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Dr. James Gatherwright, MD

Cleveland, OH

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gatherwright, Plastic Surgeon in Cleveland, OH?

    Dr. James Gatherwright, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Cleveland, OH with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Gatherwright is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gatherwright’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gatherwright’s office at (216) 778-4391.

    What languages does Dr. Gatherwright speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Gatherwright typically treat?

    As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Gatherwright 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. Gatherwright. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Loose Skin Folds
    • Skin Condition
    • Excess Skin
    • Skin Redundancy
    • Sagging Skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L987: Excessive and redundant skin and subcutaneous tissue

    Also known as:

    • Other Post-Surgery Condition
    • Postoperative State
    • Recovery After Surgery
    • Surgical Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

    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

    Also known as:

    • Breast Enlargement
    • Breast Disease
    • Breast hypertrophy
    • Macromastia
    • Gigantomastia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N62: Hypertrophy of breast

    What procedures does a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Gatherwright typically perform?

    As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Gatherwright 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. Gatherwright. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Panniculectomy (Lower Abdomen Skin Removal)
    • Skin Flap Surgery (Medium)
    • Tummy Tuck
    • Adjacent Tissue Transfer (Additional Area)
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Excess Skin Removal (Abdomen)
    • Infraumbilical Lipectomy
    • Tummy Tuck (Panniculectomy)
    • Abdominal Skin Excision
    • Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
    • Local Flap Surgery
    • Skin Graft (Adjacent Tissue)
    • Abdominoplasty
    • Belly Fat Removal Surgery
    • Excess Skin Removal Abdomen
    • Skin Flap Surgery
    • Tissue Rearrangement
    • Local Flap Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 15830: Excision, Excessive Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue (Includes Lipectomy); Abdomen, Infraumbilical Panniculectomy
    • 14301: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; defect 30.1 sq cm to 60.0 sq cm
    • 15847: Excision, excessive skin and subcutaneous tissue (includes lipectomy), abdomen (eg, abdominoplasty) (includes umbilical transposition and fascial plication) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 14302: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; each additional 30.0 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Large Benign Skin Lesion Removal
    • Benign Skin Growth Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
    • Large Skin Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 11406: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter over 4.0 cm

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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

    Does Dr. Gatherwright accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gatherwright accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (216) 778-4391 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gatherwright accept in Cleveland, OH?

    Dr. Gatherwright in Cleveland, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CareSource

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medical Mutual of Ohio

    • Medicare

    • State of Ohio

    • Summa Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Gatherwright's office located?

    Dr. James Gatherwright's Primary Practice

    9500 Euclid Ave

    Cleveland, OH 44195

    (216) 778-4391

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    Dr. James Gatherwright's Practice 2

    1 Akron General Ave

    Akron, OH 44307

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    Dr. James Gatherwright's Practice 3

    4125 Medina Rd Ste 90

    Akron, OH 44333

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

    Dr. Gatherwright's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437474566.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gatherwright?

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

    What is Dr. James Gatherwright's specialty?

    Dr. Gatherwright is a Plastic Surgeon near Cleveland, OH.

    What does a Plastic Surgeon do?

    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.

    Is this Dr. James Gatherwright affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gatherwright is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, St. Clair Hospital, Union Hospital - Dover, Oh, Medina 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

    When to see a Plastic Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Plastic Surgeon. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is James Gatherwright accepting new patients in Cleveland, OH?

    Yes, Dr. James Gatherwright is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Gatherwright offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gatherwright's office at (216) 778-4391 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Gatherwright?

    Please contact Dr. Gatherwright's office at (216) 778-4391 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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