Who is Dr. Gastman, Plastic Surgeon in Cleveland, OH?
Dr. Brian Gastman, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Cleveland, OH with 2 additional practice locations.
Dr. Gastman is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gastman’s practice accepts Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gastman’s office at (216) 444-6900.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Gastman?
Dr. Brian Gastman, 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. Gastman empowers
patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cancer Reconstruction, Cosmetic Surgery, Craniofacial Surgery/Reconstruction, Facial Cosmetic Surgery, Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Head & Neck Cancer, Maxillofacial & Craniofacial Surgery, Melanoma, Skin Cancer, Transplant-Face, or comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the Cleveland/OH community, Dr. Gastman is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Gastman speak?
Dr. Gastman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Gastman treat?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Gastman 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. Gastman. 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:
Melanoma
Melanoma of the Trunk
Facial Melanoma
Malignant Melanoma
Skin Cancer (Melanoma)
Cutaneous Melanoma
Black Skin Cancer
Malignant Melanoma of Body
Skin Cancer on Torso
Malignant Facial Melanoma
Skin Cancer of Face
Melanoma on Face
ICD-10 Codes:
C439: Malignant melanoma of skin, unspecified
C4359: Malignant melanoma of other part of trunk
C4339: Malignant melanoma of other parts of face
Also known as:
Other Post-Surgery Condition
Postoperative State
Recovery After Surgery
Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
Planned Wound Closure After Surgery
Wounds and Injuries
Delayed wound closure
Secondary wound closure
Post-op wound repair
ICD-10 Codes:
Z481: Encounter for planned postprocedural wound closure
Also known as:
Other Pre-Procedure Examination
Various pre-op checks
Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
Cancer Follow-up Exam
Cancer
Post-cancer treatment checkup
Malignancy surveillance
Oncology follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
What procedures does Dr. Gastman perform?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Gastman 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. Gastman. 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:
Intermediate Wound Repair (Scalp, Body, Limbs)
Intermediate Wound Repair (Body)
Complex Wound Repair (Scalp, Arms, Legs)
Complex Trunk Wound Repair (Additional)
Complex Wound Repair (Additional Area)
Wounds and Injuries
Complex Wound Closure
Deep Wound Stitching
Surgical Wound Repair
Laceration Repair (Body)
Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
Deep Wound Stitching (Body)
Deep Wound Repair (Extremities)
Surgical Closure of Complex Wound
Advanced Wound Stitching
Complex Body Wound Repair
Trunk Laceration Repair
Deep Wound Closure (Trunk)
Extensive Laceration Repair
Deep Wound Closure (Scalp/Limbs)
Complex Skin Repair
CPT Codes:
12034: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 7.6 cm to 12.5 cm
12032: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
13121: Repair, complex, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
13102: Repair, complex, trunk; each additional 5 cm or less (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
13122: Repair, complex, scalp, arms, and/or legs; each additional 5 cm or less (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
Large Malignant Skin Lesion Removal
Skin Cancer Excision
Large Malignant Growth Removal
Wide Excision of Skin Cancer
Trunk/Limb Skin Cancer Surgery
CPT Codes:
11606: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter over 4.0 cm
Also known as:
Skin Flap Surgery (Medium)
Adjacent Tissue Transfer (Additional Area)
Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
Local Flap Surgery
Skin Graft (Adjacent Tissue)
Skin Flap Surgery
Tissue Rearrangement
Local Flap Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
14301: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; defect 30.1 sq cm to 60.0 sq cm
14302: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; each additional 30.0 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
Full Thickness Skin Graft (Small Area)
Full Thickness Skin Graft (Additional Area)
Facial skin graft
Hand skin graft
Neck skin graft
Genital skin graft
Free skin graft
Skin transplant
Dermal graft
Free Skin Graft
Skin Transplant (Full Thickness)
Dermal Graft
Additional Skin Grafting
CPT Codes:
15240: Full Thickness Graft, Free, Including Direct Closure Of Donor Site, Forehead, Cheeks, Chin, Mouth, Neck, Axillae, Genitalia, Hands, And/Or Feet; 20 Sq Cm Or Less
15220: Full thickness graft, free, including direct closure of donor site, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 20 sq cm or less
15221: Full thickness graft, free, including direct closure of donor site, scalp, arms, and/or legs; each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
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:
Large Skin Cancer Removal
Mohs Micrographic Surgery
Malignant Lesion Excision
Skin Tumor Removal
Wide Excision of Skin Cancer
Mohs Surgery
Micrographic Skin Cancer Surgery
Mohs Excision
Precision Skin Cancer Removal
CPT Codes:
11626: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter over 4.0 cm
17311: Mohs micrographic technique, including removal of all gross tumor, surgical excision of tissue specimens, mapping, color coding of specimens, microscopic examination of specimens by the surgeon, and histopathologic preparation including routine stain(s) (eg, hematoxylin and eosin, toluidine blue), head, neck, hands, feet, genitalia, or any location with surgery directly involving muscle, cartilage, bone, tendon, major nerves, or vessels; first stage, up to 5 tissue blocks
Also known as:
Head and Neck Muscle Flap Surgery
Facial Tissue Transfer (Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Lips)
Myocutaneous Flap
Fasciocutaneous Flap
Head and Neck Reconstruction
Vascular Pedicle Flap
Local Flap Surgery
Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
Facial Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
15733: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; head and neck with named vascular pedicle (ie, buccinators, genioglossus, temporalis, masseter, sternocleidomastoid, levator scapulae)
14060: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
Large Skin Cancer Removal from Face
Malignant Lesion Excision
Facial Skin Cancer Surgery
Excision of Skin Tumor
Face Cancer Removal
CPT Codes:
11646: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips; excised diameter over 4.0 cm
Also known as:
Skin Flap Surgery
Tissue Transfer
Local Flap Reconstruction
Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
CPT Codes:
14040: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
Skin Flap Surgery (Medium Size)
Adjacent tissue transfer
Local flap surgery
Skin rearrangement
CPT Codes:
14041: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm
Also known as:
Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
Lymph Node Identification
Sentinel Node Biopsy (Mapping)
Dye Injection for Lymph Nodes
CPT Codes:
38900: Intraoperative identification (eg, mapping) of sentinel lymph node(s) includes injection of non-radioactive dye, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
Deep Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
Groin Lymph Node Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy
Biopsy
Cervical Lymph Node Excision
Open Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
Deep Cervical Node Removal
Inguinofemoral Lymph Node Excision
Open Lymph Node Biopsy
Femoral Lymph Node Removal
Groin Lymph Node Removal
Superficial Lymph Node Excision
Lymph Gland Biopsy
CPT Codes:
38510: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep cervical node(s)
38531: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, inguinofemoral node(s)
38500: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, superficial
Also known as:
Deep Armpit Lymph Node Biopsy
Biopsy
Axillary Lymph Node Excision
Open Axillary Node Biopsy
Underarm Lymph Node Removal
CPT Codes:
38525: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep axillary node(s)
Also known as:
Radioactive Tracer Injection for Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
Sentinel Node Mapping Injection
Lymph Node Tracer Injection
Radioactive Dye for Lymph Nodes
Sentinel Lymph Node Identification
CPT Codes:
38792: Injection procedure; radioactive tracer for identification of sentinel node
Does Dr. Gastman accept my insurance?
Dr. Gastman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (216) 444-6900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gastman accept in Cleveland, OH?
Dr. Gastman in Cleveland, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
What is Dr. Gastman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gastman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114989761.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gastman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gastman
What is Dr. Brian Gastman's specialty?
Dr. Gastman is a Plastic Surgeon near Cleveland, OH.
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. Gastman to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Brian Gastman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gastman is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Main Campus 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 Brian Gastman accepting new patients in Cleveland, OH?
Yes, Dr. Brian Gastman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Brian Gastman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gastman's office at (216) 444-6900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Brian Gastman?
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