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Dr. Erik Stancofski, MD

Lewes, DE

27 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Stancofski, Surgeon in Lewes, DE?

    Dr. Erik Stancofski, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Lewes, DE with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Stancofski graduated from Govt. Dental College, Bangalore University, India and completed his residency at St Agnes HealthCare Program. Dr. Stancofski is fluent in English, Arabic, French, and Italian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Stancofski’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Stancofski’s office at (302) 645-7050.

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

    • Residency: St Agnes HealthCare Program

    • Medical School: Govt. Dental College, Bangalore University, India

    Is Dr. Stancofski board certified as a Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Erik Stancofski, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Stancofski speak?

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

    • Arabic

    • English

    • French

    • Italian

    What conditions does Dr. Stancofski treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Stancofski 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. Stancofski. 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:

    • Obstructed Belly Button Hernia
    • Groin Hernia (One Side)
    • Obstructed Surgical Incision Hernia
    • Hernia
    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Inguinal Hernia
    • Umbilical Hernia with Obstruction
    • Blocked Belly Button Hernia
    • Strangulated Umbilical Hernia
    • Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
    • Single Groin Hernia
    • Hernia in One Groin
    • Incisional Hernia with Obstruction
    • Blocked Incision Hernia
    • Strangulated Incisional Hernia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K420: Umbilical hernia with obstruction, without gangrene
    • K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
    • K430: Incisional hernia with obstruction, without gangrene

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Bilateral Inguinal Hernia
    • Hernia
    • Inguinal Hernia
    • Double Groin Hernia
    • Hernia in Both Groins
    • Non-obstructed Inguinal Hernia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K4020: Bilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent

    Also known as:

    • Epidermal Cyst
    • Skin Condition
    • Sebaceous Cyst
    • Keratin Cyst
    • Epidermoid Cyst

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L720: Epidermal cyst

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones with Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Bile Duct Disease
    • Gallstones
    • Chronic cholecystitis with gallstones
    • Long-term gallbladder inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8010: Calculus of gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis without obstruction

    What procedures does Dr. Stancofski perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Stancofski 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. Stancofski. 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:

    • Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
    • Repair of Small Abdominal Hernia (Complicated)
    • Laparoscopic Repair of Recurrent Inguinal Hernia
    • Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
    • Laparoscopic Repair of Trapped Hernia
    • Laparoscopic Hernia Repair (Ventral, Umbilical, or Epigastric)
    • Large Abdominal Hernia Repair (Incarcerated/Strangulated)
    • Recurrent Abdominal Hernia Repair (3-10 cm, Trapped or Strangled)
    • Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
    • Laparoscopic Hernioplasty
    • Epigastric Hernia Repair
    • Umbilical Hernia Surgery
    • Incisional Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Strangulated Hernia Surgery
    • Recurrent Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernioplasty
    • Ventral hernia repair
    • Umbilical hernia surgery
    • Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
    • Incisional hernia repair
    • Laparoscopic incarcerated hernia repair
    • Strangulated hernia laparoscopic surgery
    • Keyhole surgery for trapped hernia
    • Minimally invasive hernia surgery
    • Laparoscopic umbilical hernia repair
    • Laparoscopic ventral hernia repair with mesh
    • Emergency Abdominal Hernia Surgery
    • Incarcerated Hernia Repair
    • Strangulated Hernia Repair
    • Complex Ventral Hernia Repair
    • Recurrent ventral hernia repair
    • Incisional hernia repair with mesh
    • Strangulated hernia surgery
    • Epigastric hernia repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 49650: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia
    • 49592: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, incarcerated or strangulated
    • 49651: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair recurrent inguinal hernia
    • 49591: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, reducible
    • 49653: Laparoscopy, surgical, repair, ventral, umbilical, spigelian or epigastric hernia (includes mesh insertion, when performed); incarcerated or strangulated
    • 49652: Laparoscopy, surgical, repair, ventral, umbilical, spigelian or epigastric hernia (includes mesh insertion, when performed); reducible
    • 49596: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); greater than 10 cm, incarcerated or strangulated
    • 49616: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), recurrent, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); 3 cm to 10 cm, incarcerated or strangulated

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal with X-ray
    • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
    • Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
    • Cholecystectomy with Cholangiography
    • Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Removal
    • Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
    • Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 47563: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy with cholangiography
    • 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy

    Also known as:

    • Emergency Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Incarcerated Hernia Repair
    • Strangulated Hernia Surgery
    • Ventral Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Umbilical Hernia Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 49594: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); 3 cm to 10 cm, incarcerated or strangulated

    Also known as:

    • Chemical Cauterization of Granulation Tissue
    • Proud flesh removal
    • Chemical burn for wound overgrowth
    • Granulation tissue treatment
    • Wound cautery

    CPT Codes:

    • 17250: Chemical cauterization of granulation tissue (ie, proud flesh)

    Also known as:

    • Extensive Pilonidal Cyst Removal
    • Complicated Pilonidal Cyst Removal
    • Pilonidal Sinus Excision
    • Tailbone Cyst Surgery
    • Sacrococcygeal Cyst Removal
    • Surgery for Pilonidal Cyst
    • Complex Pilonidal Cystectomy
    • Tailbone Cyst Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11771: Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; extensive
    • 11772: Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; complicated

    Also known as:

    • Muscle or Skin Flap Surgery (Trunk)
    • Myocutaneous Flap (Body)
    • Fasciocutaneous Flap (Trunk)
    • Tissue Flap Reconstruction (Torso)

    CPT Codes:

    • 15734: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; trunk

    Also known as:

    • Intermediate Wound Repair (Body)
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Laceration Repair (Body)
    • Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
    • Deep Wound Stitching (Body)

    CPT Codes:

    • 12032: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm

    Also known as:

    • Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
    • Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
    • Subcutaneous port placement
    • Central line with port

    CPT Codes:

    • 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Large Soft Tissue Tumor (Back/Flank)
    • Subcutaneous Tumor Excision (Back)
    • Flank Tumor Removal
    • Large Soft Tissue Mass Excision
    • Back Tumor Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 21931: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of back or flank, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater

    Also known as:

    • Large Soft Tissue Tumor Removal (Back/Flank)
    • Soft Tissue Tumor Excision
    • Back Tumor Removal
    • Flank Tumor Surgery
    • Intramuscular Tumor Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 21933: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of back or flank, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); 5 cm or greater

    Does Dr. Stancofski accept my insurance?

    Dr. Stancofski accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (302) 645-7050 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Stancofski accept in Lewes, DE?

    Dr. Stancofski in Lewes, DE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Allis Chalmers

    • Bank of New Hampshire

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Medicare

    • State of Delaware

    • State of Tennessee

    • Sunrise Senior Living

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Stancofski's office located?

    Dr. Erik Stancofski's Primary Practice

    750 Kings Hwy Ste 103

    Lewes, DE 19958

    (302) 645-7050

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    Dr. Erik Stancofski's Practice 2

    18941 John J Williams Hwy

    Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

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    Dr. Erik Stancofski's Practice 3

    33672 Bayview Medical Dr Ste 1

    Lewes, DE 19958

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

    Dr. Stancofski's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104828094.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Stancofski?

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

    What is Dr. Erik Stancofski's specialty?

    Dr. Stancofski is a Surgeon near Lewes, DE. 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. Contact Dr. Stancofski to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Erik Stancofski affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Stancofski is affiliated with Beebe Healthcare, TidalHealth Peninsula Regional 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 Erik Stancofski accepting new patients in Lewes, DE?

    Yes, Dr. Erik Stancofski is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Erik Stancofski offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Stancofski's office at (302) 645-7050 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Erik Stancofski?

    Please contact Dr. Stancofski's office at (302) 645-7050 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Erik Stancofski have?

    Dr. Erik Stancofski is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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