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Dr. Sami Tarabishy, MD

Charleston, SC

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Tarabishy, Plastic Surgeon in Charleston, SC?

    Dr. Sami Tarabishy, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Charleston, SC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Tarabishy is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tarabishy’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tarabishy’s office at (843) 792-5346.

    What languages does Dr. Tarabishy speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Tarabishy treat?

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

    • 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:

    • Deformity of Reconstructed Breast
    • Breast Disease
    • Breast Reconstruction
    • Misshapen reconstructed breast
    • Breast implant deformity
    • Abnormal breast reconstruction shape

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N650: Deformity of reconstructed breast

    What procedures does Dr. Tarabishy perform?

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

    • Breast Reconstruction Revision
    • Breast Implant Capsule Revision
    • Breast Reduction Surgery
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Corrective Breast Reconstruction Surgery
    • Breast Implant Revision
    • Flap Revision for Breast Reconstruction
    • Capsulectomy (Breast Implant)
    • Capsulotomy (Breast Implant)
    • Breast Implant Scar Tissue Removal
    • 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)
    • 19370: Revision of peri-implant capsule, breast, including capsulotomy, capsulorrhaphy, and/or partial capsulectomy
    • 19318: Breast reduction

    Also known as:

    • Breast Implant Insertion After Mastectomy
    • Tissue Expander to Permanent Implant Exchange
    • Breast Tissue Expander Placement
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Breast Reconstruction
    • Delayed Breast Reconstruction
    • Breast Implant Placement (Post-Mastectomy)
    • Secondary Breast Augmentation
    • Reconstructive Breast Surgery
    • Breast implant exchange
    • Breast reconstruction second stage
    • Expander removal and implant placement
    • Permanent breast implant surgery
    • Breast Reconstruction with Expanders
    • Tissue Expander Surgery (Breast)
    • Breast Implant Preparation

    CPT Codes:

    • 19342: Insertion or replacement of breast implant on separate day from mastectomy
    • 11970: Replacement of tissue expander with permanent implant
    • 19357: Tissue expander placement in breast reconstruction, including subsequent expansion(s)

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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 Implant Capsule Removal
    • Complete Breast Capsulectomy
    • Removal of Breast Implant Scar Tissue
    • Breast Implant Revision (Capsulectomy)

    CPT Codes:

    • 19371: Peri-implant capsulectomy, breast, complete, including removal of all intracapsular contents

    Does Dr. Tarabishy accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tarabishy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (843) 792-5346 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Tarabishy accept in Charleston, SC?

    Dr. Tarabishy in Charleston, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Medicare

    • State of Nevada

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Tarabishy's office located?

    Dr. Sami Tarabishy's Primary Practice

    171 Ashley Ave

    Charleston, SC 29425

    (843) 792-5346

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    Dr. Sami Tarabishy's Practice 2

    96 Jonathan Lucas St

    Charleston, SC 29425

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    Dr. Sami Tarabishy's Practice 3

    526 Johnnie Dodds Blvd Ste 202

    Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

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

    Dr. Tarabishy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891223012.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tarabishy?

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

    What is Dr. Sami Tarabishy's specialty?

    Dr. Tarabishy is a Plastic Surgeon near Charleston, SC. 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. Contact Dr. Tarabishy to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Sami Tarabishy affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Tarabishy is affiliated with MUSC Health University Medical Center 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 Sami Tarabishy accepting new patients in Charleston, SC?

    Yes, Dr. Sami Tarabishy is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sami Tarabishy offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tarabishy's office at (843) 792-5346 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Sami Tarabishy?

    Please contact Dr. Tarabishy's office at (843) 792-5346 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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