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Dr. Emily Vankouwenberg, MD

New Brunswick, NJ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Vankouwenberg, Plastic Surgeon in New Brunswick, NJ?

    Dr. Emily Vankouwenberg, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in New Brunswick, NJ with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Vankouwenberg is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vankouwenberg’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vankouwenberg’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Vankouwenberg speak?

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

    • English

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

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

    • Gender Dysphoria
    • Gender incongruence
    • Gender identity issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F649: Gender identity disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N62: Hypertrophy of breast

    Also known as:

    • Skin Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Dermatologic surgery recovery
    • Skin graft aftercare
    • Subcutaneous tissue post-op care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48817: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the skin and subcutaneous tissue

    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 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 a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Vankouwenberg typically perform?

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

    • Skin Flap Surgery (Medium)
    • Adjacent Tissue Transfer (Additional Area)
    • Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
    • Local Flap Surgery
    • Skin Graft (Adjacent Tissue)
    • 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
    • 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:

    • 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:

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

    CPT Codes:

    • 19318: Breast reduction

    Also known as:

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

    CPT Codes:

    • 19303: Mastectomy, simple, complete

    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:

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

    CPT Codes:

    • 19350: Nipple/areola reconstruction

    Does Dr. Vankouwenberg accept my insurance?

    Dr. Vankouwenberg accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Vankouwenberg accept in New Brunswick, NJ?

    Dr. Vankouwenberg in New Brunswick, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Horizon Mutual Holdings

    • Medicare

    • State of New Jersey

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Vankouwenberg's office located?

    Dr. Emily Vankouwenberg's Primary Practice

    125 Paterson St Ste 4100

    New Brunswick, NJ 08901

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    Dr. Emily Vankouwenberg's Practice 2

    1 Robert Wood Johnson Pl Ste 2200

    New Brunswick, NJ 08901

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

    Dr. Vankouwenberg's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396004677.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vankouwenberg?

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

    What is Dr. Emily Vankouwenberg's specialty?

    Dr. Vankouwenberg is a Plastic Surgeon near New Brunswick, NJ.

    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. Emily Vankouwenberg affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Vankouwenberg is affiliated with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - New Brunswick, Atlantic Health Centrastate Medical Center, St. Joseph's University Medical Center, Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Virtua Our Lady Of Lourdes 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 Emily Vankouwenberg accepting new patients in New Brunswick, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Emily Vankouwenberg is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Emily Vankouwenberg offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Vankouwenberg's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Emily Vankouwenberg?

    Please contact Dr. Vankouwenberg's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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