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Dr. Edgar Saldana, MD

Dr. Edgar Saldana, MD

Duluth, MN

30 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Saldana, Plastic Surgeon in Duluth, MN?

    Dr. Edgar Saldana, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Duluth, MN. He has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified. Dr. Saldana graduated from The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio and completed his residency at St Louis Univ Sch Of Med, Plastic Surgery; Flushing Hosp Med Ctr, General Surgery. He is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Dr. Saldana is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Saldana’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Saldana’s office at (218) 215-8990.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Saldana?

    Dr. Edgar Saldana, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Plastic Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Saldana empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Breast Cosmetic Surgery, Facial Cosmetic Surgery, Liposuction & Body Contouring, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Duluth/MN community, Dr. Saldana is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: St Louis Univ Sch Of Med, Plastic Surgery; Flushing Hosp Med Ctr, General Surgery | Flushing Hospital Med Center | Flushing Hospital Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: University of Tx Med Sch At San Antonio, San Antonio Tx | The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio

    Is Dr. Saldana board certified as a Plastic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Edgar Saldana, MD is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Saldana speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Saldana treat?

    As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Saldana 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. Saldana. 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:

    • Baggy Eyelids
    • Droopy Eyelid
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • Droopy eyelids
    • Excess eyelid skin
    • Dermatochalasis
    • Ptosis
    • Eyelid Drooping
    • Upper Eyelid Sagging
    • Fallen Eyelid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H02831: Dermatochalasis of right upper eyelid
    • H02403: Unspecified ptosis of bilateral eyelids

    Also known as:

    • Drooping Eyebrows in Both Eyes
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • Bilateral Brow Ptosis
    • Sagging Eyebrows Both Sides
    • Eyebrow Droop

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H57813: Brow ptosis, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Breast Enlargement
    • Breast Disease
    • Breast hypertrophy
    • Macromastia
    • Gigantomastia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N62: Hypertrophy of breast

    Also known as:

    • Bone, Soft Tissue, or Skin Growth of Unknown Type
    • Bone Disease
    • Skin Condition
    • Bone tumor of unknown nature
    • Skin lesion of unknown type
    • Soft tissue mass of unknown behavior

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D492: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of bone, soft tissue, and skin

    Also known as:

    • Loose Skin Folds
    • Skin Condition
    • Excess Skin
    • Skin Redundancy
    • Sagging Skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L987: Excessive and redundant skin and subcutaneous tissue

    Also known as:

    • Epidermal Cyst
    • Skin Condition
    • Sebaceous Cyst
    • Keratin Cyst
    • Epidermoid Cyst

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L720: Epidermal cyst

    What procedures does Dr. Saldana perform?

    As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Saldana 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. Saldana. 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:

    • Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
    • Droopy Eyelid Repair (Ptosis Surgery)
    • Eyelid Turning In Repair
    • Extensive Ectropion Repair
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Droopy Eyelid Surgery
    • Upper Eyelid Reduction
    • Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
    • Blepharoptosis Repair
    • Levator Resection
    • Eyelid Lift Surgery
    • Ptosis Correction
    • Entropion Repair
    • Inward Eyelid Surgery
    • Tarsal Strip Repair
    • Eyelid Ectropion Surgery
    • Tarsal Strip Operation
    • Lower Eyelid Repair
    • Outward Turning Eyelid Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid
    • 67904: Repair of blepharoptosis; (tarso) levator resection or advancement, external approach
    • 67924: Repair of entropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip or capsulopalpebral fascia repairs operation)
    • 67917: Repair of ectropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip operations)

    Also known as:

    • Drooping Brow Repair
    • Brow Lift
    • Forehead Lift
    • Ptosis Repair (Brow)

    CPT Codes:

    • 67900: Repair of brow ptosis (supraciliary, mid-forehead or coronal approach)

    Also known as:

    • Breast Reduction Surgery
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Reduction Mammoplasty
    • Breast Size Reduction
    • Mammoplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 19318: Breast reduction

    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:

    • Small Benign Lesion Removal (Face/Ears/Eyelids/Nose/Lips)
    • Removal of Benign Facial Lesion (0.6-1.0 cm)
    • Facial Lesion Excision
    • Ear Lesion Removal
    • Eyelid Lesion Surgery
    • Lip Lesion Removal
    • Facial Skin Growth Excision
    • Benign Lesion Removal (Face)
    • Eyelid Lesion Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 11440: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 0.5 cm or less
    • 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:

    • Panniculectomy (Lower Abdomen Skin Removal)
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Excess Skin Removal (Abdomen)
    • Infraumbilical Lipectomy
    • Tummy Tuck (Panniculectomy)
    • Abdominal Skin Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 15830: Excision, Excessive Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue (Includes Lipectomy); Abdomen, Infraumbilical Panniculectomy

    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:

    • Skin Cancer Removal (Face, Ears, Eyelids, Nose, Lips)
    • Malignant Lesion Excision
    • Facial Skin Cancer Surgery
    • Lip Cancer Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11642: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm

    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:

    • 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:

    • Skin Cancer Removal (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
    • Malignant Lesion Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal
    • Cancerous Skin Growth Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 11602: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
    • Botox for facial spasms
    • Facial nerve chemodenervation
    • Blepharospasm treatment
    • Hemifacial spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)

    Does Dr. Saldana accept my insurance?

    Dr. Saldana accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (218) 215-8990 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Saldana accept in Duluth, MN?

    Dr. Saldana in Duluth, 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

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Medica

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • State of Washington

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Saldana's office located?

    Dr. Edgar Saldana's Primary Practice

    324 W Superior St Ste 100

    Duluth, MN 55802

    (218) 215-8990

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    American Society of Plastic Surgeons

    Member

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

    Dr. Saldana's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043260557.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Saldana?

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

    What is Dr. Edgar Saldana's specialty?

    Dr. Saldana is a Plastic Surgeon near Duluth, MN. 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. Saldana to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Edgar Saldana affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Saldana is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: St. Lukes Hospital - Duluth. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Edgar Saldana accepting new patients in Duluth, MN?

    Yes, Dr. Edgar Saldana is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Edgar Saldana offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Saldana's office at (218) 215-8990 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Edgar Saldana?

    Please contact Dr. Saldana's office at (218) 215-8990 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Edgar Saldana have?

    Dr. Edgar Saldana is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

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