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Dr. Karen Buckley, MD

Dr. Karen Buckley, MD

Portage, MI

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    Who is Dr. Buckley, Plastic Surgeon in Portage, MI?

    Dr. Karen Buckley, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Portage, MI with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Buckley graduated from New York Medical College and completed her residency at Cooper Hosp/Univ Med Ctr, Plastic Surgery; Cooper Hosp/Univ Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Buckley is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Buckley’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Buckley’s office at (269) 372-3000.

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

    • Residency: Cooper Hosp/Univ Med Ctr, Plastic Surgery; Cooper Hosp/Univ Med Ctr, General Surgery | Cooper Hosp/Univ Med Center | Cooper University Hospital

    • Medical School: New York Med Coll- Valhalla Ny | New York Medical College

    Is Dr. Buckley board certified as a Plastic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Karen Buckley, MD is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery , American Board of Plastic Surgery since 2004

    What languages does Dr. Buckley speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Buckley treat?

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

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N62: Hypertrophy of breast

    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:

    • Personal History of Breast Cancer
    • Breast Cancer
    • Past breast cancer
    • Previous mammary malignancy
    • History of breast tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z853: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Nasal Bone Fracture
    • Fractures
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Broken Nose
    • Nose Bone Break
    • Fractured Nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S022XXA: Fracture of nasal bones, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Breast Cancer
    • Mammary cancer
    • Breast carcinoma
    • Breast tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast

    Also known as:

    • Skin Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
    • Skin Condition
    • Skin Neoplasm
    • Skin Growth
    • Uncertain Skin Lesion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D485: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin

    Also known as:

    • Scars
    • Hypertrophic Scarring
    • Keloid Scars
    • Scar Tissue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L910: Hypertrophic scar

    What procedures does Dr. Buckley perform?

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

    • Breast Tissue Expander Placement
    • Tissue Expander to Permanent Implant Exchange
    • Breast Implant Insertion After Mastectomy
    • Immediate Breast Implant After Mastectomy
    • Breast Reconstruction
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Breast Reconstruction with Expanders
    • Tissue Expander Surgery (Breast)
    • Breast Implant Preparation
    • Breast implant exchange
    • Breast reconstruction second stage
    • Expander removal and implant placement
    • Permanent breast implant surgery
    • Delayed Breast Reconstruction
    • Breast Implant Placement (Post-Mastectomy)
    • Secondary Breast Augmentation
    • Reconstructive Breast Surgery
    • Same-day breast implant
    • Mastectomy with immediate implant
    • Breast implant during mastectomy
    • Immediate breast reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 19357: Tissue expander placement in breast reconstruction, including subsequent expansion(s)
    • 11970: Replacement of tissue expander with permanent implant
    • 19342: Insertion or replacement of breast implant on separate day from mastectomy
    • 19340: Insertion of breast implant on same day of mastectomy (ie, immediate)

    Also known as:

    • Breast Reduction Surgery
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Reduction Mammoplasty
    • Breast Size Reduction
    • Mammoplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 19318: Breast reduction

    Also known as:

    • Complex Trunk Wound Repair (Additional)
    • Facial Wound Repair
    • Intermediate Wound Repair (2.5 cm or less)
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Complex Body Wound Repair
    • Trunk Laceration Repair
    • Deep Wound Closure (Trunk)
    • Stitches for facial cut
    • Intermediate wound closure
    • Repair of facial laceration
    • Complex Wound Closure
    • Deep Wound Stitching
    • Injury Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 13102: Repair, complex, trunk; each additional 5 cm or less (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 12051: Repair, intermediate, wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 2.5 cm or less
    • 12031: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.5 cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Biologic Implant for Soft Tissue Reinforcement
    • Acellular Dermal Matrix Implant
    • Breast Reinforcement Implant
    • Trunk Soft Tissue Repair
    • Tissue Scaffold Implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 15777: Implantation of biologic implant (eg, acellular dermal matrix) for soft tissue reinforcement (ie, breast, trunk) (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:

    • Breast Implant Removal
    • Ruptured Breast Implant Removal
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Explant Surgery
    • Breast Augmentation Removal
    • Silicone Implant Removal
    • Breast Implant Explantation
    • Saline Implant Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 19328: Removal of intact breast implant
    • 19330: Removal of ruptured breast implant, including implant contents (eg, saline, silicone gel)

    Also known as:

    • Panniculectomy (Lower Abdomen Skin Removal)
    • Tissue Expander Removal
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Excess Skin Removal (Abdomen)
    • Infraumbilical Lipectomy
    • Tummy Tuck (Panniculectomy)
    • Abdominal Skin Excision
    • Expander Removal Surgery
    • Breast Expander Removal
    • Skin Expander Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 15830: Excision, Excessive Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue (Includes Lipectomy); Abdomen, Infraumbilical Panniculectomy
    • 11971: Removal of tissue expander without insertion of implant

    Also known as:

    • Injection to Test Blood Flow in Skin Graft
    • Flap or Graft Blood Flow Test
    • Fluorescein Injection for Vascularity
    • Vascular Flow Assessment

    CPT Codes:

    • 15860: Intravenous injection of agent (eg, fluorescein) to test vascular flow in flap or graft

    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:

    • Large Benign Skin Lesion Removal
    • Benign Skin Growth Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
    • Large Skin Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 11406: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter over 4.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Benign Facial Lesion Removal (1.1-2.0 cm)
    • Facial mole removal
    • Eyelid lesion excision
    • Lip lesion removal
    • Benign growth removal from face

    CPT Codes:

    • 11442: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Facial Tissue Transfer (Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Lips)
    • Local Flap Surgery
    • Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
    • Facial Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 14060: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10 sq cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Benign Facial Lesion (0.6-1.0 cm)
    • Facial Skin Growth Excision
    • Benign Lesion Removal (Face)
    • Eyelid Lesion Excision
    • Lip Lesion Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11441: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch

    Does Dr. Buckley accept my insurance?

    Dr. Buckley accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (269) 372-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Buckley accept in Portage, MI?

    Dr. Buckley in Portage, MI 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 Arizona

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • Chevron

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • McLaren Health Plan

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Spectrum / Priority Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Buckley's office located?

    Dr. Karen Buckley's Primary Practice

    7901 S 12th St Ste 100

    Portage, MI 49024

    (269) 372-3000

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    Dr. Karen Buckley's Practice 2

    517 Moye Blvd

    Greenville, NC 27834

    (252) 744-5291

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

    Dr. Buckley's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225094659.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Buckley?

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

    What is Dr. Karen Buckley's specialty?

    Dr. Buckley is a Plastic Surgeon near Portage, MI. 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. Buckley to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Karen Buckley affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Buckley is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: ECU Health 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 Karen Buckley accepting new patients in Portage, MI?

    Yes, Dr. Karen Buckley is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Karen Buckley offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Buckley's office at (269) 372-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Karen Buckley?

    Please contact Dr. Buckley's office at (269) 372-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Karen Buckley have?

    Dr. Karen Buckley is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

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