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Who is Dr. Tawa, Surgeon in Boston, MA?
Dr. Nicholas Tawa, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Boston, MA. He is board certified. Dr. Tawa graduated from Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, completed his residency at Brigham & Women'S Hosp, General Surgery, and is currently affiliated with Beth Israel Hospital. Dr. Tawa is fluent in English, Creoles and pidgins, Russian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tawa’s office at (617) 667-2084.
Where did Dr. Tawa go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Brigham & Women'S Hosp, General Surgery | Brigham & Women's Hospital Program
Medical School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts | Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
Is Dr. Tawa board certified as a Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Nicholas Tawa, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Tawa speak?
Dr. Tawa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Creoles and pidgins
English
Russian
Spanish
What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Tawa typically treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Tawa 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. Tawa. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Melanoma of the Trunk
- Melanoma
- Malignant Melanoma of Body
- Skin Cancer on Torso
ICD-10 Codes:
- C4359: Malignant melanoma of other part of trunk
Also known as:
- Cancer Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Cancer
- Post-cancer surgery care
- Oncology aftercare
- Cancer recovery follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z483: Aftercare following surgery for neoplasm
Also known as:
- Protein-Calorie Malnutrition
- Severe Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Protein-energy malnutrition
- General malnutrition
- Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Starvation
- Kwashiorkor
- Marasmus
ICD-10 Codes:
- E46: Unspecified protein-calorie malnutrition
- E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition
Also known as:
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma
- Cancer
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Malignant Soft Tissue Tumor
- Connective Tissue Cancer
- Soft Tissue Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C494: Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue of abdomen
What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Tawa typically perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Tawa 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. Tawa. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery (Medium)
- Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
- Local Flap Surgery
- Skin Graft (Adjacent Tissue)
CPT Codes:
- 14301: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; defect 30.1 sq cm to 60.0 sq cm
Also known as:
- Deep Armpit Lymph Node Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Axillary Lymph Node Excision
- Open Axillary Node Biopsy
- Underarm Lymph Node Removal
CPT Codes:
- 38525: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep axillary node(s)
Does Dr. Tawa accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Tawa's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Tawa's office located?
What is Dr. Tawa's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tawa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205883451.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tawa?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tawa
What is Dr. Nicholas Tawa's specialty?
Dr. Tawa is a Surgeon near Boston, MA.
What does a Surgeon do?
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.
Is this Dr. Nicholas Tawa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tawa is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center-Boston 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 Nicholas Tawa accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Nicholas Tawa is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nicholas Tawa offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tawa's office at (617) 667-2084 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nicholas Tawa?
Please contact Dr. Tawa's office at (617) 667-2084 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Nicholas Tawa have?
Dr. Nicholas Tawa is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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