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Dr. Samina Wahhab, MD

Allentown, PA

24 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Wahhab, Plastic Surgeon in Allentown, PA?

    Dr. Samina Wahhab, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Allentown, PA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Wahhab graduated from MCP HAHNEMANN UNIV (FORMERLY ALLEGHENY UNIV) and completed her residency at Lehigh Valley Hosp, Plastic Surgery; Lehigh Valley Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Wahhab is fluent in English, Hindi, Spanish, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wahhab’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wahhab’s office at (610) 770-7676.

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

    • Residency: Lehigh Valley Hosp, Plastic Surgery; Lehigh Valley Hosp, General Surgery

    • Medical School: MCP HAHNEMANN UNIV (FORMERLY ALLEGHENY UNIV) | HAHNEMANN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

    Is Dr. Wahhab board certified as a Plastic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Samina Wahhab, MD is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Wahhab speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Spanish

    • Urdu

    What conditions does Dr. Wahhab treat?

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

    • Transvestism
    • Transgender Identity
    • Cross-dressing
    • Transvestic disorder
    • Gender Dysphoria
    • Transsexual Identity
    • Gender Transition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F641: Dual role transvestism
    • F640: Transsexualism

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N62: Hypertrophy of breast

    Also known as:

    • Breast Cancer
    • Mammary cancer
    • Breast carcinoma
    • Breast tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
    • C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast

    Also known as:

    • Gender Dysphoria
    • Gender incongruence
    • Gender identity issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F649: Gender identity disorder, unspecified

    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

    What procedures does Dr. Wahhab perform?

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

    • Breast Reduction Surgery
    • Breast Reconstruction Revision
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Reduction Mammoplasty
    • Breast Size Reduction
    • Mammoplasty
    • Corrective Breast Reconstruction Surgery
    • Breast Implant Revision
    • Flap Revision for Breast Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 19318: Breast reduction
    • 19380: Revision of reconstructed breast (eg, significant removal of tissue, re-advancement and/or re-inset of flaps in autologous reconstruction or significant capsular revision combined with soft tissue excision in implant-based reconstruction)

    Also known as:

    • Simple Mastectomy
    • Mastectomy
    • Complete Mastectomy
    • Breast Removal Surgery
    • Total Mastectomy
    • Unilateral Mastectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 19303: Mastectomy, simple, complete

    Also known as:

    • Breast Implant Insertion After Mastectomy
    • Tissue Expander to Permanent Implant Exchange
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Delayed Breast Reconstruction
    • Breast Implant Placement (Post-Mastectomy)
    • Secondary Breast Augmentation
    • Reconstructive Breast Surgery
    • Breast implant exchange
    • Breast reconstruction second stage
    • Expander removal and implant placement
    • Permanent breast implant surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 19342: Insertion or replacement of breast implant on separate day from mastectomy
    • 11970: Replacement of tissue expander with permanent implant

    Also known as:

    • Autologous Fat Grafting (Body)
    • Additional Fat Transfer (Body, Breasts, Scalp)
    • Fat Transfer
    • Liposuction with Fat Injection
    • Body Fat Graft
    • Autologous Fat Injection
    • Liposuction Fat Grafting
    • Body Fat Transfer

    CPT Codes:

    • 15771: Grafting of autologous fat harvested by liposuction technique to trunk, breasts, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 50 cc or less injectate
    • 15772: Grafting of autologous fat harvested by liposuction technique to trunk, breasts, scalp, arms, and/or legs; each additional 50 cc injectate, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Large Benign Skin Lesion Removal
    • Benign Skin Growth Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
    • Large Skin Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 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:

    • Biologic Implant for Soft Tissue Reinforcement
    • Acellular Dermal Matrix Implant
    • Breast Reinforcement Implant
    • Trunk Soft Tissue Repair
    • Tissue Scaffold Implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 15777: Implantation of biologic implant (eg, acellular dermal matrix) for soft tissue reinforcement (ie, breast, trunk) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Skin Cancer Removal (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
    • Malignant Lesion Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal
    • Cancerous Mole Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11603: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Complex Wound Repair on Torso (2.6-7.5 cm)
    • Trunk Wound Closure (Complex)
    • Deep Torso Laceration Repair
    • Complex Body Wound Stitching

    CPT Codes:

    • 13101: Repair, complex, trunk; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm

    Also known as:

    • Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Droopy Eyelid Surgery
    • Upper Eyelid Reduction
    • Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid

    Also known as:

    • Complex Trunk Wound Repair (Additional)
    • Complex Body Wound Repair
    • Trunk Laceration Repair
    • Deep Wound Closure (Trunk)

    CPT Codes:

    • 13102: Repair, complex, trunk; each additional 5 cm or less (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Wahhab accept my insurance?

    Dr. Wahhab accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (610) 770-7676 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Wahhab accept in Allentown, PA?

    Dr. Wahhab in Allentown, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Capital BlueCross

    • Cigna

    • Community Health Network

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Florida League of Cities

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • Spectrum

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Wahhab's office located?

    Dr. Samina Wahhab's Primary Practice

    1255 S Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 1100

    Allentown, PA 18103

    (610) 770-7676

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    Dr. Samina Wahhab's Practice 2

    401 N 17th St Ste 105

    Allentown, PA 18104

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

    Dr. Wahhab's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194795740.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wahhab?

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

    What is Dr. Samina Wahhab's specialty?

    Dr. Wahhab is a Plastic Surgeon near Allentown, PA. 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. Wahhab to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Samina Wahhab affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Wahhab is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Health Network- Pocono, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Schuylkill S. Jackson Street 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 Samina Wahhab accepting new patients in Allentown, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Samina Wahhab is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Samina Wahhab offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Wahhab's office at (610) 770-7676 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Samina Wahhab?

    Please contact Dr. Wahhab's office at (610) 770-7676 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Samina Wahhab have?

    Dr. Samina Wahhab is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

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