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Dr. Sanjiv Kayastha, MD

Latham, NY

20 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Kayastha, Plastic Surgeon in Latham, NY?

    Dr. Sanjiv Kayastha, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Latham, NY. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Kayastha completed his residency at Grand Rapids Area Med Ed Ctr, Plastic Surgery; Grand Rapids Area Med Ed Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Kayastha is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kayastha’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kayastha’s office at (518) 346-0002.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Kayastha?

    Dr. Sanjiv Kayastha, 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. Kayastha empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cosmetic Surgery, Skin Cancer, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Latham/NY community, Dr. Kayastha is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Grand Rapids Area Med Ed Ctr, Plastic Surgery; Grand Rapids Area Med Ed Ctr, General Surgery

    • Medical School: University At Buffalo SUNY School Of Med and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo Ny

    Is Dr. Kayastha board certified as a Plastic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Sanjiv Kayastha, MD is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Kayastha speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Kayastha treat?

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

    • Skin Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
    • Skin Condition
    • Skin Neoplasm
    • Skin Growth
    • Uncertain Skin Lesion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D485: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin

    Also known as:

    • Panniculitis
    • Connective Tissue Disorder
    • Fat layer inflammation
    • Subcutaneous fat disorder
    • Skin nodule inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M793: Panniculitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N62: Hypertrophy of breast

    Also known as:

    • Scars
    • Hypertrophic Scarring
    • Keloid Scars
    • Scar Tissue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L910: Hypertrophic scar

    Also known as:

    • Breast Implant History
    • Breast Reconstruction
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Had Breast Implants
    • Silicone Implants
    • Saline Implants

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z9882: Breast implant status

    Also known as:

    • Cosmetic Surgery
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Aesthetic Surgery
    • Beauty Surgery
    • Elective Plastic Surgery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z411: Encounter for cosmetic surgery

    What procedures does Dr. Kayastha perform?

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

    • Removal of Benign Facial Lesion (0.6-1.0 cm)
    • Shaving Off Skin Lesion (Face/Ears/Eyelids/Nose/Lips)
    • Shaving of Small Skin Lesion (Face/Head)
    • Removal of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth (1.1-2.0 cm)
    • Shaving Skin Lesion
    • Small Benign Lesion Removal (Face/Ears/Eyelids/Nose/Lips)
    • Skin Lesion Shave Removal (Medium)
    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
    • Benign Skin Lesion Removal (0.6-1.0 cm)
    • Skin Lesion Shaving
    • Shaving of Skin Lesion (Face/Ears)
    • Skin Lesion Shave Removal
    • Shave Removal of Skin Lesion
    • Skin Lesion Shaving (1.1-2.0 cm)
    • Small Benign Skin Lesion Removal
    • Facial Skin Growth Excision
    • Benign Lesion Removal (Face)
    • Eyelid Lesion Excision
    • Lip Lesion Removal
    • Epidermal lesion shave
    • Dermal lesion removal
    • Skin growth shaving
    • Epidermal Lesion Shave Excision
    • Dermal Lesion Removal
    • Skin Growth Shaving
    • Benign Skin Lesion Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
    • Mole Removal (Non-Cancerous)
    • Skin Lesion Shave Excision
    • Mole Shaving
    • Skin Growth Removal (Shave)
    • Dermal Lesion Shave
    • Facial Lesion Excision
    • Ear Lesion Removal
    • Eyelid Lesion Surgery
    • Shave Excision of Skin Lesion
    • Dermal Lesion Shaving
    • Benign Skin Growth Excision
    • Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
    • Excision of Non-Cancerous Skin Lesion
    • Skin growth excision
    • Mole removal
    • Benign skin tumor removal
    • Skin lesion surgery
    • Epidermal Lesion Removal
    • Skin Growth Removal
    • Epidermal Lesion Shaving
    • Skin Tag Removal
    • Shave biopsy
    • Skin tag removal
    • Mole shave removal
    • Epidermal lesion excision
    • Epidermal Lesion Shave
    • Mole Shave Biopsy
    • Skin Growth Excision
    • Mole Removal (Small)
    • Benign Skin Lesion Surgery

    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
    • 11311: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; lesion diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
    • 11310: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; lesion diameter 0.5 cm or less
    • 11402: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
    • 11301: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
    • 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
    • 11302: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
    • 11401: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
    • 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
    • 11306: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; lesion diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
    • 11312: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; lesion diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
    • 11300: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 0.5 cm or less
    • 11305: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; lesion diameter 0.5 cm or less
    • 11307: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; lesion diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
    • 11420: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 0.5 cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Facial Wound Repair
    • Complex Wound Repair (Scalp, Arms, Legs)
    • Complex Trunk Wound Repair
    • Intermediate Wound Repair (2.5 cm or less)
    • Complex Wound Repair (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
    • Small Wound Repair (Neck, Hands, Feet, Genitals)
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Stitches for facial cut
    • Intermediate wound closure
    • Repair of facial laceration
    • Complex Laceration Repair
    • Deep Wound Closure
    • Surgical Wound Repair
    • Deep Wound Repair (Extremities)
    • Surgical Closure of Complex Wound
    • Advanced Wound Stitching
    • Complex Skin Repair on Torso
    • Trunk Laceration Repair
    • Deep Wound Closure (Trunk)
    • Surgical Repair of Torso Wound
    • Complex Wound Closure
    • Deep Wound Stitching
    • Injury Repair
    • Extensive Facial Laceration Repair
    • Deep Wound Closure (Sensitive Areas)
    • Complex Repair of Hand/Foot Wound
    • Minor Wound Closure
    • Intermediate Wound Stitching
    • Surgical Repair of Small Wounds

    CPT Codes:

    • 12051: Repair, intermediate, wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 2.5 cm or less
    • 13120: Repair, complex, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 1.1 cm to 2.5 cm
    • 13121: Repair, complex, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
    • 13100: Repair, complex, trunk; 1.1 cm to 2.5 cm
    • 12031: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.5 cm or less
    • 13132: Repair, complex, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
    • 12041: Repair, intermediate, wounds of neck, hands, feet and/or external genitalia; 2.5 cm or less

    Also known as:

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

    CPT Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Skin Cancer Removal (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
    • Small Benign Lesion Removal (Head/Extremities)
    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
    • Malignant Lesion Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal
    • Cancerous Skin Growth Excision
    • 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

    CPT Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Skin Cancer Removal (Face, Ears, Eyelids, Nose, Lips)
    • Skin Cancer Removal (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
    • Skin Cancer Removal (Face/Ears/Eyelids/Nose/Lips)
    • Skin Cancer Removal (Scalp, Neck, Hands, Feet, Genitalia)
    • Malignant Lesion Excision
    • Facial Skin Cancer Surgery
    • Lip Cancer Removal
    • Skin Tumor Removal
    • Cancerous Mole Removal
    • Malignant Lesion Excision (Facial)
    • Cancerous Growth Removal (Face)
    • Excision of Malignant Skin Lesion
    • Skin Cancer Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 11642: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
    • 11603: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
    • 11641: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
    • 11622: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm

    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:

    • Small Benign Skin Lesion Removal
    • Benign Skin Growth Excision
    • Small Mole Removal
    • Skin Lesion Biopsy
    • Skin Lump Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11400: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 0.5 cm or less

    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

    Does Dr. Kayastha accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kayastha accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (518) 346-0002 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kayastha accept in Latham, NY?

    Dr. Kayastha in Latham, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CDPHP

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Deerfield Insurance Group

    • Express Scripts

    • HealthNow New York

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Midsouth Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Kayastha's office located?

    Dr. Sanjiv Kayastha's Primary Practice

    711 Troy Schenectady Rd Ste 206

    Latham, NY 12110

    (518) 346-0002

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

    Dr. Kayastha's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629023528.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kayastha?

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

    What is Dr. Sanjiv Kayastha's specialty?

    Dr. Kayastha is a Plastic Surgeon near Latham, NY. 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. Kayastha to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Sanjiv Kayastha affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Kayastha is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Ellis Hospital. 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 Sanjiv Kayastha accepting new patients in Latham, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Sanjiv Kayastha is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sanjiv Kayastha offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kayastha's office at (518) 346-0002 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Sanjiv Kayastha?

    Please contact Dr. Kayastha's office at (518) 346-0002 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Sanjiv Kayastha have?

    Dr. Sanjiv Kayastha is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

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