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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Asare, Surgeon in Salt Lake City, UT?
Dr. Elliot Asare, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Salt Lake City, UT with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Asare is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Asare’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Asare’s office at (801) 585-1618.
What languages does Dr. Asare speak?
Dr. Asare and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Asare treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Asare 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. Asare. 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:
- Melanoma of the Trunk
- Melanoma of Scalp or Neck
- Melanoma of the Left Leg or Hip
- Melanoma of Right Leg or Hip
- Melanoma of the Right Arm or Shoulder
- Facial Melanoma
- Melanoma
- Malignant Melanoma of Body
- Skin Cancer on Torso
- Scalp Melanoma
- Neck Melanoma
- Skin Cancer of Scalp
- Skin Cancer of Neck
- Left Leg Melanoma
- Left Hip Melanoma
- Malignant Melanoma of Left Leg
- Right Leg Melanoma
- Right Hip Melanoma
- Skin Cancer of Right Leg
- Right Lower Limb Melanoma
- Right Arm Melanoma
- Right Shoulder Melanoma
- Malignant Melanoma of Right Arm
- Malignant Facial Melanoma
- Skin Cancer of Face
- Melanoma on Face
ICD-10 Codes:
- C4359: Malignant melanoma of other part of trunk
- C434: Malignant melanoma of scalp and neck
- C4372: Malignant melanoma of left lower limb, including hip
- C4371: Malignant melanoma of right lower limb, including hip
- C4361: Malignant melanoma of right upper limb, including shoulder
- C4339: Malignant melanoma of other parts of face
Also known as:
- Surgical Dressing Change or Removal
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Wound dressing care
- Post-op dressing change
- Surgical wound management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4801: Encounter for change or removal of surgical wound dressing
What procedures does Dr. Asare perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Asare 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. Asare. 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:
- Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
- Lymph Node Identification
- Sentinel Node Biopsy (Mapping)
- Dye Injection for Lymph Nodes
CPT Codes:
- 38900: Intraoperative identification (eg, mapping) of sentinel lymph node(s) includes injection of non-radioactive dye, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Deep Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
- Groin Lymph Node Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Cervical Lymph Node Excision
- Open Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
- Deep Cervical Node Removal
- Inguinofemoral Lymph Node Excision
- Open Lymph Node Biopsy
- Femoral Lymph Node Removal
- Groin Lymph Node Removal
CPT Codes:
- 38510: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep cervical node(s)
- 38531: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, inguinofemoral node(s)
Also known as:
- Deep Armpit Lymph Node Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Axillary Lymph Node Excision
- Open Axillary Node Biopsy
- Underarm Lymph Node Removal
CPT Codes:
- 38525: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep axillary node(s)
Also known as:
- Complex Wound Repair (Additional Area)
- Complex Wound Repair (Scalp, Arms, Legs)
- Extensive Laceration Repair
- Deep Wound Closure (Scalp/Limbs)
- Complex Skin Repair
- Deep Wound Repair (Extremities)
- Surgical Closure of Complex Wound
- Advanced Wound Stitching
CPT Codes:
- 13122: Repair, complex, scalp, arms, and/or legs; each additional 5 cm or less (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 13121: Repair, complex, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
Also known as:
- Skin Substitute Graft (Small Area)
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Wound Covering Application
- Skin Replacement Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 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:
- Large Malignant Skin Lesion Removal
- Skin Cancer Excision
- Large Malignant Growth Removal
- Wide Excision of Skin Cancer
- Trunk/Limb Skin Cancer Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 11606: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter over 4.0 cm
Does Dr. Asare accept my insurance?
Dr. Asare accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (801) 585-1618 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Asare accept in Salt Lake City, UT?
Dr. Asare in Salt Lake City, UT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
AvMed Health Plan
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Blue Cross of Idaho
Cambia (Regence)
Humana
Medicare
SGS North America Inc
State of Tennessee
Sunrise Senior Living
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Asare's office located?
Dr. Elliot Asare's Primary Practice
50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84132
(801) 585-1618
Dr. Elliot Asare's Practice 3
5169 S Cottonwood St Ste 440
Murray, UT 84107
(801) 507-3915
What is Dr. Asare's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Asare's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972828333.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Asare?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Asare
What is Dr. Elliot Asare's specialty?
Dr. Asare is a Surgeon near Salt Lake City, UT. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Asare to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Elliot Asare affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Asare is affiliated with Bingham Memorial 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 Elliot Asare accepting new patients in Salt Lake City, UT?
Yes, Dr. Elliot Asare is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Elliot Asare offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Asare's office at (801) 585-1618 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Elliot Asare?
Please contact Dr. Asare's office at (801) 585-1618 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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