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Dr. Mark Pessa, MD

Trauma Surgeon, Surgeon, Critical Care Surgeon

Melbourne, FL

38 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Pessa, Trauma Surgeon in Melbourne, FL?

    Dr. Mark Pessa, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Melbourne, FL. He has been practicing for over 38 years and is board certified. Dr. Pessa is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pessa’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pessa’s office at (321) 434-1401.

    Is Dr. Pessa board certified as a Trauma Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Mark Pessa, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Pessa speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Pessa typically treat?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Pessa 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. Pessa. 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:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure
    • Acute breathing failure
    • Rapid onset respiratory failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones with Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Bile Duct Disease
    • Gallstones
    • Acute cholecystitis with gallstones
    • Gallbladder attack with stones

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8000: Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Gastrostomy Care
    • Ostomy
    • G-tube Care
    • Feeding Tube Management
    • Stomach Tube Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z431: Encounter for attention to gastrostomy

    Also known as:

    • Open Abdominal Wound with Internal Penetration
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Deep abdominal wound
    • Stomach wall perforation
    • Internal abdominal injury
    • Penetrating stomach wound

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S31609A: Unspecified open wound of abdominal wall, unspecified quadrant with penetration into peritoneal cavity, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Acute pain from injury
    • Pain
    • Traumatic pain
    • Injury pain
    • Sudden pain from trauma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8911: Acute pain due to trauma

    Also known as:

    • Concussion
    • Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
    • mTBI
    • Brain Contusion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S060X1A: Concussion with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Acute Appendicitis
    • Appendicitis
    • Inflamed Appendix
    • Sudden Appendix Inflammation
    • Appendicitis Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Bleed
    • Brain Hemorrhage
    • Head Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter

    What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Pessa typically perform?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Pessa 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. Pessa. 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:

    • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
    • Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
    • Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
    • Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy

    Also known as:

    • Feeding Tube Placement with Endoscopy
    • PEG Tube Placement
    • Gastrostomy Tube Insertion
    • EGD with Feeding Tube
    • Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43246: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with directed placement of percutaneous gastrostomy tube

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Appendectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Appendectomy
    • Keyhole Appendectomy
    • Scope Appendectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 44970: Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy

    Also known as:

    • Reopening of Recent Abdominal Surgery
    • Laparotomy Reopening
    • Abdominal Incision Re-exploration
    • Post-Surgical Abdominal Re-entry

    CPT Codes:

    • 49002: Reopening of recent laparotomy

    Also known as:

    • Small Intestine Resection
    • Enterectomy
    • Bowel resection
    • Small bowel removal
    • Intestinal surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 44120: Enterectomy, resection of small intestine; single resection and anastomosis

    Also known as:

    • Partial Colon Removal with Reconnection
    • Partial Colectomy with Anastomosis
    • Bowel Resection (Partial Colon)
    • Colon Segment Removal
    • Colon Surgery with Reattachment

    CPT Codes:

    • 44140: Colectomy, partial; with anastomosis

    Also known as:

    • Gallbladder Removal
    • Cholecystectomy
    • Gallbladder Surgery
    • Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 47600: Cholecystectomy;

    Also known as:

    • Planned Tracheostomy
    • Tracheotomy
    • Surgical Airway Creation
    • Breathing Tube Placement (Surgical)
    • Neck Airway Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 31600: Tracheostomy, planned (separate procedure);

    Does Dr. Pessa accept my insurance?

    Dr. Pessa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (321) 434-1401 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Pessa accept in Melbourne, FL?

    Dr. Pessa in Melbourne, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Assurant

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Pessa's office located?

    Dr. Mark Pessa's Primary Practice

    1350 Hickory St

    Melbourne, FL 32901

    (321) 434-1401

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

    Dr. Pessa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174526958.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pessa?

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

    What is Dr. Mark Pessa's specialty?

    Dr. Pessa is a Trauma Surgeon near Melbourne, FL.

    What does a Trauma Surgeon do?

    Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.

    Is Dr. Mark Pessa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Pessa is affiliated with Holmes Regional Medical Center, Cape Canaveral Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Dr. Mark Pessa accepting new patients in Melbourne, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Mark Pessa is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Mark Pessa offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Pessa's office at (321) 434-1401 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Mark Pessa?

    Please contact Dr. Pessa's office at (321) 434-1401 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Pessa's office located?

    Dr. Pessa's office is located in Melbourne, FL.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Mark Pessa have?

    Dr. Mark Pessa is certified by the American Board of Surgery.