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19 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Waldrop, Plastic Surgeon in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Jimmy Waldrop, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Chattanooga, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified. Dr. Waldrop graduated from Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University. Dr. Waldrop is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Waldrop’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Waldrop’s office at (423) 756-7134.
Where did Dr. Waldrop go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University
Is Dr. Waldrop board certified as a Plastic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Jimmy Waldrop, MD is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery , American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Waldrop speak?
Dr. Waldrop and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Waldrop treat?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Waldrop 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. Waldrop. 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:
- Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Nose
- Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Face
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ)
- Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)
- Rodent Ulcer
- BCC
- Basal Cell Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C44311: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of nose
- C44319: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of other parts of face
Also known as:
- Breast Enlargement
- Breast Disease
- Breast hypertrophy
- Macromastia
- Gigantomastia
ICD-10 Codes:
- N62: Hypertrophy of 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:
- Nasal Bone Fracture
- Fractures
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Broken Nose
- Nose Bone Break
- Fractured Nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- S022XXA: Fracture of nasal bones, initial encounter for closed fracture
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:
- Skin Scarring and Fibrosis
- Skin Condition
- Scar Tissue
- Fibrotic Skin
- Excessive Scarring
ICD-10 Codes:
- L905: Scar conditions and fibrosis of skin
What procedures does Dr. Waldrop perform?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Waldrop 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. Waldrop. 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 Reduction Surgery
- Breast Reconstruction Revision
- Breast Implant Capsule Revision
- Breast Lift
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Reduction Mammoplasty
- Breast Size Reduction
- Mammoplasty
- Corrective Breast Reconstruction Surgery
- Breast Implant Revision
- Flap Revision for Breast Reconstruction
- Capsulectomy (Breast Implant)
- Capsulotomy (Breast Implant)
- Breast Implant Scar Tissue Removal
- Mastopexy
- Breast Reshaping Surgery
- Pexy Surgery
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)
- 19370: Revision of peri-implant capsule, breast, including capsulotomy, capsulorrhaphy, and/or partial capsulectomy
- 19316: Mastopexy
Also known as:
- Complex Wound Repair (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
- Facial Wound Repair
- Intermediate Wound Repair (Body)
- Complex Wound Repair (Scalp, Arms, Legs)
- Complex Trunk Wound Repair (Additional)
- Complex Wound Repair (Additional Area)
- Intermediate Wound Repair (2.5 cm or less)
- Intermediate Face/Head Wound Repair (2.6-5.0 cm)
- Wounds and Injuries
- Extensive Facial Laceration Repair
- Deep Wound Closure (Sensitive Areas)
- Complex Repair of Hand/Foot Wound
- Stitches for facial cut
- Intermediate wound closure
- Repair of facial laceration
- Laceration Repair (Body)
- Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
- Deep Wound Stitching (Body)
- Deep Wound Repair (Extremities)
- Surgical Closure of Complex Wound
- Advanced Wound Stitching
- Complex Body Wound Repair
- Trunk Laceration Repair
- Deep Wound Closure (Trunk)
- Extensive Laceration Repair
- Deep Wound Closure (Scalp/Limbs)
- Complex Skin Repair
- Complex Wound Closure
- Deep Wound Stitching
- Injury Repair
- Facial Laceration Repair
- Head Wound Stitching
- Complex Facial Cut Repair
CPT Codes:
- 13132: Repair, complex, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
- 12051: Repair, intermediate, wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 2.5 cm or less
- 12032: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
- 13121: Repair, complex, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
- 13102: Repair, complex, trunk; each additional 5 cm or less (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 13122: Repair, complex, scalp, arms, and/or legs; each additional 5 cm or less (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 12031: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.5 cm or less
- 12052: Repair, intermediate, wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 2.6 cm to 5.0 cm
Also known as:
- Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
- Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Face, Hands, Feet)
- Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Additional Area)
- Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face)
- Autologous Skin Graft
- Partial Thickness Skin Graft
- Skin Transplant
- Facial Skin Graft
- Autograft Skin Transplant
- Skin Grafting for Large Areas
- Free Skin Graft (Nose/Ears/Eyelids/Lips)
- Full Thickness Graft for Face
- Cosmetic Skin Graft (Face)
CPT Codes:
- 15100: Split-Thickness Autograft, Trunk, Arms, Legs; First 100 Sq Cm Or Less, Or 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children (Except 15050)
- 15120: Split-Thickness Autograft, Face, Scalp, Eyelids, Mouth, Neck, Ears, Orbits, Genitalia, Hands, Feet, And/Or Multiple Digits; First 100 Sq Cm Or Less, Or 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children (Except 15050)
- 15101: Split-Thickness Autograft, Trunk, Arms, Legs; Each Additional 100 Sq Cm, Or Each Additional 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children, Or Part Thereof (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)
- 15260: Full thickness graft, free, including direct closure of donor site, nose, ears, eyelids, and/or lips; 20 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Breast Tissue Expander Placement
- Tissue Expander to Permanent Implant Exchange
- Breast Implant Insertion After Mastectomy
- Breast Reconstruction with Latissimus Dorsi Flap
- Breast Reconstruction
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- 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
- Delayed Breast Reconstruction
- Breast Implant Placement (Post-Mastectomy)
- Secondary Breast Augmentation
- Reconstructive Breast Surgery
- Latissimus Dorsi Flap Breast Surgery
- Back Muscle Breast Reconstruction
- LD Flap Breast Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 19357: Tissue expander placement in breast reconstruction, including subsequent expansion(s)
- 11970: Replacement of tissue expander with permanent implant
- 19342: Insertion or replacement of breast implant on separate day from mastectomy
- 19361: Breast reconstruction; with latissimus dorsi flap
Also known as:
- Facial Tissue Transfer (Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Lips)
- Muscle or Skin Flap Surgery (Trunk)
- Facial Tissue Reconstruction
- Lower Leg Muscle Flap Surgery
- Local Flap Surgery
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
- Facial Reconstruction
- Myocutaneous Flap (Body)
- Fasciocutaneous Flap (Trunk)
- Tissue Flap Reconstruction (Torso)
- Adjacent tissue flap surgery
- Eyelid reconstruction
- Nose reconstruction
- Lip reconstruction
- Lower Extremity Flap Reconstruction
- Myocutaneous Flap Surgery
- Fasciocutaneous Flap Surgery
- Leg Tissue Transfer
CPT Codes:
- 14060: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10 sq cm or less
- 15734: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; trunk
- 14061: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm
- 15738: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; lower extremity
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:
- Dressing Change Under Anesthesia
- Muscle Debridement
- Wound Debridement
- Drainage of Complex Infected Surgical Wound
- Anesthesia
- Wounds and Injuries
- Wound Dressing Change with Sedation
- Non-Burn Dressing Change Under General Anesthesia
- Surgical Dressing Change
- Muscle Cleaning Procedure
- Fascia Debridement
- Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
- Postoperative Wound Incision and Drainage
- Surgical Wound Infection Treatment
- Complex Wound Debridement
CPT Codes:
- 15852: Dressing change (for other than burns) under anesthesia (other than local)
- 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 10180: Incision and drainage, complex, postoperative wound infection
Also known as:
- Complex Wound Repair on Torso (2.6-7.5 cm)
- Complex Repair of Face Wounds
- Complex Skin Repair (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
- Trunk Wound Closure (Complex)
- Deep Torso Laceration Repair
- Complex Body Wound Stitching
- Eyelid Repair
- Nose Laceration Repair
- Lip Wound Surgery
- Complex Laceration Repair
- Deep Wound Closure
- Surgical Skin Repair
CPT Codes:
- 13101: Repair, complex, trunk; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
- 13152: Repair, complex, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
- 13131: Repair, complex, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; 1.1 cm to 2.5 cm
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Tissue Transfer
- Local Flap Reconstruction
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
CPT Codes:
- 14040: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Wound or Burn Site Preparation for Graft
- Surgery
- Surgical Wound Debridement
- Burn Eschar Excision
- Scar Contracture Release
- Recipient Site Preparation
CPT Codes:
- 15002: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, trunk, arms, legs; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children
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:
- Skin Flap Surgery (Medium Size)
- Adjacent tissue transfer
- Local flap surgery
- Skin rearrangement
CPT Codes:
- 14041: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm
Also known as:
- Tissue Expander Removal
- Excess Skin Removal
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Expander Removal Surgery
- Breast Expander Removal
- Skin Expander Removal
- Lipectomy
- Skin Excision
- Subcutaneous Tissue Removal
- Body Contouring Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 11971: Removal of tissue expander without insertion of implant
- 15839: Excision, excessive skin and subcutaneous tissue (includes lipectomy); other area
Also known as:
- Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Infants/Children)
- Surgery
- Wound Debridement for Graft
- Burn Scar Release Surgery
- Recipient Site Preparation for Skin Repair
CPT Codes:
- 15004: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet and/or multiple digits; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children
Also known as:
- Re-closure of Surgical Wound
- Secondary Wound Closure
- Repair of Wound Dehiscence
- Complicated Surgical Wound Repair
- Extensive Wound Re-stitching
CPT Codes:
- 13160: Secondary closure of surgical wound or dehiscence, extensive or complicated
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
Also known as:
- Benign Facial Lesion Removal (1.1-2.0 cm)
- Facial mole removal
- Eyelid lesion excision
- Lip lesion removal
- Benign growth removal from face
CPT Codes:
- 11442: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
Also known as:
- Skin Cancer Removal (Face, Ears, Eyelids, Nose, Lips)
- Malignant Lesion Excision
- Facial Skin Cancer Surgery
- Lip Cancer Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11642: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
Also known as:
- Removal of Benign Facial Lesion (0.6-1.0 cm)
- Facial Skin Growth Excision
- Benign Lesion Removal (Face)
- Eyelid Lesion Excision
- Lip Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11441: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
Also known as:
- Breast Augmentation with Implants
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Breast Enlargement Surgery
- Boob Job
- Mammoplasty Augmentation
CPT Codes:
- 19325: Breast augmentation with implant
Also known as:
- Bone Debridement (Cleaning of Bone Wound)
- Bone Wound Cleaning
- Surgical Bone Debridement
- Dead Bone Removal
- Wound Cleaning with Bone Involvement
CPT Codes:
- 11044: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Complex Repair of Eyelid, Nose, Ear, or Lip (1.1-2.5 cm)
- Facial Feature Complex Repair
- Complex Wound Closure Face
- Reconstructive Surgery Face
CPT Codes:
- 13151: Repair, complex, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; 1.1 cm to 2.5 cm
Also known as:
- Breast Implant Removal
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Explant Surgery
- Breast Augmentation Removal
- Silicone Implant Removal
CPT Codes:
- 19328: Removal of intact breast implant
Also known as:
- Removal of Superficial Implant (Wire, Pin, or Rod)
- Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
- Buried wire removal
- Pin removal surgery
- Rod removal (superficial)
- Hardware Removal Surgery
- Buried Implant Extraction
- Orthopedic Implant Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20670: Removal of implant; superficial (eg, buried wire, pin or rod) (separate procedure)
- 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)
Also known as:
- Orbital Floor Fracture Repair
- Eye Socket Fracture Surgery
- Blowout Fracture Repair
- Orbital Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 21390: Open treatment of orbital floor blowout fracture; periorbital approach, with alloplastic or other implant
Also known as:
- Closed Nose Bone Fracture Repair with Stabilization
- Nasal Bone Reduction
- Broken Nose Repair (Closed)
- Nose Fracture Manipulation
CPT Codes:
- 21320: Closed treatment of nasal bone fracture with manipulation; with stabilization
Also known as:
- Complex Cheekbone Fracture Repair
- Malar Fracture Open Reduction
- Zygomatic Arch Fracture Surgery
- Comminuted Cheekbone Fracture Fixation
CPT Codes:
- 21365: Open treatment of complicated (eg, comminuted or involving cranial nerve foramina) fracture(s) of malar area, including zygomatic arch and malar tripod; with internal fixation and multiple surgical approaches
Also known as:
- Complex Jaw Fracture Repair
- Mandibular fracture surgery
- Jaw wiring
- Internal jaw fixation
CPT Codes:
- 21470: Open treatment of complicated mandibular fracture by multiple surgical approaches including internal fixation, interdental fixation, and/or wiring of dentures or splints
Also known as:
- Broken Jaw Repair with Wires (Closed Treatment)
- Mandibular Fracture Fixation
- Jaw Wiring for Fracture
- Non-Surgical Jaw Fracture Repair
CPT Codes:
- 21453: Closed treatment of mandibular fracture with interdental fixation
Does Dr. Waldrop accept my insurance?
Dr. Waldrop accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (423) 756-7134 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Waldrop accept in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Waldrop in Chattanooga, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
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BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Centene
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CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
MedImpact
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Where is Dr. Waldrop's office located?
Dr. Jimmy Waldrop's Primary Practice
901 Riverfront Pkwy Ste 100
Chattanooga, TN 37402
(423) 756-7134
What is Dr. Waldrop's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Waldrop's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346361433.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Waldrop?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Waldrop
What is Dr. Jimmy Waldrop's specialty?
Dr. Waldrop is a Plastic Surgeon near Chattanooga, TN. 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. Waldrop to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Jimmy Waldrop affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Waldrop is affiliated with Erlanger Baroness 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 Jimmy Waldrop accepting new patients in Chattanooga, TN?
Yes, Dr. Jimmy Waldrop is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jimmy Waldrop offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Waldrop's office at (423) 756-7134 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jimmy Waldrop?
Please contact Dr. Waldrop's office at (423) 756-7134 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jimmy Waldrop have?
Dr. Jimmy Waldrop is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and American Board of Surgery.
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