Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Barraco, Trauma Surgeon in Allentown, PA?
Dr. Robert Barraco, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Allentown, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Barraco graduated from Rutgers and completed his residency at Univ Of Md Med Sys, Surgery Critical Care-Surgery; Morristown Mem Hosp, General Surgery; R W Johnson Univ Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Barraco is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Barraco’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Barraco’s office at (610) 402-1350.
Where did Dr. Barraco go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Md Med Sys, Surgery Critical Care-Surgery; Morristown Mem Hosp, General Surgery; R W Johnson Univ Hosp, General Surgery | Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Program
Medical School: Umdnj-Robt W Johnson Med Sch- New Brunswick Nj | Rutgers
Is Dr. Barraco board certified as a Trauma Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Robert Barraco, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Barraco speak?
Dr. Barraco and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Barraco typically treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Barraco 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. Barraco. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Ruptured Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection and Tissue Death
- Appendicitis
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
- Perforated Appendix with Gangrene
- Localized Ruptured Appendix
- Appendix Rupture with Tissue Death
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
- K3532: Acute appendicitis with perforation, localized peritonitis, and gangrene, without abscess
Also known as:
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Traumatic Subdural Hemorrhage
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Injury
- Brain Bleed
- TBI
- Head Injury Bleed
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
- S065X9A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter
What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Barraco typically perform?
As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Robert Barraco may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
Please contact Dr. Barraco's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Barraco accept my insurance?
Dr. Barraco accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (610) 402-1350 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Barraco accept in Allentown, PA?
Dr. Barraco in Allentown, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Capital Blue Cross
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Employer Health Options Administered Payer
Highmark Health
Independence Health Group
Medicare
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Barraco's office located?
308 Lvpg General And Trauma Surgery
1240 S Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 308
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 402-1350
What is Dr. Barraco's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Barraco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003823675.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Barraco?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Barraco
What is Dr. Robert Barraco's specialty?
Dr. Barraco is a Trauma Surgeon near Allentown, PA.
What does a Trauma Surgeon do?
Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.
Is this Dr. Robert Barraco affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Barraco is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Schuylkill S. Jackson Street, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Hazleton, Lehigh Valley Health Network- Pocono 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 Barraco accepting new patients in Allentown, PA?
Yes, Dr. Robert Barraco is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert Barraco offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Barraco's office at (610) 402-1350 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Robert Barraco?
Please contact Dr. Barraco's office at (610) 402-1350 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Robert Barraco have?
Dr. Robert Barraco is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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Connect with DR. Barraco
308 Lvpg General And Trauma Surgery
1240 S Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 308
Allentown, PA 18103