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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 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Vankouwenberg is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vankouwenberg’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare 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 Dr. Vankouwenberg 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.
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:
- Personal History of Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Past breast cancer
- Previous mammary malignancy
- History of breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z853: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of breast
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
Also known as:
- Localized Fat Deposits
- Obesity
- Excess Fat in Specific Areas
- Lipodystrophy
- Regional Adiposity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E65: Localized adiposity
What procedures does Dr. Vankouwenberg 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.
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery (Medium)
- Adjacent Tissue Transfer (Additional Area)
- Tissue Expander Removal
- Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
- Local Flap Surgery
- Skin Graft (Adjacent Tissue)
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Tissue Rearrangement
- Local Flap Reconstruction
- Expander Removal Surgery
- Breast Expander Removal
- Skin Expander Removal
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)
- 11971: Removal of tissue expander without insertion of implant
Also known as:
- Nipple and Areola Reconstruction
- Breast Tissue Expander Placement
- Breast Reconstruction with Free Flap
- Tissue Expander to Permanent Implant Exchange
- Breast Reconstruction
- Nipple Reconstruction
- Areola Reconstruction
- Breast Nipple Surgery
- Post-Mastectomy Nipple Creation
- Breast Reconstruction with Expanders
- Tissue Expander Surgery (Breast)
- Breast Implant Preparation
- DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction
- fTRAM Flap Breast Reconstruction
- Autologous Breast Reconstruction
- Breast implant exchange
- Breast reconstruction second stage
- Expander removal and implant placement
- Permanent breast implant surgery
CPT Codes:
- 19350: Nipple/areola reconstruction
- 19357: Tissue expander placement in breast reconstruction, including subsequent expansion(s)
- 19364: Breast reconstruction; with free flap (eg, fTRAM, DIEP, SIEA, GAP flap)
- 11970: Replacement of tissue expander with permanent implant
Also known as:
- Breast Reduction Surgery
- Breast Implant Capsule Revision
- Breast Reconstruction Revision
- Breast Lift
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Reduction Mammoplasty
- Breast Size Reduction
- Mammoplasty
- Capsulectomy (Breast Implant)
- Capsulotomy (Breast Implant)
- Breast Implant Scar Tissue Removal
- Corrective Breast Reconstruction Surgery
- Breast Implant Revision
- Flap Revision for Breast Reconstruction
- Mastopexy
- Breast Reshaping Surgery
- Pexy Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 19318: Breast reduction
- 19370: Revision of peri-implant capsule, breast, including capsulotomy, capsulorrhaphy, and/or partial capsulectomy
- 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)
- 19316: Mastopexy
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 Wound Repair (Scalp, Arms, Legs)
- Intermediate Wound Repair (2.5 cm or less)
- Complex Trunk Wound Repair (Additional)
- Complex Wound Repair (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
- Wounds and Injuries
- Deep Wound Repair (Extremities)
- Surgical Closure of Complex Wound
- Advanced Wound Stitching
- Complex Wound Closure
- Deep Wound Stitching
- Injury Repair
- Complex Body Wound Repair
- Trunk Laceration Repair
- Deep Wound Closure (Trunk)
- Extensive Facial Laceration Repair
- Deep Wound Closure (Sensitive Areas)
- Complex Repair of Hand/Foot Wound
CPT Codes:
- 13121: Repair, complex, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
- 12031: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.5 cm or less
- 13102: Repair, complex, trunk; 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:
- 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:
- Skin Substitute Graft (Small Area)
- Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Wound Covering Application
- Skin Replacement Surgery
- Autologous Skin Graft
- Partial Thickness Skin Graft
- Skin Transplant
CPT Codes:
- 15275: Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
- 15100: Split-Thickness Autograft, Trunk, Arms, Legs; First 100 Sq Cm Or Less, Or 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children (Except 15050)
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Muscle or Skin Flap Surgery (Trunk)
- Myocutaneous Flap (Body)
- Fasciocutaneous Flap (Trunk)
- Tissue Flap Reconstruction (Torso)
CPT Codes:
- 15734: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; trunk
Also known as:
- Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Additional Area)
- Surgery
- Wound Bed Preparation
- Burn Eschar Excision
- Scar Contracture Release
- Recipient Site Creation
CPT Codes:
- 15003: 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; each additional 100 sq cm, or part thereof, or each additional 1% of body area of infants and children (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Internal Mammary Lymph Node Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Chest lymph node biopsy
- Open lymph node excision
- Internal mammary node removal
CPT Codes:
- 38530: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, internal mammary node(s)
Also known as:
- Exploration of Leg Artery
- Lower Extremity Artery Exploration
- Femoral Artery Exploration
- Popliteal Artery Exploration
CPT Codes:
- 35703: Exploration not followed by surgical repair, artery; lower extremity (eg, common femoral, deep femoral, superficial femoral, popliteal, tibial, peroneal)
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
- Median Nerve Neuroplasty
- Carpal Tunnel Decompression
- Median Nerve Transposition
CPT Codes:
- 64721: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; median nerve at carpal tunnel
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
Braven Health
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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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
Dr. Emily Vankouwenberg's Practice 3
1 Robert Wood Johnson Pl Ste 2200
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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. 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. Vankouwenberg to book an appointment today.
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, St. Joseph's University Medical Center, Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Atlantic Health Morristown 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 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?
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