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Dr. George Giannoukos, MD

Wilmington, DE

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Giannoukos, Surgeon in Wilmington, DE?

    Dr. George Giannoukos, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Wilmington, DE with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Giannoukos graduated from University of Athens School of Health Sciences and completed his residency at Christiana Care Hlth Servs Inc, General Surgery; Albert Einstein Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Giannoukos is fluent in English and Greek, Modern (1453-), and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Giannoukos’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Giannoukos’s office at (302) 266-9166.

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

    • Residency: Christiana Care Hlth Servs Inc, General Surgery; Albert Einstein Med Ctr, General Surgery | Jacobi Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program

    • Medical School: University of Athens School of Health Sciences

    Is Dr. Giannoukos board certified as a Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. George Giannoukos, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Giannoukos speak?

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

    • English

    • Greek, Modern (1453-)

    What conditions does Dr. Giannoukos treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Giannoukos 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. Giannoukos. 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:

    • Deep Chronic Skin Ulcer
    • Deep Chronic Skin Ulcer on Right Lower Leg
    • Deep Chronic Skin Ulcer on Left Lower Leg
    • Skin Condition
    • Open Sore
    • Skin Wound
    • Non-healing Wound
    • Non-Pressure Leg Sore
    • Persistent Leg Wound
    • Right Leg Skin Ulcer
    • Open Sore on Lower Leg
    • Left Leg Skin Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L98492: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of skin of other sites with fat layer exposed
    • L97812: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of right lower leg with fat layer exposed
    • L97822: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of left lower leg with fat layer exposed

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Venous Insufficiency
    • Vascular Disease
    • CVI
    • Venous Reflux Disease
    • Leg Vein Incompetence
    • Peripheral Venous Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)

    Also known as:

    • Pressure Sore
    • Pressure Sores
    • Bed Sore
    • Decubitus Ulcer
    • Pressure Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4
    • L89314: Pressure ulcer of right buttock, stage 4

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    What procedures does Dr. Giannoukos perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Giannoukos 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. Giannoukos. 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:

    • Wound Debridement
    • Muscle Debridement
    • Skin and Tissue Debridement
    • Deep Wound Cleaning
    • Surgical Wound Cleaning
    • Tissue Removal from Wound
    • Dead Tissue Removal
    • Muscle Cleaning Procedure
    • Fascia Debridement
    • Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
    • Wound Cleaning
    • Surgical Debridement
    • Subcutaneous Tissue Debridement
    • Surgical Wound Debridement
    • Tissue Removal for Wound Healing

    CPT Codes:

    • 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
    • 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
    • 11045: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 11046: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Chemical Cauterization of Granulation Tissue
    • Proud flesh removal
    • Chemical burn for wound overgrowth
    • Granulation tissue treatment
    • Wound cautery

    CPT Codes:

    • 17250: Chemical cauterization of granulation tissue (ie, proud flesh)

    Also known as:

    • Skin Biopsy (Punch)
    • Skin Biopsy
    • Punch Biopsy
    • Skin Lesion Biopsy
    • Dermal Punch Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 11104: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); single lesion

    Also known as:

    • Abscess Drainage
    • Abscess
    • Incision and Drainage (I&D)
    • Boil Lancing
    • Cyst Drainage
    • Skin Abscess Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 10060: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); simple or single

    Also known as:

    • Multi-Layer Leg Compression Wrap
    • Compression Bandage Application
    • Leg Compression System
    • Ankle and Foot Compression

    CPT Codes:

    • 29581: Application of multi-layer compression system; leg (below knee), including ankle and foot

    Also known as:

    • Full Contact Leg Cast Application
    • Total Contact Cast
    • Rigid Leg Cast
    • Custom Leg Cast
    • Lower Leg Immobilization

    CPT Codes:

    • 29445: Application of rigid total contact leg cast

    Also known as:

    • Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
    • Emergency Groin Hernia Repair
    • Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
    • Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
    • First Inguinal Hernia Fix
    • Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
    • Inguinal Hernia Surgery
    • Strangulated Hernia Repair
    • Incarcerated Hernia Surgery
    • Ventral hernia repair
    • Umbilical hernia surgery
    • Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
    • Incisional hernia repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
    • 49507: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; incarcerated or strangulated
    • 49591: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, reducible

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
    • Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
    • Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
    • Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Appendectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Appendectomy
    • Keyhole Appendectomy
    • Scope Appendectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 44970: Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy

    Also known as:

    • Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
    • Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
    • Subcutaneous port placement
    • Central line with port

    CPT Codes:

    • 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older

    Does Dr. Giannoukos accept my insurance?

    Dr. Giannoukos accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (302) 266-9166 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Giannoukos accept in Wilmington, DE?

    Dr. Giannoukos in Wilmington, DE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Cooperative Benefit Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Riverside Health

    • State of Maryland

    • State of Tennessee

    • University of Alaska

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    Where is Dr. Giannoukos' office located?

    Dr. George Giannoukos' Primary Practice

    700 W Lea Blvd Ste 300

    Wilmington, DE 19802

    (302) 266-9166

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    Dr. George Giannoukos' Practice 2

    701 N Clayton St

    Wilmington, DE 19805

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    Dr. George Giannoukos' Practice 3

    66 Omega Dr

    Newark, DE 19713

    (302) 737-4272

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

    Dr. Giannoukos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750313995.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Giannoukos?

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

    What is Dr. George Giannoukos's specialty?

    Dr. Giannoukos is a Surgeon near Wilmington, DE. 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. Contact Dr. Giannoukos to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. George Giannoukos affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Giannoukos is affiliated with ChristianaCare, Union Hospital, Wilmington Hospital 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 George Giannoukos accepting new patients in Wilmington, DE?

    Yes, Dr. George Giannoukos is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. George Giannoukos offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Giannoukos's office at (302) 266-9166 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with George Giannoukos?

    Please contact Dr. Giannoukos's office at (302) 266-9166 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. George Giannoukos have?

    Dr. George Giannoukos is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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