43 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gadzik, Surgeon in Westport, CT?
Where did Dr. Gadzik go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Pa Hospital-Uphs, General Surgery; Univ Of Pa Hlth System, General Surgery | PCOM/Pennsylvania Hospital Program
Medical School: University of Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa | Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Is Dr. Gadzik board certified as a Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. James Gadzik, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Gadzik speak?
Dr. Gadzik and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Gadzik typically treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Gadzik 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. Gadzik. 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.
Also known as:
- Trunk Lump or Swelling
- Neck Lump or Swelling
- Body Mass
- Torso Lump
- Trunk Nodule
- Neck Mass
- Bump on Neck
- Neck Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- R222: Localized swelling, mass and lump, trunk
- R221: Localized swelling, mass and lump, neck
Also known as:
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Benign Trunk Tumor
- Benign Soft Tissue Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Non-cancerous growth on trunk
- Trunk soft tissue tumor
- Benign trunk mass
- Non-cancerous soft tissue growth
- Soft tissue mass
- Non-malignant tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D216: Benign neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue of trunk, unspecified
- D210: Benign neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue of head, face and neck
Also known as:
- Back Abscess
- Abscess
- Back skin infection
- Pus pocket on back
ICD-10 Codes:
- L02212: Cutaneous abscess of back [any part, except buttock and flank]
What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Gadzik typically perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Gadzik 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. Gadzik. 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.
Also known as:
- Removal of Large Soft Tissue Tumor (Back/Flank)
- Small Tumor Removal from Neck or Chest
- Face or Scalp Tumor Removal
- Subcutaneous Tumor Excision (Back)
- Flank Tumor Removal
- Large Soft Tissue Mass Excision
- Back Tumor Surgery
- Subcutaneous Tumor Excision
- Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
- Neck Lump Removal
- Chest Wall Tumor Excision
- Soft tissue tumor excision
- Subcutaneous tumor removal
- Facial lump removal
CPT Codes:
- 21931: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of back or flank, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater
- 21555: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of neck or anterior thorax, subcutaneous; less than 3 cm
- 21012: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of face or scalp, subcutaneous; 2 cm or greater
Also known as:
- Removal of Large Neck or Chest Tumor
- Excision of subcutaneous tumor
- Neck mass removal
- Chest wall tumor surgery
CPT Codes:
- 21552: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of neck or anterior thorax, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater
Also known as:
- Intermediate Wound Repair (Body)
- Wounds and Injuries
- Laceration Repair (Body)
- Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
- Deep Wound Stitching (Body)
CPT Codes:
- 12032: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
Also known as:
- Malignant Skin Lesion Removal
- Skin Cancer Excision
- Malignant Mole Removal
- Tumor Removal from Skin
- Wide Excision of Skin Lesion
CPT Codes:
- 11604: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 3.1 to 4.0 cm
Also known as:
- Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
- Groin Hernia Surgery
- Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
- First Inguinal Hernia Fix
- Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
Does Dr. Gadzik accept my insurance?
Dr. Gadzik accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 226-0771 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gadzik accept in Westport, CT?
Dr. Gadzik in Westport, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Allied Benefit Systems
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Medicaid
Medicare
Other TPA
State of Connecticut
UnitedHealth Group
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What hospitals are Dr. Gadzik affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Gadzik has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
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What is Dr. Gadzik's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gadzik's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114067907.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gadzik?
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