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Dr. Keith Follmar, MD

Dr. Keith Follmar, MD

San Jose, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Follmar, Plastic Surgeon in San Jose, CA?

    Dr. Keith Follmar, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in San Jose, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Follmar graduated from Duke University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Program A. Dr. Follmar is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Follmar’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Follmar’s office at (408) 761-5640.

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

    • Residency: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Program A

    • Medical School: Duke University School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Follmar speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

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

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

    • Transgender Identity
    • Gender Dysphoria
    • Transsexual Identity
    • Gender Transition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F640: Transsexualism

    Also known as:

    • Gender Dysphoria
    • Gender incongruence
    • Gender identity issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F649: Gender identity disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N62: Hypertrophy of breast

    Also known as:

    • Lymphedema
    • Lymphatic Swelling
    • Fluid Retention in Limbs
    • Chronic Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I890: Lymphedema, not elsewhere classified

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

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

    • Breast Reduction Surgery
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Reduction Mammoplasty
    • Breast Size Reduction
    • Mammoplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 19318: Breast reduction

    Also known as:

    • Simple Mastectomy
    • Mastectomy
    • Complete Mastectomy
    • Breast Removal Surgery
    • Total Mastectomy
    • Unilateral Mastectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 19303: Mastectomy, simple, complete

    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:

    • Nipple and Areola Reconstruction
    • Nipple Reconstruction
    • Areola Reconstruction
    • Breast Nipple Surgery
    • Post-Mastectomy Nipple Creation

    CPT Codes:

    • 19350: Nipple/areola reconstruction

    Also known as:

    • Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Droopy Eyelid Surgery
    • Upper Eyelid Reduction
    • Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid

    Also known as:

    • Wrist Ganglion Cyst Removal
    • Trigger Finger Release Surgery
    • Small Hand/Finger Tumor Removal
    • Ganglion Excision
    • Wrist Cyst Surgery
    • Dorsal/Volar Ganglion Removal
    • Tendon Sheath Incision
    • Trigger Finger Tenolysis
    • Finger Tendon Release
    • Hand Tendon Surgery
    • Hand Soft Tissue Excision
    • Finger Tumor Removal
    • Vascular Malformation Excision Hand
    • Subcutaneous Hand Lesion Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 25111: Excision of ganglion, wrist (dorsal or volar); primary
    • 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)
    • 26115: Excision, tumor or vascular malformation, soft tissue of hand or finger, subcutaneous; less than 1.5 cm

    Does Dr. Follmar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Follmar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 761-5640 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Follmar accept in San Jose, CA?

    Dr. Follmar in San Jose, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Follmar's office located?

    Dr. Keith Follmar's Primary Practice

    280 Hospital Pkwy

    San Jose, CA 95119

    (408) 761-5640

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    Dr. Keith Follmar's Practice 2

    700 Lawrence Expy

    Santa Clara, CA 95051

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

    Dr. Follmar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649473679.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Follmar?

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

    What is Dr. Keith Follmar's specialty?

    Dr. Follmar is a Plastic Surgeon near San Jose, CA.

    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. Keith Follmar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Follmar is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa Medical Center 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 Keith Follmar accepting new patients in San Jose, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Keith Follmar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Keith Follmar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Follmar's office at (408) 761-5640 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Keith Follmar?

    Please contact Dr. Follmar's office at (408) 761-5640 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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