DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction in Providence & Warwick, RI (Kent Hospital)
Introduction
Looking for a natural, device-free reconstruction after mastectomy or implants? At Kent Hospital in Warwick, The DIEP Group offers DIEP flap — insurance-covered, soft, warm, and permanent. Explore our Providence/Warwick series below.
Visit our Before and After DIEP Flap Gallery
DIEP Benefits vs. Implants (Patient Priorities)
- Soft, warm, natural feel
- Permanent (no planned exchanges)
- No leak/rupture risk; better tolerance after radiation
- Adapts with weight and age
- Abdominal contouring that mimics a tummy tuck
Read the Providence/Warwick Series
- Guide: DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction in Providence/Warwick, RI — Complete Guide
- Recovery: DIEP Flap Recovery in Rhode Island — What to Expect at Kent Hospital
- Insurance: Insurance Coverage for DIEP Flap in Rhode Island & Southern Massachusetts
Insurance Coverage for DIEP Flap Surgery in Rhode Island
Many women ask:
“Is DIEP flap reconstruction covered by insurance in Rhode Island?”
Yes — under federal law (WHCRA) and Rhode Island state law, health insurers are required to cover reconstruction of the breast removed by mastectomy and procedures to restore symmetry, including DIEP flap breast reconstruction.
At The DIEP Group, our surgeons perform insurance-covered DIEP flap procedures at Kent Hospital in Warwick, RI, serving patients from Providence, Newport, and southern Massachusetts.
We work with most major insurance carriers, including:
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI)
- UnitedHealthcare (UHC)
- Aetna
- Cigna
- Tufts Health Plan
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island (NHPRI)
Our insurance coordinators help you navigate approvals and appeals, ensuring the process is smooth and stress-free.
Common patient questions include:
- “Does BCBSRI cover DIEP flap surgery?”
- “Can I switch from implant reconstruction to DIEP flap with Tufts or Harvard Pilgrim?”
- “Is my surgery at Kent Hospital covered if I live in Massachusetts?”
Who We Serve — Rhode Island & Southern MA
Providence, Warwick, Cranston, Pawtucket, Newport, East Providence, Woonsocket, Johnston, North Providence, Coventry, Cumberland, North Kingstown, South Kingstown; Fall River, New Bedford, Cape Cod.
FAQs (Providence/Warwick)
Is elective implant-to-DIEP covered? In most plans, yes.
How long is the stay at Kent Hospital? Around 2 days with flap monitoring and ERAS care.
Do results feel warm and natural? Yes—DIEP uses your own tissue.
Book a Consultation
203-200-0828 · thediepgroup.com
