43 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Grasso, Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) in Towson, MD?
Dr. Francesco Grasso, MD is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), who primarily practices in Towson, MD with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 43 years and is board certified. Dr. Grasso graduated from University degli Studi di Roma 'Tor Vergata' Facolty di Medicina e Chirurgia and completed his residency at Ny Hosp Med Ctr Of Queens, General Surgery. Dr. Grasso is fluent in English and Italian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Grasso’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Grasso’s office at (410) 296-1661.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Grasso?
Dr. Francesco Grasso, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) 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. Grasso empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Laparoscopic Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Towson/MD community, Dr. Grasso is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Grasso go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Greater Baltimore Medical Center
Residency: Ny Hosp Med Ctr Of Queens, General Surgery | New York Hospital Queens | New York Hospital Queens | University of Rome | New York Methodist Hospital Program
Medical School: University Di Roma La Sapienza Faculty Di Med E Chirurgia Roma Italy | Universita Campus Bio-Medico Di Roma, Facolta Di Medicina E Chirurgia | University degli Studi di Roma 'Tor Vergata' Facolty di Medicina e Chirurgia
Is Dr. Grasso board certified as a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist)?
Yes, Dr. Francesco Grasso, MD is board certified by the American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery
What languages does Dr. Grasso speak?
Dr. Grasso and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Italian
What conditions does Dr. Grasso treat?
As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Grasso 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. Grasso. 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:
- Hemorrhoids
- Perianal Blood Clot
- Second Degree Hemorrhoids
- Third Degree Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoidal Skin Tags
- Anal Disorder
- Piles
- Anal veins
- Swollen rectal veins
- Thrombosed Hemorrhoid
- External Hemorrhoid Clot
- Blood Clot near Anus
- Internal hemorrhoids that prolapse
- Grade 2 hemorrhoids
- Moderate hemorrhoids
- Prolapsed hemorrhoids
- Grade 3 hemorrhoids
- Severe hemorrhoids
- Anal skin tags
- Perianal skin tags
- Leftover hemorrhoid skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- K648: Other hemorrhoids
- K645: Perianal venous thrombosis
- K641: Second degree hemorrhoids
- K642: Third degree hemorrhoids
- K644: Residual hemorrhoidal skin tags
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Early Stage Anal Cancer
- Anal Cancer
- Anal Cancer Treatment (PDQ)
- Precancerous Anal Lesion
- Stage 0 Anal Cancer
- Cancer of the anal canal
- Malignant neoplasm of anal canal
- Anorectal cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- D013: Carcinoma in situ of anus and anal canal
- C211: Malignant neoplasm of anal canal
Also known as:
- Rectal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- Anal Bleeding
- Blood in Stool
- Lower GI Bleed
ICD-10 Codes:
- K625: Hemorrhage of anus and rectum
Also known as:
- Chronic Anal Fissure
- Anal Disorder
- Long-Term Anal Tear
- Persistent Rectal Fissure
- Chronic Fissure in Anus
ICD-10 Codes:
- K601: Chronic anal fissure
Also known as:
- Change in Bowel Habits
- Abnormal Bowel Movements
- Bowel Movement
- Altered Bowel Habits
- Irregular Bowel Movements
- Changes in Pooping
- Unusual stool
- Changes in poop
- Fecal changes
ICD-10 Codes:
- R194: Change in bowel habit
- R195: Other fecal abnormalities
Also known as:
- Genital Warts
- Venereal Warts
- HPV Warts
- Anogenital Warts
ICD-10 Codes:
- A630: Anogenital (venereal) warts
Also known as:
- Acute Anal Fissure
- Anal Fistula
- Anal Disorder
- Fistulas
- Tear in Anus
- Fresh Anal Tear
- Acute Rectal Fissure
- Perianal Fistula
- Fistula-in-Ano
- Abnormal Anal Tract
ICD-10 Codes:
- K600: Acute anal fissure
- K603: Anal fistula
Also known as:
- Complete Bowel Incontinence
- Bowel Incontinence
- Full fecal incontinence
- Total loss of bowel control
- Severe accidental bowel leakage
ICD-10 Codes:
- R159: Full incontinence of feces
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal Polyps
- Intestinal Polyps
- Bowel Polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps
Also known as:
- Anal Itching
- Anal Disorder
- Itching
- Pruritus Ani
- Itchy Anus
- Perianal Itch
ICD-10 Codes:
- L290: Pruritus ani
Also known as:
- Other Anal and Rectal Condition
- Anal Disorder
- Rectal Disorder
- Proctitis
- Anal Disorders
- Rectal Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- K6289: Other specified diseases of anus and rectum
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Grasso perform?
As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Grasso 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. Grasso. 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:
- Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Exam with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
- Colon Polyp Removal
- Colorectal Lesion Excision
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
CPT Codes:
- 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
- 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Hemorrhoid Removal with Rubber Band Ligation
- External Thrombosed Hemorrhoid Removal
- Rubber Band Ligation for Hemorrhoids
- Internal Hemorrhoid Ligation
- Banding of Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoid Banding
- Clotted Hemorrhoid Excision
- External Hemorrhoid Surgery
- Thrombosed Pile Removal
CPT Codes:
- 46221: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal, by rubber band ligation(s)
- 46320: Excision of thrombosed hemorrhoid, external
Also known as:
- High-Resolution Anoscopy with Biopsy
- Anoscopy
- HRA with Biopsy
- Anal Canal Magnification Exam
- Anorectal Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 46607: Anoscopy; with high-resolution magnification (HRA) (eg, colposcope, operating microscope) and chemical agent enhancement, with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Rectal Tumor Removal
- Removal of Rectal Tumor
- Rectal Tumor Ablation
- Transanal Tumor Excision
- Rectal Cancer Treatment
- Transanal Rectal Tumor Excision
- Partial Thickness Rectal Tumor Removal
- Rectal Lesion Excision
CPT Codes:
- 45190: Destruction of rectal tumor (eg, electrodesiccation, electrosurgery, laser ablation, laser resection, cryosurgery) transanal approach
- 45171: Excision of rectal tumor, transanal approach; not including muscularis propria (ie, partial thickness)
Also known as:
- Removal of Multiple Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Internal and External Hemorrhoid Surgery
- Piles Removal Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 46260: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal and external, 2 or more columns/groups;
Also known as:
- Anal Skin Tag Removal
- Anal Fistula Surgery
- Anal Sphincterotomy
- Anal Papilla Excision
- Perianal Skin Tag Removal
- Anal Lesion Excision
- Fistulectomy
- Fistulotomy
- Intersphincteric Fistula Repair
- Perianal Fistula Surgery
- Anal Sphincter Division
- Internal Sphincterotomy
- Anal Fissure Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 46220: Excision of single external papilla or tag, anus
- 46275: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); intersphincteric
- 46080: Sphincterotomy, anal, division of sphincter (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Anal Lesion Excision
- Removal of Anal Warts
- Surgical Excision of Anal Lesions
- Anus Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 46922: Destruction of lesion(s), anus (eg, condyloma, papilloma, molluscum contagiosum, herpetic vesicle), simple; surgical excision
Also known as:
- Extensive Anal Lesion Removal
- Anal wart removal
- Destruction of anal condyloma
- Anal papilloma treatment
- Anal lesion ablation
CPT Codes:
- 46924: Destruction of lesion(s), anus (eg, condyloma, papilloma, molluscum contagiosum, herpetic vesicle), extensive (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery)
Also known as:
- Drainage of Rectal Abscess
- Ischiorectal Abscess Drainage
- Perirectal Abscess Incision
- Rectal Abscess Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 46040: Incision and drainage of ischiorectal and/or perirectal abscess (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Anal Fissure Removal with Muscle Release
- Fissurectomy
- Sphincterotomy
- Anal Fissure Repair
- Chronic Fissure Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 46200: Fissurectomy, including sphincterotomy, when performed
Also known as:
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Injections
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Colonoscopy
- Sigmoid Colon Scope with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy with Tissue Sample
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy and Biopsy
- Rectum and Lower Colon Exam
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Injection
- Colon Scope with Medication
- Therapeutic Colonoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 45331: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 45381: Colonoscopy, flexible; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
Also known as:
- Removal of Anal Skin Tags
- Anal Papillae Excision
- Perianal Skin Tag Removal
- Anorectal Tag Excision
CPT Codes:
- 46230: Excision of multiple external papillae or tags, anus
Also known as:
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Sigmoidoscopy
- Lower colon exam
- Flexible colon scope
- Rectum and lower colon check
CPT Codes:
- 45330: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Does Dr. Grasso accept my insurance?
Dr. Grasso accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 296-1661 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Grasso accept in Towson, MD?
Dr. Grasso in Towson, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Hennepin Health Plan (MN)
Johns Hopkins
Medicare
Riverside Health
UnitedHealthcare
University of Alaska
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Where is Dr. Grasso's office located?
Dr. Francesco Grasso's Primary Practice
6569 N Charles St Ste 502
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 296-1661
What is Dr. Grasso's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Grasso's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316930712.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Grasso?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Grasso
What is Dr. Francesco Grasso's specialty?
Dr. Grasso is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) near Towson, MD. A colon and rectal surgeon possesses the expertise to diagnose and treat a variety of ailments affecting the intestinal tract, including the colon, rectum, anal canal, and perianal area, through both medical and surgical interventions. Furthermore, this professional also engages with other organs and tissues, including the liver, urinary system, and female reproductive system, that are relevant to primary intestinal disorders. Contact Dr. Grasso to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Francesco Grasso affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Grasso is affiliated with Greater Baltimore Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Francesco Grasso accepting new patients in Towson, MD?
Yes, Dr. Francesco Grasso is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Francesco Grasso offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Grasso's office at (410) 296-1661 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Francesco Grasso?
Please contact Dr. Grasso's office at (410) 296-1661 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Francesco Grasso have?
Dr. Francesco Grasso is certified by the American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery.
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