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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Montero, Trauma Surgeon in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Paul Montero, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Aurora, CO with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Montero graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School. Dr. Montero is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Montero’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Montero’s office at (720) 848-0000.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Montero?
Dr. Paul Montero, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Trauma 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. Montero empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Hernia, Hernia-Complex, Minimally Invasive Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Aurora/CO community, Dr. Montero is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Montero go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Eastern Virginia Medical School
Is Dr. Montero board certified as a Trauma Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Paul Montero, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Montero speak?
Dr. Montero and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Montero treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Montero 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. Montero. 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:
- Ventral Hernia
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Incisional Hernia
- Umbilical Hernia
- Parastomal Hernia
- Recurrent Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Obstructed Surgical Incision Hernia
- Abdominal Hernia
- Ventral Hernia with Bowel Blockage
- Obstructed Belly Button Hernia
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Abdominal Wall Hernia
- Epigastric Hernia
- Spigelian Hernia
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
- Post-surgical Hernia
- Surgical Incision Hernia
- Scar Hernia
- Belly Button Hernia
- Navel Hernia
- Umbilical Rupture
- Stoma Hernia
- Peristomal Hernia
- Hernia near stoma
- Recurrent Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Repeated Groin Hernia
- Recurring Hernia in Groin
- Incisional Hernia with Obstruction
- Blocked Incision Hernia
- Strangulated Incisional Hernia
- Belly Hernia
- Stomach Hernia
- Abdominal Wall Hernia with Obstruction
- Incisional Hernia with Blockage
- Umbilical Hernia with Obstruction
- Blocked Belly Button Hernia
- Strangulated Umbilical Hernia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K439: Ventral hernia without obstruction or gangrene
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
- K432: Incisional hernia without obstruction or gangrene
- K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene
- K435: Parastomal hernia without obstruction or gangrene
- K4091: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, recurrent
- K430: Incisional hernia with obstruction, without gangrene
- K458: Other specified abdominal hernia without obstruction or gangrene
- K436: Other and unspecified ventral hernia with obstruction, without gangrene
- K420: Umbilical hernia with obstruction, without gangrene
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Bilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Recurrent Bilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia with Obstruction
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Double Groin Hernia
- Hernia in Both Groins
- Non-obstructed Inguinal Hernia
- Recurring Double Groin Hernia
- Hernia in Both Groins (recurrent)
- Repeated Inguinal Hernia
- Groin Hernia with Blockage
- Strangulated Inguinal Hernia
- Obstructed Groin Hernia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4020: Bilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
- K4021: Bilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, recurrent
- K4030: Unilateral inguinal hernia, with obstruction, without gangrene, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Right Lower Abdominal Pain
- Pain in Lower Left Abdomen
- Pelvic Pain
- Pain in lower right belly
- RLQ pain
- Right-sided lower abdominal discomfort
- Left lower quadrant pain
- Pain in left side of belly
- Left side abdominal discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1031: Right lower quadrant pain
- R1032: Left lower quadrant pain
Also known as:
- Muscle Separation
- Common Infant and Newborn Problems
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Muscle tear
- Muscle strain
- Pulled muscle
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6208: Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), other site
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:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
Also known as:
- Liver Transplant
- Liver Transplantation
- Hepatic Transplant
- Liver Graft
- New Liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z944: Liver transplant status
What procedures does Dr. Montero perform?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Montero 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. Montero. 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:
- Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
- Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Large Abdominal Hernia Repair
- Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Repair of Small Abdominal Hernia (Complicated)
- Hernia Mesh Implantation
- Large Recurrent Abdominal Hernia Repair
- Recurrent Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Repair of Recurrent Inguinal Hernia
- Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
- Groin Hernia Surgery
- Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
- First Inguinal Hernia Fix
- Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
- Ventral Hernia Repair
- Umbilical Hernia Repair
- Incisional Hernia Repair
- Epigastric Hernia Surgery
- Incisional Hernia Surgery
- Ventral hernia repair
- Umbilical hernia surgery
- Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
- Incisional hernia repair
- Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Hernioplasty
- Epigastric Hernia Repair
- Umbilical Hernia Surgery
- Incisional Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Strangulated Hernia Surgery
- Recurrent Abdominal Hernia Surgery
- Hernia Prosthesis Placement
- Incisional Hernia Mesh
- Ventral Hernia Mesh
- Soft Tissue Infection Mesh
- Recurrent Ventral Hernia Repair
- Repeat Abdominal Hernia Surgery
- Large Incisional Hernia Repair
- Reducible Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Repeat Groin Hernia Surgery
- Inguinal Hernia Recurrence Surgery
- Recurrent Groin Hernia Surgery
- Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernioplasty
- Abdominal Hernia Repair
- Ventral Hernia Surgery
- Reducible Hernia Repair
CPT Codes:
- 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
- 49593: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); 3 cm to 10 cm, reducible
- 49595: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); greater than 10 cm, reducible
- 49591: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, reducible
- 49650: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia
- 49592: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, incarcerated or strangulated
- 49615: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), recurrent, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); 3 cm to 10 cm, reducible
- 49568: Implantation of mesh or other prosthesis for open incisional or ventral hernia repair or mesh for closure of debridement for necrotizing soft tissue infection (List separately in addition to code for the incisional or ventral hernia repair)
- 49617: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), recurrent, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); greater than 10 cm, reducible
- 49520: Repair recurrent inguinal hernia, any age; reducible
- 49651: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair recurrent inguinal hernia
- 49560: Repair initial incisional or ventral hernia; reducible
Also known as:
- Emergency Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Incarcerated Hernia Repair
- Strangulated Hernia Surgery
- Ventral Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Umbilical Hernia Repair
CPT Codes:
- 49594: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); 3 cm to 10 cm, incarcerated or strangulated
Also known as:
- Removal of Hernia Mesh During Hernia Repair
- Abdominal Hernia Mesh Excision
- Parastomal Hernia Mesh Removal
- Hernia Prosthesis Removal
- Mesh Explantation (Hernia Repair)
CPT Codes:
- 49623: Removal of total or near total non-infected mesh or other prosthesis at the time of initial or recurrent anterior abdominal hernia repair or parastomal hernia repair, any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
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
Does Dr. Montero accept my insurance?
Dr. Montero accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (720) 848-0000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Montero accept in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Montero in Aurora, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Christian Healthcare Ministries
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Provider Networks
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Montero's office located?
What is Dr. Montero's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Montero's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740336353.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Montero?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Montero
What is Dr. Paul Montero's specialty?
Dr. Montero is a Trauma Surgeon near Aurora, CO. 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. Contact Dr. Montero to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Paul Montero affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Montero is affiliated with UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital 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 Paul Montero accepting new patients in Aurora, CO?
Yes, Dr. Paul Montero is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paul Montero offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Montero's office at (720) 848-0000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Paul Montero?
Please contact Dr. Montero's office at (720) 848-0000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Paul Montero have?
Dr. Paul Montero is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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