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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Piper, Plastic Surgeon in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Merisa Piper, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Piper is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Piper’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Piper’s office at (415) 476-2773.
What languages does Dr. Piper speak?
Dr. Piper and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Piper typically treat?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Piper 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. Piper. 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.
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
- Diffuse left female breast cancer
- Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
Also known as:
- Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy
- Breast Reconstruction
- Post-mastectomy breast reconstruction
- Breast implant after mastectomy
- Rebuilding breast after cancer surgery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z421: Encounter for breast reconstruction following mastectomy
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
What procedures does a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Piper typically perform?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Piper 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. Piper. 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.
Also known as:
- Breast Reconstruction Revision
- Breast Reduction Surgery
- Breast Lift
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Corrective Breast Reconstruction Surgery
- Breast Implant Revision
- Flap Revision for Breast Reconstruction
- Reduction Mammoplasty
- Breast Size Reduction
- Mammoplasty
- Mastopexy
- Breast Reshaping Surgery
- Pexy Surgery
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
- 19316: Mastopexy
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:
- Large Benign Skin Lesion Removal
- Benign Skin Growth Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
- Large Skin Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 11406: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter over 4.0 cm
Also known as:
- Breast Implant Insertion After Mastectomy
- Tissue Expander to Permanent Implant Exchange
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- 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
CPT Codes:
- 19342: Insertion or replacement of breast implant on separate day from mastectomy
- 11970: Replacement of tissue expander with permanent implant
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)
Does Dr. Piper accept my insurance?
Dr. Piper accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 476-2773 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Piper accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Piper in San Francisco, CA 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
Conifer Health Solutions
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Imperial Health Holdings
Medicare
Santa Cruz County
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Piper's office located?
What is Dr. Piper's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Piper's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538459888.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Piper?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Piper
What is Dr. Merisa Piper's specialty?
Dr. Piper is a Plastic Surgeon near San Francisco, CA.
What does a Plastic Surgeon do?
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.
Is this Dr. Merisa Piper affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Piper is affiliated with Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus, John Muir Health Concord Medical Center, Ucsf Health Saint Francis Hospital, Providence Santa Rosa Memorial 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
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Is Merisa Piper accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Merisa Piper is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Merisa Piper offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Piper's office at (415) 476-2773 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Merisa Piper?
Please contact Dr. Piper's office at (415) 476-2773 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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Connect with DR. Piper
Ucsf Department Of Surgery
505 Parnassus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94143