Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wittgen, Vascular Surgeon in Saint Louis, MO?
Where did Dr. Wittgen go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Harvard Medical School | University of Minnesota Hospital and Clinics
Residency: Saint Louis University School of Medicine (STL)
Medical School: Saint Louis University School of Medicine (STL)
Is Dr. Wittgen board certified as a Vascular Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Catherine Wittgen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Wittgen speak?
Dr. Wittgen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Vascular Surgeon like Dr. Wittgen typically treat?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Wittgen 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. Wittgen. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- Peripheral Artery Disease with Both Legs Pain When Walking
- Atherosclerosis
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
- Bilateral leg claudication
- PAD both legs pain with activity
- Both legs artery pain when walking
ICD-10 Codes:
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
- I70213: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudication, bilateral legs
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Stenosis
- Blocked Carotid Artery
- Neck Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Narrowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries
Also known as:
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- AAA
- Aorta Bulge
ICD-10 Codes:
- I7143: Infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture
Also known as:
- Wound Dressing Change or Removal
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-surgical dressing care
- Wound care visit
- Dressing replacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4800: Encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing
What procedures does a Vascular Surgeon like Dr. Wittgen typically perform?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Wittgen 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. Wittgen. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Unna Boot Application
- Compression Boot Application
- Unna Paste Bandage
- Leg Ulcer Dressing
CPT Codes:
- 29580: Strapping; Unna boot
Does Dr. Wittgen accept my insurance?
Dr. Wittgen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wittgen accept in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Wittgen in Saint Louis, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Wittgen's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Wittgen affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Wittgen has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Wittgen's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wittgen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184728305.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wittgen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wittgen