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Dr. John Winston, MD

San Antonio, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Winston, Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) in San Antonio, TX?

    Dr. John Winston, MD is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX. He is board certified. Dr. Winston is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Winston’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Winston’s office at (210) 490-2828.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Winston?

    Dr. John Winston, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Winston empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Hemorrhoids, Laparoscopic Surgery, Rectal Cancer, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Antonio/TX community, Dr. Winston is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Medical School: UNIVERSITY OF AL SCH OF MEDICINE

    Is Dr. Winston board certified as a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist)?

    Yes, Dr. John Winston, MD is board certified by the American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery , American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Winston speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Winston treat?

    As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Winston 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. Winston. 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:

    • First Degree Hemorrhoids
    • Hemorrhoids
    • Hemorrhoidal Skin Tags
    • Third Degree Hemorrhoids
    • Internal hemorrhoids
    • Grade 1 hemorrhoids
    • Mild hemorrhoids
    • Piles
    • Anal veins
    • Swollen rectal veins
    • Anal skin tags
    • Perianal skin tags
    • Leftover hemorrhoid skin
    • Prolapsed hemorrhoids
    • Grade 3 hemorrhoids
    • Severe hemorrhoids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K640: First degree hemorrhoids
    • K648: Other hemorrhoids
    • K644: Residual hemorrhoidal skin tags
    • K642: Third degree hemorrhoids

    Also known as:

    • Complete Bowel Incontinence
    • Bowel Incontinence
    • Full fecal incontinence
    • Total loss of bowel control
    • Severe accidental bowel leakage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R159: Full incontinence of feces

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • Anal Fistula
    • Anal Disorder
    • Fistulas
    • Perianal Fistula
    • Fistula-in-Ano
    • Abnormal Anal Tract

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K603: Anal fistula

    Also known as:

    • Outlet Dysfunction Constipation
    • Constipation
    • Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Constipation
    • Dyssynergic Defecation
    • Obstructed Defecation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5902: Outlet dysfunction constipation

    Also known as:

    • Large Intestine Diverticulitis
    • Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
    • Inflamed Colon Diverticula
    • Colon Diverticular Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5732: Diverticulitis of large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Lack of Coordination
    • Movement Disorder
    • Clumsiness
    • Ataxia
    • Coordination Problems
    • Unsteady Movements

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R278: Other lack of coordination

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal polyps
    • Bowel polyps
    • Intestinal polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K635: Polyp of colon

    Also known as:

    • Pelvic and Perineal Pain
    • Pelvic Pain
    • Perineum pain
    • Pelvic floor pain
    • Pain in groin area

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R102: Pelvic and perineal pain

    Also known as:

    • Other Anal and Rectal Condition
    • Anal Disorder
    • Rectal Disorder
    • Proctitis
    • Anal Disorders
    • Rectal Disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K6289: Other specified diseases of anus and rectum

    Also known as:

    • Rectal Polyp
    • Rectal Disorder
    • Rectal Growth
    • Colon Polyp
    • Benign Rectal Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K621: Rectal polyp

    Also known as:

    • Genital Warts
    • Venereal Warts
    • HPV Warts
    • Anogenital Warts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A630: Anogenital (venereal) warts

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Spasms
    • Neuromuscular Disorder
    • Muscle cramps
    • Involuntary muscle contractions
    • Muscle twitching

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M62838: Other muscle spasm

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Anal Fissure
    • Anal Disorder
    • Long-Term Anal Tear
    • Persistent Rectal Fissure
    • Chronic Fissure in Anus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K601: Chronic anal fissure

    What procedures does Dr. Winston perform?

    As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Winston 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. Winston. 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:

    • Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Colonoscopy
    • Colon Exam with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy
    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Colon Biopsy
    • Large Intestine Scope
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening

    CPT Codes:

    • 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
    • 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Sigmoidoscopy
    • Lower colon exam
    • Flexible colon scope
    • Rectum and lower colon check

    CPT Codes:

    • 45330: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhoid Removal with Rubber Band Ligation
    • Hemorrhoid Removal by Heat
    • Rubber Band Ligation for Hemorrhoids
    • Internal Hemorrhoid Ligation
    • Banding of Hemorrhoids
    • Hemorrhoid Banding
    • Infrared Coagulation for Hemorrhoids
    • Hemorrhoid Cautery
    • Radiofrequency Hemorrhoid Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 46221: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal, by rubber band ligation(s)
    • 46930: Destruction of internal hemorrhoid(s) by thermal energy (eg, infrared coagulation, cautery, radiofrequency)

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Multiple Hemorrhoids
    • Hemorrhoidectomy
    • Internal and External Hemorrhoid Surgery
    • Piles Removal Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 46260: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal and external, 2 or more columns/groups;

    Also known as:

    • Anal Sphincter Nerve Block
    • Internal Anal Sphincter Chemodenervation
    • Anal Sphincter Injection
    • Botox for Anal Fissure
    • Chemical Denervation of Anal Muscle

    CPT Codes:

    • 46505: Chemodenervation of internal anal sphincter

    Also known as:

    • Anal Fistula Surgery
    • Anal Fistula Repair with Fibrin Glue
    • Fistulectomy
    • Fistulotomy
    • Perianal Fistula Repair
    • Fibrin glue for anal fistula
    • Fistula-in-ano repair
    • Anal fistula treatment
    • Fibrin sealant for fistula

    CPT Codes:

    • 46270: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); subcutaneous
    • 46706: Repair of anal fistula with fibrin glue

    Also known as:

    • Rectal Tumor Removal Through Anus
    • Transanal tumor excision
    • Full thickness rectal resection
    • Rectal cancer surgery via anus

    CPT Codes:

    • 45172: Excision of rectal tumor, transanal approach; including muscularis propria (ie, full thickness)

    Also known as:

    • Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
    • Diagnostic Proctosigmoidoscopy
    • Rectal and Lower Colon Scope
    • Rigid Sigmoidoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 45300: Proctosigmoidoscopy, rigid; diagnostic, with or without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Anal Lesion Excision
    • Removal of Anal Warts
    • Surgical Excision of Anal Lesions
    • Anus Lesion Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 46922: Destruction of lesion(s), anus (eg, condyloma, papilloma, molluscum contagiosum, herpetic vesicle), simple; surgical excision

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhoid Removal Surgery
    • Hemorrhoidectomy
    • Piles Surgery
    • Internal and External Hemorrhoid Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 46255: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal and external, single column/group;

    Also known as:

    • Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
    • Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
    • Subcutaneous port placement
    • Central line with port

    CPT Codes:

    • 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older

    Does Dr. Winston accept my insurance?

    Dr. Winston accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 490-2828 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Winston accept in San Antonio, TX?

    Dr. Winston in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of Nevada

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Winston's office located?

    Dr. John Winston's Primary Practice

    19288 Stone Oak Pkwy # A

    San Antonio, TX 78258

    (210) 490-2828

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

    Dr. Winston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356357255.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Winston?

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

    What is Dr. John Winston's specialty?

    Dr. Winston is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) near San Antonio, TX. A colon and rectal surgeon possesses the expertise to diagnose and treat a variety of ailments affecting the intestinal tract, including the colon, rectum, anal canal, and perianal area, through both medical and surgical interventions. Furthermore, this professional also engages with other organs and tissues, including the liver, urinary system, and female reproductive system, that are relevant to primary intestinal disorders. Contact Dr. Winston to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. John Winston affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Winston is affiliated with Northeast Methodist Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    Where can I learn more about Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist)?

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    Is John Winston accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?

    Yes, Dr. John Winston is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Winston offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Winston's office at (210) 490-2828 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Winston?

    Please contact Dr. Winston's office at (210) 490-2828 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. John Winston have?

    Dr. John Winston is certified by the American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery and American Board of Surgery.

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