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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kontopidis, Thoracic Surgeon in New Brunswick, NJ?
Dr. Ioannis Kontopidis, MD is a Thoracic Surgeon, who primarily practices in New Brunswick, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kontopidis is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kontopidis’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kontopidis’s office at (732) 235-7802.
What languages does Dr. Kontopidis speak?
Dr. Kontopidis and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kontopidis treat?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Kontopidis 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. Kontopidis. 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:
- Single Lung Nodule
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Lung Disease
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Cancer Follow-up Exam
- Cancer
- Post-cancer treatment checkup
- Malignancy surveillance
- Oncology follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
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:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Other Mediastinum Disorder
- Various mediastinal diseases
- Unspecified chest cavity problems
- Other conditions of the mediastinum
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9859: Other diseases of mediastinum, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
What procedures does Dr. Kontopidis perform?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Kontopidis 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. Kontopidis. 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:
- Minimally Invasive Lung Nodule Removal
- Thoracoscopic Lung Lobe Removal
- Thoracoscopy with Lung Resection
- Thoracoscopy with Pleurodesis
- Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
- VATS Lung Biopsy/Removal
- Lung Mass Removal (Thoracoscopic)
- VATS Lobectomy
- Minimally Invasive Lung Surgery
- Lung Lobe Resection (Thoracoscopic)
- VATS Lung Resection
- Thoracoscopic Lung Wedge Resection
- Anatomic Lung Resection (Thoracoscopic)
- Minimally Invasive Lung Surgery with Tissue Removal
- VATS Pleurodesis
- Lung Lining Fusion
- Chemical Pleurodesis
- Mechanical Pleurodesis
CPT Codes:
- 32666: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with therapeutic wedge resection (eg, mass, nodule), initial unilateral
- 32663: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with lobectomy (single lobe)
- 32668: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with diagnostic wedge resection followed by anatomic lung resection (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 32650: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with pleurodesis (eg, mechanical or chemical)
Also known as:
- Thoracoscopy with Lymph Node Removal
- Mediastinal Cyst or Tumor Removal (Thoracoscopy)
- Thymus Gland Removal (Thoracoscopic)
- Endoscopy
- VATS Lymphadenectomy
- Mediastinal Lymph Node Dissection
- Thoracic Lymph Node Biopsy
- Minimally Invasive Chest Surgery
- VATS Mediastinal Excision
- Chest Mass Removal Surgery
- Thoracoscopic Tumor Resection
- Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
- Minimally Invasive Thymus Surgery
- Thymus Resection
CPT Codes:
- 32674: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with mediastinal and regional lymphadenectomy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 32662: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with excision of mediastinal cyst, tumor, or mass
- 32673: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with resection of thymus, unilateral or bilateral
Also known as:
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Bronchial lavage
- BAL procedure
- Lung washing
- Flexible bronchoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
Also known as:
- Minimally Invasive Lung Mass Removal
- Surgical Thoracoscopy with Lung Segment Removal
- VATS Wedge Resection
- Thoracoscopic Lung Nodule Removal
- Keyhole Lung Surgery
- VATS Segmentectomy
- Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
- Lung Segment Resection via Thoracoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 32667: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with therapeutic wedge resection (eg, mass or nodule), each additional resection, ipsilateral (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 32669: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with removal of a single lung segment (segmentectomy)
Also known as:
- Total Esophagus Removal and Reconstruction (McKeown Esophagectomy)
- McKeown Esophagectomy
- Tri-Incisional Esophagectomy
- Thoracoscopic and Laparoscopic Esophagectomy
CPT Codes:
- 43288: Esophagectomy, total or near total, with thoracoscopic mobilization of the upper, middle, and lower mediastinal esophagus, with separate laparoscopic proximal gastrectomy, with laparoscopic pyloric drainage procedure if performed, with open cervical pharyngogastrostomy or esophagogastrostomy (ie, thoracoscopic, laparoscopic and cervical incision esophagectomy, McKeown esophagectomy, tri-incisional esophagectomy)
Also known as:
- Esophagus and Stomach Removal (Ivor Lewis Esophagectomy)
- Laparoscopic Thoracoscopic Esophagectomy
- Ivor Lewis Esophagectomy
- Distal Esophagectomy with Gastrectomy
CPT Codes:
- 43287: Esophagectomy, distal two-thirds, with laparoscopic mobilization of the abdominal and lower mediastinal esophagus and proximal gastrectomy, with laparoscopic pyloric drainage procedure if performed, with separate thoracoscopic mobilization of the middle and upper mediastinal esophagus and thoracic esophagogastrostomy (ie, laparoscopic thoracoscopic esophagectomy, Ivor Lewis esophagectomy)
Does Dr. Kontopidis accept my insurance?
Dr. Kontopidis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (732) 235-7802 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kontopidis accept in New Brunswick, NJ?
Dr. Kontopidis in New Brunswick, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Chevron
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
State of New Jersey
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kontopidis' office located?
Dr. Ioannis Kontopidis' Primary Practice
1 Robert Wood Johnson Pl
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 235-7802
Dr. Ioannis Kontopidis' Practice 3
195 Little Albany St Ste 2800
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
What is Dr. Kontopidis's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kontopidis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285998583.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kontopidis?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kontopidis
What is Dr. Ioannis Kontopidis's specialty?
Dr. Kontopidis is a Thoracic Surgeon near New Brunswick, NJ. A thoracic surgeon is a healthcare expert with specialization in the surgical, perioperative, and critical care of patients with conditions affecting the chest. Their expertise encompasses the surgical treatment of coronary artery disease, lung, esophageal, and chest wall cancers, tracheal abnormalities, and issues with the great vessels and heart valves. They also address congenital anomalies, mediastinal tumors, and diaphragm diseases. Additionally, thoracic surgeons manage airway issues and chest injuries as part of their medical specialty. Contact Dr. Kontopidis to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ioannis Kontopidis affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kontopidis is affiliated with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - New Brunswick, Lehigh Valley Health Network- Pocono, Atlantic Health CentraState Medical Center, Monmouth 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 Ioannis Kontopidis accepting new patients in New Brunswick, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Ioannis Kontopidis is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ioannis Kontopidis offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kontopidis's office at (732) 235-7802 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ioannis Kontopidis?
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