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Dr. Ben Kirbo, MD

Tallahassee, FL

30 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Kirbo, Plastic Surgeon in Tallahassee, FL?

    Dr. Ben Kirbo, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Tallahassee, FL. He has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified. Dr. Kirbo graduated from University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine and completed his residency at Baptist Hosp, Plastic Surgery; Univ Of Ky Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Kirbo is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kirbo’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kirbo’s office at (850) 219-2000.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Kirbo?

    Dr. Ben Kirbo, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Plastic 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. Kirbo empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Breast Cosmetic Surgery, Facial Cosmetic Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Tallahassee/FL community, Dr. Kirbo is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Kirbo go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Baptist Hosp, Plastic Surgery; Univ Of Ky Hosp, General Surgery | Baptist Memorial Hospital Program

    • Medical School: University of Miami Sch of Med, Miami Fl | U OF MIAMI L M MILLER SOM | University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Kirbo board certified as a Plastic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Ben Kirbo, MD is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Kirbo speak?

    Dr. Kirbo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Kirbo treat?

    As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Kirbo 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. Kirbo. 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:

    • Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Nose
    • Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Face
    • Skin Cancer
    • Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ)
    • Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)
    • Rodent Ulcer
    • BCC
    • Basal Cell Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C44311: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of nose
    • C44319: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of other parts of face

    Also known as:

    • Breast Enlargement
    • Breast Disease
    • Breast hypertrophy
    • Macromastia
    • Gigantomastia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N62: Hypertrophy of breast

    Also known as:

    • Localized Blind Spot
    • Vision Impairment and Blindness
    • Localized Visual Field Loss
    • Specific Blind Spot
    • Patchy Vision Loss

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H53453: Other localized visual field defect, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Squamous Cell Skin Cancer of the Face
    • Skin Cancer
    • Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Face
    • Facial SCC
    • Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Face
    • Face Skin Malignancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C44329: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of other parts of face

    Also known as:

    • Skin Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
    • Skin Condition
    • Skin Neoplasm
    • Skin Growth
    • Uncertain Skin Lesion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D485: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin

    Also known as:

    • Scars
    • Hypertrophic Scarring
    • Keloid Scars
    • Scar Tissue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L910: Hypertrophic scar

    What procedures does Dr. Kirbo perform?

    As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Kirbo 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. Kirbo. 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:

    • Complex Wound Repair (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
    • Complex Wound Repair (Scalp, Arms, Legs)
    • Complex Wound Repair (Additional Area)
    • Complex Trunk Wound Repair (Additional)
    • Extensive Facial Laceration Repair
    • Deep Wound Closure (Sensitive Areas)
    • Complex Repair of Hand/Foot Wound
    • Deep Wound Repair (Extremities)
    • Surgical Closure of Complex Wound
    • Advanced Wound Stitching
    • Extensive Laceration Repair
    • Deep Wound Closure (Scalp/Limbs)
    • Complex Skin Repair
    • Complex Body Wound Repair
    • Trunk Laceration Repair
    • Deep Wound Closure (Trunk)

    CPT Codes:

    • 13132: Repair, complex, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
    • 13121: Repair, complex, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
    • 13122: Repair, complex, scalp, arms, and/or legs; each additional 5 cm or less (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 13102: Repair, complex, trunk; each additional 5 cm or less (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Complex Repair of Face Wounds
    • Complex Wound Repair on Torso (2.6-7.5 cm)
    • Complex Skin Repair (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
    • Complex Skin Repair (Additional Area)
    • Eyelid Repair
    • Nose Laceration Repair
    • Lip Wound Surgery
    • Trunk Wound Closure (Complex)
    • Deep Torso Laceration Repair
    • Complex Body Wound Stitching
    • Complex Laceration Repair
    • Deep Wound Closure
    • Surgical Skin Repair
    • Advanced Wound Closure
    • Skin Grafting for Complex Wounds

    CPT Codes:

    • 13152: Repair, complex, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
    • 13101: Repair, complex, trunk; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
    • 13131: Repair, complex, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; 1.1 cm to 2.5 cm
    • 13133: Repair, complex, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; each additional 5 cm or less (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Facial Tissue Transfer (Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Lips)
    • Facial Tissue Reconstruction
    • Local Flap Surgery
    • Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
    • Facial Reconstruction
    • Adjacent tissue flap surgery
    • Eyelid reconstruction
    • Nose reconstruction
    • Lip reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 14060: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10 sq cm or less
    • 14061: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm

    Also known as:

    • Complex Repair of Eyelid, Nose, Ear, or Lip (1.1-2.5 cm)
    • Facial Feature Complex Repair
    • Complex Wound Closure Face
    • Reconstructive Surgery Face

    CPT Codes:

    • 13151: Repair, complex, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; 1.1 cm to 2.5 cm

    Also known as:

    • Breast Reduction Surgery
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Reduction Mammoplasty
    • Breast Size Reduction
    • Mammoplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 19318: Breast reduction

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth (1.1-2.0 cm)
    • Removal of Benign Facial Lesion (0.6-1.0 cm)
    • Benign Skin Lesion Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
    • Mole Removal (Non-Cancerous)
    • Facial Skin Growth Excision
    • Benign Lesion Removal (Face)
    • Eyelid Lesion Excision
    • Lip Lesion Removal

    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
    • 11441: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face)
    • Facial Skin Graft
    • Free Skin Graft (Nose/Ears/Eyelids/Lips)
    • Full Thickness Graft for Face
    • Cosmetic Skin Graft (Face)

    CPT Codes:

    • 15260: Full thickness graft, free, including direct closure of donor site, nose, ears, eyelids, and/or lips; 20 sq cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Infants/Children)
    • Surgery
    • Wound Debridement for Graft
    • Burn Scar Release Surgery
    • Recipient Site Preparation for Skin Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 15004: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet and/or multiple digits; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children

    Also known as:

    • Cosmetic Skin Tattooing
    • Micropigmentation
    • Medical Tattooing
    • Dermal Pigmentation
    • Permanent Makeup

    CPT Codes:

    • 11921: Tattooing, intradermal introduction of insoluble opaque pigments to correct color defects of skin, including micropigmentation; 6.1 to 20.0 sq cm

    Also known as:

    • Breast Implant Insertion After Mastectomy
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Delayed Breast Reconstruction
    • Breast Implant Placement (Post-Mastectomy)
    • Secondary Breast Augmentation
    • Reconstructive Breast Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 19342: Insertion or replacement of breast implant on separate day from mastectomy

    Also known as:

    • Skin Flap Surgery (Medium)
    • Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
    • Local Flap Surgery
    • Skin Graft (Adjacent Tissue)

    CPT Codes:

    • 14301: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; defect 30.1 sq cm to 60.0 sq cm

    Also known as:

    • Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
    • Droopy Eyelid Repair (Ptosis Surgery)
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Droopy Eyelid Surgery
    • Upper Eyelid Reduction
    • Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
    • Blepharoptosis Repair
    • Levator Resection
    • Eyelid Lift Surgery
    • Ptosis Correction

    CPT Codes:

    • 15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid
    • 67904: Repair of blepharoptosis; (tarso) levator resection or advancement, external approach

    Also known as:

    • Drooping Brow Repair
    • Brow Lift
    • Forehead Lift
    • Ptosis Repair (Brow)

    CPT Codes:

    • 67900: Repair of brow ptosis (supraciliary, mid-forehead or coronal approach)

    Also known as:

    • Unna Boot Application
    • Compression Boot Application
    • Unna Paste Bandage
    • Leg Ulcer Dressing

    CPT Codes:

    • 29580: Strapping; Unna boot

    Also known as:

    • Ear Cartilage Graft to Nose or Ear
    • Autogenous ear cartilage graft
    • Nose cartilage reconstruction
    • Ear reconstruction with own cartilage
    • Cartilage transplant for nose/ear

    CPT Codes:

    • 21235: Graft; ear cartilage, autogenous, to nose or ear (includes obtaining graft)

    Does Dr. Kirbo accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kirbo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (850) 219-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kirbo accept in Tallahassee, FL?

    Dr. Kirbo in Tallahassee, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • Medicare

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    Where is Dr. Kirbo's office located?

    Dr. Ben Kirbo's Primary Practice

    2030 Fleischmann Rd

    Tallahassee, FL 32308

    (850) 219-2000

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    What is Dr. Kirbo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Kirbo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720096761.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kirbo?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kirbo

    What is Dr. Ben Kirbo's specialty?

    Dr. Kirbo is a Plastic Surgeon near Tallahassee, FL. A plastic surgeon specializes in repairing, reconstructing, or replacing physical defects involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hands, extremities, breasts, trunk, and external genitalia. Cosmetic surgery is a key aspect of this specialty, where surgeons apply aesthetic principles to enhance appearance and optimize reconstructive outcomes, addressing both normal structures and those requiring reconstruction. Contact Dr. Kirbo to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ben Kirbo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Kirbo is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top 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 Ben Kirbo accepting new patients in Tallahassee, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Ben Kirbo is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ben Kirbo offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kirbo's office at (850) 219-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ben Kirbo?

    Please contact Dr. Kirbo's office at (850) 219-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ben Kirbo have?

    Dr. Ben Kirbo is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

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