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Dr. Samuel Pellegrino, MD

Dr. Samuel Pellegrino, MD

Trauma Surgeon, Surgeon, Critical Care Surgeon

Melbourne, FL

20 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Pellegrino, Trauma Surgeon in Melbourne, FL?

    Dr. Samuel Pellegrino, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Melbourne, FL. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Pellegrino graduated from University of Florida College of Medicine. Dr. Pellegrino is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pellegrino’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pellegrino’s office at (321) 434-1401.

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

    • Medical School: University of Florida College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Pellegrino board certified as a Trauma Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Samuel Pellegrino, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Pellegrino speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Pellegrino typically treat?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Pellegrino 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. Pellegrino. 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:

    • 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:

    • Acute Appendicitis
    • Appendicitis
    • Inflamed Appendix
    • Sudden Appendix Inflammation
    • Appendicitis Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K35890: Other acute appendicitis without perforation or gangrene
    • K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis

    Also known as:

    • Gastrostomy Care
    • Ostomy
    • G-tube Care
    • Feeding Tube Management
    • Stomach Tube Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z431: Encounter for attention to gastrostomy

    Also known as:

    • Concussion
    • Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
    • mTBI
    • Brain Contusion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S060X1A: Concussion with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Bleed
    • Brain Hemorrhage
    • Head Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Open Abdominal Wound with Internal Penetration
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Deep abdominal wound
    • Stomach wall perforation
    • Internal abdominal injury
    • Penetrating stomach wound

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S31609A: Unspecified open wound of abdominal wall, unspecified quadrant with penetration into peritoneal cavity, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Gallbladder Disease
    • Sudden Gallbladder Attack
    • Acute Cholecystitis
    • Sudden Gallbladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K810: Acute cholecystitis

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones
    • Cholelithiasis
    • Gallbladder stones
    • Biliary calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction

    What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Pellegrino typically perform?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Pellegrino 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. Pellegrino. 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:

    • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
    • Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
    • Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
    • Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Appendectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Appendectomy
    • Keyhole Appendectomy
    • Scope Appendectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 44970: Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy

    Also known as:

    • Feeding Tube Placement with Endoscopy
    • PEG Tube Placement
    • Gastrostomy Tube Insertion
    • EGD with Feeding Tube
    • Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43246: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with directed placement of percutaneous gastrostomy tube

    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

    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:

    • Partial Colon Removal with Reconnection
    • Partial Colectomy with Anastomosis
    • Bowel Resection (Partial Colon)
    • Colon Segment Removal
    • Colon Surgery with Reattachment

    CPT Codes:

    • 44140: Colectomy, partial; with anastomosis

    Also known as:

    • Partial Colon Removal with Small Intestine Connection
    • Partial Colectomy with Ileocolostomy
    • Ileocecal Resection
    • Bowel Resection with Reconnection

    CPT Codes:

    • 44160: Colectomy, partial, with removal of terminal ileum with ileocolostomy

    Also known as:

    • Gallbladder Removal
    • Cholecystectomy
    • Gallbladder Surgery
    • Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 47600: Cholecystectomy;

    Does Dr. Pellegrino accept my insurance?

    Dr. Pellegrino accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (321) 434-1401 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Pellegrino accept in Melbourne, FL?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Commercial

    • Allegiance Benefit Plan Management

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation

    • Humana

    • Longevity Health Founders

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Pellegrino's office located?

    Dr. Samuel Pellegrino's Primary Practice

    1350 Hickory St

    Melbourne, FL 32901

    (321) 434-1401

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    What hospitals are Dr. Pellegrino affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Pellegrino has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Parrish Medical Center,Titusville, FL

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

    Dr. Pellegrino's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447210042.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pellegrino?

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

    What is Dr. Samuel Pellegrino's specialty?

    Dr. Pellegrino is a Trauma Surgeon near Melbourne, FL.

    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 Dr. Samuel Pellegrino affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Pellegrino is affiliated with Holmes Regional Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Dr. Samuel Pellegrino accepting new patients in Melbourne, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Samuel Pellegrino is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Samuel Pellegrino offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Pellegrino's office at (321) 434-1401 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Samuel Pellegrino?

    Please contact Dr. Pellegrino's office at (321) 434-1401 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Pellegrino's office located?

    Dr. Pellegrino's office is located in Melbourne, FL.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Samuel Pellegrino have?

    Dr. Samuel Pellegrino is certified by the American Board of Surgery.