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Dr. Peter Wang, MD

San Antonio, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Wang, Plastic Surgeon in San Antonio, TX?

    Dr. Peter Wang, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Wang graduated from Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons and completed his residency at University of Pennsylvania Health System Program. Dr. Wang is fluent in English, Chinese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wang’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wang’s office.

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

    • Residency: University of Pennsylvania Health System Program

    • Medical School: Columbia Univ Coll of Physicians And Surgeons, New York Ny | Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons

    Is Dr. Wang board certified as a Plastic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Peter Wang, MD is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Wang speak?

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

    • Chinese

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Wang treat?

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

    • Cleft Hard and Soft Palate with Unilateral Cleft Lip
    • Cleft Hard and Soft Palate with Bilateral Cleft Lip
    • Complete Cleft Palate
    • Cleft Lip and Palate
    • Cleft Lip & Palate
    • Unilateral Cleft Lip with Complete Palate Cleft
    • One-sided Cleft Lip with Hard and Soft Palate
    • Complete Palate Cleft with Single Lip Cleft
    • Bilateral Cleft Lip and Palate
    • Complete Cleft Lip and Palate
    • Double Cleft Lip with Palate
    • Hard and Soft Palate Cleft
    • Full Cleft Palate
    • Total Palate Cleft

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q375: Cleft hard and soft palate with unilateral cleft lip
    • Q374: Cleft hard and soft palate with bilateral cleft lip
    • Q355: Cleft hard palate with cleft soft palate

    Also known as:

    • Benign Soft Tissue Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Non-cancerous soft tissue growth
    • Soft tissue mass
    • Non-malignant tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D210: Benign neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue of head, face and neck

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N62: Hypertrophy of breast

    Also known as:

    • Craniofacial Abnormality at Birth
    • Craniofacial Abnormality
    • Congenital Skull Deformity
    • Facial Birth Defect
    • Jaw Deformity at Birth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q674: Other congenital deformities of skull, face and jaw

    Also known as:

    • Face Injury
    • Facial Injuries and Disorder
    • Facial Trauma
    • Facial Damage
    • Broken Face Bones

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0993XA: Unspecified injury of face, initial encounter

    What procedures does Dr. Wang perform?

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

    • Facial Tissue Transfer (Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Lips)
    • Head and Neck Muscle Flap Surgery
    • Facial Tissue Reconstruction
    • Local Flap Surgery
    • Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
    • Facial Reconstruction
    • Myocutaneous Flap
    • Fasciocutaneous Flap
    • Head and Neck Reconstruction
    • Vascular Pedicle Flap
    • Adjacent tissue flap surgery
    • Eyelid reconstruction
    • Nose reconstruction
    • Lip reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 14060: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10 sq cm or less
    • 15733: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; head and neck with named vascular pedicle (ie, buccinators, genioglossus, temporalis, masseter, sternocleidomastoid, levator scapulae)
    • 14061: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm

    Also known as:

    • Skin Substitute Graft (Small Area)
    • Artificial Skin Graft
    • Wound Covering Application
    • Skin Replacement Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 15275: Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area

    Also known as:

    • Small Benign Lesion Removal (Head/Extremities)
    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
    • Large Benign Skin Lesion Removal
    • Benign Growth Excision (Scalp/Neck)
    • Hand/Foot Lesion Removal
    • Genital Lesion Excision
    • Benign Skin Growth Excision
    • Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
    • Mole Removal
    • Skin Tumor Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
    • Large Skin Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 11422: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
    • 11403: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
    • 11406: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter over 4.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Complex Wound Repair (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
    • Complex Wound Repair (Scalp, Arms, Legs)
    • Facial Wound Repair
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Extensive Facial Laceration Repair
    • Deep Wound Closure (Sensitive Areas)
    • Complex Repair of Hand/Foot Wound
    • Deep Wound Repair (Extremities)
    • Surgical Closure of Complex Wound
    • Advanced Wound Stitching
    • Stitches for facial cut
    • Intermediate wound closure
    • Repair of facial laceration

    CPT Codes:

    • 13132: Repair, complex, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
    • 13121: Repair, complex, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
    • 12051: Repair, intermediate, wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 2.5 cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Injection for Skin Lesions (Up to 7)
    • Intralesional Injection
    • Lesion Injection Therapy
    • Steroid Injection for Skin Bumps

    CPT Codes:

    • 11900: Injection, intralesional; up to and including 7 lesions

    Also known as:

    • Benign Skin Lesion Removal (0.6-1.0 cm)
    • Large Benign Lesion Removal (Face/Head)
    • Removal of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth (1.1-2.0 cm)
    • Removal of Benign Facial Lesion (0.6-1.0 cm)
    • Skin growth excision
    • Mole removal
    • Benign skin tumor removal
    • Skin lesion surgery
    • Facial Lesion Excision
    • Ear Lesion Removal
    • Lip Lesion Surgery
    • Benign Growth Removal (Face)
    • Benign Skin Lesion Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
    • Mole Removal (Non-Cancerous)
    • Facial Skin Growth Excision
    • Benign Lesion Removal (Face)
    • Eyelid Lesion Excision
    • Lip Lesion Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11421: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
    • 11446: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter over 4.0 cm
    • 11402: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
    • 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:

    • Breast Reduction Surgery
    • Mastectomy for Gynecomastia
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Mastectomy
    • Reduction Mammoplasty
    • Breast Size Reduction
    • Mammoplasty
    • Male Breast Reduction
    • Gynecomastia Surgery
    • Breast Tissue Removal (Male)
    • Chest Contouring for Men

    CPT Codes:

    • 19318: Breast reduction
    • 19300: Mastectomy For Gynecomastia

    Also known as:

    • Complex Wound Repair on Torso (2.6-7.5 cm)
    • Complex Skin Repair (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
    • Trunk Wound Closure (Complex)
    • Deep Torso Laceration Repair
    • Complex Body Wound Stitching
    • Complex Laceration Repair
    • Deep Wound Closure
    • Surgical Skin Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 13101: Repair, complex, trunk; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
    • 13131: Repair, complex, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; 1.1 cm to 2.5 cm

    Also known as:

    • Fat Transfer to Face or Body (Small Volume)
    • Autologous Fat Grafting
    • Lipofilling
    • Fat Injection for Volume

    CPT Codes:

    • 15773: Grafting of autologous fat harvested by liposuction technique to face, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, and/or feet; 25 cc or less injectate

    Also known as:

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

    CPT Codes:

    • 15830: Excision, Excessive Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue (Includes Lipectomy); Abdomen, Infraumbilical Panniculectomy
    • 15847: Excision, excessive skin and subcutaneous tissue (includes lipectomy), abdomen (eg, abdominoplasty) (includes umbilical transposition and fascial plication) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Complex Removal of Foreign Object Under Skin
    • Surgical Foreign Body Removal
    • Deep Foreign Object Extraction
    • Complicated Object Removal from Skin

    CPT Codes:

    • 10121: Incision and removal of foreign body, subcutaneous tissues; complicated

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Infants/Children)
    • Surgery
    • Wound Debridement for Graft
    • Burn Scar Release Surgery
    • Recipient Site Preparation for Skin Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 15004: 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, face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet and/or multiple digits; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children

    Also known as:

    • Benign Facial Lesion Removal (1.1-2.0 cm)
    • Facial mole removal
    • Eyelid lesion excision
    • Lip lesion removal
    • Benign growth removal from face

    CPT Codes:

    • 11442: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Facial Skin Flap Surgery
    • Pedicle Flap Surgery
    • Tissue Transfer (Face)
    • Reconstructive Flap Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 15576: Formation of direct or tubed pedicle, with or without transfer; eyelids, nose, ears, lips, or intraoral

    Also known as:

    • Complex Repair of Eyelid, Nose, Ear, or Lip (1.1-2.5 cm)
    • Facial Feature Complex Repair
    • Complex Wound Closure Face
    • Reconstructive Surgery Face

    CPT Codes:

    • 13151: Repair, complex, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; 1.1 cm to 2.5 cm

    Also known as:

    • Cleft Palate Repair Surgery
    • Cleft Palate and Gum Ridge Repair with Bone Graft
    • Palatoplasty
    • Soft Palate Repair
    • Hard Palate Repair
    • Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery
    • Palatoplasty with Bone Graft
    • Alveolar Ridge Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 42200: Palatoplasty for cleft palate, soft and/or hard palate only
    • 42210: Palatoplasty for cleft palate, with closure of alveolar ridge; with bone graft to alveolar ridge (includes obtaining graft)

    Also known as:

    • Primary Cleft Lip and Nose Repair
    • Cleft Lip and Nose Repair
    • Cleft Lip Surgery
    • Nasal Deformity Repair (Cleft Lip)
    • Unilateral Cleft Lip Correction
    • Bilateral Cleft Lip Repair
    • Cleft Nasal Deformity Correction
    • Primary Cleft Lip Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 40700: Plastic repair of cleft lip/nasal deformity; primary, partial or complete, unilateral
    • 40701: Plastic repair of cleft lip/nasal deformity; primary bilateral, 1-stage procedure

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Branchial Cleft Cyst
    • Branchial Cyst Excision
    • Neck Cyst Surgery
    • Congenital Neck Lump Removal
    • Branchial Vestige Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 42810: Excision branchial cleft cyst or vestige, confined to skin and subcutaneous tissues

    Also known as:

    • Frenum Revision Surgery (Tongue or Lip Tie)
    • Frenectomy
    • Z-plasty frenum
    • Tongue tie surgery
    • Lip tie revision

    CPT Codes:

    • 41520: Frenoplasty (surgical revision of frenum, eg, with Z-plasty)

    Also known as:

    • Soft Tissue Tumor Removal (Face/Scalp, under 2 cm)
    • Facial Soft Tissue Excision
    • Scalp Tumor Removal
    • Subfascial Tumor Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 21013: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of face and scalp, subfascial (eg, subgaleal, intramuscular); less than 2 cm

    Also known as:

    • Small Soft Tissue Tumor Removal (Face/Scalp)
    • Subcutaneous Tumor Excision
    • Facial Lump Removal
    • Scalp Tumor Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 21011: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of face or scalp, subcutaneous; less than 2 cm

    Also known as:

    • Large Tumor Removal from Face or Scalp
    • Face or Scalp Tumor Removal
    • Face Tumor Excision
    • Scalp Tumor Removal (Deep)
    • Soft Tissue Tumor Surgery (Face/Scalp)
    • Subfascial Tumor Excision
    • Soft tissue tumor excision
    • Subcutaneous tumor removal
    • Facial lump removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 21014: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of face and scalp, subfascial (eg, subgaleal, intramuscular); 2 cm or greater
    • 21012: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of face or scalp, subcutaneous; 2 cm or greater

    Also known as:

    • Closed Nose Bone Fracture Repair with Stabilization
    • Nasal Bone Reduction
    • Broken Nose Repair (Closed)
    • Nose Fracture Manipulation

    CPT Codes:

    • 21320: Closed treatment of nasal bone fracture with manipulation; with stabilization

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
    • Hardware Removal Surgery
    • Buried Implant Extraction
    • Orthopedic Implant Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)

    Also known as:

    • Jawbone Reconstruction with Fixation
    • Mandibular Sagittal Split Osteotomy
    • Jawbone Reshaping Surgery
    • Internal Jaw Fixation

    CPT Codes:

    • 21196: Reconstruction of mandibular rami and/or body, sagittal split; with internal rigid fixation

    Also known as:

    • Closed Treatment of Broken Nose (Septum)
    • Nasal Septum Fracture Repair
    • Non-Surgical Nose Fracture Treatment
    • Broken Nose Septum Reduction

    CPT Codes:

    • 21337: Closed treatment of nasal septal fracture, with or without stabilization

    Also known as:

    • Nose Tip Surgery for Cleft Lip/Palate Deformity
    • Nose Job with Septum Repair
    • Nose Surgery for Cleft Lip/Palate Deformity
    • Cleft Lip Rhinoplasty (Tip)
    • Nasal Tip Reconstruction
    • Columellar Lengthening (Nose)
    • Primary Rhinoplasty
    • Septorhinoplasty
    • Nasal Reshaping
    • Cosmetic Nose Surgery
    • Cleft Lip Rhinoplasty
    • Nasal Reconstruction Cleft Palate
    • Columellar Lengthening

    CPT Codes:

    • 30460: Rhinoplasty for nasal deformity secondary to congenital cleft lip and/or palate, including columellar lengthening; tip only
    • 30420: Rhinoplasty, primary; including major septal repair
    • 30462: Rhinoplasty for nasal deformity secondary to congenital cleft lip and/or palate, including columellar lengthening; tip, septum, osteotomies

    Also known as:

    • Nasal Turbinate Reduction Surgery
    • Inferior Turbinate Resection
    • Turbinate Reduction
    • Nasal Airway Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 30140: Submucous resection inferior turbinate, partial or complete, any method

    Also known as:

    • Skull Bone Tumor Removal
    • Craniectomy for tumor
    • Skull lesion excision
    • Bone tumor removal from skull

    CPT Codes:

    • 61500: Craniectomy; With Excision Of Tumor Or Other Bone Lesion Of Skull

    Also known as:

    • Ear Pinning Surgery (Otoplasty)
    • Otoplasty
    • Protruding Ear Correction
    • Ear Reshaping Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 69300: Otoplasty, protruding ear, with or without size reduction

    Also known as:

    • Temporary Eyelid Closure
    • Eyelid suturing
    • Frost suture procedure
    • Temporary tarsorrhaphy

    CPT Codes:

    • 67875: Temporary closure of eyelids by suture (eg, Frost suture)

    Does Dr. Wang accept my insurance?

    Dr. Wang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Wang accept in San Antonio, TX?

    Dr. Wang in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • Community First Health Plans

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • MedImpact

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Wang's office located?

    Dr. Peter Wang's Primary Practice

    4499 Medical Dr Ste 347

    San Antonio, TX 78229

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    Dr. Peter Wang's Practice 2

    19223 Stonehue

    San Antonio, TX 78258

    (210) 692-1613

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    Dr. Peter Wang's Practice 3

    2001 N Oregon St

    El Paso, TX 79902

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

    Dr. Wang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982656930.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wang?

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

    What is Dr. Peter Wang's specialty?

    Dr. Wang is a Plastic Surgeon near San Antonio, TX. 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. Wang to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Peter Wang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Wang is affiliated with Methodist Hospital - San Antonio, University Hospital-San Antonio 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 Peter Wang accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Peter Wang is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Peter Wang offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Wang's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Peter Wang?

    Please contact Dr. Wang's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Peter Wang have?

    Dr. Peter Wang is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

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