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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Friel, Surgeon in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Charles Friel, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Charlottesville, VA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Friel completed his residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Dr. Friel is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Friel’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Friel’s office at (434) 243-9971.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Friel?
Dr. Charles Friel, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Surgeon 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. Friel empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Anal Cancer, Colon Cancer, Crohn's Disease, Rectal Cancer, Ulcerative Colitis, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Charlottesville/VA community, Dr. Friel is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Friel go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Nutrition Support, New England Deaconess Hospital, Boston, MA USA | Colon and Rectal Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN USA | Colon/Rectal Surgery, University of Minnesota
Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Is Dr. Friel board certified as a Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Charles Friel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery since 2001
What languages does Dr. Friel speak?
Dr. Friel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Friel treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Friel 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. Friel. 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:
- History of rectal or anal cancer
- History of large intestine cancer
- Colorectal Cancer
- Past rectal cancer
- Anal cancer survivor
- Previous rectosigmoid malignancy
- Past colon cancer
- Colorectal cancer survivor
- Previous large bowel malignancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z85048: Personal history of other malignant neoplasm of rectum, rectosigmoid junction, and anus
- Z85038: Personal history of other malignant neoplasm of large intestine
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:
- 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:
- Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoidal Skin Tags
- Piles
- Swollen Veins in Anus
- Anal Lumps
- Anal skin tags
- Perianal skin tags
- Leftover hemorrhoid skin
- Anal veins
- Swollen rectal veins
ICD-10 Codes:
- K649: Unspecified hemorrhoids
- K644: Residual hemorrhoidal skin tags
- K648: Other hemorrhoids
Also known as:
- Ileostomy Care
- Colostomy Care
- Ostomy
- Ileostomy Management
- Small Intestine Stoma Care
- Ileostomy Follow-up
- Stoma Care
- Bowel Diversion Care
- Ostomy Bag Management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z432: Encounter for attention to ileostomy
- Z433: Encounter for attention to colostomy
Also known as:
- Cancer Follow-up Exam
- Cancer
- Post-cancer treatment checkup
- Malignancy surveillance
- Oncology follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
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:
- Anal Fistula
- Anal Disorder
- Fistulas
- Perianal Fistula
- Fistula-in-Ano
- Abnormal Anal Tract
ICD-10 Codes:
- K603: Anal fistula
Also known as:
- Rectal Prolapse
- Pelvic Floor Disorder
- Rectal Disorder
- Protruding Rectum
- Bowel Prolapse
- Rectal Eversion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K623: Rectal prolapse
Also known as:
- Intestine Diverticulitis
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Inflamed Bowel Diverticula
- Bowel Diverticular Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5792: Diverticulitis of intestine, part unspecified, without perforation or abscess without bleeding
Also known as:
- Pilonidal Cyst
- Tailbone Disorder
- Sacrococcygeal cyst
- Pilonidal sinus
- Tailbone cyst
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0591: Pilonidal cyst without abscess
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Anal Fissure
- Anal Disorder
- Rectal Tear
- Fissure in Anus
- Perianal Fissure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K602: Anal fissure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Having an Ileostomy
- Ostomy
- Ostomy Surgery of the Bowel
- Ileal stoma
- Bowel diversion surgery
- Small intestine ostomy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z932: Ileostomy status
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestine
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56699: Other intestinal obstruction unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
What procedures does Dr. Friel perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Friel 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. Friel. 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 Polyp Removal
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy Through Stoma
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Exam with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
- Colon Polyp Removal
- Colorectal Lesion Excision
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Stoma Colonoscopy
- Diagnostic Stoma Scope
- Colostomy Colonoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
- 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 44388: Colonoscopy through stoma; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
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:
- Anal Fistula Surgery
- Anal Sphincterotomy
- Fistulectomy
- Fistulotomy
- Intersphincteric Fistula Repair
- Perianal Fistula Surgery
- Anal Fistula Repair
- Perianal Fistula Repair
- Anal Sphincter Division
- Internal Sphincterotomy
- Anal Fissure Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 46275: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); intersphincteric
- 46280: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); transsphincteric, suprasphincteric, extrasphincteric or multiple, including placement of seton, when performed
- 46270: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); subcutaneous
- 46080: Sphincterotomy, anal, division of sphincter (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Partial Colon Removal
- Laparoscopic Partial Colectomy
- Splenic Flexure Mobilization during Colon Surgery
- Laparoscopic Colon Mobilization
- Partial Colon Removal with Colostomy
- Minimally invasive colectomy
- Laparoscopic bowel resection
- Keyhole colon surgery
- Minimally Invasive Colon Resection
- Keyhole Colectomy
- Ileocolostomy Surgery
- Splenic Flexure Take-down
- Colon Flexure Mobilization
- Colon Resection Add-on Procedure
- Splenic Flexure Mobilization
- Laparoscopic Colectomy Assist
- Colon Take-down Surgery
- Partial Colectomy with Colostomy
- Bowel Resection with Colostomy
- Colon Removal Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 44207: Laparoscopy, surgical; colectomy, partial, with anastomosis, with coloproctostomy (low pelvic anastomosis)
- 44205: Laparoscopy, surgical; colectomy, partial, with removal of terminal ileum with ileocolostomy
- 44139: Mobilization (take-down) of splenic flexure performed in conjunction with partial colectomy (List separately in addition to primary procedure)
- 44213: Laparoscopy, surgical, mobilization (take-down) of splenic flexure performed in conjunction with partial colectomy (List separately in addition to primary procedure)
- 44146: Colectomy, partial; with coloproctostomy (low pelvic anastomosis), with colostomy
Also known as:
- Intestine Ostomy Closure
- Closing Intestine Opening with Colon and Rectum Reconnection
- Small Intestine Resection
- Stoma Reversal Surgery
- Enterostomy Take-Down
- Bowel Ostomy Closure
- Enterostomy Closure with Anastomosis', 'Hartmann's Procedure Reversal
- Colostomy Reversal with Resection
- Enterectomy
- Bowel resection
- Small bowel removal
- Intestinal surgery
CPT Codes:
- 44625: Closure of enterostomy, large or small intestine; with resection and anastomosis other than colorectal
- 44626: Closure of enterostomy, large or small intestine; with resection and colorectal anastomosis (eg, closure of Hartmann type procedure)
- 44120: Enterectomy, resection of small intestine; single resection and anastomosis
Also known as:
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Injections
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Colonoscopy
- Sigmoid Colon Scope with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy with Tissue Sample
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy and Biopsy
- Rectum and Lower Colon Exam
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Injection
- Colon Scope with Medication
- Therapeutic Colonoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 45331: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 45381: Colonoscopy, flexible; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
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:
- Rectal Prolapse Repair
- Proctoplasty
- Mucosal Prolapse Repair
- Rectal Wall Repair
CPT Codes:
- 45505: Proctoplasty; for prolapse of mucous membrane
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:
- Surgical Anorectal Exam with Anesthesia
- Anesthesia
- Diagnostic anorectal exam under anesthesia
- Rectal exam with general anesthesia
- Anorectal surgery for diagnosis
CPT Codes:
- 45990: Anorectal exam, surgical, requiring anesthesia (general, spinal, or epidural), diagnostic
Also known as:
- Partial Colon Removal with Small Intestine Connection
- Partial Colectomy with Ileocolostomy
- Ileocecal Resection
- Bowel Resection with Reconnection
CPT Codes:
- 44160: Colectomy, partial, with removal of terminal ileum with ileocolostomy
Also known as:
- Seton Placement
- Fistula Seton Insertion
- Drainage Seton Placement
- Anal Fistula Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 46020: Placement of seton
Also known as:
- Sigmoidoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Polypectomy
- Colon Polyp Removal (Lower Colon)
- Sigmoid Colon Lesion Excision
- Lower Endoscopy with Polyp Removal
CPT Codes:
- 45338: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Colostomy or Cecostomy
- Keyhole colostomy
- Cecostomy surgery
- Bowel diversion surgery
- Laparoscopic bowel opening
CPT Codes:
- 44188: Laparoscopy, surgical, colostomy or skin level cecostomy
Also known as:
- Colonoscopy Through Stoma with Polyp Removal
- Stoma Colonoscopy with Lesion Removal
- Ostomy Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Colostomy Colonoscopy with Tumor Removal
CPT Codes:
- 44394: Colonoscopy through stoma; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
Also known as:
- Anal Seton Removal
- Seton Removal
- Anal Marker Removal
- Fistula Seton Removal
CPT Codes:
- 46030: Removal of anal seton, other marker
Also known as:
- Simple Pilonidal Cyst Removal
- Complicated Pilonidal Cyst Removal
- Pilonidal Sinus Excision
- Tailbone Cyst Removal
- Sacrococcygeal Cyst Surgery
- Surgery for Pilonidal Cyst
- Complex Pilonidal Cystectomy
CPT Codes:
- 11770: Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; simple
- 11772: Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; complicated
Does Dr. Friel accept my insurance?
Dr. Friel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (434) 243-9971 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Friel accept in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Friel in Charlottesville, VA 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)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Fox Insurance Company
Humana
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Friel's office located?
Dr. Charles Friel's Primary Practice
1215 Lee St Fl 1
Charlottesville, VA 22908
(434) 243-9971
What is Dr. Friel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Friel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356410971.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Friel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Friel
What is Dr. Charles Friel's specialty?
Dr. Friel is a Surgeon near Charlottesville, VA. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Friel to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Charles Friel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Friel is affiliated with UVA University 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
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Is Charles Friel accepting new patients in Charlottesville, VA?
Yes, Dr. Charles Friel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Charles Friel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Friel's office at (434) 243-9971 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Charles Friel?
Please contact Dr. Friel's office at (434) 243-9971 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Charles Friel have?
Dr. Charles Friel is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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