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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Weiss, Surgeon in Syracuse, NY?
Dr. Robert Weiss, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Syracuse, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Weiss graduated from Rutgers - New Jersey Medical School and completed his residency at Waterbury Hosp Hlth Ctr, General Surgery; Erie Co Med Ctr, General Surgery; Beth Israel Deaconess Hp M C, General Surgery. Dr. Weiss is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Weiss’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Weiss’s office at (315) 452-2727.
Where did Dr. Weiss go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Waterbury Hosp Hlth Ctr, General Surgery; Erie Co Med Ctr, General Surgery; Beth Israel Deaconess Hp M C, General Surgery | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Medical School: Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch- Newark Nj | Rutgers - New Jersey Medical School
Is Dr. Weiss board certified as a Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Robert Weiss, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Weiss speak?
Dr. Weiss and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Weiss treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Weiss 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. Weiss. 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:
- Belly Button Pain
- Right Lower Abdominal Pain
- Right Upper Abdominal Pain
- Pain in Lower Left Abdomen
- Abdominal Pain
- Pelvic Pain
- Pain around navel
- Periumbilical discomfort
- Umbilical pain
- Pain in lower right belly
- RLQ pain
- Right-sided lower abdominal discomfort
- RUQ pain
- Pain in upper right stomach
- Right upper belly pain
- Left lower quadrant pain
- Pain in left side of belly
- Left side abdominal discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1033: Periumbilical pain
- R1031: Right lower quadrant pain
- R1011: Right upper quadrant pain
- R1032: Left lower quadrant pain
Also known as:
- Obstructed Belly Button Hernia
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- K420: Umbilical hernia with obstruction, without gangrene
- K4090: Unilateral 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
What procedures does Dr. Weiss perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Weiss 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. Weiss. 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
- 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
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
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:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal with X-ray
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy with Cholangiography
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Removal
CPT Codes:
- 47563: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy with cholangiography
Also known as:
- Deep Abscess Drainage (Neck or Chest)
- Drainage of Rectal Abscess
- Neck Abscess Incision and Drainage
- Chest Hematoma Drainage
- Deep Infection Drainage
- Ischiorectal Abscess Drainage
- Perirectal Abscess Incision
- Rectal Abscess Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 21501: Incision and drainage, deep abscess or hematoma, soft tissues of neck or thorax;
- 46040: Incision and drainage of ischiorectal and/or perirectal abscess (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Wound Debridement
- Muscle Debridement
- Deep Wound Cleaning
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
- Muscle Cleaning Procedure
- Fascia Debridement
- Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
- Surgical Wound Debridement
- Tissue Removal for Wound Healing
CPT Codes:
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 11046: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Large Benign Skin Lesion Removal
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
- Benign Skin Growth Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
- Large Skin Lesion Biopsy
- Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
- Mole Removal
- Skin Tumor Excision
CPT Codes:
- 11406: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter over 4.0 cm
- 11403: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
Also known as:
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesion (Trunk/Limbs)
- Benign Skin Growth Excision
- Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
- Mole Removal (Large)
CPT Codes:
- 11404: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 3.1 to 4.0 cm
Also known as:
- Abscess Incision and Drainage
- Abscess
- I&D of Abscess
- Lancing an Abscess
- Draining a Boil
- Cyst Drainage
CPT Codes:
- 10061: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); complicated or multiple
Also known as:
- Extensive Pilonidal Cyst Removal
- Pilonidal Sinus Excision
- Tailbone Cyst Surgery
- Sacrococcygeal Cyst Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11771: Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; extensive
Also known as:
- Bone Debridement (Cleaning of Bone Wound)
- Bone Wound Cleaning
- Surgical Bone Debridement
- Dead Bone Removal
- Wound Cleaning with Bone Involvement
CPT Codes:
- 11044: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
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
Does Dr. Weiss accept my insurance?
Dr. Weiss accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (315) 452-2727 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Weiss accept in Syracuse, NY?
Dr. Weiss in Syracuse, NY 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. Weiss' office located?
What is Dr. Weiss's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Weiss's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053306654.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Weiss?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Weiss
What is Dr. Robert Weiss's specialty?
Dr. Weiss is a Surgeon near Syracuse, NY. 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. Weiss to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Robert Weiss affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Weiss is affiliated with St. Joseph's Health Hospital - Syracuse, NY, 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 Robert Weiss accepting new patients in Syracuse, NY?
Yes, Dr. Robert Weiss is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert Weiss offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Weiss's office at (315) 452-2727 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Robert Weiss?
Please contact Dr. Weiss's office at (315) 452-2727 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Robert Weiss have?
Dr. Robert Weiss is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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