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Dr. Francis Papay, MD

Dr. Francis Papay, MD

Cleveland, OH

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Papay, Plastic Surgeon in Cleveland, OH?

    Dr. Francis Papay, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Cleveland, OH with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and American Board of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Papay graduated from Northeast Ohio Medical University and completed his residency at Cleveland Clinic Fndn, Plastic Surgery; Cleveland Clinic Fndn, Otolaryngology. He is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American College of Surgeons., American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery., American Academy of Pediatrics., (Honorary) American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons., American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons., American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery., American Association of Plastic Surgeons., International Society of Craniofacial Surgery., Ohio Valley Society for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons., American Cleft Palate - Craniofacial Association., Northeast Ohio Medical Society (executive committee)., Member, Professional , Weatherhead School of Business, Case Western Reserve, Tissue Engineering Society., Robin Anderson Society (Plastic Surgical Alumni), Cleveland Clinic Foundation., Member, A-O Maxillofacial ship Alumni., and Bureau for Children with Medical Handicaps (surgical representative -past). Dr. Papay is fluent in English and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Papay’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Papay’s office at (216) 444-6905.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Papay?

    Dr. Francis Papay, 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. Papay empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cosmetic Surgery-Face, Craniofacial Surgery/Reconstruction, Maxillofacial Surgery, Skin Cancer Reconstruction, Skin Cancer-Head & Neck, Transplant-Face, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Cleveland/OH community, Dr. Papay is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Fellowship: Primary Children's Medical Center Craniomaxillofacial/Ped Pla Su Salt Lake City, UT USA

    • Residency: Cleveland Clinic Fndn, Plastic Surgery; Cleveland Clinic Fndn, Otolaryngology | Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Cleveland Clinic | Cleveland Clinic | OhioHealth - Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus | Cleveland Clinic Fndn, Plastic Surgery Cleveland Clinic Fndn, Otolaryngology

    • Medical School: Northeast Ohio Medical University

    Is Dr. Papay board certified in Plastic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Francis Papay, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology , American Board of Plastic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Papay speak?

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

    • English

    • German

    What conditions does Dr. Papay treat?

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

    • Deviated Septum
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Crooked nose septum
    • Nasal blockage
    • Septal deviation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J342: Deviated nasal septum

    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:

    • 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:

    • Epidermal Cyst
    • Sebaceous Cyst
    • Follicular Skin Cyst
    • Skin Condition
    • Keratin Cyst
    • Epidermoid Cyst
    • Skin Lump
    • Hair Follicle Cyst
    • Dermal Cyst
    • Subcutaneous Cyst

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L720: Epidermal cyst
    • L723: Sebaceous cyst
    • L729: Follicular cyst of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Occipital Neuralgia
    • Headache
    • Nerve Pain in Back of Head
    • Occipital Nerve Pain
    • Neuralgia of the Head

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5481: Occipital neuralgia

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N62: Hypertrophy of breast

    Also known as:

    • Scars
    • Hypertrophic Scarring
    • Keloid Scars
    • Scar Tissue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L910: Hypertrophic scar

    Also known as:

    • Nose and Sinus Disorder
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Nasal problems
    • Sinus problems
    • Nose and sinus conditions

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J3489: Other specified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Cosmetic Surgery
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Aesthetic Surgery
    • Beauty Surgery
    • Elective Plastic Surgery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z411: Encounter for cosmetic surgery

    Also known as:

    • Loose Skin Folds
    • Skin Condition
    • Excess Skin
    • Skin Redundancy
    • Sagging Skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L987: Excessive and redundant skin and subcutaneous tissue

    Also known as:

    • Bone, Soft Tissue, or Skin Growth of Unknown Type
    • Bone Disease
    • Skin Condition
    • Bone tumor of unknown nature
    • Skin lesion of unknown type
    • Soft tissue mass of unknown behavior

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D492: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of bone, soft tissue, and skin

    Also known as:

    • Localized Fat Deposits
    • Obesity
    • Excess Fat in Specific Areas
    • Lipodystrophy
    • Regional Adiposity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E65: Localized adiposity

    Also known as:

    • Moles
    • Birthmarks
    • Common Moles, Dysplastic Nevi, and Risk of Melanoma
    • Nevi
    • Beauty marks
    • Skin spots

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D229: Melanocytic nevi, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Nasal Turbinates
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Turbinate hypertrophy
    • Swollen turbinates
    • Congested turbinates

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J343: Hypertrophy of nasal turbinates

    Also known as:

    • Other Breathing Problems
    • Breathing Problems
    • Unusual breathing patterns
    • Abnormal respiration
    • Breathing irregularities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0689: Other abnormalities of breathing

    Also known as:

    • Acquired Nose Deformity
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Nose shape change
    • Deformed nose
    • Nasal deformity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M950: Acquired deformity of nose

    Also known as:

    • Pain
    • Body ache
    • Discomfort
    • Soreness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R52: Pain, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Papay perform as a Plastic Surgeon?

    As a Plastic Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Francis Papay may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Papay's office.

    Does Dr. Papay accept my insurance?

    Dr. Papay accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (216) 444-6905 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Papay accept in Cleveland, OH?

    Dr. Papay in Cleveland, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CareSource

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Foundation for Medical Care(FMC)

    • Humana

    • Medical Mutual

    • Medicare

    • State of Ohio

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Papay's office located?

    Dr. Francis Papay's Primary Practice

    9500 Euclid Ave

    Cleveland, OH 44195

    (216) 444-6905

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    Dr. Francis Papay's Practice 2

    33100 Cleveland Clinic Blvd

    Avon, OH 44011

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    Dr. Francis Papay's Practice 3

    6000 W Creek Rd Ste 10

    Independence, OH 44131

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    American Society of Plastic Surgeons

    Member

    American College of Surgeons.

    Fellow

    American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.

    Fellow

    American Academy of Pediatrics.

    Fellow

    (Honorary) American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons

    Fellow

    American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons.

    Member

    American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons.

    Member

    American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

    Member

    American Association of Plastic Surgeons.

    Member

    International Society of Craniofacial Surgery.

    Member

    Ohio Valley Society for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons.

    Member

    American Cleft Palate - Craniofacial Association.

    Member

    Northeast Ohio Medical Society (executive committee).

    Member

    Member, Professional , Weatherhead School of Business, Case Western Reserve

    Fellow

    Tissue Engineering Society.

    Member

    Robin Anderson Society (Plastic Surgical Alumni), Cleveland Clinic Foundation.

    Member

    Member, A-O Maxillofacial ship Alumni.

    Fellow

    Bureau for Children with Medical Handicaps (surgical representative -past)

    Member

    Awards

    Hall of Fame - Elyria High School

    Cleveland Clinic

    American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons - Best Clinical ASPS Journ

    Weatherhead School of Management, Case Western Reserve University

    st Place

    Kauffman Fellow Scholarship, Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation for Ent

    Cleveland Clinic

    Plastic Surgery Teaching Award

    Honorable Mention

    American College of Surgeons (Ohio Chapter), Surgical Research Award

    1st place

    Northeastern Ohio Otolaryngology and Maxillofacial Research Award

    Honorable Mention

    American Rhinologic Society Resident Essay Award

    Ohio State Medical Association

    Outstanding Young Men in USA, Member National Jaycees

    Honor's College

    National Honors Society

    Best Doctors, Inc

    Northeastern Ohio Live Magazine

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

    Dr. Papay's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083679823.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Papay?

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

    What is Dr. Francis Papay's specialty?

    Dr. Papay 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. Papay to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Francis Papay affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Papay 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 Francis Papay accepting new patients in Cleveland, OH?

    Yes, Dr. Francis Papay is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Francis Papay offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Papay's office at (216) 444-6905 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Francis Papay?

    Please contact Dr. Papay's office at (216) 444-6905 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Francis Papay have?

    Dr. Francis Papay is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and American Board of Plastic Surgery.

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