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Who is Dr. Gaines, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Ryan Gaines, MD is a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, who primarily practices in Aurora, CO with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Gaines is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gaines’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gaines’s office at (303) 778-5658.
Is Dr. Gaines board certified as a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Ryan Gaines, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology
What languages does Dr. Gaines speak?
Dr. Gaines and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Gaines treat?
As a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Gaines 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. Gaines. 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:
- Oral Cancer
- Side of Tongue Cancer
- Tongue Cancer
- Mouth Cancer
- Malignant Neoplasm of Tongue
- Oral Cavity Cancer
- Tongue Carcinoma
- Lateral Tongue Carcinoma
- Malignant Tumor on Side of Tongue
- Cancer on tongue border
- Cheek Cancer
- Malignant Neoplasm of Cheek
- Floor of Mouth Cancer
- Malignant Neoplasm of Floor of Mouth
ICD-10 Codes:
- C029: Malignant neoplasm of tongue, unspecified
- C01: Malignant neoplasm of base of tongue
- C021: Malignant neoplasm of border of tongue
- C060: Malignant neoplasm of cheek mucosa
- C049: Malignant neoplasm of floor of mouth, unspecified
Also known as:
- Throat Cancer
- Oral Cancer
- Tonsil Cancer
- Oropharyngeal Cancer
- Malignant Neoplasm of Tonsil
- Laryngeal Cancer
- Voice Box Cancer
- Malignant Laryngeal Tumor
- Malignant Neoplasm of Oropharynx
- Pharyngeal Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C099: Malignant neoplasm of tonsil, unspecified
- C329: Malignant neoplasm of larynx, unspecified
- C109: Malignant neoplasm of oropharynx, unspecified
Also known as:
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Carcinoma
- Malignant Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Gland Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C73: Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Cancer Follow-up Exam
- Primary Cancer (Unspecified Site)
- Cancer
- Post-cancer treatment checkup
- Malignancy surveillance
- Oncology follow-up
- Malignant tumor
- Neoplasm
- Cancer of unknown primary
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
- C801: Malignant (primary) neoplasm, unspecified
Also known as:
- Inflamed Jaw
- Jaw Injuries and Disorder
- Jaw Inflammation
- Jaw Bone Infection
- Jaw Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- M272: Inflammatory conditions of jaws
Also known as:
- Neck Lump or Swelling
- Neck Mass
- Bump on Neck
- Neck Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- R221: Localized swelling, mass and lump, neck
Also known as:
- Other Salivary Gland Problems
- Salivary Gland Disorder
- Saliva & Salivary Gland Disorder
- Salivary Gland Issues
- Saliva Gland Ailments
- Unspecified Salivary Gland Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- K118: Other diseases of salivary glands
Also known as:
- Benign Parotid Gland Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Salivary Gland Disorder
- Non-cancerous parotid growth
- Parotid gland adenoma
- Parotid lump
ICD-10 Codes:
- D110: Benign neoplasm of parotid gland
Also known as:
- Squamous Cell Skin Cancer of the Scalp or Neck
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Scalp
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Neck
- Scalp SCC
- Neck SCC
ICD-10 Codes:
- C4442: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of scalp and neck
Also known as:
- Salivary Gland Cancer
- Parotid Gland Cancer
- Salivary Gland Tumor
- Salivary Gland Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C07: Malignant neoplasm of parotid gland
Also known as:
- Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Disease
- Benign Thyroid Nodule
- Solitary Thyroid Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule
Also known as:
- Secondary Cancer in Head and Neck Lymph Nodes
- Cancer
- Metastatic Cancer to Neck Lymph Nodes
- Head and Neck Lymph Node Cancer Spread
- Lymph Node Metastasis in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- C770: Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of lymph nodes of head, face and neck
What procedures does Dr. Gaines perform?
As a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Gaines 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. Gaines. 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:
- Partial Tongue Removal
- Partial Tongue Removal (Hemiglossectomy)
- Partial glossectomy
- Tongue resection
- Tongue surgery for cancer
- Removal of part of tongue
- Glossectomy
- Half tongue removal
- Tongue surgery
CPT Codes:
- 41120: Glossectomy; less than one-half tongue
- 41130: Glossectomy; hemiglossectomy
Also known as:
- Limited Throat Removal Surgery
- Radical Tonsil Removal
- Throat Wall Removal and Reconstruction
- Pharynx Excision
- Throat Tissue Removal
- Partial Pharyngectomy
- Tonsillectomy with tissue removal
- Throat tumor removal
- Retromolar trigone resection
- Pharyngeal Wall Resection
- Throat Flap Surgery
- Microvascular Throat Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 42890: Limited pharyngectomy
- 42842: Radical resection of tonsil, tonsillar pillars, and/or retromolar trigone; without closure
- 42894: Resection of pharyngeal wall requiring closure with myocutaneous or fasciocutaneous flap or free muscle, skin, or fascial flap with microvascular anastomosis
Also known as:
- Parotid Gland Tumor Removal with Facial Nerve Preservation
- Parotidectomy
- Salivary gland tumor removal
- Facial nerve sparing parotidectomy
- Lateral parotidectomy
CPT Codes:
- 42415: Excision of parotid tumor or parotid gland; lateral lobe, with dissection and preservation of facial nerve
Also known as:
- Total Parotid Gland Removal with Facial Nerve Preservation
- Removal of Parotid Gland Tumor (Partial)
- Parotidectomy
- Salivary gland tumor removal
- Facial nerve sparing parotidectomy
- Parotid tumor excision
- Partial Parotidectomy
- Lateral Lobe Parotidectomy
- Salivary Gland Tumor Removal
CPT Codes:
- 42420: Excision of parotid tumor or parotid gland; total, with dissection and preservation of facial nerve
- 42410: Excision of parotid tumor or parotid gland; lateral lobe, without nerve dissection
Also known as:
- Palate Resection
- Palate Removal Surgery
- Hard Palate Resection
- Soft Palate Resection
CPT Codes:
- 42120: Resection of palate or extensive resection of lesion
Also known as:
- Tongue and Mouth Floor Removal Surgery
- Glossectomy
- Oral Cancer Surgery
- Floor of Mouth Resection
CPT Codes:
- 41153: Glossectomy; composite procedure with resection floor of mouth, with suprahyoid neck dissection
Also known as:
- Radical Tonsil and Throat Tissue Removal
- Tonsil cancer surgery
- Oropharyngeal cancer resection
- Throat tumor removal with flap closure
CPT Codes:
- 42845: Radical resection of tonsil, tonsillar pillars, and/or retromolar trigone; closure with other flap
Also known as:
- Esophagus Dilation with Balloon (Rigid Scope)
- Esophageal Stricture Dilation
- Throat Narrowing Treatment
- Rigid Esophagoscopy with Dilation
CPT Codes:
- 43195: Esophagoscopy, rigid, transoral; with balloon dilation (less than 30 mm diameter)
Also known as:
- Modified Radical Neck Dissection
- Cervical Lymph Node Removal
- Neck Lymphadenectomy
- Neck Dissection Surgery
- Lymph Node Biopsy Neck
CPT Codes:
- 38724: Cervical lymphadenectomy (modified radical neck dissection)
Also known as:
- Thyroid Gland Removal for Cancer with Lymph Node Dissection
- Removal of One Side of Thyroid Gland
- Total Thyroidectomy for Cancer
- Subtotal Thyroidectomy with Neck Dissection
- Thyroid Cancer Surgery
- Unilateral Thyroid Lobectomy
- Thyroid Lobe Removal
- Partial Thyroidectomy
- Isthmusectomy
CPT Codes:
- 60252: Thyroidectomy, total or subtotal for malignancy; with limited neck dissection
- 60220: Total thyroid lobectomy, unilateral; with or without isthmusectomy
Also known as:
- Deep Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Cervical Lymph Node Excision
- Open Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
- Deep Cervical Node Removal
CPT Codes:
- 38510: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep cervical node(s)
Also known as:
- Deep Jugular Lymph Node Removal
- Neck Lymph Node Dissection
- Jugular Node Excision
- Cervical Lymphadenectomy
CPT Codes:
- 38542: Dissection, deep jugular node(s)
Also known as:
- Free Bone and Skin Flap with Microvascular Connection
- Free Skin Flap Surgery
- Muscle or Skin Flap Surgery (Trunk)
- Head and Neck Muscle Flap Surgery
- Free Muscle or Skin Flap Surgery
- Complex Osteocutaneous Flap
- Microvascular Bone and Skin Graft
- Tissue Transfer with Bone and Skin
- Microvascular Skin Flap
- Tissue Transfer Surgery
- Skin Graft with Microvascular Repair
- Complex Skin Reconstruction
- Myocutaneous Flap (Body)
- Fasciocutaneous Flap (Trunk)
- Tissue Flap Reconstruction (Torso)
- Myocutaneous Flap
- Fasciocutaneous Flap
- Head and Neck Reconstruction
- Vascular Pedicle Flap
- Microvascular Flap Surgery
- Muscle Flap Reconstruction
- Myocutaneous Flap Transfer
CPT Codes:
- 20969: Free osteocutaneous flap with microvascular anastomosis; other than iliac crest, metatarsal, or great toe
- 15757: Free skin flap with microvascular anastomosis
- 15734: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; trunk
- 15733: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; head and neck with named vascular pedicle (ie, buccinators, genioglossus, temporalis, masseter, sternocleidomastoid, levator scapulae)
- 15756: Free muscle or myocutaneous flap with microvascular anastomosis
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:
- Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Face, Hands, Feet)
- Autologous Skin Graft
- Partial Thickness Skin Graft
- Skin Transplant
- Facial Skin Graft
CPT Codes:
- 15120: Split-Thickness Autograft, Face, Scalp, Eyelids, Mouth, Neck, Ears, Orbits, Genitalia, Hands, Feet, And/Or Multiple Digits; First 100 Sq Cm Or Less, Or 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children (Except 15050)
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Tissue Transfer
- Local Flap Reconstruction
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
CPT Codes:
- 14040: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- External Carotid Artery Ligation
- Carotid Artery Tie-Off
- Neck Artery Ligation
- External Carotid Artery Closure
CPT Codes:
- 37600: Ligation; external carotid artery
Also known as:
- Neck Exploration After Surgery
- Postoperative Neck Exploration
- Neck Surgery Complication Check
- Neck Hemorrhage Exploration
CPT Codes:
- 35800: Exploration for postoperative hemorrhage, thrombosis or infection; neck
Also known as:
- Salivary Gland Nerve Treatment (Bilateral)
- Botox for Salivary Glands
- Chemodenervation of Salivary Glands
- Parotid Gland Nerve Block
- Submandibular Gland Nerve Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 64611: Chemodenervation of parotid and submandibular salivary glands, bilateral
Also known as:
- Skull Base Lesion Removal
- Complex Skull Base Surgery
- Infratemporal Fossa Lesion Excision
- Parapharyngeal Space Tumor Removal
- Petrous Apex Lesion Resection
- Infratemporal Approach Surgery
- Middle Cranial Fossa Surgery
- Parapharyngeal Space Surgery
- Skull Base Tumor Removal
CPT Codes:
- 61605: Resection or excision of neoplastic, vascular or infectious lesion of infratemporal fossa, parapharyngeal space, petrous apex; extradural
- 61590: Infratemporal pre-auricular approach to middle cranial fossa (parapharyngeal space, infratemporal and midline skull base, nasopharynx), with or without disarticulation of the mandible, including parotidectomy, craniotomy, decompression and/or mobilization of the facial nerve and/or petrous carotid artery
Also known as:
- Jaw Bone Reconstruction with Plate
- Mandible Reconstruction with Bone Plate
- Transosteal Bone Plate Jaw Surgery
- Lower Jaw Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 21244: Reconstruction of mandible, extraoral, with transosteal bone plate (eg, mandibular staple bone plate)
Also known as:
- Jaw Bone Removal
- Mandible Bone Excision
- Jaw Osteomyelitis Surgery
- Bone Abscess Removal (Jaw)
CPT Codes:
- 21025: Excision of bone (eg, for osteomyelitis or bone abscess); mandible
Also known as:
- Large Face or Scalp Tumor Removal
- Radical Soft Tissue Resection
- Sarcoma Removal Face/Scalp
- Large Skin Tumor Excision
- Facial Tumor Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 21016: Radical resection of tumor (eg, sarcoma), soft tissue of face or scalp; 2 cm or greater
Also known as:
- Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
- Hardware Removal Surgery
- Buried Implant Extraction
- Orthopedic Implant Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)
Also known as:
- Permanent Tracheostomy Creation
- Fenestration Tracheostomy
- Tracheal Opening with Skin Flaps
- Long-term Tracheostomy
CPT Codes:
- 31610: Tracheostomy, fenestration procedure with skin flaps
Does Dr. Gaines accept my insurance?
Dr. Gaines accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (303) 778-5658 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gaines accept in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Gaines in Aurora, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Medicare
State of Tennessee
Sunrise Senior Living
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Gaines' office located?
What is Dr. Gaines's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gaines's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295898187.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gaines?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gaines
What is Dr. Ryan Gaines's specialty?
Dr. Gaines is a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon near Aurora, CO. A Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon is a physician specialized in both aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, head, and neck. These surgeons may come from different backgrounds, including plastic surgery or otolaryngology (ENT), with additional training focused on procedures specific to the facial area. They perform surgeries to enhance facial appearance (facial plastic surgery) and to restore function and appearance following trauma, congenital conditions, or disease (reconstructive surgery). Their expertise includes procedures such as facelifts, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, and reconstructive surgeries for patients with facial deformities or after accidents. The goal is to improve both the aesthetic and functional outcomes for patients. Contact Dr. Gaines to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ryan Gaines affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gaines is affiliated with UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital, Intermountain Health - Good Samaritan 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 Ryan Gaines accepting new patients in Aurora, CO?
Yes, Dr. Ryan Gaines is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ryan Gaines offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gaines's office at (303) 778-5658 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ryan Gaines?
Please contact Dr. Gaines's office at (303) 778-5658 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ryan Gaines have?
Dr. Ryan Gaines is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.
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