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Dr. John Bast, MD

Lancaster, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Bast, Plastic Surgeon in Lancaster, PA?

    Dr. John Bast, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Lancaster, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Bast is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bast’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bast’s office at (717) 291-5863.

    What languages does Dr. Bast speak?

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

    • English

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

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

    • Breast Cancer
    • Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
    • Mammary cancer
    • Breast carcinoma
    • Breast tumor
    • Female Breast Cancer
    • Malignant Breast Tumor
    • Breast Carcinoma
    • Right female breast cancer upper-outer
    • Upper-outer right female breast tumor
    • Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
    • C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
    • C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
    • C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast

    Also known as:

    • Uneven Reconstructed Breasts
    • Breast Disease
    • Breast Reconstruction
    • Breast implant disproportion
    • Asymmetrical reconstructed breasts
    • Reconstructed breast imbalance

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N651: Disproportion of reconstructed breast

    Also known as:

    • Personal History of Breast Cancer
    • Breast Cancer
    • Past breast cancer
    • Previous mammary malignancy
    • History of breast tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z853: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Other Post-Surgery Condition
    • Postoperative State
    • Recovery After Surgery
    • Surgical Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

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

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

    • Autologous Fat Grafting (Body)
    • Additional Fat Transfer (Body, Breasts, Scalp)
    • Fat Transfer
    • Liposuction with Fat Injection
    • Body Fat Graft
    • Autologous Fat Injection
    • Liposuction Fat Grafting
    • Body Fat Transfer

    CPT Codes:

    • 15771: Grafting of autologous fat harvested by liposuction technique to trunk, breasts, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 50 cc or less injectate
    • 15772: Grafting of autologous fat harvested by liposuction technique to trunk, breasts, scalp, arms, and/or legs; each additional 50 cc injectate, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Breast Reconstruction Revision
    • Breast Reduction Surgery
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Corrective Breast Reconstruction Surgery
    • Breast Implant Revision
    • Flap Revision for Breast Reconstruction
    • Reduction Mammoplasty
    • Breast Size Reduction
    • Mammoplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 19380: Revision of reconstructed breast (eg, significant removal of tissue, re-advancement and/or re-inset of flaps in autologous reconstruction or significant capsular revision combined with soft tissue excision in implant-based reconstruction)
    • 19318: Breast reduction

    Also known as:

    • Injection to Test Blood Flow in Skin Graft
    • Flap or Graft Blood Flow Test
    • Fluorescein Injection for Vascularity
    • Vascular Flow Assessment

    CPT Codes:

    • 15860: Intravenous injection of agent (eg, fluorescein) to test vascular flow in flap or graft

    Also known as:

    • Breast Tissue Expander Placement
    • Breast Reconstruction
    • Breast Reconstruction with Expanders
    • Tissue Expander Surgery (Breast)
    • Breast Implant Preparation

    CPT Codes:

    • 19357: Tissue expander placement in breast reconstruction, including subsequent expansion(s)

    Also known as:

    • Simple Mastectomy
    • Mastectomy
    • Complete Mastectomy
    • Breast Removal Surgery
    • Total Mastectomy
    • Unilateral Mastectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 19303: Mastectomy, simple, complete

    Also known as:

    • Large Benign Skin Lesion Removal
    • Benign Skin Growth Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
    • Large Skin Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 11406: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter over 4.0 cm

    Does Dr. Bast accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bast accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (717) 291-5863 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Bast accept in Lancaster, PA?

    Dr. Bast in Lancaster, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Highmark Health

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Medicare

    • Risant Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

    • UPMC Health System

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    Where is Dr. Bast's office located?

    Lghp Penn Med Plastic And Cosmetic Surgery

    555 N Duke St Fl Lghp

    Lancaster, PA 17602

    (717) 291-5863

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    Dr. John Bast's Practice 2

    1655 Crooked Oak Dr

    Lancaster, PA 17601

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    Dr. John Bast's Practice 3

    2102 Harrisburg Pike

    Lancaster, PA 17601

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

    Dr. Bast's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023307527.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bast?

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

    What is Dr. John Bast's specialty?

    Dr. Bast is a Plastic Surgeon near Lancaster, PA.

    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. John Bast affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Bast is affiliated with Penn Medicine Lancaster General 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 John Bast accepting new patients in Lancaster, PA?

    Yes, Dr. John Bast is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Bast offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bast's office at (717) 291-5863 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Bast?

    Please contact Dr. Bast's office at (717) 291-5863 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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