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Who is Dr. Ranganath, Plastic Surgeon in Washington, DC?
Dr. Bharat Ranganath, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Ranganath is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ranganath’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ranganath’s office at (202) 741-3240.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Ranganath?
Dr. Bharat Ranganath, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Plastic 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. Ranganath empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Breast Cancer & Surgery, Cancer Reconstruction, Microsurgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Washington/DC community, Dr. Ranganath is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Ranganath speak?
Dr. Ranganath and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ranganath treat?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Ranganath 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. Ranganath. 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:
- Lost both breasts (double mastectomy)
- Mastectomy
- Double mastectomy
- Bilateral breast removal
- Absence of both breasts
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9013: Acquired absence of bilateral breasts and nipples
Also known as:
- Breast Enlargement
- Breast Disease
- Breast hypertrophy
- Macromastia
- Gigantomastia
ICD-10 Codes:
- N62: Hypertrophy of breast
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:
- Uneven Reconstructed Breasts
- Breast Disease
- Breast Reconstruction
- Breast implant disproportion
- Asymmetrical reconstructed breasts
- Reconstructed breast imbalance
ICD-10 Codes:
- N651: Disproportion of reconstructed breast
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
Also known as:
- Loss of Left Breast and Nipple
- Mastectomy
- Left Mastectomy
- Left Breast Removal
- Left Nipple Removal
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9012: Acquired absence of left breast and nipple
What procedures does Dr. Ranganath perform?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Ranganath 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. Ranganath. 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:
- Breast Reduction Surgery
- Breast Reconstruction Revision
- Breast Implant Capsule Revision
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Reduction Mammoplasty
- Breast Size Reduction
- Mammoplasty
- Corrective Breast Reconstruction Surgery
- Breast Implant Revision
- Flap Revision for Breast Reconstruction
- Capsulectomy (Breast Implant)
- Capsulotomy (Breast Implant)
- Breast Implant Scar Tissue Removal
CPT Codes:
- 19318: Breast reduction
- 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)
- 19370: Revision of peri-implant capsule, breast, including capsulotomy, capsulorrhaphy, and/or partial capsulectomy
Also known as:
- Breast Reconstruction with Free Flap
- Breast Tissue Expander Placement
- Breast Implant Insertion After Mastectomy
- Tissue Expander to Permanent Implant Exchange
- Immediate Breast Implant After Mastectomy
- Breast Reconstruction
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction
- fTRAM Flap Breast Reconstruction
- Autologous Breast Reconstruction
- Breast Reconstruction with Expanders
- Tissue Expander Surgery (Breast)
- Breast Implant Preparation
- Delayed Breast Reconstruction
- Breast Implant Placement (Post-Mastectomy)
- Secondary Breast Augmentation
- Reconstructive Breast Surgery
- Breast implant exchange
- Breast reconstruction second stage
- Expander removal and implant placement
- Permanent breast implant surgery
- Same-day breast implant
- Mastectomy with immediate implant
- Breast implant during mastectomy
- Immediate breast reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 19364: Breast reconstruction; with free flap (eg, fTRAM, DIEP, SIEA, GAP flap)
- 19357: Tissue expander placement in breast reconstruction, including subsequent expansion(s)
- 19342: Insertion or replacement of breast implant on separate day from mastectomy
- 11970: Replacement of tissue expander with permanent implant
- 19340: Insertion of breast implant on same day of mastectomy (ie, immediate)
Also known as:
- Muscle Debridement
- Deep Wound Cleaning
- Wound Debridement
- Skin and Tissue Debridement
- Muscle Cleaning Procedure
- Fascia Debridement
- Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
- Surgical Wound Debridement
- Tissue Removal for Wound Healing
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
- Wound Cleaning
- Surgical Debridement
- Subcutaneous Tissue Debridement
CPT Codes:
- 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 11046: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 11045: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Injection to Test Blood Flow in Skin Graft
- Flap or Graft Blood Flow Test
- Fluorescein Injection for Vascularity
- Vascular Flow Assessment
CPT Codes:
- 15860: Intravenous injection of agent (eg, fluorescein) to test vascular flow in flap or graft
Also known as:
- Complex Trunk Wound Repair (Additional)
- Complex Wound Repair (Scalp, Arms, Legs)
- Complex Wound Repair (Additional Area)
- Complex Wound Repair (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
- Complex Body Wound Repair
- Trunk Laceration Repair
- Deep Wound Closure (Trunk)
- Deep Wound Repair (Extremities)
- Surgical Closure of Complex Wound
- Advanced Wound Stitching
- Extensive Laceration Repair
- Deep Wound Closure (Scalp/Limbs)
- Complex Skin Repair
- Extensive Facial Laceration Repair
- Deep Wound Closure (Sensitive Areas)
- Complex Repair of Hand/Foot Wound
CPT Codes:
- 13102: Repair, complex, trunk; each additional 5 cm or less (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 13121: Repair, complex, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
- 13122: Repair, complex, scalp, arms, and/or legs; each additional 5 cm or less (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 13132: Repair, complex, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery (Medium)
- Panniculectomy (Lower Abdomen Skin Removal)
- Adjacent Tissue Transfer (Additional Area)
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
- Local Flap Surgery
- Skin Graft (Adjacent Tissue)
- Excess Skin Removal (Abdomen)
- Infraumbilical Lipectomy
- Tummy Tuck (Panniculectomy)
- Abdominal Skin Excision
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Tissue Rearrangement
- Local Flap Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 14301: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; defect 30.1 sq cm to 60.0 sq cm
- 15830: Excision, Excessive Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue (Includes Lipectomy); Abdomen, Infraumbilical Panniculectomy
- 14302: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; each additional 30.0 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
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:
- 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)
Also known as:
- Bone Debridement (Cleaning of Bone Wound)
- Bone Debridement
- Bone Wound Cleaning
- Surgical Bone Debridement
- Dead Bone Removal
- Wound Cleaning with Bone Involvement
- Bone Cleaning Surgery
- Surgical Debridement of Bone
CPT Codes:
- 11044: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 11047: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
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:
- Lower Leg Muscle Flap Surgery
- Muscle or Skin Flap Surgery (Trunk)
- Lower Extremity Flap Reconstruction
- Myocutaneous Flap Surgery
- Fasciocutaneous Flap Surgery
- Leg Tissue Transfer
- Myocutaneous Flap (Body)
- Fasciocutaneous Flap (Trunk)
- Tissue Flap Reconstruction (Torso)
CPT Codes:
- 15738: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; lower extremity
- 15734: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; trunk
Also known as:
- Breast Implant Removal
- Ruptured Breast Implant Removal
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Explant Surgery
- Breast Augmentation Removal
- Silicone Implant Removal
- Breast Implant Explantation
- Saline Implant Removal
CPT Codes:
- 19328: Removal of intact breast implant
- 19330: Removal of ruptured breast implant, including implant contents (eg, saline, silicone gel)
Also known as:
- Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
- Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Additional Area)
- Autologous Skin Graft
- Partial Thickness Skin Graft
- Skin Transplant
- Autograft Skin Transplant
- Skin Grafting for Large Areas
CPT Codes:
- 15100: Split-Thickness Autograft, Trunk, Arms, Legs; First 100 Sq Cm Or Less, Or 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children (Except 15050)
- 15101: Split-Thickness Autograft, Trunk, Arms, Legs; Each Additional 100 Sq Cm, Or Each Additional 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children, Or Part Thereof (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)
Also known as:
- Wound or Burn Site Preparation for Graft
- Surgery
- Surgical Wound Debridement
- Burn Eschar Excision
- Scar Contracture Release
- Recipient Site Preparation
CPT Codes:
- 15002: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, trunk, arms, legs; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children
Also known as:
- Breast Implant Capsule Removal
- Complete Breast Capsulectomy
- Removal of Breast Implant Scar Tissue
- Breast Implant Revision (Capsulectomy)
CPT Codes:
- 19371: Peri-implant capsulectomy, breast, complete, including removal of all intracapsular contents
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 Benign Skin Lesion
- Benign Skin Growth Excision
- Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
- Mole Removal
- Skin Tumor Excision
CPT Codes:
- 11403: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
Also known as:
- Nerve Repair with Donor Nerve Graft
- Nerve Graft Surgery
- Allograft Nerve Repair
- Peripheral Nerve Reconstruction
- Nerve Allograft Repair
- Donor Nerve Transplant
- Nerve Reconstruction with Allograft
CPT Codes:
- 64912: Nerve repair; with nerve allograft, each nerve, first strand (cable)
- 64913: Nerve repair; with nerve allograft, each additional strand (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Major Arm or Leg Nerve Repair
- Peripheral Nerve Surgery
- Nerve Reconstruction Arm/Leg
- Open Neuroplasty
CPT Codes:
- 64708: Neuroplasty, major peripheral nerve, arm or leg, open; other than specified
Also known as:
- Lymph Node X-ray Injection
- Lymphangiography Injection
- Lymphatic System Imaging
- Lymph Vessel Contrast Injection
CPT Codes:
- 38790: Injection procedure; lymphangiography
Also known as:
- Lymphatic Channel Surgery
- Lymphangiotomy
- Lymphatic Vessel Operation
- Lymphatic Drainage Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 38308: Lymphangiotomy or other operations on lymphatic channels
Also known as:
- Direct Blood Vessel Repair in Arm/Hand
- Upper Extremity Vascular Repair
- Arm Artery Repair
- Vein Repair Arm
CPT Codes:
- 35206: Repair blood vessel, direct; upper extremity
Also known as:
- Chest Exploration for Post-Surgery Bleeding or Infection
- Postoperative Chest Exploration
- Chest Hemorrhage Exploration
- Thoracic Infection Check
CPT Codes:
- 35820: Exploration for postoperative hemorrhage, thrombosis or infection; chest
Does Dr. Ranganath accept my insurance?
Dr. Ranganath accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 741-3240 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ranganath accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Ranganath in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
Chevron
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
District of Columbia
Express Scripts
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ranganath's office located?
Dr. Bharat Ranganath's Primary Practice
2300 M St NW Fl 6
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 741-3240
What is Dr. Ranganath's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ranganath's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023372554.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ranganath?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ranganath
What is Dr. Bharat Ranganath's specialty?
Dr. Ranganath is a Plastic Surgeon near Washington, DC. 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. Ranganath to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Bharat Ranganath affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Ranganath is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: George Washington University Hospital. 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 Bharat Ranganath accepting new patients in Washington, DC?
Yes, Dr. Bharat Ranganath is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bharat Ranganath offer online booking?
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