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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Light, Plastic Surgeon in Great Neck, NY?
Dr. David Light, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Great Neck, NY. He is board certified. Dr. Light is fluent in English, Hebrew, Portuguese, and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Light’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Light’s office at (516) 498-8400.
Is Dr. Light board certified as a Plastic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. David Light, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Light speak?
Dr. Light and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hebrew
Portuguese
Russian
What conditions does Dr. Light treat?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Light 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. Light. 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:
- 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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
Also known as:
- Breast Enlargement
- Breast Disease
- Breast hypertrophy
- Macromastia
- Gigantomastia
ICD-10 Codes:
- N62: Hypertrophy of breast
Also known as:
- Cancer Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Cancer
- Post-cancer surgery care
- Oncology aftercare
- Cancer recovery follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z483: Aftercare following surgery for neoplasm
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
- Pre-op blood work
- Lab tests before surgery
- Pre-treatment lab assessment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination
What procedures does Dr. Light perform?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Light 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. Light. 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:
- 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
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Corrective Breast Reconstruction Surgery
- Breast Implant Revision
- Flap Revision for Breast Reconstruction
- Reduction Mammoplasty
- Breast Size Reduction
- Mammoplasty
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
Also known as:
- Nipple and Areola Reconstruction
- Breast Implant Insertion After Mastectomy
- Breast Reconstruction with Free Flap
- Breast Tissue Expander Placement
- Tissue Expander to Permanent Implant Exchange
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Breast Reconstruction
- Nipple Reconstruction
- Areola Reconstruction
- Breast Nipple Surgery
- Post-Mastectomy Nipple Creation
- Delayed Breast Reconstruction
- Breast Implant Placement (Post-Mastectomy)
- Secondary Breast Augmentation
- Reconstructive Breast Surgery
- DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction
- fTRAM Flap Breast Reconstruction
- Autologous Breast Reconstruction
- Breast Reconstruction with Expanders
- Tissue Expander Surgery (Breast)
- Breast Implant Preparation
- Breast implant exchange
- Breast reconstruction second stage
- Expander removal and implant placement
- Permanent breast implant surgery
CPT Codes:
- 19350: Nipple/areola reconstruction
- 19342: Insertion or replacement of breast implant on separate day from mastectomy
- 19364: Breast reconstruction; with free flap (eg, fTRAM, DIEP, SIEA, GAP flap)
- 19357: Tissue expander placement in breast reconstruction, including subsequent expansion(s)
- 11970: Replacement of tissue expander with permanent implant
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery (Medium)
- Adjacent Tissue Transfer (Additional Area)
- Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
- Local Flap Surgery
- Skin Graft (Adjacent Tissue)
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Tissue Rearrangement
- Local Flap Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 14301: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; defect 30.1 sq cm to 60.0 sq cm
- 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:
- Corrective Skin Tattooing
- Medical tattooing
- Micropigmentation
- Permanent makeup
- Cosmetic pigmentation
CPT Codes:
- 11922: Tattooing, intradermal introduction of insoluble opaque pigments to correct color defects of skin, including micropigmentation; each additional 20.0 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
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:
- Cosmetic Skin Tattooing
- Micropigmentation
- Medical Tattooing
- Dermal Pigmentation
- Permanent Makeup
CPT Codes:
- 11921: Tattooing, intradermal introduction of insoluble opaque pigments to correct color defects of skin, including micropigmentation; 6.1 to 20.0 sq 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:
- 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:
- Nerve Repair with Synthetic Tube or Vein Graft
- Nerve Repair with Donor Nerve Graft
- Nerve tube repair
- Vein graft nerve repair
- Synthetic conduit nerve repair
- Nerve Graft Surgery
- Allograft Nerve Repair
- Peripheral Nerve Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 64910: Nerve repair; with synthetic conduit or vein allograft (eg, nerve tube), each nerve
- 64912: Nerve repair; with nerve allograft, each nerve, first strand (cable)
Also known as:
- Internal Mammary Lymph Node Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Chest lymph node biopsy
- Open lymph node excision
- Internal mammary node removal
CPT Codes:
- 38530: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, internal mammary node(s)
Does Dr. Light accept my insurance?
Dr. Light accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (516) 498-8400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Light accept in Great Neck, NY?
Dr. Light in Great Neck, NY 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
HealthNow New York
MagnaCare Rx
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Light's office located?
Dr. David Light's Primary Practice
833 Northern Blvd Ste 160
Great Neck, NY 11021
(516) 498-8400
What is Dr. Light's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Light's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366647828.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Light?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Light
What is Dr. David Light's specialty?
Dr. Light is a Plastic Surgeon near Great Neck, NY. 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. Light to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. David Light affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Light is affiliated with Good Samaritan University Hospital - West Islip, NY, St. Catherine of Siena Hospital, St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center, Mercy Hospital of Buffalo 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 David Light accepting new patients in Great Neck, NY?
Yes, Dr. David Light is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Light offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Light's office at (516) 498-8400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with David Light?
Please contact Dr. Light's office at (516) 498-8400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. David Light have?
Dr. David Light is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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