EverydayHealthLogo
Dr. Kristin Tarbet, MD

Dr. Kristin Tarbet, MD

Bellevue, WA

27 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Tarbet, Plastic Surgeon in Bellevue, WA?

    Dr. Kristin Tarbet, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Bellevue, WA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Tarbet graduated from University of Utah Sch of Medicine and completed her residency at Washington University. Dr. Tarbet is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tarbet’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tarbet’s office at (425) 455-2131.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Tarbet?

    Dr. Kristin Tarbet, 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. Tarbet empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Oculofacial Plastic Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Bellevue/WA community, Dr. Tarbet is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Fellowship: University of Wisconsin Hospitals & Clinics | Washington University/MO*

    • Residency: Washington University | Washington University/MO* | University of Utah Program

    • Medical School: University of Utah Sch of Medicine

    Is Dr. Tarbet board certified as a Plastic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Kristin Tarbet, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

    What languages does Dr. Tarbet speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Tarbet treat?

    As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Tarbet 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. Tarbet. 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
    • Eyelid Turning Outward
    • Droopy Eyelid
    • Blepharospasm
    • Eyelid Turning Out
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • Benign essential blepharospasm
    • Droopy eyelids
    • Excess eyelid skin
    • Dermatochalasis
    • Everted Eyelid
    • Eyelid Eversion
    • Senile Ectropion
    • Spastic Ectropion
    • Ptosis
    • Eyelid Droop
    • Falling Eyelid
    • Mechanical Eyelid Droop
    • Eyelid Spasms
    • Benign Essential Blepharospasm
    • Involuntary Eye Twitching
    • Ectropion
    • Outward-Turning Eyelid
    • Eyelid Malposition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H02831: Dermatochalasis of right upper eyelid
    • H02132: Senile ectropion of right lower eyelid
    • H02413: Mechanical ptosis of bilateral eyelids
    • G245: Blepharospasm
    • H02102: Unspecified ectropion of right lower eyelid

    Also known as:

    • Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
    • Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
    • Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
    • Cardiovascular Clearance Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination

    Also known as:

    • Baggy Eyelids
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • Dermatochalasis
    • Droopy Eyelid Skin
    • Excess Eyelid Skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H02834: Dermatochalasis of left upper eyelid

    What procedures does Dr. Tarbet perform?

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

    • Extensive Ectropion Repair
    • Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
    • Ptosis Repair (Fasanella-Servat Type)
    • Droopy Eyelid Repair (Ptosis Surgery)
    • Temporary Eyelid Closure
    • Eyelid Retraction Correction
    • Eyelid Lesion Removal
    • Eyelid Turning In Repair
    • Eyelid Repair (Extensive)
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Eyelid Ectropion Surgery
    • Tarsal Strip Operation
    • Lower Eyelid Repair
    • Outward Turning Eyelid Repair
    • Droopy Eyelid Surgery
    • Upper Eyelid Reduction
    • Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
    • Blepharoptosis Repair
    • Levator Resection for Ptosis
    • Levator Resection
    • Eyelid Lift Surgery
    • Ptosis Correction
    • Eyelid suturing
    • Frost suture procedure
    • Temporary tarsorrhaphy
    • Eyelid retraction repair
    • Lower eyelid retraction surgery
    • Fix pulled back eyelid
    • Eyelid growth removal
    • Eyelid bump excision
    • Eyelid skin lesion surgery
    • Entropion Repair
    • Inward Eyelid Surgery
    • Tarsal Strip Repair
    • Full Thickness Eyelid Repair
    • Eyelid Reconstruction
    • Eyelid Margin Excision and Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 67917: Repair of ectropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip operations)
    • 15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid
    • 67908: Repair of blepharoptosis; conjunctivo-tarso-Muller's muscle-levator resection (eg, Fasanella-Servat type)
    • 67904: Repair of blepharoptosis; (tarso) levator resection or advancement, external approach
    • 67875: Temporary closure of eyelids by suture (eg, Frost suture)
    • 67911: Correction of lid retraction
    • 67840: Excision of lesion of eyelid (except chalazion) without closure or with simple direct closure
    • 67924: Repair of entropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip or capsulopalpebral fascia repairs operation)
    • 67966: Excision and repair of eyelid, involving lid margin, tarsus, conjunctiva, canthus, or full thickness, may include preparation for skin graft or pedicle flap with adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement; over one-fourth of lid margin

    Also known as:

    • Conjunctiva Repair with Graft
    • Conjunctival Grafting
    • Eye Surface Reconstruction
    • Extensive Conjunctivoplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 68320: Conjunctivoplasty; with conjunctival graft or extensive rearrangement

    Also known as:

    • Tear Duct Probing with Stent Placement
    • Nasolacrimal Duct Probing with Stent
    • Tear Duct Stent Insertion
    • Blocked Tear Duct Repair
    • Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) Stent

    CPT Codes:

    • 68815: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation; with insertion of tube or stent

    Also known as:

    • Tear Duct Probing
    • Lacrimal Duct Probing
    • Tear Duct Irrigation
    • Unblocking Tear Duct

    CPT Codes:

    • 68840: Probing of lacrimal canaliculi, with or without irrigation

    Also known as:

    • Tear Duct Opening Procedure
    • Lacrimal Punctum Incision
    • Punctal Dilation
    • Blocked Tear Duct Opening
    • Tear Duct Snip

    CPT Codes:

    • 68440: Snip incision of lacrimal punctum

    Also known as:

    • Tear Duct Bypass Surgery (DCR)
    • Dacryocystorhinostomy
    • Blocked Tear Duct Surgery
    • Lacrimal Sac to Nasal Cavity Bypass

    CPT Codes:

    • 68720: Dacryocystorhinostomy (fistulization of lacrimal sac to nasal cavity)

    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:

    • Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face)
    • Facial Skin Graft
    • Free Skin Graft (Nose/Ears/Eyelids/Lips)
    • Full Thickness Graft for Face
    • Cosmetic Skin Graft (Face)

    CPT Codes:

    • 15260: Full thickness graft, free, including direct closure of donor site, nose, ears, eyelids, and/or lips; 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

    Does Dr. Tarbet accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tarbet accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (425) 455-2131 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Tarbet accept in Bellevue, WA?

    Dr. Tarbet in Bellevue, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cambia (Regence)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • First Administrators

    • Humana

    • IHC / SelectHealth

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

    View All Insurances

    Where is Dr. Tarbet's office located?

    Dr. Kristin Tarbet's Primary Practice

    1810 116th Ave NE Ste D1

    Bellevue, WA 98004

    (425) 455-2131

    Get Directions

    Dr. Kristin Tarbet's Practice 2

    1412 SW 43rd St Ste 310

    Renton, WA 98057

    (425) 235-1200

    Get Directions

    Dr. Kristin Tarbet's Practice 3

    161 W 200 N Ste 200

    Saint George, UT 84770

    Get Directions

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

    Dr. Tarbet's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083659262.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tarbet?

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

    What is Dr. Kristin Tarbet's specialty?

    Dr. Tarbet is a Plastic Surgeon near Bellevue, WA. 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. Tarbet to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Kristin Tarbet affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Tarbet is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top 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

    Where can I learn more about Plastic Surgeon?

    Explore Plastic Surgeon with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Kristin Tarbet accepting new patients in Bellevue, WA?

    Yes, Dr. Kristin Tarbet is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kristin Tarbet offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tarbet's office at (425) 455-2131 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kristin Tarbet?

    Please contact Dr. Tarbet's office at (425) 455-2131 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Kristin Tarbet have?

    Dr. Kristin Tarbet is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

    Other Plastic Surgeon Near Bellevue, WA

    RP

    Plastic Surgeon

    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Bellevue, WA
    SA
    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Bellevue, WA
    Dr. Michael Leff, MD

    Plastic Surgeon

    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Bellevue, WA
    See All Specialists

    Doctors by Category

    Specialists