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Dr. Katherine Sahm, MD

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Dr. Katherine Sahm, MD

Wilmington, DE

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sahm, Surgeon in Wilmington, DE?

    Dr. Katherine Sahm, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Wilmington, DE with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Sahm completed her residency at Christiana Care Hlth Servs Inc, General Surgery. Dr. Sahm is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sahm’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sahm’s office at (302) 421-4100.

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

    • Residency: Christiana Care Hlth Servs Inc, General Surgery | Christiana Care Health Systems

    • Medical School: Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University

    Is Dr. Sahm board certified as a Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Katherine Sahm, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Sahm speak?

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

    • English

    • French

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Sahm treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Sahm 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. Sahm. 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:

    • 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:

    • Groin Hernia (One Side)
    • Ventral Hernia
    • Hernia
    • Inguinal Hernia
    • Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
    • Single Groin Hernia
    • Hernia in One Groin
    • Abdominal Wall Hernia
    • Epigastric Hernia
    • Spigelian Hernia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
    • K439: Ventral hernia without obstruction or gangrene

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones with Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Bile Duct Disease
    • Gallstones
    • Gallbladder Disease
    • Chronic cholecystitis with gallstones
    • Long-term gallbladder inflammation
    • Sudden Gallbladder Attack
    • Acute Cholecystitis
    • Sudden Gallbladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8010: Calculus of gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis without obstruction
    • K810: Acute cholecystitis

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones
    • Cholelithiasis
    • Gallbladder stones
    • Biliary calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction

    What procedures does Dr. Sahm perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Sahm 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. Sahm. 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 with Polyp Removal
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Colonoscopy
    • Colon Exam with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy
    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Colon Biopsy
    • Large Intestine Scope
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
    • Colon Polyp Removal
    • Colorectal Lesion Excision

    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
    • 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique

    Also known as:

    • Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
    • Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
    • Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
    • Repair of Small Abdominal Hernia (Complicated)
    • Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
    • First Inguinal Hernia Fix
    • Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
    • Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
    • Laparoscopic Hernioplasty
    • Ventral hernia repair
    • Umbilical hernia surgery
    • Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
    • Incisional hernia repair
    • Epigastric Hernia Repair
    • Umbilical Hernia Surgery
    • Incisional Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Strangulated Hernia Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
    • 49650: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia
    • 49591: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, reducible
    • 49592: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, incarcerated or strangulated

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
    • Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
    • Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
    • Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy

    Also known as:

    • Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endoscopy
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Gastroscopy with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Appendectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Appendectomy
    • Keyhole Appendectomy
    • Scope Appendectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 44970: Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy

    Also known as:

    • Intermediate Wound Repair (Body)
    • Intermediate Wound Repair (2.5 cm or less)
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Laceration Repair (Body)
    • Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
    • Deep Wound Stitching (Body)
    • Complex Wound Closure
    • Deep Wound Stitching
    • Injury Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 12032: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
    • 12031: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.5 cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
    • Benign Skin Growth Excision
    • Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
    • Mole Removal
    • Skin Tumor Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 11403: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth (1.1-2.0 cm)
    • Benign Skin Lesion Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
    • Mole Removal (Non-Cancerous)

    CPT Codes:

    • 11402: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Large Soft Tissue Tumor (Back/Flank)
    • Subcutaneous Tumor Excision (Back)
    • Flank Tumor Removal
    • Large Soft Tissue Mass Excision
    • Back Tumor Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 21931: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of back or flank, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater

    Does Dr. Sahm accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sahm accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (302) 421-4100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sahm accept in Wilmington, DE?

    Dr. Sahm in Wilmington, DE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Allis Chalmers

    • Cooperative Benefit Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Partners Plans

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Sahm's office located?

    Dr. Katherine Sahm's Primary Practice

    501 W 14th St Rm 5W67

    Wilmington, DE 19801

    (302) 421-4100

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    Dr. Katherine Sahm's Practice 2

    621 Middletown Odessa Rd Fl 2

    Middletown, DE 19709

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    Dr. Katherine Sahm's Practice 3

    4755 Ogletown Stanton Rd

    Newark, DE 19718

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    Ratings & Reviews

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    Based on 3 reviews

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    100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern

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    100% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly

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    86% of patients were satisfied with the wait time

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    Appointment Booking

    100% of patients found it easy to book an appointment

    Patients give Dr. Katherine Sahm an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Sahm has been rated and reviewed by 3 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Sahm, her bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.

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

    Dr. Sahm's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649201849.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sahm?

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

    What is Dr. Katherine Sahm's specialty?

    Dr. Sahm is a Surgeon near Wilmington, DE. 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. Sahm to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Katherine Sahm affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sahm is affiliated with Wilmington Hospital, Beebe Healthcare 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 Katherine Sahm accepting new patients in Wilmington, DE?

    Yes, Dr. Katherine Sahm is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Katherine Sahm offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sahm's office at (302) 421-4100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Katherine Sahm?

    Please contact Dr. Sahm's office at (302) 421-4100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Katherine Sahm have?

    Dr. Katherine Sahm is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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