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Dr. Benson Pulikkottil, MD

Dr. Benson Pulikkottil, MD

Lone Tree, CO

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Pulikkottil, Plastic Surgeon in Lone Tree, CO?

    Dr. Benson Pulikkottil, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Lone Tree, CO. Dr. Pulikkottil is fluent in English, Persian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pulikkottil’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pulikkottil’s office.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Pulikkottil?

    Dr. Benson Pulikkottil, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Plastic Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Pulikkottil empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Blepharoplasty, Body Contouring after Weight Loss, Breast Augmentation, Burns-Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Hand Reconstruction, Lipodema, Lymphedema, Microsurgery, Mommy Makeover, Tummy Tuck/Abdominoplasty, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Lone Tree, CO community, Dr. Pulikkottil is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    What languages does Dr. Pulikkottil speak?

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

    • English

    • Persian

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Pulikkottil typically treat?

    As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Pulikkottil 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. Pulikkottil. 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:

    • Unspecified Injury of Wrist, Hand, or Finger
    • Finger Injuries and Disorder
    • Hand Injuries and Disorder
    • Wrist Injuries and Disorder
    • General Hand Injury
    • Wrist Trauma
    • Finger Damage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S6991XA: Unspecified injury of right wrist, hand and finger(s), initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Skin Problems from Radiation
    • Radiation Exposure
    • Skin Condition
    • Radiation dermatitis
    • Radiation skin reaction
    • Radiation-induced skin changes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L598: Other specified disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue related to radiation

    Also known as:

    • Right Lower Leg Open Wound
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Right Leg Cut
    • Right Leg Injury
    • Open Sore on Right Lower Leg

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S81801A: Unspecified open wound, right lower leg, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Nose
    • Skin Cancer
    • Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ)
    • Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)
    • Rodent Ulcer
    • BCC
    • Basal Cell Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C44311: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of nose

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Follow-up Exam
    • Cancer
    • Post-cancer treatment checkup
    • Malignancy surveillance
    • Oncology follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm

    What procedures does a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Pulikkottil typically perform?

    As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Pulikkottil 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. Pulikkottil. 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:

    • Skin Flap Surgery (Medium)
    • Adjacent Tissue Transfer (Additional Area)
    • Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
    • Local Flap Surgery
    • Skin Graft (Adjacent Tissue)
    • Skin Flap Surgery
    • Tissue Rearrangement
    • Local Flap Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 14301: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; defect 30.1 sq cm to 60.0 sq cm
    • 14302: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; each additional 30.0 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    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:

    • Wound or Burn Site Preparation for Graft
    • Surgery
    • Surgical Wound Debridement
    • Burn Eschar Excision
    • Scar Contracture Release
    • Recipient Site Preparation

    CPT Codes:

    • 15002: 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, trunk, arms, legs; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children

    Also known as:

    • Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
    • Skin Substitute Graft (Small Area)
    • Autologous Skin Graft
    • Partial Thickness Skin Graft
    • Skin Transplant
    • Artificial Skin Graft
    • Wound Covering Application
    • Skin Replacement Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 15100: Split-Thickness Autograft, Trunk, Arms, Legs; First 100 Sq Cm Or Less, Or 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children (Except 15050)
    • 15275: Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Additional Area)
    • Surgery
    • Wound Bed Preparation
    • Burn Eschar Excision
    • Scar Contracture Release
    • Recipient Site Creation

    CPT Codes:

    • 15003: 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, trunk, arms, legs; each additional 100 sq cm, or part thereof, or each additional 1% of body area of infants and children (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Finger Joint Manipulation Under Anesthesia
    • Anesthesia
    • Finger Joint Adjustment
    • Finger Joint Reduction
    • Finger Joint Mobilization
    • Anesthetized Finger Manipulation

    CPT Codes:

    • 26340: Manipulation, finger joint, under anesthesia, each joint

    Also known as:

    • Wrist Manipulation Under Anesthesia
    • Anesthesia
    • Wrist Joint Adjustment
    • Closed Reduction of Wrist
    • Wrist Realignment

    CPT Codes:

    • 25259: Manipulation, wrist, under anesthesia

    Does Dr. Pulikkottil accept my insurance?

    Dr. Pulikkottil 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. Pulikkottil accept in Lone Tree, CO?

    Dr. Pulikkottil in Lone Tree, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Pulikkottil's office located?

    The LaVie Institute of Plastic Surgery

    The LaVie Institute of Plastic Surgery

    10535 Park Meadows Blvd #350

    Lone Tree, CO 80124

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

    Dr. Pulikkottil's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316173008.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pulikkottil?

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

    What is Dr. Benson Pulikkottil's specialty?

    Dr. Pulikkottil is a Plastic Surgeon near Lone Tree, CO.

    What does a Plastic Surgeon do?

    A plastic surgeon specializes in repairing, reconstructing, or replacing physical defects involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hands, extremities, breasts, trunk, and external genitalia. Cosmetic surgery is a key aspect of this specialty, where surgeons apply aesthetic principles to enhance appearance and optimize reconstructive outcomes, addressing both normal structures and those requiring reconstruction.

    Is this Dr. Benson Pulikkottil affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Pulikkottil is affiliated with Hca Healthone Swedish, Hca Healthone Aurora 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

    When to see a Plastic Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Benson Pulikkottil accepting new patients in Lone Tree, CO?

    Yes, Dr. Benson Pulikkottil is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Benson Pulikkottil offer online booking?

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

    How can I make an appointment with Benson Pulikkottil?

    Please contact Dr. Pulikkottil's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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