32 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hassan, Plastic Surgeon in Augusta, GA?
Dr. S.m. Abu Zaheed Hassan, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Augusta, GA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 32 years. Dr. Hassan completed his residency at University of Kansas School of Medicine Program. Dr. Hassan is fluent in English and Bengali, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hassan’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hassan’s office at (706) 863-9595.
Where did Dr. Hassan go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Kansas School of Medicine Program
Medical School: Inst of Post-Grad Med & Res, Dhaka, Bangladesh
What languages does Dr. Hassan speak?
Dr. Hassan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Bengali
English
What conditions does a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Hassan typically treat?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Hassan 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. Hassan. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Skin Scarring and Fibrosis
- Skin Condition
- Scar Tissue
- Fibrotic Skin
- Excessive Scarring
ICD-10 Codes:
- L905: Scar conditions and fibrosis of skin
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Also known as:
- Minor Body Surface Burns
- Burns
- Small Area Burns
- Limited Burns
- First Degree Burns
ICD-10 Codes:
- T310: Burns involving less than 10% of body surface
Also known as:
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)
- Acne Inversa
- Verneuil's Disease
- HS Skin Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- L732: Hidradenitis suppurativa
Also known as:
- Necrotizing Fasciitis
- Bacterial Infection
- Skin Infection
- Flesh-eating disease
- Necrotizing soft tissue infection
- Gangrene
ICD-10 Codes:
- M726: Necrotizing fasciitis
What procedures does a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Hassan typically perform?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Hassan 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. Hassan. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Wound or Burn Site Preparation for Graft
- Surgery
- Surgical Wound Debridement
- Burn Eschar Excision
- Scar Contracture Release
- Recipient Site Preparation
CPT Codes:
- 15002: 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, trunk, arms, legs; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children
Also known as:
- Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
- Skin Substitute Graft (Large Area)
- Autologous Skin Graft
- Partial Thickness Skin Graft
- Skin Transplant
- Artificial skin graft
- Wound covering application
- Skin replacement for large wounds
CPT Codes:
- 15100: Split-Thickness Autograft, Trunk, Arms, Legs; First 100 Sq Cm Or Less, Or 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children (Except 15050)
- 15273: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area greater than or equal to 100 sq cm; first 100 sq cm wound surface area, or 1% of body area of infants and children
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:
- Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Additional Area)
- Surgery
- Wound Bed Preparation
- Burn Eschar Excision
- Scar Contracture Release
- Recipient Site Creation
CPT Codes:
- 15003: 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, trunk, arms, legs; each additional 100 sq cm, or part thereof, or each additional 1% of body area of infants and children (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Suture or Staple Removal
- Stitch Removal
- Wound Staple Removal
- Post-Surgical Suture Removal
- Non-Anesthetic Suture Removal
CPT Codes:
- 15853: Removal of sutures or staples not requiring anesthesia (List separately in addition to E/M code)
Also known as:
- Skin Substitute Graft Application (Additional Area)
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Bioengineered Skin Application
- Wound Covering with Skin Substitute
CPT Codes:
- 15274: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area greater than or equal to 100 sq cm; each additional 100 sq cm wound surface area, or part thereof, or each additional 1% of body area of infants and children, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Chemical Cauterization of Granulation Tissue
- Proud flesh removal
- Chemical burn for wound overgrowth
- Granulation tissue treatment
- Wound cautery
CPT Codes:
- 17250: Chemical cauterization of granulation tissue (ie, proud flesh)
Does Dr. Hassan accept my insurance?
Dr. Hassan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 863-9595 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hassan accept in Augusta, GA?
Dr. Hassan in Augusta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alliant Health Plans
Allied Benefit Systems
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Oscar Health
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Hassan's office located?
Dr. S.m. Abu Zaheed Hassan's Primary Practice
3675 J Dewey Gray Cir Ste 300
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 863-9595
What is Dr. Hassan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hassan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144297466.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hassan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hassan
What is Dr. S.m. Abu Zaheed Hassan's specialty?
Dr. Hassan is a Plastic Surgeon near Augusta, GA.
What does a Plastic Surgeon do?
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.
Is this Dr. S.m. Abu Zaheed Hassan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hassan is affiliated with Doctors Hospital, Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital, Augusta University Medical Center, Musc Health - Orangeburg 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 S.m. Abu Zaheed Hassan accepting new patients in Augusta, GA?
Yes, Dr. S.m. Abu Zaheed Hassan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. S.m. Abu Zaheed Hassan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hassan's office at (706) 863-9595 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with S.m. Abu Zaheed Hassan?
Please contact Dr. Hassan's office at (706) 863-9595 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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