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41 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Scalea, Trauma Surgeon in Baltimore, MD?
Dr. Thomas Scalea, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Baltimore, MD. He has been practicing for over 41 years and is board certified. Dr. Scalea graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Richmond and completed his residency at U Hosp-Suny Hlth Sci Ctr, General Surgery; St Josephs Hosp Hlth Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Scalea is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Scalea’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Scalea’s office at (410) 328-4124.
Where did Dr. Scalea go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: U Hosp-Suny Hlth Sci Ctr, General Surgery; St Josephs Hosp Hlth Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year | SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn Program
Medical School: VA Commonwealth University School Of Medicine | Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Richmond
Is Dr. Scalea board certified as a Trauma Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Thomas Scalea, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Scalea speak?
Dr. Scalea and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Scalea typically treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Scalea 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. Scalea. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Traumatic Collapsed Lung
- Traumatic Blood in Chest Cavity
- Pleural Disorder
- Traumatic Air in Chest
- Traumatic Pneumothorax
- Injured Collapsed Lung
- Traumatic Bleeding in Lung Area
- Traumatic Hemothorax
- Traumatic Pleural Bleeding
- Injured Lung Bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- S270XXA: Traumatic pneumothorax, initial encounter
- S271XXA: Traumatic hemothorax, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Other Lung Disease
- Lung Disease
- Various lung conditions
- Unspecified lung disorder
- Miscellaneous lung problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- J984: Other disorders of lung
Also known as:
- Collapsed Lung with Blood
- Pleural Disorder
- Hemopneumothorax
- Blood and Air in Chest
- Traumatic Hemopneumothorax
ICD-10 Codes:
- S272XXA: Traumatic hemopneumothorax, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Fast Heartbeat
- Arrhythmia
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Blood Pressure
- Hypotension
- Blood Pressure Drop
- Fainting Spells
ICD-10 Codes:
- I959: Hypotension, unspecified
What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Scalea typically perform?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Scalea 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. Scalea. 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:
- Muscle Debridement
- Wound Debridement
- Dressing Change Under Anesthesia
- Deep Wound Cleaning
- Skin and Tissue Debridement
- Anesthesia
- Wounds and Injuries
- Muscle Cleaning Procedure
- Fascia Debridement
- Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
- Wound Dressing Change with Sedation
- Non-Burn Dressing Change Under General Anesthesia
- Surgical Dressing Change
- Surgical Wound Debridement
- Tissue Removal for Wound Healing
- Wound Cleaning
- Surgical Debridement
- Subcutaneous Tissue Debridement
CPT Codes:
- 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 15852: Dressing change (for other than burns) under anesthesia (other than local)
- 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)
- 11045: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Abdominal Wall Infection Surgery
- Necrotizing Fasciitis Debridement (Abdomen)
- Surgical Cleaning of Abdominal Infection
- Removal of Infected Tissue (Abdomen)
CPT Codes:
- 11005: Debridement of skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and fascia for necrotizing soft tissue infection; abdominal wall, with or without fascial closure
Also known as:
- Planned Tracheostomy
- Tracheotomy
- Surgical Airway Creation
- Breathing Tube Placement (Surgical)
- Neck Airway Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31600: Tracheostomy, planned (separate procedure);
Also known as:
- Reopening of Recent Abdominal Surgery
- Laparotomy Reopening
- Abdominal Incision Re-exploration
- Post-Surgical Abdominal Re-entry
CPT Codes:
- 49002: Reopening of recent laparotomy
Also known as:
- Small Intestine Resection
- Enterectomy
- Bowel resection
- Small bowel removal
- Intestinal surgery
CPT Codes:
- 44120: Enterectomy, resection of small intestine; single resection and anastomosis
Does Dr. Scalea accept my insurance?
Dr. Scalea accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 328-4124 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Scalea accept in Baltimore, MD?
Dr. Scalea in Baltimore, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of Maryland
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Scalea's office located?
What is Dr. Scalea's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Scalea's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790763993.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Scalea?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Scalea
What is Dr. Thomas Scalea's specialty?
Dr. Scalea is a Trauma Surgeon near Baltimore, MD.
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. Thomas Scalea affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Scalea is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County. 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 Thomas Scalea accepting new patients in Baltimore, MD?
Yes, Dr. Thomas Scalea is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Thomas Scalea offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Scalea's office at (410) 328-4124 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Thomas Scalea?
Please contact Dr. Scalea's office at (410) 328-4124 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Thomas Scalea have?
Dr. Thomas Scalea is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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