Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tapazoglou, Surgeon in Leonardtown, MD?
Dr. Nicholas Tapazoglou, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Leonardtown, MD with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Tapazoglou completed his residency at Saint Agnes Hospital, Baltimore. Dr. Tapazoglou is fluent in English and Greek, Modern (1453-), and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tapazoglou’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tapazoglou’s office at (240) 434-4088.
Where did Dr. Tapazoglou go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Inova Fairfax Hospital
Residency: Saint Agnes Hospital, Baltimore | Saint Agnes Hospital
What languages does Dr. Tapazoglou speak?
Dr. Tapazoglou and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Greek, Modern (1453-)
What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Tapazoglou typically treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Tapazoglou 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. Tapazoglou. 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.
Also known as:
- Varicose Veins
- Spider Veins
- Venous Insufficiency
- Chronic Venous Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I83813: Varicose veins of bilateral lower extremities with pain
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Stomach Removal
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastrectomy
- Absence of Stomach
- Missing Stomach
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z903: Acquired absence of stomach [part of]
Also known as:
- Bariatric Surgery Status
- Weight Loss Surgery
- Weight-loss (Metabolic & Bariatric) Surgery
- Weight Loss Surgery History
- Gastric Bypass Status
- Sleeve Gastrectomy Status
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9884: Bariatric surgery status
What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Tapazoglou typically perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Tapazoglou 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. Tapazoglou. 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.
Also known as:
- Foam Sclerotherapy for Varicose Veins
- Varicose vein foam injection
- Ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy
- Saphenous vein treatment
CPT Codes:
- 36465: Injection of non-compounded foam sclerosant with ultrasound compression maneuvers to guide dispersion of the injectate, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring; single incompetent extremity truncal vein (eg, great saphenous vein, accessory saphenous vein)
Also known as:
- Vein Closure with Chemical Adhesive
- Radiofrequency Vein Ablation
- Endovenous Chemical Ablation
- Varicose Vein Glue Treatment
- Cyanoacrylate Vein Ablation
- VenaSeal Procedure
- Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation
- RF Ablation for Varicose Veins
- Vein Closure Procedure
- Varicose Vein Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 36482: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, by transcatheter delivery of a chemical adhesive (eg, cyanoacrylate) remote from the access site, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous; first vein treated
- 36475: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, radiofrequency; first vein treated
Also known as:
- Sclerotherapy for Varicose Veins
- Varicose Vein Injections
- Vein Sclerosing
- Incompetent Vein Treatment
- Vein Injection Therapy
- Varicose Vein Sclerosing
- Chemical Ablation of Veins
CPT Codes:
- 36470: Injection of sclerosant; single incompetent vein (other than telangiectasia)
- 36471: Injection of sclerosant; multiple incompetent veins (other than telangiectasia), same leg
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Gastroscopy with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple
Does Dr. Tapazoglou accept my insurance?
Dr. Tapazoglou accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (240) 434-4088 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tapazoglou accept in Leonardtown, MD?
Dr. Tapazoglou in Leonardtown, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
American Plan Administrators
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Maryland Physicians Care
Medicare
State of Maryland
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Tapazoglou's office located?
Dr. Nicholas Tapazoglou's Primary Practice
25500 Point Lookout Rd Ste P200
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(240) 434-4088
What is Dr. Tapazoglou's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tapazoglou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972702413.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tapazoglou?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tapazoglou
What is Dr. Nicholas Tapazoglou's specialty?
Dr. Tapazoglou is a Surgeon near Leonardtown, MD.
What does a Surgeon do?
General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery.
Is this Dr. Nicholas Tapazoglou affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tapazoglou is affiliated with Medstar Franklin Square 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 Nicholas Tapazoglou accepting new patients in Leonardtown, MD?
Yes, Dr. Nicholas Tapazoglou is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nicholas Tapazoglou offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tapazoglou's office at (240) 434-4088 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nicholas Tapazoglou?
Please contact Dr. Tapazoglou's office at (240) 434-4088 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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