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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cordes, Plastic Surgeon in Minneapolis, MN?
Dr. Emma Cordes, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Minneapolis, MN. Dr. Cordes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cordes’s office at (317) 944-3636.
What languages does Dr. Cordes speak?
Dr. Cordes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Cordes typically treat?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Cordes 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. Cordes. 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:
- Cleft Palate
- Cleft Palate with Unilateral Cleft Lip
- Cleft Palate with Bilateral Cleft Lip
- Cleft Lip and Palate
- Cleft Lip & Palate
- Split Palate
- Palatoschisis
- Roof of Mouth Cleft
- One-sided Cleft Lip and Palate
- Single Cleft Lip and Palate
- Unilateral Lip and Palate Cleft
- Bilateral Cleft Lip and Palate
- Double Cleft Lip with Palate
- Complete Cleft Lip and Palate
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q359: Cleft palate, unspecified
- Q379: Unspecified cleft palate with unilateral cleft lip
- Q378: Unspecified cleft palate with bilateral cleft lip
Also known as:
- Other Speech Problems
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Unspecified speech issues
- Speech difficulties
- Communication problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4789: Other speech disturbances
Also known as:
- Scars
- Hypertrophic Scarring
- Keloid Scars
- Scar Tissue
ICD-10 Codes:
- L910: Hypertrophic scar
What procedures does a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Cordes typically perform?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Cordes 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. Cordes. 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:
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Tissue Transfer
- Local Flap Reconstruction
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
CPT Codes:
- 14040: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Removal of Benign Facial Lesion (0.6-1.0 cm)
- Facial Skin Growth Excision
- Benign Lesion Removal (Face)
- Eyelid Lesion Excision
- Lip Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11441: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
Also known as:
- Facial Tissue Transfer (Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Lips)
- Local Flap Surgery
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
- Facial Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 14060: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Facial Wound Repair
- Wounds and Injuries
- Stitches for facial cut
- Intermediate wound closure
- Repair of facial laceration
CPT Codes:
- 12051: Repair, intermediate, wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 2.5 cm or less
Also known as:
- Speech Sound Production Evaluation
- Articulation assessment
- Phonological process evaluation
- Apraxia of speech assessment
- Dysarthria evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92522: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria);
Also known as:
- Cleft Palate Repair Surgery
- Palatoplasty
- Soft Palate Repair
- Hard Palate Repair
- Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 42200: Palatoplasty for cleft palate, soft and/or hard palate only
Also known as:
- Ear Tube Insertion (General Anesthesia)
- Anesthesia
- Tympanostomy with Tubes
- Myringotomy with Tube Placement
- Ventilating Tube Insertion (Ear)
CPT Codes:
- 69436: Tympanostomy (requiring insertion of ventilating tube), general anesthesia
Does Dr. Cordes accept my insurance?
Dr. Cordes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (317) 944-3636 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cordes accept in Minneapolis, MN?
Dr. Cordes in Minneapolis, MN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CareSource
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
State of Indiana
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Cordes' office located?
Dr. Emma Cordes' Primary Practice
420 Delaware St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
(317) 944-3636
What is Dr. Cordes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cordes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699195487.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cordes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cordes
What is Dr. Emma Cordes's specialty?
Dr. Cordes is a Plastic Surgeon near Minneapolis, MN.
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. Emma Cordes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cordes is affiliated with Iu Health Methodist Hospital, Froedtert Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital - Vincennes, In 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 Emma Cordes accepting new patients in Minneapolis, MN?
Yes, Dr. Emma Cordes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Emma Cordes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cordes's office at (317) 944-3636 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Emma Cordes?
Please contact Dr. Cordes's office at (317) 944-3636 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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