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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Palu-Regan, Plastic Surgeon in Paterson, NJ?
Dr. John Palu-Regan, DO is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Paterson, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Palu-Regan is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Palu-Regan’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Palu-Regan’s office.
What languages does Dr. Palu-Regan speak?
Dr. Palu-Regan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Palu-Regan typically treat?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Palu-Regan 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. Palu-Regan. 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:
- Skin Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Dermatologic surgery recovery
- Skin graft aftercare
- Subcutaneous tissue post-op care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48817: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the skin and subcutaneous tissue
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Breast Enlargement
- Breast Disease
- Breast hypertrophy
- Macromastia
- Gigantomastia
ICD-10 Codes:
- N62: Hypertrophy of breast
Also known as:
- Loose Skin Folds
- Skin Condition
- Excess Skin
- Skin Redundancy
- Sagging Skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- L987: Excessive and redundant skin and subcutaneous tissue
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
What procedures does a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Palu-Regan typically perform?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Palu-Regan 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. Palu-Regan. 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:
- Breast Reduction Surgery
- Breast Reconstruction Revision
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Reduction Mammoplasty
- Breast Size Reduction
- Mammoplasty
- Corrective Breast Reconstruction Surgery
- Breast Implant Revision
- Flap Revision for Breast Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 19318: Breast reduction
- 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)
Also known as:
- Panniculectomy (Lower Abdomen Skin Removal)
- Tummy Tuck
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Excess Skin Removal (Abdomen)
- Infraumbilical Lipectomy
- Tummy Tuck (Panniculectomy)
- Abdominal Skin Excision
- Abdominoplasty
- Belly Fat Removal Surgery
- Excess Skin Removal Abdomen
CPT Codes:
- 15830: Excision, Excessive Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue (Includes Lipectomy); Abdomen, Infraumbilical Panniculectomy
- 15847: Excision, excessive skin and subcutaneous tissue (includes lipectomy), abdomen (eg, abdominoplasty) (includes umbilical transposition and fascial plication) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Breast Tissue Expander Placement
- Tissue Expander to Permanent Implant Exchange
- Breast Reconstruction
- Breast Reconstruction with Expanders
- Tissue Expander Surgery (Breast)
- Breast Implant Preparation
- Breast implant exchange
- Breast reconstruction second stage
- Expander removal and implant placement
- Permanent breast implant surgery
CPT Codes:
- 19357: Tissue expander placement in breast reconstruction, including subsequent expansion(s)
- 11970: Replacement of tissue expander with permanent implant
Also known as:
- Injection for Skin Lesions (Up to 7)
- Intralesional Injection
- Lesion Injection Therapy
- Steroid Injection for Skin Bumps
CPT Codes:
- 11900: Injection, intralesional; up to and including 7 lesions
Also known as:
- Biologic Implant for Soft Tissue Reinforcement
- Acellular Dermal Matrix Implant
- Breast Reinforcement Implant
- Trunk Soft Tissue Repair
- Tissue Scaffold Implant
CPT Codes:
- 15777: Implantation of biologic implant (eg, acellular dermal matrix) for soft tissue reinforcement (ie, breast, trunk) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Palu-Regan accept my insurance?
Dr. Palu-Regan 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. Palu-Regan accept in Paterson, NJ?
Dr. Palu-Regan in Paterson, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Medicaid
Medicare
Mercy Health
State of New Jersey
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Palu-Regan's office located?
What is Dr. Palu-Regan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Palu-Regan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629337118.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Palu-Regan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Palu-Regan
What is Dr. John Palu-Regan's specialty?
Dr. Palu-Regan is a Plastic Surgeon near Paterson, NJ.
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 Palu-Regan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Palu-Regan is affiliated with St. Joseph's University Medical Center, Lankenau Medical Center 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
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Is John Palu-Regan accepting new patients in Paterson, NJ?
Yes, Dr. John Palu-Regan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Palu-Regan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Palu-Regan's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Palu-Regan?
Please contact Dr. Palu-Regan's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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