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Who is Dr. Mercandetti, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon in Venice, FL?
Dr. Michael Mercandetti, MD is an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, who primarily practices in Venice, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Mercandetti graduated from State University of New York Upstate Medical University and completed his residency at Suny Buffalo Grad Med-Dent, Ophthalmology; Suny Buffalo Grad Med-Dent, Internal Medicine. Dr. Mercandetti is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mercandetti’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mercandetti’s office at (941) 584-4039.
Where did Dr. Mercandetti go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Suny Buffalo Grad Med-Dent, Ophthalmology; Suny Buffalo Grad Med-Dent, Internal Medicine | SUNY Upstate Medical University Program
Medical School: Suny At Stony Brook Hlth Sci Ctr, Stony Brook Ny | State University of New York Upstate Medical University
Is Dr. Mercandetti board certified as an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Michael Mercandetti, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Mercandetti speak?
Dr. Mercandetti and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Mercandetti treat?
As an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Mercandetti 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. Mercandetti. 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
- Droopy Eyelid
- Eyelid Disorder
- Droopy eyelids
- Excess eyelid skin
- Dermatochalasis
- Ptosis
- Eyelid Drooping
- Upper Eyelid Sagging
- Fallen Eyelid
- Eyelid Droop
- Falling Eyelid
- Muscle-Related Eyelid Droop
ICD-10 Codes:
- H02831: Dermatochalasis of right upper eyelid
- H02403: Unspecified ptosis of bilateral eyelids
- H02423: Myogenic ptosis of bilateral eyelids
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:
- Planned Wound Closure After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Delayed wound closure
- Secondary wound closure
- Post-op wound repair
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z481: Encounter for planned postprocedural wound closure
Also known as:
- Drooping Eyebrows in Both Eyes
- Eyelid Disorder
- Bilateral Brow Ptosis
- Sagging Eyebrows Both Sides
- Eyebrow Droop
ICD-10 Codes:
- H57813: Brow ptosis, bilateral
Also known as:
- Personal History of Other Skin Cancer
- Skin Cancer
- Past skin cancer
- Previous cutaneous malignancy
- History of skin tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z85828: Personal history of other malignant neoplasm of skin
What procedures does Dr. Mercandetti perform?
As an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Mercandetti 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. Mercandetti. 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:
- Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
- Droopy Eyelid Repair (Ptosis Surgery)
- Eyelid Lesion Removal
- Eyelid Corner Reconstruction (Canthoplasty)
- Eyelid Turning In Repair
- Temporary Eyelid Closure
- Extensive Ectropion Repair
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Droopy Eyelid Surgery
- Upper Eyelid Reduction
- Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
- Blepharoptosis Repair
- Levator Resection
- Eyelid Lift Surgery
- Ptosis Correction
- Eyelid growth removal
- Eyelid bump excision
- Eyelid skin lesion surgery
- Canthoplasty
- Eyelid corner repair
- Eye shape surgery
- Reconstructive eyelid surgery
- Entropion Repair
- Inward Eyelid Surgery
- Tarsal Strip Repair
- Eyelid suturing
- Frost suture procedure
- Temporary tarsorrhaphy
- Eyelid Ectropion Surgery
- Tarsal Strip Operation
- Lower Eyelid Repair
- Outward Turning Eyelid Repair
CPT Codes:
- 15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid
- 67904: Repair of blepharoptosis; (tarso) levator resection or advancement, external approach
- 67840: Excision of lesion of eyelid (except chalazion) without closure or with simple direct closure
- 67950: Canthoplasty (reconstruction of canthus)
- 67924: Repair of entropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip or capsulopalpebral fascia repairs operation)
- 67875: Temporary closure of eyelids by suture (eg, Frost suture)
- 67917: Repair of ectropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip operations)
Also known as:
- Drooping Brow Repair
- Brow Lift
- Forehead Lift
- Ptosis Repair (Brow)
CPT Codes:
- 67900: Repair of brow ptosis (supraciliary, mid-forehead or coronal approach)
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:
- Eyelid Wound Repair (Full Thickness)
- Eyelid laceration repair
- Full thickness eyelid suture
- Lid margin repair
CPT Codes:
- 67935: Suture of recent wound, eyelid, involving lid margin, tarsus, and/or palpebral conjunctiva direct closure; full thickness
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:
- Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face)
- Skin Substitute Graft (Small Area)
- Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
- Facial Skin Graft
- Free Skin Graft (Nose/Ears/Eyelids/Lips)
- Full Thickness Graft for Face
- Cosmetic Skin Graft (Face)
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Wound Covering Application
- Skin Replacement Surgery
- Facial skin graft
- Hand skin graft
- Neck skin graft
- Genital skin graft
CPT Codes:
- 15260: Full thickness graft, free, including direct closure of donor site, nose, ears, eyelids, and/or lips; 20 sq cm or less
- 15275: Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
- 15240: Full Thickness Graft, Free, Including Direct Closure Of Donor Site, Forehead, Cheeks, Chin, Mouth, Neck, Axillae, Genitalia, Hands, And/Or Feet; 20 Sq Cm Or Less
Also known as:
- Facial Tissue Transfer (Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Lips)
- Local Flap Surgery
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
- Facial Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 14060: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10 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
Also known as:
- Small Skin Flap Surgery (Scalp, Arms, or Legs)
- Adjacent Tissue Transfer
- Local Flap Surgery
- Skin Rearrangement Procedure
- Small Defect Skin Repair
CPT Codes:
- 14020: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, scalp, arms and/or legs; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Skin Cancer Removal (Face, Ears, Eyelids, Nose, Lips)
- Facial Skin Cancer Excision
- Malignant Lesion Removal (Head/Face)
- Skin Tumor Removal (Sensitive Areas)
CPT Codes:
- 11643: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
Also known as:
- Small Benign Lesion Removal (Face/Ears/Eyelids/Nose/Lips)
- Facial Lesion Excision
- Ear Lesion Removal
- Eyelid Lesion Surgery
- Lip Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 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
Does Dr. Mercandetti accept my insurance?
Dr. Mercandetti accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (941) 584-4039 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mercandetti accept in Venice, FL?
Dr. Mercandetti in Venice, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Where is Dr. Mercandetti's office located?
Dr. Michael Mercandetti's Primary Practice
1499 E Venice Ave Unit B
Venice, FL 34292
(941) 584-4039
What is Dr. Mercandetti's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mercandetti's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669471959.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mercandetti?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mercandetti
What is Dr. Michael Mercandetti's specialty?
Dr. Mercandetti is a Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon near Venice, FL. A physician specializing in oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery combines orbital and periocular surgery with facial plastic surgery. This subspecialty involves both aesthetic and reconstructive procedures for the face, orbit, eyelid, and lacrimal system. Practitioners evaluate, diagnose, and treat conditions affecting the eyelids, brows, midface, orbits, lacrimal systems, and the surrounding structures of the face and neck. Contact Dr. Mercandetti to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Michael Mercandetti affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Mercandetti 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
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Is Michael Mercandetti accepting new patients in Venice, FL?
Yes, Dr. Michael Mercandetti is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Mercandetti offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mercandetti's office at (941) 584-4039 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Mercandetti?
Please contact Dr. Mercandetti's office at (941) 584-4039 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Mercandetti have?
Dr. Michael Mercandetti is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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