Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vercler, Plastic Surgeon in Ann Arbor, MI?
Dr. Christian Vercler, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Ann Arbor, MI with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. He is a member of the American Cleft Palate - Craniofacial Association, American College of Surgeons, American Medical Association, American Society for Bioethics and Humanities, American Society of Craniofacial Surgery, American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and Plastic Surgery Research Council. Dr. Vercler is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vercler’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vercler’s office at (734) 484-3600.
Where did Dr. Vercler go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Craniofacial Surgery, University of Michigan Health System
Is Dr. Vercler board certified as a Plastic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Christian Vercler, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Vercler speak?
Dr. Vercler and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Vercler treat?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Vercler 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. Vercler. 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:
- Cleft Palate with Unilateral Cleft Lip
- Cleft Palate
- Cleft Palate with Bilateral Cleft Lip
- Cleft Lip and Palate
- Cleft Lip & Palate
- One-sided Cleft Lip and Palate
- Single Cleft Lip and Palate
- Unilateral Lip and Palate Cleft
- Split Palate
- Palatoschisis
- Roof of Mouth Cleft
- Bilateral Cleft Lip and Palate
- Double Cleft Lip with Palate
- Complete Cleft Lip and Palate
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q379: Unspecified cleft palate with unilateral cleft lip
- Q359: Cleft palate, unspecified
- Q378: Unspecified cleft palate with bilateral cleft lip
Also known as:
- Craniosynostosis
- Flat Head Syndrome
- Craniofacial Abnormality
- Craniostenosis
- Premature skull fusion
- Fused skull bones in infants
- Skull deformity at birth
- Plagiocephaly
- Misshapen Head
- Asymmetrical Head Shape
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q750: Craniosynostosis
- Q673: Plagiocephaly
Also known as:
- Sagittal Craniosynostosis
- Premature sagittal suture fusion
- Scaphocephaly
- Sagittal skull fusion
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q7501: Sagittal craniosynostosis
Also known as:
- Facial Birth Defects
- Craniofacial Abnormality
- Craniofacial Anomalies
- Congenital Facial Syndromes
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q870: Congenital malformation syndromes predominantly affecting facial appearance
What procedures does Dr. Vercler perform?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Vercler 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. Vercler. 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:
- Removal of Benign Facial Lesion (0.6-1.0 cm)
- Small Benign Lesion Removal (Face/Ears/Eyelids/Nose/Lips)
- Laser Treatment for Skin Lesions
- Removal of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth (1.1-2.0 cm)
- Facial Skin Growth Excision
- Benign Lesion Removal (Face)
- Eyelid Lesion Excision
- Lip Lesion Removal
- Facial Lesion Excision
- Ear Lesion Removal
- Eyelid Lesion Surgery
- Vascular Lesion Destruction
- Cutaneous Lesion Removal
- Laser Skin Treatment
- Skin Growth Removal
- Benign Skin Lesion Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
- Mole Removal (Non-Cancerous)
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
- 11440: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 0.5 cm or less
- 17106: Destruction of cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions (eg, laser technique); less than 10 sq cm
- 11402: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
Also known as:
- Complex Wound Repair (Scalp, Arms, Legs)
- Facial Wound Repair
- Complex Wound Repair (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
- Wounds and Injuries
- Deep Wound Repair (Extremities)
- Surgical Closure of Complex Wound
- Advanced Wound Stitching
- Stitches for facial cut
- Intermediate wound closure
- Repair of facial laceration
- Extensive Facial Laceration Repair
- Deep Wound Closure (Sensitive Areas)
- Complex Repair of Hand/Foot Wound
CPT Codes:
- 13121: Repair, complex, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 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
- 13132: Repair, complex, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
Also known as:
- Fat Transfer to Face or Body (Small Volume)
- Additional Fat Grafting to Face, Hands, or Feet
- Autologous Fat Grafting
- Lipofilling
- Fat Injection for Volume
- Autologous Fat Transfer
CPT Codes:
- 15773: Grafting of autologous fat harvested by liposuction technique to face, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, and/or feet; 25 cc or less injectate
- 15774: Grafting of autologous fat harvested by liposuction technique to face, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, and/or feet; each additional 25 cc injectate, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Pedicle Skin Flap (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
- Skin Flap Delay or Sectioning (Head, Neck, Limbs)
- Tubed pedicle flap
- Skin flap reconstruction
- Local skin transfer
- Skin Flap Division
- Flap Inset Procedure
- Tissue Flap Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 15574: Formation of direct or tubed pedicle, with or without transfer; forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands or feet
- 15620: Delay of flap or sectioning of flap (division and inset); at forehead, cheeks, chin, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands, or feet
Also known as:
- Facial Tissue Transfer (Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Lips)
- Head and Neck Muscle Flap Surgery
- Local Flap Surgery
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
- Facial Reconstruction
- Myocutaneous Flap
- Fasciocutaneous Flap
- Head and Neck Reconstruction
- Vascular Pedicle Flap
CPT Codes:
- 14060: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10 sq cm or less
- 15733: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; head and neck with named vascular pedicle (ie, buccinators, genioglossus, temporalis, masseter, sternocleidomastoid, levator scapulae)
Also known as:
- Complex Skin Repair (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
- Complex Laceration Repair
- Deep Wound Closure
- Surgical Skin Repair
CPT Codes:
- 13131: Repair, complex, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; 1.1 cm to 2.5 cm
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:
- Suture or Staple Removal with Anesthesia
- Anesthesia
- Surgical Stitch Removal
- Anesthetized Staple Removal
- Wound Closure Device Removal
CPT Codes:
- 15851: Removal of sutures or staples requiring anesthesia (ie, general anesthesia, moderate sedation)
Also known as:
- Benign Lesion Removal (Face/Head)
- Facial Lesion Excision
- Skin Growth Removal
- Benign Tumor Excision
- Head/Neck Lesion Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 11443: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery (Medium)
- Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
- Local Flap Surgery
- Skin Graft (Adjacent Tissue)
CPT Codes:
- 14301: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; defect 30.1 sq cm to 60.0 sq 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Voice and Resonance Analysis
- Voice Disorder Evaluation
- Speech Resonance Assessment
- Vocal Quality Analysis
CPT Codes:
- 92524: Behavioral and qualitative analysis of voice and resonance
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Also known as:
- Speech Sound Production Evaluation
- Articulation assessment
- Phonological process evaluation
- Apraxia of speech assessment
- Dysarthria evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92522: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria);
Also known as:
- Nasopharyngoscopy
- Nasal Endoscopy
- Throat Endoscopy
- Scope of Nose and Throat
CPT Codes:
- 92511: Nasopharyngoscopy with endoscope (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Inhalation Breathing Treatment
- Nebulizer Treatment
- Aerosol Treatment
- IPPB Treatment
- Airway Obstruction Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device
Also known as:
- Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
- Removal of Superficial Implant (Wire, Pin, or Rod)
- Hardware Removal Surgery
- Buried Implant Extraction
- Orthopedic Implant Removal
- Buried wire removal
- Pin removal surgery
- Rod removal (superficial)
CPT Codes:
- 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)
- 20670: Removal of implant; superficial (eg, buried wire, pin or rod) (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Facial Bone Reduction Surgery
- Facial osteoplasty
- Facial bone contouring
- Facial bone shaving
- Jaw reduction surgery
CPT Codes:
- 21209: Osteoplasty, facial bones; reduction
Also known as:
- Soft Tissue Tumor Removal (Face/Scalp, under 2 cm)
- Facial Soft Tissue Excision
- Scalp Tumor Removal
- Subfascial Tumor Excision
CPT Codes:
- 21013: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of face and scalp, subfascial (eg, subgaleal, intramuscular); less than 2 cm
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:
- Forehead Reduction Surgery
- Forehead Contouring
- Frontal Sinus Setback
- Facial Feminization Surgery (Forehead)
CPT Codes:
- 21139: Reduction forehead; contouring and setback of anterior frontal sinus wall
Also known as:
- Rib Cartilage Graft to Face
- Autogenous Rib Cartilage Graft
- Facial Cartilage Reconstruction
- Nose Reshaping with Rib Cartilage
CPT Codes:
- 21230: Graft; rib cartilage, autogenous, to face, chin, nose or ear (includes obtaining graft)
Also known as:
- Minor Bone Graft
- Bone Grafts
- Small Bone Graft
- Dowel Bone Graft
- Button Bone Graft
- Autograft (Small)
CPT Codes:
- 20900: Bone graft, any donor area; minor or small (eg, dowel or button)
Also known as:
- Cleft Palate and Gum Ridge Repair with Bone Graft
- Cleft Palate Repair Surgery
- Major Revision of Cleft Palate Repair
- Cleft Palate Lengthening Surgery
- Palatoplasty with Bone Graft
- Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery
- Alveolar Ridge Reconstruction
- Palatoplasty
- Soft Palate Repair
- Hard Palate Repair
- Cleft palate revision surgery
- Palatoplasty revision
- Repair of cleft palate
- Major palate surgery
- Secondary Palatoplasty
- Palate Lengthening Procedure
- Cleft Palate Revision Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 42210: Palatoplasty for cleft palate, with closure of alveolar ridge; with bone graft to alveolar ridge (includes obtaining graft)
- 42200: Palatoplasty for cleft palate, soft and/or hard palate only
- 42215: Palatoplasty for cleft palate; major revision
- 42220: Palatoplasty for cleft palate; secondary lengthening procedure
Also known as:
- Primary Cleft Lip and Nose Repair
- Cleft Lip Surgery
- Nasal Deformity Repair (Cleft Lip)
- Unilateral Cleft Lip Correction
CPT Codes:
- 40700: Plastic repair of cleft lip/nasal deformity; primary, partial or complete, unilateral
Also known as:
- Nose Tip Surgery for Cleft Lip/Palate Deformity
- Major Revision Rhinoplasty
- Nose Job with Septum Repair
- Cleft Lip Rhinoplasty (Tip)
- Nasal Tip Reconstruction
- Columellar Lengthening (Nose)
- Secondary Nose Job
- Complex Nose Reshaping
- Nasal Tip Revision Surgery
- Corrective Rhinoplasty
- Primary Rhinoplasty
- Septorhinoplasty
- Nasal Reshaping
- Cosmetic Nose Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 30460: Rhinoplasty for nasal deformity secondary to congenital cleft lip and/or palate, including columellar lengthening; tip only
- 30450: Rhinoplasty, secondary; major revision (nasal tip work and osteotomies)
- 30420: Rhinoplasty, primary; including major septal repair
Also known as:
- Drooping Brow Repair
- Brow Lift
- Forehead Lift
- Ptosis Repair (Brow)
CPT Codes:
- 67900: Repair of brow ptosis (supraciliary, mid-forehead or coronal approach)
Does Dr. Vercler accept my insurance?
Dr. Vercler accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (734) 484-3600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vercler accept in Ann Arbor, MI?
Dr. Vercler in Ann Arbor, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
California Foundation for Medical Care
Citizens Rx
Georgia-Pacific
McLaren Health Plan
Medicaid
Molina
Spectrum / Priority Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Vercler's office located?
Dr. Christian Vercler's Primary Practice
1500 E Medical Center Dr Fl 3 Rm CW3-978
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
(734) 484-3600
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American Cleft Palate - Craniofacial Association
Member
American College of Surgeons
Member
American Medical Association
Member
American Society for Bioethics and Humanities
Member
American Society of Craniofacial Surgery
Member
American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons
Member
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Member
Plastic Surgery Research Council
Member
What is Dr. Vercler's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vercler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801005616.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vercler?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vercler
What is Dr. Christian Vercler's specialty?
Dr. Vercler is a Plastic Surgeon near Ann Arbor, MI. 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. Vercler to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christian Vercler affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vercler is affiliated with Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, Bronson Methodist Hospital, Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Christian Vercler accepting new patients in Ann Arbor, MI?
Yes, Dr. Christian Vercler is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christian Vercler offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vercler's office at (734) 484-3600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christian Vercler?
Please contact Dr. Vercler's office at (734) 484-3600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Christian Vercler have?
Dr. Christian Vercler is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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