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Who is Dr. Draus, Pediatric Surgeon in Lexington, KY?
Dr. John Draus, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon, who primarily practices in Lexington, KY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Draus is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Draus’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Draus’s office at (859) 323-5625.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Draus?
Dr. John Draus, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric 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. Draus empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Gastrointestinal Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Pediatric Thoracic Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Lexington/KY community, Dr. Draus is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Is Dr. Draus board certified as a Pediatric Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. John Draus, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Draus speak?
Dr. Draus and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Draus treat?
As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Draus 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. Draus. 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:
- Umbilical Hernia
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Belly Button Hernia
- Navel Hernia
- Umbilical Rupture
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
ICD-10 Codes:
- K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection
- Acute Appendicitis
- Ruptured Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection and Tissue Death
- Appendicitis
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Appendicitis with Local Peritonitis
- Localized Abdominal Infection from Appendix
- Early Appendicitis with Infection
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
- Perforated Appendix with Gangrene
- Localized Ruptured Appendix
- Appendix Rupture with Tissue Death
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3530: Acute appendicitis with localized peritonitis, without perforation or gangrene
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
- K3532: Acute appendicitis with perforation, localized peritonitis, and gangrene, without abscess
Also known as:
- Sunken Chest
- Birth Defects
- Pectus Excavatum
- Funnel Chest
- Concave Chest
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q676: Pectus excavatum
Also known as:
- Pilonidal Sinus
- Pilonidal Cyst with Abscess
- Tailbone Disorder
- Abscess
- Tailbone Sinus
- Sacrococcygeal Sinus
- Pilonidal Disease
- Infected Tailbone Cyst
- Sacrococcygeal Abscess
- Tailbone Abscess
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0592: Pilonidal sinus without abscess
- L0501: Pilonidal cyst with abscess
Also known as:
- Pigeon Chest
- Birth Defects
- Pectus Carinatum
- Keel Chest
- Protruding Breastbone
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q677: Pectus carinatum
Also known as:
- Ingrown Nail
- Nail Disease
- Ingrown toenail
- Onychocryptosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- L600: Ingrowing nail
Also known as:
- Bilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Double Groin Hernia
- Hernia in Both Groins
- Non-obstructed Inguinal Hernia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4020: Bilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Other Soft Tissue Disorder
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Muscle Disorder
- Muscle and connective tissue problems
- Uncommon soft tissue conditions
- Various soft tissue ailments
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7989: Other specified soft tissue disorders
Also known as:
- Other Skin Disorder
- Skin Condition
- Unspecified Skin Condition
- Skin and Tissue Disorder
- Dermatological Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- L988: Other specified disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
Also known as:
- Anal Birth Defect
- Anal Disorder
- Birth Defects
- Imperforate Anus
- Congenital Anal Atresia
- Blocked Anus at Birth
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q423: Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of anus without fistula
Also known as:
- Abdominal Bloating
- Gas
- Gas in the Digestive Tract
- Bloated Stomach
- Swollen Belly
- Gaseous Distension
ICD-10 Codes:
- R140: Abdominal distension (gaseous)
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:
- Right Lower Abdominal Pain
- Pelvic Pain
- Pain in lower right belly
- RLQ pain
- Right-sided lower abdominal discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1031: Right lower quadrant pain
Also known as:
- Skull Fracture
- Fractures
- Head Injuries
- Broken Skull
- Head Bone Fracture
- Cranial Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S020XXA: Fracture of vault of skull, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Abscess on the Buttock
- Abscess
- Pus Pocket
- Skin Infection With Pus
- Infected Lump
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0231: Cutaneous abscess of buttock
Also known as:
- Stomach or Duodenum Fistula
- Fistulas
- Small Intestine Disorder
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastroduodenal Fistula
- Abdominal Fistula
- Digestive Tract Fistula
ICD-10 Codes:
- K316: Fistula of stomach and duodenum
What procedures does Dr. Draus perform?
As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Draus 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. Draus. 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:
- Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
- Ventral hernia repair
- Umbilical hernia surgery
- Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
- Incisional hernia repair
- Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Hernioplasty
- Groin Hernia Surgery
- Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
- First Inguinal Hernia Fix
- Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 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
- 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gastrostomy
- Keyhole Stomach Opening
- Laparoscopic Stomach Tube Placement
- Stamm Gastrostomy
CPT Codes:
- 43653: Laparoscopy, surgical; gastrostomy, without construction of gastric tube (eg, Stamm procedure) (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Appendectomy
- Minimally Invasive Appendectomy
- Keyhole Appendectomy
- Scope Appendectomy
CPT Codes:
- 44970: Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Laparoscopy of Abdomen
- Exploratory Laparoscopy
- Abdominal Scope
- Peritoneal Biopsy
- Omentum Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 49320: Laparoscopy, abdomen, peritoneum, and omentum, diagnostic, with or without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
Also known as:
- Anal Biopsy
- Rectal Wall Biopsy
- Anorectal Biopsy
- Anal Tissue Sample
CPT Codes:
- 45100: Biopsy of anorectal wall, anal approach (eg, congenital megacolon)
Also known as:
- Anal Sphincter Nerve Block
- Internal Anal Sphincter Chemodenervation
- Anal Sphincter Injection
- Botox for Anal Fissure
- Chemical Denervation of Anal Muscle
CPT Codes:
- 46505: Chemodenervation of internal anal sphincter
Also known as:
- Surgical Closure of Stomach Tube Opening
- Gastrostomy Closure
- Stomach Stoma Closure
- G-tube Removal Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 43870: Closure of gastrostomy, surgical
Also known as:
- Abscess Incision and Drainage
- Abscess
- I&D of Abscess
- Lancing an Abscess
- Draining a Boil
- Cyst Drainage
CPT Codes:
- 10061: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); complicated or multiple
Also known as:
- Simple Pilonidal Cyst Removal
- Complicated Pilonidal Cyst Removal
- Extensive Pilonidal Cyst Removal
- Pilonidal Sinus Excision
- Tailbone Cyst Removal
- Sacrococcygeal Cyst Surgery
- Surgery for Pilonidal Cyst
- Complex Pilonidal Cystectomy
- Tailbone Cyst Surgery
- Sacrococcygeal Cyst Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11770: Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; simple
- 11772: Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; complicated
- 11771: Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; extensive
Also known as:
- Ingrown Toenail Removal
- Nail Matrix Excision
- Permanent Nail Removal
- Deformed Nail Surgery
- Toenail Avulsion
CPT Codes:
- 11750: Excision of nail and nail matrix, partial or complete (eg, ingrown or deformed nail), for permanent removal;
Also known as:
- Skin Tag Removal (Up to 15)
- Fibrocutaneous Tag Excision
- Multiple Skin Tag Removal
- Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11200: Removal of skin tags, multiple fibrocutaneous tags, any area; up to and including 15 lesions
Also known as:
- Minimally Invasive Pectus Repair (Nuss Procedure)
- Nuss procedure
- Pectus excavatum repair
- Pectus carinatum repair
- Funnel chest surgery
CPT Codes:
- 21743: Reconstructive repair of pectus excavatum or carinatum; minimally invasive approach (Nuss procedure), with thoracoscopy
Does Dr. Draus accept my insurance?
Dr. Draus accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (859) 323-5625 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Draus accept in Lexington, KY?
Dr. Draus in Lexington, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CareSource
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Humana
MedImpact
State of Georgia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Draus' office located?
Dr. John Draus' Primary Practice
102 Chandler Medical Center
Lexington, KY 40536
(859) 323-5625
Dr. John Draus' Practice 3
14785 Old Saint Augustine Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32258
(904) 697-3600
What is Dr. Draus's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Draus's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861532327.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Draus?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Draus
What is Dr. John Draus's specialty?
Dr. Draus is a Pediatric Surgeon near Lexington, KY. Pediatric Surgeons specializes in the management of surgical conditions in premature infants, newborns, children, and adolescents. Contact Dr. Draus to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. John Draus affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Draus is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 John Draus accepting new patients in Lexington, KY?
Yes, Dr. John Draus is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Draus offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Draus's office at (859) 323-5625 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Draus?
Please contact Dr. Draus's office at (859) 323-5625 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. John Draus have?
Dr. John Draus is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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