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Dr. John Rhee, MD

Milwaukee, WI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Rhee, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon in Milwaukee, WI?

    Dr. John Rhee, MD is a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, who primarily practices in Milwaukee, WI with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Rhee graduated from Stony Brook Univ Health Sciences Center School Of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Miami/Jackson Mem Mc, Otolaryngology Mt Sinai Sch Of Med, General Surgery. Dr. Rhee is fluent in English and Korean, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rhee’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rhee’s office at (414) 805-5580.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Rhee?

    Dr. John Rhee, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Facial Plastic and Reconstructive 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. Rhee empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery-Face, Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Head & Neck Surgery, Pediatric Otolaryngology, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Milwaukee/WI community, Dr. Rhee is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Univ Miami/Jackson Mem Mc, Otolaryngology Mt Sinai Sch Of Med, General Surgery

    • Medical School: Suny At Stony Brook Hlth Sci Ctr, Stony Brook Ny | Stony Brook Univ Health Sciences Center School Of Medicine | State University of New York Upstate Medical University

    Is Dr. Rhee board certified as a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. John Rhee, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology

    What languages does Dr. Rhee speak?

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

    • English

    • Korean

    What conditions does Dr. Rhee treat?

    As a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Rhee 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. Rhee. 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:

    • Deviated Septum
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Crooked nose septum
    • Nasal blockage
    • Septal deviation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J342: Deviated nasal septum

    Also known as:

    • Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Nose
    • Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Face
    • Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Lip
    • Skin Cancer
    • Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ)
    • Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)
    • Rodent Ulcer
    • BCC
    • Basal Cell Carcinoma
    • BCC of Lip
    • Lip Skin Cancer
    • Rodent Ulcer of Lip

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C44311: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of nose
    • C44319: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of other parts of face
    • C4401: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of lip

    Also known as:

    • Nose and Sinus Disorder
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Nasal problems
    • Sinus problems
    • Nose and sinus conditions

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J3489: Other specified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses

    Also known as:

    • Suture Removal
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Stitch removal
    • Taking out stitches
    • Post-surgery suture care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4802: Encounter for removal of sutures

    Also known as:

    • Acquired Nose Deformity
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Nose shape change
    • Deformed nose
    • Nasal deformity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M950: Acquired deformity of nose

    Also known as:

    • Early Stage Melanoma of Face
    • Facial Melanoma
    • Melanoma
    • Stage 0 Facial Melanoma
    • Non-invasive Facial Melanoma
    • Malignant Facial Melanoma
    • Skin Cancer of Face
    • Melanoma on Face

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D0339: Melanoma in situ of other parts of face
    • C4339: Malignant melanoma of other parts of face

    Also known as:

    • Early Skin Cancer of the Face
    • Squamous Cell Skin Cancer of the Face
    • Skin Cancer
    • Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Carcinoma in situ of facial skin
    • Precancerous skin cells on face
    • Non-invasive skin cancer of face
    • Stage 0 skin cancer of face
    • Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Face
    • Facial SCC
    • Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Face
    • Face Skin Malignancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D0439: Carcinoma in situ of skin of other parts of face
    • C44329: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of other parts of face

    Also known as:

    • Orofacial Dystonia
    • Dystonia
    • Facial Muscle Spasms
    • Jaw Dystonia
    • Mouth Dystonia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G244: Idiopathic orofacial dystonia

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L720: Epidermal cyst

    Also known as:

    • Skin Disorder
    • Skin Condition
    • Skin Problem
    • Dermatological Condition
    • Skin Ailment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L989: Disorder of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Skin Scarring and Fibrosis
    • Skin Condition
    • Scar Tissue
    • Fibrotic Skin
    • Excessive Scarring

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L905: Scar conditions and fibrosis of skin

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Nasal Turbinates
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Turbinate hypertrophy
    • Swollen turbinates
    • Congested turbinates

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J343: Hypertrophy of nasal turbinates

    What procedures does Dr. Rhee perform?

    As a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Rhee 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. Rhee. 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:

    • Deviated Septum Repair
    • Nose Job with Septum Repair
    • Nasal Airway Narrowing Repair
    • Nasal Turbinate Fracture
    • Septoplasty
    • Nasal Septum Surgery
    • Submucous Resection of Septum
    • Nose Septum Straightening
    • Primary Rhinoplasty
    • Septorhinoplasty
    • Nasal Reshaping
    • Cosmetic Nose Surgery
    • Nasal Vestibular Stenosis Repair
    • Nose Breathing Improvement Surgery
    • Spreader Grafting (Nose)
    • Lateral Nasal Wall Reconstruction
    • Therapeutic Nasal Turbinate Fracture
    • Nose Bone Fracture (Turbinate)
    • Inferior Turbinate Outfracture

    CPT Codes:

    • 30520: Septoplasty or submucous resection, with or without cartilage scoring, contouring or replacement with graft
    • 30420: Rhinoplasty, primary; including major septal repair
    • 30465: Repair of nasal vestibular stenosis (eg, spreader grafting, lateral nasal wall reconstruction)
    • 30930: Fracture nasal inferior turbinate(s), therapeutic

    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:

    • Intermediate Face/Head Wound Repair (2.6-5.0 cm)
    • Facial Wound Repair
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Facial Laceration Repair
    • Head Wound Stitching
    • Complex Facial Cut Repair
    • Stitches for facial cut
    • Intermediate wound closure
    • Repair of facial laceration
    • Intermediate Facial Laceration Repair
    • Eyelid Wound Stitching
    • Lip Laceration Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 12052: Repair, intermediate, wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 2.6 cm to 5.0 cm
    • 12051: Repair, intermediate, wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 2.5 cm or less
    • 12053: Repair, intermediate, wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 5.1 cm to 7.5 cm

    Also known as:

    • Facial Tissue Transfer (Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Lips)
    • Facial Tissue Reconstruction
    • Local Flap Surgery
    • Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
    • Facial Reconstruction
    • 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
    • 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:

    • Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face)
    • Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
    • Facial Skin Graft
    • Free Skin Graft (Nose/Ears/Eyelids/Lips)
    • Full Thickness Graft for Face
    • Cosmetic Skin Graft (Face)
    • Facial skin graft
    • Hand skin graft
    • Neck skin graft
    • Genital skin graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 15260: Full thickness graft, free, including direct closure of donor site, nose, ears, eyelids, and/or lips; 20 sq cm or less
    • 15240: Full Thickness Graft, Free, Including Direct Closure Of Donor Site, Forehead, Cheeks, Chin, Mouth, Neck, Axillae, Genitalia, Hands, And/Or Feet; 20 Sq Cm Or Less

    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:

    • Complex Repair of Face Wounds
    • Eyelid Repair
    • Nose Laceration Repair
    • Lip Wound Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 13152: Repair, complex, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm

    Also known as:

    • Skin Flap Surgery (Medium Size)
    • Adjacent tissue transfer
    • Local flap surgery
    • Skin rearrangement

    CPT Codes:

    • 14041: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm

    Also known as:

    • Skin Flap Procedure for Face
    • Flap delay surgery
    • Flap division and inset
    • Facial skin flap

    CPT Codes:

    • 15630: Delay of flap or sectioning of flap (division and inset); at eyelids, nose, ears, or lips

    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:

    • 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)

    Also known as:

    • Ear Cartilage Graft to Nose or Ear
    • Autogenous ear cartilage graft
    • Nose cartilage reconstruction
    • Ear reconstruction with own cartilage
    • Cartilage transplant for nose/ear

    CPT Codes:

    • 21235: Graft; ear cartilage, autogenous, to nose or ear (includes obtaining graft)

    Does Dr. Rhee accept my insurance?

    Dr. Rhee accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (414) 805-5580 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Rhee accept in Milwaukee, WI?

    Dr. Rhee in Milwaukee, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Affinity Health System

    • Children's Community Health Plan

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • Network Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Wisconsin Physicians Health (WPS)

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    Where is Dr. Rhee's office located?

    Dr. John Rhee's Primary Practice

    9200 W Wisconsin Ave

    Milwaukee, WI 53226

    (414) 805-5580

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    Dr. John Rhee's Practice 2

    W180N8071 Town Hall Rd

    Menomonee Falls, WI 53051

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    Dr. John Rhee's Practice 3

    1155 N Mayfair Rd Fl 2

    Milwaukee, WI 53226

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

    Dr. Rhee's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497708143.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rhee?

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

    What is Dr. John Rhee's specialty?

    Dr. Rhee is a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon near Milwaukee, WI. A Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon is a physician specialized in both aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, head, and neck. These surgeons may come from different backgrounds, including plastic surgery or otolaryngology (ENT), with additional training focused on procedures specific to the facial area. They perform surgeries to enhance facial appearance (facial plastic surgery) and to restore function and appearance following trauma, congenital conditions, or disease (reconstructive surgery). Their expertise includes procedures such as facelifts, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, and reconstructive surgeries for patients with facial deformities or after accidents. The goal is to improve both the aesthetic and functional outcomes for patients. Contact Dr. Rhee to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. John Rhee affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Rhee is affiliated with Froedtert Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 John Rhee accepting new patients in Milwaukee, WI?

    Yes, Dr. John Rhee is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Rhee offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Rhee's office at (414) 805-5580 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Rhee?

    Please contact Dr. Rhee's office at (414) 805-5580 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. John Rhee have?

    Dr. John Rhee is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.

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