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Dr. Prejesh Philips, MD

Louisville, KY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Philips, Surgical Oncologist in Louisville, KY?

    Dr. Prejesh Philips, MD is a Surgical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Louisville, KY with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Philips is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Philips’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Philips’s office at (502) 583-8303.

    Is Dr. Philips board certified as a Surgical Oncologist?

    Yes, Dr. Prejesh Philips, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Philips speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Philips treat?

    As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Philips 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. Philips. 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:

    • Colorectal Cancer
    • Rectal cancer
    • Colon cancer
    • Bowel cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of rectum
    • Malignant neoplasm of colon

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
    • C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Pancreatic Disease
    • Pancreatic Cyst
    • Pancreatic Disease
    • Miscellaneous Pancreas Disorders
    • Named Pancreatic Conditions
    • Other Defined Pancreas Problems
    • Cyst on Pancreas
    • Pancreatic Pseudocyst
    • Fluid Sac on Pancreas

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8689: Other specified diseases of pancreas
    • K862: Cyst of pancreas

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Pancreatitis
    • Acute Necrotizing Pancreatitis
    • Acute Pancreatitis
    • Pancreatitis
    • Hereditary pancreatitis
    • Long-Term Pancreas Inflammation
    • Ongoing Pancreatitis
    • Pancreas Tissue Death
    • Necrotic Pancreatitis
    • Sudden Pancreas Inflammation
    • Acute Pancreas Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K861: Other chronic pancreatitis
    • K8591: Acute pancreatitis with uninfected necrosis, unspecified
    • K8590: Acute pancreatitis without necrosis or infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Stomach and Duodenum Disorder
    • Narrowing of Stomach Outlet in Adults
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastric Conditions
    • Duodenal Conditions
    • Digestive System Disorders
    • Adult Pyloric Stenosis
    • Thickened Pylorus in Adults
    • Stomach Exit Narrowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3189: Other diseases of stomach and duodenum
    • K311: Adult hypertrophic pyloric stenosis

    Also known as:

    • Liver Cancer
    • Childhood Liver Cancer
    • Hepatic Cancer
    • Hepatocellular Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C220: Liver cell carcinoma

    Also known as:

    • Blocked Bile Duct
    • Bile Duct Disease
    • Biliary Obstruction
    • Bile Duct Blockage
    • Obstructed Bile Duct

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K831: Obstruction of bile duct

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Cancer
    • Post-cancer surgery care
    • Oncology aftercare
    • Cancer recovery follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z483: Aftercare following surgery for neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Bile Duct and Gallbladder Disease
    • Bile Duct Disease
    • Gallbladder Disease
    • Specific Biliary Disorders
    • Named Bile Duct Conditions
    • Other Defined Biliary Diseases

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K838: Other specified diseases of biliary tract

    Also known as:

    • After Surgery
    • Digestive Disease
    • Postoperative Digestive Disorders
    • Other GI Complications Post-Op
    • Problems After Digestive Procedure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K9189: Other postprocedural complications and disorders of digestive system

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Liver
    • Liver Disease
    • Hepatomegaly
    • Swollen liver
    • Liver enlargement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R160: Hepatomegaly, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Stomach Cancer
    • Gastric Cancer
    • Malignant Neoplasm of Stomach
    • Stomach Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C169: Malignant neoplasm of stomach, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    • Gastrointestinal stromal tumor
    • GIST
    • GI stromal tumor
    • Stomach and bowel tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C49A0: Gastrointestinal stromal tumor, unspecified site

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Ostomy Care
    • Ostomy
    • Urostomy Care
    • Urinary Stoma Management
    • Kidney Ostomy Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z436: Encounter for attention to other artificial openings of urinary tract

    Also known as:

    • Stomach or Duodenum Fistula
    • Fistulas
    • Small Intestine Disorder
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastroduodenal Fistula
    • Abdominal Fistula
    • Digestive Tract Fistula

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K316: Fistula of stomach and duodenum

    Also known as:

    • Other non-cancerous neuroendocrine Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Other benign neuroendocrine growths
    • Various non-cancerous hormone-producing tumors

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D3A8: Other benign neuroendocrine tumors

    What procedures does Dr. Philips perform?

    As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Philips 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. Philips. 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:

    • ERCP with Stent Placement
    • ERCP for Bile/Pancreatic Stent Exchange
    • ERCP with Bile or Pancreatic Duct Stent Removal
    • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography with Stent
    • Bile Duct Stent Placement via ERCP
    • Pancreatic Duct Stent Placement via ERCP
    • Bile duct stent replacement (ERCP)
    • Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography with stent exchange
    • Biliary stent removal and replacement
    • Pancreatic duct stent exchange
    • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
    • Bile Duct Stent Removal
    • Pancreatic Duct Foreign Body Removal
    • ERCP Stone Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 43274: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with placement of endoscopic stent into biliary or pancreatic duct, including pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed, including sphincterotomy, when performed, each stent
    • 43276: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with removal and exchange of stent(s), biliary or pancreatic duct, including pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed, including sphincterotomy, when performed, each stent exchanged
    • 43275: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with removal of foreign body(s) or stent(s) from biliary/pancreatic duct(s)

    Also known as:

    • ERCP with Gallstone Removal
    • ERCP
    • Endoscopic Gallstone Removal
    • Biliary Duct Stone Removal
    • Pancreatic Duct Cleaning

    CPT Codes:

    • 43264: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with removal of calculi/debris from biliary/pancreatic duct(s)

    Also known as:

    • ERCP with Biopsy
    • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography with Biopsy
    • Bile Duct Biopsy (ERCP)
    • Pancreatic Duct Biopsy (ERCP)

    CPT Codes:

    • 43261: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with biopsy, single or multiple

    Does Dr. Philips accept my insurance?

    Dr. Philips accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (502) 583-8303 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Philips accept in Louisville, KY?

    Dr. Philips in Louisville, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Passport Health Plan

    • State of Kentucky

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Philips' office located?

    Dr. Prejesh Philips' Primary Practice

    401 E Chestnut St Unit 710

    Louisville, KY 40202

    (502) 583-8303

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    Dr. Prejesh Philips' Practice 2

    350 Park St Ste 106

    Bowling Green, KY 42101

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

    Dr. Philips's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114183787.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Philips?

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

    What is Dr. Prejesh Philips's specialty?

    Dr. Philips is a Surgical Oncologist near Louisville, KY. A surgical oncologist is a highly qualified and trained surgeon with specialized expertise in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients. They have received additional training in a multidisciplinary approach and dedicate a significant portion of their practice to these areas, as well as to cancer research. Contact Dr. Philips to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Prejesh Philips affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Philips is affiliated with Norton Hospital, The Medical Center at Bowling Green, Baptist Health Louisville, Baptist Health Hardin, Pikeville Medical Center, Norton Brownsboro Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Prejesh Philips accepting new patients in Louisville, KY?

    Yes, Dr. Prejesh Philips is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Prejesh Philips offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Philips's office at (502) 583-8303 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Prejesh Philips?

    Please contact Dr. Philips's office at (502) 583-8303 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Prejesh Philips have?

    Dr. Prejesh Philips is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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