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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Paracha, Surgeon in East Setauket, NY?
Dr. Karim Paracha, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in East Setauket, NY. Dr. Paracha is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Paracha’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Paracha’s office at (631) 675-6865.
What languages does Dr. Paracha speak?
Dr. Paracha and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Paracha typically treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Paracha 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. Paracha. 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:
- Pressure Sore
- Pressure Sores
- Bed Sore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- Large Intestine Diverticulitis with Perforation and Abscess
- Abscess
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Inflamed Colon Diverticula with Abscess
- Perforated Large Bowel Diverticulitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5720: Diverticulitis of large intestine with perforation and abscess without bleeding
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 a Surgeon like Dr. Paracha typically perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Paracha 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. Paracha. 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:
- Skin Substitute Graft (Small Wound)
- Wound Debridement
- Dressing Change Under Anesthesia
- Skin Substitute Graft Application
- Skin Substitute Graft Application (Additional Area)
- Anesthesia
- Wounds and Injuries
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Wound Skin Replacement
- Bioengineered Skin Application
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
- Wound Dressing Change with Sedation
- Non-Burn Dressing Change Under General Anesthesia
- Surgical Dressing Change
- Skin Replacement Procedure
- Wound Covering Application
- Wound Covering with Skin Substitute
CPT Codes:
- 15271: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 15852: Dressing change (for other than burns) under anesthesia (other than local)
- 15272: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; each additional 25 sq cm wound surface area, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 15274: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area greater than or equal to 100 sq cm; each additional 100 sq cm wound surface area, or part thereof, or each additional 1% of body area of infants and children, or part thereof (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
Also known as:
- Skin Substitute Graft (Large Area)
- Artificial skin graft
- Wound covering application
- Skin replacement for large wounds
CPT Codes:
- 15273: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area greater than or equal to 100 sq cm; first 100 sq cm wound surface area, or 1% of body area of infants and children
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
Does Dr. Paracha accept my insurance?
Dr. Paracha accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (631) 675-6865 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Paracha accept in East Setauket, NY?
Dr. Paracha in East Setauket, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicaid
Medicare
Promedica Health Systems
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Paracha's office located?
Dr. Karim Paracha's Primary Practice
4 Technology Dr Ste 240
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 675-6865
What is Dr. Paracha's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Paracha's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316128937.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Paracha?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Paracha
What is Dr. Karim Paracha's specialty?
Dr. Paracha is a Surgeon near East Setauket, NY.
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. Karim Paracha affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Paracha is affiliated with Mather Hospital, Peconic Bay Medical Center, St. Catherine Of Siena Hospital, North Shore University Hospital, Peconic Bay Medical Center 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 Karim Paracha accepting new patients in East Setauket, NY?
Yes, Dr. Karim Paracha is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Karim Paracha offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Paracha's office at (631) 675-6865 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Karim Paracha?
Please contact Dr. Paracha's office at (631) 675-6865 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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