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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kunkel, Plastic Surgeon in Rio Rancho, NM?
Dr. Ryan Kunkel, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Rio Rancho, NM with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kunkel is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kunkel’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kunkel’s office at (505) 299-4900.
What languages does Dr. Kunkel speak?
Dr. Kunkel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Kunkel typically treat?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Kunkel 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. Kunkel. 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 Reconstruction After Mastectomy
- Breast Reconstruction
- Post-mastectomy breast reconstruction
- Breast implant after mastectomy
- Rebuilding breast after cancer surgery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z421: Encounter for breast reconstruction following mastectomy
Also known as:
- Breast Enlargement
- Breast Disease
- Breast hypertrophy
- Macromastia
- Gigantomastia
ICD-10 Codes:
- N62: Hypertrophy of 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:
- Other Breast Symptoms
- Breast Disease
- Unspecified Breast Issues
- General Breast Problems
- Breast Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- N6459: Other signs and symptoms in breast
Also known as:
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
What procedures does a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Kunkel typically perform?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Kunkel 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. Kunkel. 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:
- 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:
- Immediate Breast Implant After Mastectomy
- Breast Implant Insertion After Mastectomy
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Same-day breast implant
- Mastectomy with immediate implant
- Breast implant during mastectomy
- Immediate breast reconstruction
- Delayed Breast Reconstruction
- Breast Implant Placement (Post-Mastectomy)
- Secondary Breast Augmentation
- Reconstructive Breast Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 19340: Insertion of breast implant on same day of mastectomy (ie, immediate)
- 19342: Insertion or replacement of breast implant on separate day from mastectomy
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)
Also known as:
- Breast Implant Capsule Revision
- Breast Reduction Surgery
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Capsulectomy (Breast Implant)
- Capsulotomy (Breast Implant)
- Breast Implant Scar Tissue Removal
- Reduction Mammoplasty
- Breast Size Reduction
- Mammoplasty
CPT Codes:
- 19370: Revision of peri-implant capsule, breast, including capsulotomy, capsulorrhaphy, and/or partial capsulectomy
- 19318: Breast reduction
Does Dr. Kunkel accept my insurance?
Dr. Kunkel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (505) 299-4900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kunkel accept in Rio Rancho, NM?
Dr. Kunkel in Rio Rancho, NM 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)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
Presbyterian Healthcare Services
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kunkel's office located?
Dr. Ryan Kunkel's Primary Practice
2400 Unser Blvd SE Ste 29100
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 299-4900
1c Albuquerque Center For Plastic Surg
5203 Juan Tabo Blvd NE Ste 1C
Albuquerque, NM 87111
What is Dr. Kunkel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kunkel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144648627.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kunkel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kunkel
What is Dr. Ryan Kunkel's specialty?
Dr. Kunkel is a Plastic Surgeon near Rio Rancho, NM.
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. Ryan Kunkel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kunkel is affiliated with Presbyterian Hospital - Albuquerque, Nm 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 Ryan Kunkel accepting new patients in Rio Rancho, NM?
Yes, Dr. Ryan Kunkel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ryan Kunkel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kunkel's office at (505) 299-4900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ryan Kunkel?
Please contact Dr. Kunkel's office at (505) 299-4900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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