Procedures
Abdominal Paracentesis
Rutvi Patel, MD
Offered by North Okaloosa Medical Center
Abdominal Paracentesis
2,194
Estimated National Average $3,385
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Procedure Details
This includes an abdominal paracentesis. A paracentesis is a procedure to take out fluid that has collected in the belly (peritoneal fluid).
Price Details
Your purchase includes the following services:
- Facility feeoperating and recovery room services & supplies for outpatient stay (less than 24 hours) at North Okaloosa Medical Center
- Physician feeprocedure fee for in hospital service.
- Pathology feespecimen(s) examination and tests for diagnosis. This test does not include the pathologic workup of malignancy. If malignancy is discovered during your procedure, additional charges will be incurred.
- Tendo Marketplace feeCovers the cost of contracting upfront rates with all involved medical providers, processing payment, and distributing funds, minimizing administrative overhead and allowing for a lower total price
Note
This bundled price includes the cost of your procedure and the fees listed above. These fees are for the services most frequently packaged together with this procedure. Any services that are not listed here will not be covered in your purchase.
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North Okaloosa Medical Center
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About Rutvi Patel, MD
Rutvi Patel, M.D., is a board-certified general surgeon who is dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. Specializing in a wide range of surgical specialties, including minimally invasive and traditional techniques, Dr. Patel focuses on achieving the best possible outcomes with safety and precision. Dr. Patel is committed to improving the health and quality of patients by combining clinical excellence with a compassionate approach to care.
NPIs
Facility - North Okaloosa Medical Center: 1104897859
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