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Who is Dr. Despain, Trauma Surgeon in Camden, NJ?
Dr. Robert Despain, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Camden, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Despain is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Despain’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Despain’s office at (848) 288-6935.
What languages does Dr. Despain speak?
Dr. Despain and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Despain treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Despain 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. Despain. 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:
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Injury
- Brain Bleed
- TBI
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
- S066X0A: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Multiple Broken Ribs
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Multiple Rib Fractures
- Rib Cage Fracture
- Broken Ribs
ICD-10 Codes:
- S2241XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, right side, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S2242XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Gallstones with Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallstones with Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallstones with Acute and Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
- Bile Duct Disease
- Gallstones
- Acute cholecystitis with gallstones
- Gallbladder attack with stones
- Chronic cholecystitis with gallstones
- Long-term gallbladder inflammation
- Mixed cholecystitis with gallstones
- Acute and chronic gallbladder attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8000: Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis without obstruction
- K8010: Calculus of gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis without obstruction
- K8012: Calculus of gallbladder with acute and chronic cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Digestive System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-gastrointestinal surgery care
- Stomach surgery aftercare
- Bowel surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48815: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the digestive system
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- Traumatic Collapsed Lung
- Pleural Disorder
- Traumatic Air in Chest
- Traumatic Pneumothorax
- Injured Collapsed Lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- S270XXA: Traumatic pneumothorax, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
Also known as:
- Scalp Cut
- Wounds and Injuries
- Scalp laceration
- Deep scalp cut
- Head cut
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0101XA: Laceration without foreign body of scalp, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Orbital Floor Fracture
- Facial Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Head Injuries
- Broken Orbital Floor
- Eye Socket Bone Fracture
- Blowout Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0231XA: Fracture of orbital floor, right side, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Collapsed Lung with Blood
- Pleural Disorder
- Hemopneumothorax
- Blood and Air in Chest
- Traumatic Hemopneumothorax
ICD-10 Codes:
- S272XXA: Traumatic hemopneumothorax, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Other General Medical Examination
- Health Checkup
- General Health Checkup
- Comprehensive Medical Exam
- Miscellaneous Physical Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z008: Encounter for other general examination
Which procedures does Dr. Despain perform as a Trauma Surgeon?
As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Robert Despain may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Despain's office.
Does Dr. Despain accept my insurance?
Dr. Despain accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (848) 288-6935 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Despain accept in Camden, NJ?
Dr. Despain in Camden, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Partners Plans
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
State of New Jersey
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Despain's office located?
Dr. Robert Despain's Primary Practice
3 Cooper Plz Rm 403
Camden, NJ 08103
(848) 288-6935
What is Dr. Despain's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Despain's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275928608.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Despain?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Despain
What is Dr. Robert Despain's specialty?
Dr. Despain is a Trauma Surgeon near Camden, NJ. Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency. Contact Dr. Despain to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Robert Despain affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Despain is affiliated with Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional 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 Robert Despain accepting new patients in Camden, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Robert Despain is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert Despain offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Despain's office at (848) 288-6935 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Robert Despain?
Please contact Dr. Despain's office at (848) 288-6935 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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