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Dr. Yamuna Carey, MD

Springfield, MA

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Carey, Trauma Surgeon in Springfield, MA?

    Dr. Yamuna Carey, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Springfield, MA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Carey completed her residency at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Dr. Carey is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Carey’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Carey’s office at (413) 794-8020.

    Where did Dr. Carey go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: Hartford Hospital/ University of Connecticut

    • Residency: Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital

    • Medical School: American University of Antigua College of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Carey speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Carey typically treat?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Carey 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. Carey. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Broken Ribs
    • Chest Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Multiple Rib Fractures
    • Rib Cage Fracture
    • Broken Ribs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S2241XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, right side, initial encounter for closed fracture
    • S2242XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Digestive System Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Post-gastrointestinal surgery care
    • Stomach surgery aftercare
    • Bowel surgery recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48815: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the digestive system

    Also known as:

    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Bowel Obstruction
    • Blocked Intestines
    • Gut Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Collapsed Lung
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Traumatic Air in Chest
    • Traumatic Pneumothorax
    • Injured Collapsed Lung

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S270XXA: Traumatic pneumothorax, initial encounter

    What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Carey typically perform?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Carey 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. Carey. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Debridement
    • Deep Wound Cleaning
    • Muscle Cleaning Procedure
    • Fascia Debridement
    • Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
    • Surgical Wound Debridement
    • Tissue Removal for Wound Healing

    CPT Codes:

    • 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
    • 11046: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Carey accept my insurance?

    Dr. Carey accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (413) 794-8020 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Carey accept in Springfield, MA?

    Dr. Carey in Springfield, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Baystate Health

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

    • BMC Health System

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Point32Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Carey's office located?

    Dr. Yamuna Carey's Primary Practice

    2 Medical Center Dr Ste 301

    Springfield, MA 01107

    (413) 794-8020

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    Dr. Yamuna Carey's Practice 2

    759 Chestnut St

    Springfield, MA 01199

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

    Dr. Carey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407260359.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Carey?

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

    What is Dr. Yamuna Carey's specialty?

    Dr. Carey is a Trauma Surgeon near Springfield, MA.

    What does a Trauma Surgeon do?

    Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.

    Is this Dr. Yamuna Carey affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Carey is affiliated with Baystate Medical Center, Holyoke 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 Yamuna Carey accepting new patients in Springfield, MA?

    No, Dr. Yamuna Carey is not accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Yamuna Carey offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Carey's office at (413) 794-8020 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Yamuna Carey?

    Please contact Dr. Carey's office at (413) 794-8020 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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