Trunk Laceration Repair
    • Deep Wound Closure (Trunk)

    CPT Codes:

    • 13102: Repair, complex, trunk; each additional 5 cm or less (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Droopy Eyelid Surgery
    • Upper Eyelid Reduction
    • Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid

    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:

    • Large Tumor Removal from Face or Scalp
    • Face Tumor Excision
    • Scalp Tumor Removal (Deep)
    • Soft Tissue Tumor Surgery (Face/Scalp)
    • Subfascial Tumor Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 21014: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of face and scalp, subfascial (eg, subgaleal, intramuscular); 2 cm or greater

    Does Dr. Koshy accept my insurance?

    Dr. Koshy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (832) 822-3135 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Koshy accept in Houston, TX?

    Dr. Koshy in Houston, TX 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)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • MBA Benefit Administrators

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Koshy's office located?

    Dr. John Koshy's Primary Practice

    2727 W Holcombe Blvd

    Houston, TX 77025

    (832) 822-3135

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    Cc610.00

    6701 Fannin St Ste 610

    Houston, TX 77030

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    Dr. John Koshy's Practice 3

    929 Gessner Rd Ste 1450

    Houston, TX 77024

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

    Dr. Koshy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124390190.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Koshy?

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

    What is Dr. John Koshy's specialty?

    Dr. Koshy is a Plastic Hand Surgeon near Houston, TX.

    What does a Plastic Hand Surgeon do?

    A plastic surgeon with specialized training in the investigation, preservation, and restoration of all structures of the upper extremity that impact the form and function of the hand and wrist through medical, surgical, and rehabilitative methods.

    Is this Dr. John Koshy affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Koshy is affiliated with Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center, Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital 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

    When to see a Plastic Hand Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is John Koshy accepting new patients in Houston, TX?

    Yes, Dr. John Koshy is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Koshy offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Koshy's office at (832) 822-3135 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Koshy?

    Please contact Dr. Koshy's office at (832) 822-3135 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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