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Who is Dr. Southard, Plastic Surgeon in Fort Worth, TX?
Dr. Michelle Southard, DO is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Fort Worth, TX with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Southard is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Southard’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Southard’s office at (817) 335-6363.
What languages does Dr. Southard speak?
Dr. Southard and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Southard typically treat?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Southard 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. Southard. 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:
- Uneven Reconstructed Breasts
- Deformity of Reconstructed Breast
- Breast Disease
- Breast Reconstruction
- Breast implant disproportion
- Asymmetrical reconstructed breasts
- Reconstructed breast imbalance
- Misshapen reconstructed breast
- Breast implant deformity
- Abnormal breast reconstruction shape
ICD-10 Codes:
- N651: Disproportion of reconstructed breast
- N650: Deformity of reconstructed breast
Also known as:
- Breast Enlargement
- Breast Disease
- Breast hypertrophy
- Macromastia
- Gigantomastia
ICD-10 Codes:
- N62: Hypertrophy of breast
Also known as:
- Loose Skin Folds
- Skin Condition
- Excess Skin
- Skin Redundancy
- Sagging Skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- L987: Excessive and redundant skin and subcutaneous tissue
Also known as:
- Breast implant hardening
- Breast Reconstruction
- Capsular contracture
- Breast implant scar tissue
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8544XA: Capsular contracture of breast implant, initial encounter
What procedures does a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Southard typically perform?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Southard 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. Southard. 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:
- 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:
- Breast Reconstruction Revision
- Breast Implant Capsule Revision
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- 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:
- 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 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:
- Panniculectomy (Lower Abdomen Skin Removal)
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Excess Skin Removal (Abdomen)
- Infraumbilical Lipectomy
- Tummy Tuck (Panniculectomy)
- Abdominal Skin Excision
CPT Codes:
- 15830: Excision, Excessive Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue (Includes Lipectomy); Abdomen, Infraumbilical Panniculectomy
Also known as:
- Breast Tissue Expander Placement
- Tissue Expander to Permanent Implant Exchange
- Breast Reconstruction
- Breast Reconstruction with Expanders
- Tissue Expander Surgery (Breast)
- Breast Implant Preparation
- Breast implant exchange
- Breast reconstruction second stage
- Expander removal and implant placement
- Permanent breast implant surgery
CPT Codes:
- 19357: Tissue expander placement in breast reconstruction, including subsequent expansion(s)
- 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. Southard accept my insurance?
Dr. Southard accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (817) 335-6363 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Southard accept in Fort Worth, TX?
Dr. Southard in Fort Worth, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
MBA Benefit Administrators
Medicare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Southard's office located?
Dr. Michelle Southard's Primary Practice
800 8th Ave Ste 116
Fort Worth, TX 76104
(817) 335-6363
What is Dr. Southard's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Southard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992045090.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Southard?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Southard
What is Dr. Michelle Southard's specialty?
Dr. Southard is a Plastic Surgeon near Fort Worth, TX.
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. Michelle Southard affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Southard is affiliated with Texas Health Southwest Fort Worth, Medical City Fort Worth Hospital, Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital - Fort Worth, Texas Health Center For Diagnostics & Surgery Plano 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 Michelle Southard accepting new patients in Fort Worth, TX?
Yes, Dr. Michelle Southard is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michelle Southard offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Southard's office at (817) 335-6363 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michelle Southard?
Please contact Dr. Southard's office at (817) 335-6363 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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