21 Years of Experience
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Who is Dr. Garas, Urogynecologist in Lakeland, FL?
Dr. Tarek Garas, MD is an Urogynecologist, who primarily practices in Lakeland, FL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified. Dr. Garas completed his residency at Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, Obstetrics And Gynecology. Dr. Garas is fluent in English, Arabic, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Garas’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Garas’s office at (863) 680-7243.
Where did Dr. Garas go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, Obstetrics And Gynecology | Jackson Memorial Medical Center
Is Dr. Garas board certified as an Urogynecologist?
Yes, Dr. Tarek Garas, MD is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
What languages does Dr. Garas speak?
Dr. Garas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Garas treat?
As an Urogynecologist, Dr. Garas 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. Garas. 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:
- Mixed Urinary Incontinence
- Loss of Bladder Control
- Urge Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Incontinence
- Bladder Control Problems (Urinary Incontinence)
- Combined incontinence
- Stress and urge incontinence
- Dual incontinence
- Urinary incontinence
- Leaking urine
- Bladder leakage
- Urge Incontinence
- Overactive Bladder
- Sudden Urge to Urinate
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3946: Mixed incontinence
- R32: Unspecified urinary incontinence
- N3941: Urge incontinence
Also known as:
- Uterine Polyp
- Uterine Disease
- Endometrial Polyp
- Womb Polyp
ICD-10 Codes:
- N840: Polyp of corpus uteri
Also known as:
- Uterine Fibroids
- Leiomyoma
- Fibromyoma
- Myoma
- Uterine growth
ICD-10 Codes:
- D259: Leiomyoma of uterus, unspecified
- D250: Submucous leiomyoma of uterus
Also known as:
- Vaginal Prolapse After Hysterectomy
- Cystocele
- Hysterectomy
- Pelvic Floor Disorder
- Vaginal Vault Prolapse
- Post-Hysterectomy Prolapse
- Dropped Vagina After Hysterectomy
- Fallen Bladder
- Bladder Prolapse
- Anterior Vaginal Wall Prolapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- N993: Prolapse of vaginal vault after hysterectomy
- N8110: Cystocele, unspecified
Also known as:
- Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
- Women's Health Checkup
- Women's checkup, all clear
- Pelvic exam, normal results
- OB/GYN visit, no issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Postmenopausal Bleeding
- Menopause
- Vaginal Bleeding
- Bleeding After Menopause
- Vaginal Bleeding in Menopause
ICD-10 Codes:
- N950: Postmenopausal bleeding
Also known as:
- Uterine and Vaginal Prolapse
- Cervix Disorder
- Pelvic Floor Disorder
- Uterine prolapse
- Vaginal prolapse
- Dropped uterus and vagina
ICD-10 Codes:
- N814: Uterovaginal prolapse, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
- Vaginal Bleeding
- Unusual Uterine Bleeding
- Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
- AUB
- Irregular Genital Bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- N939: Abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, unspecified
Also known as:
- Interstitial Cystitis
- Interstitial Cystitis (Bladder Pain Syndrome)
- Bladder Pain Syndrome
- Chronic Bladder Pain
- Painful Bladder Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3010: Interstitial cystitis (chronic) without hematuria
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Sterilization Procedure
- Tubal Ligation
- Vasectomy
- Permanent contraception
- Tubal ligation
- Surgical birth control
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z302: Encounter for sterilization
Also known as:
- Chronic Bladder Inflammation with Blood in Urine
- Bladder Disease
- Urine and Urination
- Chronic Cystitis with Hematuria
- Long-term Bladder Infection with Blood
- Bloody Urine with Chronic Cystitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3021: Other chronic cystitis with hematuria
Also known as:
- Pelvic and Perineal Pain
- Pelvic Pain
- Perineum pain
- Pelvic floor pain
- Pain in groin area
ICD-10 Codes:
- R102: Pelvic and perineal pain
Also known as:
- Moderate Cervical Dysplasia
- Cervix Disorder
- CIN 2
- Moderate Abnormal Cervical Cells
- Precancerous Cervical Changes
- Moderate Cervical Lesion
ICD-10 Codes:
- N871: Moderate cervical dysplasia
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
- Pre-op blood work
- Lab tests before surgery
- Pre-treatment lab assessment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination
Also known as:
- Early Cervical Cancer
- Cervical Cancer
- Carcinoma in situ of cervix
- Precancerous cervical cells
- Non-invasive cervical cancer
- Stage 0 cervical cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- D069: Carcinoma in situ of cervix, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Garas perform?
As an Urogynecologist, Dr. Garas 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. Garas. 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:
- Hysteroscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
- Hysteroscopy with Endometrial Ablation
- Biopsy
- Hysteroscopy
- Uterine Scope with Biopsy
- Hysteroscopic Polypectomy
- D&C with Hysteroscopy
- Uterine Lining Removal
- Endometrial Resection
- Thermoablation of Uterus
CPT Codes:
- 58558: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with sampling (biopsy) of endometrium and/or polypectomy, with or without D & C
- 58563: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with endometrial ablation (eg, endometrial resection, electrosurgical ablation, thermoablation)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
- Vaginal Hysterectomy with Tube and/or Ovary Removal
- Laparoscopic Total Hysterectomy with Tube and/or Ovary Removal
- Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopy
- Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy
- Keyhole Hysterectomy
- Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
- Uterus Removal Surgery
- Vaginal total hysterectomy
- Hysterectomy through vagina
- Removal of uterus, tubes, and/or ovaries via vagina
- Minimally Invasive Total Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopic Uterus Removal with Salpingo-oophorectomy
- Total Hysterectomy (Laparoscopic)
CPT Codes:
- 58571: Laparoscopy, surgical, with total hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)
- 58262: Vaginal hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less; with removal of tube(s), and/or ovary(s)
- 58573: Laparoscopy, surgical, with total hysterectomy, for uterus greater than 250 g; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)
Also known as:
- Sling Surgery for Bladder Control
- Stress Incontinence Sling
- Urethral Sling Procedure
- Bladder Sling Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 57288: Sling operation for stress incontinence (eg, fascia or synthetic)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Vaginal Suspension
- Laparoscopic Colpopexy
- Minimally Invasive Vaginal Apex Suspension
- Vaginal Vault Suspension (Laparoscopic)
- Keyhole Surgery for Vaginal Prolapse
CPT Codes:
- 57425: Laparoscopy, surgical, colpopexy (suspension of vaginal apex)
Also known as:
- Vaginal Wall Repair with Enterocele Fix
- Vaginal Vault Suspension Surgery
- Anterior and Posterior Colporrhaphy
- Pelvic Floor Repair
- Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
- Colpopexy
- Vaginal Prolapse Repair
- Sacrospinous Fixation
CPT Codes:
- 57265: Combined anteroposterior colporrhaphy, including cystourethroscopy, when performed; with enterocele repair
- 57282: Colpopexy, vaginal; extra-peritoneal approach (sacrospinous, iliococcygeus)
Also known as:
- Cervical Cone Biopsy (Conization)
- Cervical Conization
- Cone Biopsy of Cervix
- Cold Knife Conization
- Laser Conization
CPT Codes:
- 57520: Conization of cervix, with or without fulguration, with or without dilation and curettage, with or without repair; cold knife or laser
Also known as:
- Vaginal Vault Suspension
- Vaginal Colpopexy
- Uterosacral Ligament Suspension
- Pelvic Floor Repair
CPT Codes:
- 57283: Colpopexy, vaginal; intra-peritoneal approach (uterosacral, levator myorrhaphy)
Also known as:
- Pelvic Floor Mesh Insertion
- Rectocele Repair
- Vaginal Mesh Repair
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse Mesh Surgery
- Pelvic Floor Prosthesis Placement
- Posterior Colporrhaphy
- Repair of Rectal Prolapse
- Perineorrhaphy
CPT Codes:
- 57267: Insertion of mesh or other prosthesis for repair of pelvic floor defect, each site (anterior, posterior compartment), vaginal approach (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 57250: Posterior colporrhaphy, repair of rectocele with or without perineorrhaphy
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Ovarian and/or Fallopian Tube Removal
- Laparoscopic Oophorectomy
- Laparoscopic Salpingectomy
- Minimally Invasive Adnexal Removal
CPT Codes:
- 58661: Laparoscopy, surgical; with removal of adnexal structures (partial or total oophorectomy and/or salpingectomy)
Also known as:
- Vaginal Wall Repair (Front and Back)
- Anteroposterior colporrhaphy
- Cystocele and rectocele repair
- Vaginal prolapse repair
CPT Codes:
- 57260: Combined anteroposterior colporrhaphy, including cystourethroscopy, when performed;
Also known as:
- Hysteroscopy with Fibroid Removal
- Hysteroscopy
- Uterine Fibroid Removal
- Hysteroscopic Myomectomy
- Uterine Polyp Removal
CPT Codes:
- 58561: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with removal of leiomyomata
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Removal of Pelvic Lesions
- Minimally invasive ovarian lesion removal
- Pelvic lesion excision laparoscopy
- Peritoneal lesion fulguration
- Endometriosis removal surgery
CPT Codes:
- 58662: Laparoscopy, surgical; with fulguration or excision of lesions of the ovary, pelvic viscera, or peritoneal surface by any method
Also known as:
- Bladder and Urethra Scope with Biopsy
- Cystoscopy with Biopsy
- Urethroscopy with Biopsy
- Bladder Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 52204: Cystourethroscopy, with biopsy(s)
Also known as:
- Bladder Dilation for Interstitial Cystitis
- Bladder or Urethra Implant Injection
- Cystoscopy with Bladder Dilation
- Interstitial Cystitis Treatment
- Bladder Stretching Procedure
- Urethral Bulking Agent Injection
- Bladder Neck Injection
- Endoscopic Urethral Implant
CPT Codes:
- 52260: Cystourethroscopy, with dilation of bladder for interstitial cystitis; general or conduction (spinal) anesthesia
- 51715: Endoscopic injection of implant material into the submucosal tissues of the urethra and/or bladder neck
Also known as:
- Bladder Cancer Medicine Instillation
- Intravesical Chemotherapy
- Bladder Drug Instillation
- Anticancer Bladder Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 51720: Bladder instillation of anticarcinogenic agent (including retention time)
Also known as:
- Bladder Irrigation
- Bladder Wash
- Bladder Lavage
- Bladder Instillation
CPT Codes:
- 51700: Bladder irrigation, simple, lavage and/or instillation
Also known as:
- Neurostimulator Device Implantation (Peripheral, Sacral, or Gastric)
- Nerve Stimulator Implant
- Sacral Neuromodulation Device
- Gastric Stimulator Placement
- Peripheral Nerve Stimulator
CPT Codes:
- 64590: Insertion or replacement of peripheral, sacral, or gastric neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, requiring pocket creation and connection between electrode array and pulse generator or receiver
Also known as:
- Sacral Nerve Stimulator Implantation
- Sacral Neuromodulation
- Bladder Pacemaker Surgery
- Sacral Nerve Electrode Placement
- Bladder Stimulator Implant
- Nerve Stimulator for Pelvic Pain
CPT Codes:
- 64581: Open implantation of neurostimulator electrode array; sacral nerve (transforaminal placement)
- 64561: Percutaneous implantation of neurostimulator electrode array; sacral nerve (transforaminal placement) including image guidance, if performed
Also known as:
- Anal Sphincter Repair for Incontinence
- Anal Incontinence Surgery
- Park Posterior Anal Repair
- Levator Muscle Imbrication
- Sphincteroplasty
CPT Codes:
- 46761: Sphincteroplasty, anal, for incontinence, adult; levator muscle imbrication (Park posterior anal repair)
Also known as:
- Surgical Treatment for Missed Miscarriage (First Trimester)
- D&C for Missed Abortion
- Surgical Miscarriage Management
- First Trimester Missed Abortion Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 59820: Treatment of missed abortion, completed surgically; first trimester
Does Dr. Garas accept my insurance?
Dr. Garas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (863) 680-7243 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Garas accept in Lakeland, FL?
Dr. Garas in Lakeland, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Mattel Inc
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Garas' office located?
What is Dr. Garas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Garas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295707230.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Garas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Garas
What is Dr. Tarek Garas's specialty?
Dr. Garas is a Urogynecologist near Lakeland, FL. A subspecialist in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery is a physician trained in either Urology or Obstetrics and Gynecology, prepared to offer consultation and comprehensive management for women dealing with complex benign pelvic conditions, lower urinary tract disorders, and pelvic floor dysfunction. This comprehensive management includes the necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for the total care of patients with these conditions and the complications that may arise from them. Contact Dr. Garas to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Tarek Garas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Garas is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center, Bartow Regional Medical Center. 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 Tarek Garas accepting new patients in Lakeland, FL?
Yes, Dr. Tarek Garas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Tarek Garas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Garas's office at (863) 680-7243 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Tarek Garas?
Please contact Dr. Garas's office at (863) 680-7243 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Tarek Garas have?
Dr. Tarek Garas is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
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