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Dr. Robert Applebaum, MD

Brandon, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Applebaum, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon in Brandon, FL?

    Dr. Robert Applebaum, MD is an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, who primarily practices in Brandon, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Applebaum is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Applebaum’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Applebaum’s office.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Applebaum?

    Dr. Robert Applebaum, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Applebaum empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Botox & Fillers, Eyelid Surgery, Oculoplastic Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Brandon/FL community, Dr. Applebaum is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    What languages does Dr. Applebaum speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Applebaum treat?

    As an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Applebaum 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. Applebaum. 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:

    • Baggy Eyelids
    • Eyelid Turning Outward
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • Droopy eyelids
    • Excess eyelid skin
    • Dermatochalasis
    • Everted Eyelid
    • Eyelid Eversion
    • Cicatricial Ectropion
    • Spastic Ectropion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H02831: Dermatochalasis of right upper eyelid
    • H02112: Cicatricial ectropion of right lower eyelid

    Also known as:

    • Eye Disease
    • Eye Conditions
    • Vision Problems
    • Orbital Disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H0589: Other disorders of orbit

    Also known as:

    • Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
    • Uncertain Neoplasm
    • Growth of Unknown Nature
    • Indeterminate Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D487: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other specified sites

    Also known as:

    • Dry Eyes
    • Tears
    • Dry eye syndrome
    • Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
    • Ocular dryness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands

    Also known as:

    • Soft Tissue Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
    • Connective Tissue Disorder
    • Connective Tissue Neoplasm
    • Soft Tissue Growth
    • Uncertain Soft Tissue Mass

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D481: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connective and other soft tissue

    Also known as:

    • Eyelid Constriction
    • Eye Injuries
    • Tight eyelid
    • Eyelid compression
    • Periorbital constriction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S00241A: External constriction of right eyelid and periocular area, initial encounter

    What procedures does Dr. Applebaum perform?

    As an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Applebaum 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. Applebaum. 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:

    • Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
    • Eyelid Lesion Removal
    • Droopy Eyelid Repair (Ptosis Surgery)
    • Upper Eyelid Lift
    • Temporary Eyelid Closure
    • Extensive Ectropion Repair
    • Eyelid Lesion Removal and Repair
    • Eyelid Turning In Repair
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Droopy Eyelid Surgery
    • Upper Eyelid Reduction
    • Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
    • Eyelid growth removal
    • Eyelid bump excision
    • Eyelid skin lesion surgery
    • Blepharoptosis Repair
    • Levator Resection
    • Eyelid Lift Surgery
    • Ptosis Correction
    • Upper Blepharoplasty
    • Eyelid Surgery
    • Eyelid suturing
    • Frost suture procedure
    • Temporary tarsorrhaphy
    • Eyelid Ectropion Surgery
    • Tarsal Strip Operation
    • Lower Eyelid Repair
    • Outward Turning Eyelid Repair
    • Eyelid Margin Excision and Repair
    • Full Thickness Eyelid Repair
    • Eyelid Reconstruction
    • Entropion Repair
    • Inward Eyelid Surgery
    • Tarsal Strip Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid
    • 67840: Excision of lesion of eyelid (except chalazion) without closure or with simple direct closure
    • 67904: Repair of blepharoptosis; (tarso) levator resection or advancement, external approach
    • 15822: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid;
    • 67875: Temporary closure of eyelids by suture (eg, Frost suture)
    • 67917: Repair of ectropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip operations)
    • 67961: Excision and repair of eyelid, involving lid margin, tarsus, conjunctiva, canthus, or full thickness, may include preparation for skin graft or pedicle flap with adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement; up to one-fourth of lid margin
    • 67924: Repair of entropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip or capsulopalpebral fascia repairs operation)

    Also known as:

    • Eye Socket Lesion Removal
    • Orbitotomy
    • Orbital Tumor Removal
    • Eye Socket Growth Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 67412: Orbitotomy without bone flap (frontal or transconjunctival approach); with removal of lesion

    Also known as:

    • Drooping Brow Repair
    • Brow Lift
    • Forehead Lift
    • Ptosis Repair (Brow)

    CPT Codes:

    • 67900: Repair of brow ptosis (supraciliary, mid-forehead or coronal approach)

    Also known as:

    • Eye Surface Repair with Graft
    • Limbal conjunctival autograft
    • Ocular surface graft
    • Conjunctival transplant

    CPT Codes:

    • 65782: Ocular surface reconstruction; limbal conjunctival autograft (includes obtaining graft)

    Also known as:

    • Conjunctiva Repair with Graft
    • Conjunctival Grafting
    • Eye Surface Reconstruction
    • Extensive Conjunctivoplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 68320: Conjunctivoplasty; with conjunctival graft or extensive rearrangement

    Also known as:

    • Tear Duct Probing with Stent Placement
    • Nasolacrimal Duct Probing with Stent
    • Tear Duct Stent Insertion
    • Blocked Tear Duct Repair
    • Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) Stent

    CPT Codes:

    • 68815: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation; with insertion of tube or stent

    Also known as:

    • Tear Duct Bypass Surgery (DCR)
    • Dacryocystorhinostomy
    • Blocked Tear Duct Surgery
    • Lacrimal Sac to Nasal Cavity Bypass

    CPT Codes:

    • 68720: Dacryocystorhinostomy (fistulization of lacrimal sac to nasal cavity)

    Also known as:

    • Eyelash Correction for Trichiasis
    • Trichiasis Treatment
    • Ingrown Eyelash Removal
    • Electrosurgery for Eyelashes

    CPT Codes:

    • 67825: Correction of trichiasis; epilation by other than forceps (eg, by electrosurgery, cryotherapy, laser surgery)

    Also known as:

    • Facial Tissue Transfer (Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Lips)
    • Local Flap Surgery
    • Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
    • Facial Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 14060: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10 sq cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Infants/Children)
    • Surgery
    • Wound Debridement for Graft
    • Burn Scar Release Surgery
    • Recipient Site Preparation for Skin Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 15004: 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, face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet and/or multiple digits; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children

    Also known as:

    • Small Benign Lesion Removal (Face/Ears/Eyelids/Nose/Lips)
    • Facial Lesion Excision
    • Ear Lesion Removal
    • Eyelid Lesion Surgery
    • Lip Lesion Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11440: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 0.5 cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face)
    • Facial Skin Graft
    • Free Skin Graft (Nose/Ears/Eyelids/Lips)
    • Full Thickness Graft for Face
    • Cosmetic Skin Graft (Face)

    CPT Codes:

    • 15260: Full thickness graft, free, including direct closure of donor site, nose, ears, eyelids, and/or lips; 20 sq cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
    • Botox for facial spasms
    • Facial nerve chemodenervation
    • Blepharospasm treatment
    • Hemifacial spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)

    Does Dr. Applebaum accept my insurance?

    Dr. Applebaum 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. Applebaum accept in Brandon, FL?

    Dr. Applebaum in Brandon, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Florida Blue / Guidewell

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Applebaum's office located?

    Dr. Robert Applebaum's Primary Practice

    403 Vonderburg Dr

    Brandon, FL 33511

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    Dr. Robert Applebaum's Practice 2

    4444 E Fletcher Ave

    Tampa, FL 33613

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    Dr. Robert Applebaum's Practice 3

    1247 Lakeland Hills Blvd

    Lakeland, FL 33805

    (863) 688-5604

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

    Dr. Applebaum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700175304.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Applebaum?

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

    What is Dr. Robert Applebaum's specialty?

    Dr. Applebaum is a Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon near Brandon, FL. A physician specializing in oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery combines orbital and periocular surgery with facial plastic surgery. This subspecialty involves both aesthetic and reconstructive procedures for the face, orbit, eyelid, and lacrimal system. Practitioners evaluate, diagnose, and treat conditions affecting the eyelids, brows, midface, orbits, lacrimal systems, and the surrounding structures of the face and neck. Contact Dr. Applebaum to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Robert Applebaum affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Applebaum is affiliated with St. Joseph's Hospital - Tampa which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Robert Applebaum accepting new patients in Brandon, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Robert Applebaum is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Robert Applebaum offer online booking?

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

    How can I make an appointment with Robert Applebaum?

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