Dr. Stephen Vega, MD
Pittsford, NY
Who is Dr. Vega, Plastic Surgeon in Pittsford, NY?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Vega?
Dr. Stephen Vega, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Plastic Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Vega empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Breast Reconstruction, Cosmetic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery-Breast, Microsurgery, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Pittsford, NY community, Dr. Vega is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Vega go to medical school and complete their residency?
Is Dr. Vega board certified as a Plastic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Stephen Vega, MD is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery , American Board of Plastic Surgery since 2007
What languages does Dr. Vega speak?
Dr. Vega and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Vega typically treat?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Vega 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. Vega. 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.
Also known as:
- Personal History of Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Past breast cancer
- Previous mammary malignancy
- History of breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z853: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Benign Breast Lump
- Benign Tumor
- Breast Disease
- Non-cancerous breast mass
- Breast fibroadenoma
- Benign breast disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- D241: Benign neoplasm of right breast
Also known as:
- Breast Enlargement
- Breast Disease
- Breast hypertrophy
- Macromastia
- Gigantomastia
ICD-10 Codes:
- N62: Hypertrophy of breast
Also known as:
- Genetic Susceptibility to Breast Cancer
- Breast cancer
- Li-Fraumeni syndrome
- Inherited Breast Cancer Risk
- Hereditary Breast Cancer
- BRCA Gene Mutation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1501: Genetic susceptibility to malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Other Surgical Aftercare
- After Surgery
- General post-operative care
- Unspecified surgical recovery
- Surgical follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare
What procedures does a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Vega typically perform?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Vega 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. Vega. 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.
Also known as:
- Autologous Fat Grafting (Body)
- Additional Fat Transfer (Body, Breasts, Scalp)
- Fat Transfer
- Liposuction with Fat Injection
- Body Fat Graft
- Autologous Fat Injection
- Liposuction Fat Grafting
- Body Fat Transfer
CPT Codes:
- 15771: Grafting of autologous fat harvested by liposuction technique to trunk, breasts, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 50 cc or less injectate
- 15772: Grafting of autologous fat harvested by liposuction technique to trunk, breasts, scalp, arms, and/or legs; each additional 50 cc injectate, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Breast Reduction Surgery
- Breast Implant Capsule Revision
- Breast Reconstruction Revision
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Reduction Mammoplasty
- Breast Size Reduction
- Mammoplasty
- Capsulectomy (Breast Implant)
- Capsulotomy (Breast Implant)
- Breast Implant Scar Tissue Removal
- Corrective Breast Reconstruction Surgery
- Breast Implant Revision
- Flap Revision for Breast Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 19318: Breast reduction
- 19370: Revision of peri-implant capsule, breast, including capsulotomy, capsulorrhaphy, and/or partial capsulectomy
- 19380: Revision of reconstructed breast (eg, significant removal of tissue, re-advancement and/or re-inset of flaps in autologous reconstruction or significant capsular revision combined with soft tissue excision in implant-based reconstruction)
Also known as:
- Tissue Expander to Permanent Implant Exchange
- Breast Implant Insertion After Mastectomy
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Breast implant exchange
- Breast reconstruction second stage
- Expander removal and implant placement
- Permanent breast implant surgery
- Delayed Breast Reconstruction
- Breast Implant Placement (Post-Mastectomy)
- Secondary Breast Augmentation
- Reconstructive Breast Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 11970: Replacement of tissue expander with permanent implant
- 19342: Insertion or replacement of breast implant on separate day from mastectomy
Does Dr. Vega accept my insurance?
Dr. Vega accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (585) 383-4040 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vega accept in Pittsford, NY?
Dr. Vega in Pittsford, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Independent Health Association
Lifetime Healthcare
Medicare
MVP Health Care
Point32Health
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Vega's office located?
Dr. Stephen Vega's Primary Practice
1050 Pittsford Victor Rd
Pittsford, NY 14534
(585) 383-4040
What hospitals are Dr. Vega affiliated with?
Dr. Vega has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
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What is Dr. Vega's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vega's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649200221.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vega?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vega