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Dr. Richard Mouchantat, MD

Dr. Richard Mouchantat, MD

Wheat Ridge, CO

30 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Mouchantat, Plastic Surgeon in Wheat Ridge, CO?

    Dr. Richard Mouchantat, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Wheat Ridge, CO. He has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified. Dr. Mouchantat graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Of Co Sch Of Med, Plastic Surgery; Baystate Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Mouchantat is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mouchantat’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mouchantat’s office at (303) 232-8585.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Mouchantat?

    Dr. Richard Mouchantat, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Plastic Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Mouchantat empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cosmetic Surgery, Reconstructive Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Wheat Ridge/CO community, Dr. Mouchantat is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Mouchantat go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Of Co Sch Of Med, Plastic Surgery; Baystate Med Ctr, General Surgery | Baystate Medical Center | Baystate Medical Center/Tufts University School of Medicine Program

    • Medical School: Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma | Tufts University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Mouchantat board certified as a Plastic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Mouchantat, MD is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Mouchantat speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Mouchantat treat?

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

    • 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:

    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Leaking breast implant
    • Breast Reconstruction
    • Breast implant rupture
    • Breast implant leakage
    • Implant deflation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T8543XA: Leakage of breast prosthesis and implant, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Breast Cancer
    • Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
    • Female Breast Cancer
    • Malignant Breast Tumor
    • Breast Carcinoma
    • Intraductal carcinoma in situ right breast
    • Precancerous cells right breast
    • Non-invasive breast cancer right breast
    • DCIS right breast

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
    • D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast

    Also known as:

    • Lost both breasts (double mastectomy)
    • Mastectomy
    • Double mastectomy
    • Bilateral breast removal
    • Absence of both breasts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z9013: Acquired absence of bilateral breasts and nipples

    What procedures does Dr. Mouchantat perform?

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

    • Immediate Breast Implant After Mastectomy
    • Breast Implant Insertion After Mastectomy
    • Tissue Expander to Permanent Implant Exchange
    • Breast Tissue Expander Placement
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Breast Reconstruction
    • 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
    • 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:

    • 19340: Insertion of breast implant on same day of mastectomy (ie, immediate)
    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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
    • Breast Lift
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Corrective Breast Reconstruction Surgery
    • Breast Implant Revision
    • Flap Revision for Breast Reconstruction
    • Reduction Mammoplasty
    • Breast Size Reduction
    • Mammoplasty
    • Mastopexy
    • Breast Reshaping Surgery
    • Pexy Surgery

    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
    • 19316: Mastopexy

    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

    Also known as:

    • Complex Wound Repair on Torso (2.6-7.5 cm)
    • Trunk Wound Closure (Complex)
    • Deep Torso Laceration Repair
    • Complex Body Wound Stitching

    CPT Codes:

    • 13101: Repair, complex, trunk; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm

    Also known as:

    • Ruptured Breast Implant Removal
    • Breast Implant Removal
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Breast Implant Explantation
    • Silicone Implant Removal
    • Saline Implant Removal
    • Explant Surgery
    • Breast Augmentation Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 19330: Removal of ruptured breast implant, including implant contents (eg, saline, silicone gel)
    • 19328: Removal of intact breast implant

    Also known as:

    • Complex Trunk Wound Repair (Additional)
    • Complex Body Wound Repair
    • Trunk Laceration Repair
    • Deep Wound Closure (Trunk)

    CPT Codes:

    • 13102: Repair, complex, trunk; each additional 5 cm or less (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Drainage of Complex Infected Surgical Wound
    • Postoperative Wound Incision and Drainage
    • Surgical Wound Infection Treatment
    • Complex Wound Debridement

    CPT Codes:

    • 10180: Incision and drainage, complex, postoperative wound infection

    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:

    • Drainage of Fluid Collection
    • Incision and Drainage
    • Hematoma Drainage
    • Seroma Drainage

    CPT Codes:

    • 10140: Incision and drainage of hematoma, seroma or fluid collection

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Additional Area)
    • Surgery
    • Wound Bed Preparation
    • Burn Eschar Excision
    • Scar Contracture Release
    • Recipient Site Creation

    CPT Codes:

    • 15003: 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; each additional 100 sq cm, or part thereof, or each additional 1% of body area of infants and children (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Skin Flap Surgery (Trunk)
    • Adjacent tissue transfer
    • Local flap surgery
    • Skin rearrangement

    CPT Codes:

    • 14000: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, trunk; defect 10 sq cm or less

    Does Dr. Mouchantat accept my insurance?

    Dr. Mouchantat accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (303) 232-8585 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Mouchantat accept in Wheat Ridge, CO?

    Dr. Mouchantat in Wheat Ridge, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Gila River Health Care Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • State of Colorado

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Mouchantat's office located?

    Dr. Richard Mouchantat's Primary Practice

    3280 Wadsworth Blvd Ste 100

    Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

    (303) 232-8585

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

    Dr. Mouchantat's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013937390.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mouchantat?

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

    What is Dr. Richard Mouchantat's specialty?

    Dr. Mouchantat is a Plastic Surgeon near Wheat Ridge, CO. 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. Mouchantat to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Richard Mouchantat affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Mouchantat is affiliated with Intermountain Health - Lutheran 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 Richard Mouchantat accepting new patients in Wheat Ridge, CO?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Mouchantat is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Richard Mouchantat offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Mouchantat's office at (303) 232-8585 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Richard Mouchantat?

    Please contact Dr. Mouchantat's office at (303) 232-8585 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Mouchantat have?

    Dr. Richard Mouchantat is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

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