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Dr. Ioannis Kontopidis, MD

Accepting New Patients

(2 Ratings)

Specializes in: Thoracic Surgery

Professional interests include: minimally invasive thoracic surgery, trachea problems, lung cancer, and more.

1 Robert Wood Johnson Place Meb 512
New Brunswick, NJ 08901

(732) 235-7802

Dr. Ioannis Kontopidis, MD is a thoracic surgeon in New Brunswick, NJ specializing in thoracic surgery. Dr. Ioannis Kontopidis, MD is affiliated with RWJBarnabas Health, Monmouth Medical Center, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH), RUTGERS HEALTH-RWJ NEUROSURGERY FACULTY and RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group.

Office Locations

195 Little Albany Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901

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1 Robert Wood Johnson Place Meb 512
New Brunswick, NJ 08901

(732) 235-7802

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Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ioannis Kontopidis, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

lymph node excision

video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery

In 2013, Dr. Ioannis Kontopidis, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), lymph node excision, and video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within New Jersey.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ioannis Kontopidis, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in New Brunswick, NJ during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and dissection.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ioannis Kontopidis, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	12
dissection	19
doctor visit	30
excision	19
hospital care	133
inpatient care	133
lymph node procedures	19
minimally invasive procedures	31
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	19

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ioannis Kontopidis, MD.

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	31

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	67
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ioannis Kontopidis, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ioannis Kontopidis, MD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	48
Diabetes	39
Dementia	15
Cancer	49

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ioannis Kontopidis, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in New Brunswick, NJ during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, dissection and thoracic (chest) surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ioannis Kontopidis, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	18
doctor visit	73
excision	18
hospital care	63
inpatient care	63
lymph node procedures	18
minimally invasive procedures	18
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	18

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ioannis Kontopidis, MD.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	49

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	75
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ioannis Kontopidis, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ioannis Kontopidis, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	49
Diabetes	43
Dementia	12
Cancer	57

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ioannis Kontopidis, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in New Brunswick, NJ during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ioannis Kontopidis, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	25
doctor visit	122
excision	39
hospital care	86
inpatient care	86
lobectomy	13
lymph node procedures	25
minimally invasive procedures	52
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	52

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ioannis Kontopidis, MD.

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	55

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	91
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ioannis Kontopidis, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ioannis Kontopidis, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	52
Diabetes	42
Dementia	0
Cancer	64

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2021 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ioannis Kontopidis, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ioannis Kontopidis, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in New Brunswick, NJ were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and thoracic (chest) surgery procedures.

bronchoscopy	12
dissection	20
doctor visit	75
excision	25
hospital care	94
inpatient care	94
lobectomy	13
lymph node procedures	20
minimally invasive procedures	33
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	29

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2021 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ioannis Kontopidis, MD.

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	45

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	4
Non-Hispanic White	77
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	40
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	46

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ioannis Kontopidis, MD From 2021 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ioannis Kontopidis, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	19
Osteoporosis	14
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	49
Diabetes	41
Atrial Fibrillation	26
Dementia	9
Cancer	56

Education & Training

He completed residency at University of Vermont/Fletcher Allen Health Care. He has a state license in New Jersey.

Residency: University of Vermont/Fletcher Allen Health Care

Licensed In: New Jersey

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ioannis Kontopidis, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

RWJBarnabas Health

Monmouth Medical Center

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH)

RUTGERS HEALTH-RWJ NEUROSURGERY FACULTY

RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Ioannis Kontopidis, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Fidelis Care, Cigna, Aetna, EmblemHealth, Consumer Health Network, WellCare, CIGNA Medicare, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna Medicare, Aetna Better Health, Centivo, Clover and DOL.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Ioannis Kontopidis, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Fidelis Care

Cigna

Aetna

EmblemHealth

Consumer Health Network

WellCare

CIGNA Medicare

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

Aetna Medicare

Aetna Better Health

Centivo

Clover

DOL

Insurance Accepted by Affiliated Medical Group or Hospital:

Empire Blue Cross / Wellchoice: HMO, POS, PPO

Preferred Health Strategies PPO

Correctional Medical Services: HMO

Coventry / First Health: PPO

Multiplan / Private Healthcare Systems PPO

Three Rivers Provider Network PPO

NJ State Health Benefits: HMO, POS, PPO

United Healthcare: HMO, POS, PPO, Medicare

Wellpoint (formerly AmeriGroup): NJ Family Care Medicaid, Medicare HMO

Amerihealth: HMO, POS, PPO, Medicare, and Local Value Network

Medicaid

Horizon NJ Health: Medicaid and Medicare

Cigna: HMO, POS, PPO

United Healthcare Community Plan: Medicaid and Medicare

Medicare

Beech Street - Medichoice: PPO

USA Managed Care Organization, Inc.: PPO

Qualcare: HMO and PPO

Aetna Better Health

NJ Manufacturers PPO

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey: HMO, POS, PPO, Omnia, Indemnity, Medicare

Consumer Health Network: PPO

Devon Health Services: PPO

Magnacare PPO

Fidelis Care (formerly Wellcare of NJ): NJ Family Care Medicaid, Medicare HMO

Aetna: HMO, POS, PPO, Medicare

Oxford: HMO, POS, PPO, Medicare

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Ioannis Kontopidis, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ioannis Kontopidis, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in New Brunswick, NJ.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-01-13

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Kontopidis is very patient and will spend as much time with you as you need, answering any questions or concerns. Highly recommend him

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-02-02

Patient verified via Press Ganey

He gave me back my life, and confidence. Thank you.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ioannis Kontopidis, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$256 Da Vinci Surgical System $256
Baxter Healthcare	$143 PREVELEAK $143
Medtronic, Inc.	$126 Avalus $126
Galvanize Therapeutics, Inc	$122 ALIYA SYSTEM $122

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$646

Biography

Dr. Ioannis Kontopidis practices thoracic surgery. Areas of expertise for Dr. Kontopidis include esophageal cancer, lung cancer, and heart surgery. Dr. Kontopidis takes Blue California, Fidelis Care, and Aetna, in addition to other insurance carriers. His residency was performed at Danbury Hospital and the University of Vermont/Fletcher Allen Health Care. He is professionally affiliated with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) and Monmouth Medical Center. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact his office in New Brunswick, NJ.