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Who is Dr. Calica, Surgeon in Carmel, NY?
Dr. Carl Calica, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Carmel, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Calica graduated from Far Eastern University Institute of Medicine and completed his residency at Harlem Hospital Center, General Surgery; Maimonides Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. He is a member of the FELLOW, AMERICA COLLEGE OF SURGEONS and FELLOW, SOCIETY OF AMERICAN GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPIC SURGEONS. Dr. Calica is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Calica’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Calica’s office at (845) 279-2000.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Calica?
Dr. Carl Calica, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Surgeon 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. Calica empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Minimally Invasive Surgery, Robotic Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Carmel/NY community, Dr. Calica is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Calica go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Surgical Fellow Bayley-Seton Hospital
Residency: Harlem Hospital Center, General Surgery; Maimonides Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Harlem Hospital Center | Strong Memorial Hospital of the University of Rochester Program
Medical School: Dr. Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation Institute of Medicine - Far Eastern University | Far Eastern University Institute of Medicine
Is Dr. Calica board certified in Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Carl Calica, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery , American Board of Surgery since 1998, American Board of Surgery since 2008
What languages does Dr. Calica speak?
Dr. Calica and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Calica treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Calica 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. Calica. 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:
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Incisional Hernia
- Ventral Hernia
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
- Post-surgical Hernia
- Surgical Incision Hernia
- Scar Hernia
- Abdominal Wall Hernia
- Epigastric Hernia
- Spigelian Hernia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
- K432: Incisional hernia without obstruction or gangrene
- K439: Ventral hernia without obstruction or gangrene
Also known as:
- Epidermal Cyst
- Follicular Skin Cyst
- Skin Condition
- Sebaceous Cyst
- Keratin Cyst
- Epidermoid Cyst
- Hair Follicle Cyst
- Dermal Cyst
- Subcutaneous Cyst
ICD-10 Codes:
- L720: Epidermal cyst
- L729: Follicular cyst of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
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:
- 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. Calica perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Calica 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. Calica. 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
- Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
- Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Laparoscopic Repair of Recurrent Inguinal Hernia
- Large Abdominal Hernia Repair
- Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
- Repair of Small Abdominal Hernia (Complicated)
- Recurrent Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Hernioplasty
- Ventral hernia repair
- Umbilical hernia surgery
- Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
- Incisional hernia repair
- Ventral Hernia Repair
- Umbilical Hernia Repair
- Incisional Hernia Repair
- Epigastric Hernia Surgery
- Recurrent Groin Hernia Surgery
- Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernioplasty
- Incisional Hernia Surgery
- Groin Hernia Surgery
- Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
- First Inguinal Hernia Fix
- Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
- Epigastric Hernia Repair
- Umbilical Hernia Surgery
- Incisional Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Strangulated Hernia Surgery
- Repeat Groin Hernia Surgery
- Inguinal Hernia Recurrence Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 49650: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial 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
- 49593: 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, reducible
- 49651: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair recurrent inguinal hernia
- 49595: 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, reducible
- 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
- 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
- 49520: Repair recurrent inguinal hernia, any age; reducible
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
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:
- Laparoscopic Removal of Intestinal Adhesions
- Laparoscopic Enterolysis
- Bowel Adhesion Release
- Minimally Invasive Adhesion Removal
- Abdominal Adhesion Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 44180: Laparoscopy, surgical, enterolysis (freeing of intestinal adhesion) (separate procedure)
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:
- Intermediate Wound Repair (2.5 cm or less)
- Intermediate Wound Repair (Body)
- Wounds and Injuries
- Complex Wound Closure
- Deep Wound Stitching
- Injury Repair
- Laceration Repair (Body)
- Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
- Deep Wound Stitching (Body)
CPT Codes:
- 12031: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.5 cm or less
- 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:
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
- Small Benign Lesion Removal (Head/Extremities)
- Large Benign Skin Lesion Removal
- Benign Skin Growth Excision
- Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
- Mole Removal
- Skin Tumor Excision
- Benign Growth Excision (Scalp/Neck)
- Hand/Foot Lesion Removal
- Genital Lesion Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
- Large Skin Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 11403: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
- 11422: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
- 11406: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter over 4.0 cm
Also known as:
- Removal of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth (1.1-2.0 cm)
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesion (Trunk/Limbs)
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
- Benign Skin Lesion Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
- Mole Removal (Non-Cancerous)
- Benign Skin Growth Excision
- Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
- Mole Removal (Large)
- Skin Lesion Biopsy and Removal
- Excision of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth
- Excision of Non-Cancerous Skin Lesion
CPT Codes:
- 11402: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
- 11404: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 3.1 to 4.0 cm
- 11423: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
- 11401: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
Also known as:
- Wound Debridement
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
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:
- Draining a Lump or Collection of Fluid
- Abscess Aspiration
- Cyst Drainage
- Hematoma Puncture
- Bulla Aspiration
CPT Codes:
- 10160: Puncture aspiration of abscess, hematoma, bulla, or cyst
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:
- Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
- Central Line Explant
- Port-a-Cath Removal
- Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
- Tunneled Catheter Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion
Also known as:
- Abdominal Nerve Block
- Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
- TAP Block
- Transversus Abdominis Plane Block
- Rectus Sheath Block
- Abdominal Pain Block
- TAP block
- Transversus abdominis plane block
- Rectus sheath block
- Abdominal pain injection
CPT Codes:
- 64489: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by continuous infusions (includes imaging guidance, when performed)
- 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)
Also known as:
- Small Soft Tissue Tumor Removal (Back/Flank)
- Removal of Large Neck or Chest Tumor
- Back Lump Excision
- Flank Tumor Surgery
- Subcutaneous Mass Removal
- Excision of subcutaneous tumor
- Neck mass removal
- Chest wall tumor surgery
CPT Codes:
- 21930: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of back or flank, subcutaneous; less than 3 cm
- 21552: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of neck or anterior thorax, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater
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. Calica accept my insurance?
Dr. Calica accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (845) 279-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Calica accept in Carmel, NY?
Dr. Calica in Carmel, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
ArcBest Corporation
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Medicare
MVP Healthcare
OptumRx
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Calica's office located?
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
FELLOW, AMERICA COLLEGE OF SURGEONS
Fellow
FELLOW, SOCIETY OF AMERICAN GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPIC SURGEONS
Fellow
Awards
Hudson
Top Doctor Award
Valley Magazine
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
What is Dr. Calica's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Calica's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629059670.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Calica?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Calica
What is Dr. Carl Calica's specialty?
Dr. Calica is a Surgeon near Carmel, 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. Calica to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Carl Calica affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Calica is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Nuvance Health Putnam 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 Carl Calica accepting new patients in Carmel, NY?
Yes, Dr. Carl Calica is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Carl Calica offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Calica's office at (845) 279-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Carl Calica?
Please contact Dr. Calica's office at (845) 279-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Carl Calica have?
Dr. Carl Calica is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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