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Dr. Clifford Simmang, MD

Dr. Clifford Simmang, MD

Grapevine, TX

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    Who is Dr. Simmang, Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) in Grapevine, TX?

    Dr. Clifford Simmang, MD is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), who primarily practices in Grapevine, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Simmang graduated from Texas A&M University and completed his residency at Barnes-Jewish Hosp, Colon And Rectal Surgery; Brooke Army Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Simmang is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Simmang’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Simmang’s office at (817) 865-6200.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Simmang?

    Dr. Clifford Simmang, 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. Simmang empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Colon & Rectal Cancer-Hereditary, Crohn's Disease, Diverticulitis, Hemorrhoids, Laparoscopic Surgery, Rectal Cancer/Sphincter Preservation, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Grapevine/TX community, Dr. Simmang is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Barnes-Jewish Hosp, Colon And Rectal Surgery; Brooke Army Med Ctr, General Surgery | LECOMT/United Memorial Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: University of Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx | Texas A&M University

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

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

    What languages does Dr. Simmang speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Simmang treat?

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

    • Hemorrhoids
    • Second Degree Hemorrhoids
    • Hemorrhoidal Skin Tags
    • Piles
    • Anal veins
    • Swollen rectal veins
    • Internal hemorrhoids that prolapse
    • Grade 2 hemorrhoids
    • Moderate hemorrhoids
    • Anal skin tags
    • Perianal skin tags
    • Leftover hemorrhoid skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K648: Other hemorrhoids
    • K641: Second degree hemorrhoids
    • K644: Residual hemorrhoidal skin tags

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K635: Polyp of colon

    Also known as:

    • Anorectal Fistula
    • Anal Disorder
    • Fistulas
    • Rectal Disorder
    • Fistula between Anus and Rectum
    • Perianal-Rectal Fistula
    • Abnormal Anorectal Tract

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K605: Anorectal fistula

    Also known as:

    • Digestive System Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Post-gastrointestinal surgery care
    • Stomach surgery aftercare
    • Bowel surgery recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48815: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the digestive system

    Also known as:

    • Anal or Rectal Narrowing
    • Other Anal and Rectal Condition
    • Anal Disorder
    • Rectal Disorder
    • Proctitis
    • Anal Stricture
    • Rectal Stricture
    • Narrowing of Anus
    • Anal Disorders
    • Rectal Disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K624: Stenosis of anus and rectum
    • K6289: Other specified diseases of anus and rectum

    Also known as:

    • Rectal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • Anal Bleeding
    • Blood in Stool
    • Lower GI Bleed

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K625: Hemorrhage of anus and rectum

    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:

    • Large Intestine Diverticulitis with Perforation and Abscess
    • Abscess
    • Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
    • Inflamed Colon Diverticula with Abscess
    • Perforated Large Bowel Diverticulitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5720: Diverticulitis of large intestine with perforation and abscess without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Large Intestine Diverticulosis
    • Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
    • Diverticular Disease
    • Colon Diverticula
    • Pockets in the Colon

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5730: Diverticulosis of large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding

    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:

    • 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

    What procedures does Dr. Simmang perform?

    As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Simmang 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. Simmang. 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 with Hemorrhoid Ligation
    • 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
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colorectal Polyp Removal
    • Hot Biopsy Colonoscopy
    • Hemorrhoid Banding
    • Colon Exam with Ligation

    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
    • 45384: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by hot biopsy forceps
    • 45398: Colonoscopy, flexible; with band ligation(s) (eg, hemorrhoids)

    Also known as:

    • Anal Fistula Surgery
    • Fistulectomy
    • Fistulotomy
    • Intersphincteric Fistula Repair
    • Perianal Fistula Surgery
    • Anal Fistula Repair
    • Perianal Fistula Repair

    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

    Also known as:

    • Colonoscopy with Injections
    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Balloon Dilation
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Injection
    • Colon Scope with Medication
    • Therapeutic Colonoscopy
    • Sigmoid colon scope with dilation
    • Balloon dilation of colon
    • Flexible sigmoidoscopy
    • Lower endoscopy with balloon

    CPT Codes:

    • 45381: Colonoscopy, flexible; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
    • 45340: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with transendoscopic balloon dilation

    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:

    • Hemorrhoid Removal with Rubber Band Ligation
    • Rubber Band Ligation for Hemorrhoids
    • Internal Hemorrhoid Ligation
    • Banding of Hemorrhoids
    • Hemorrhoid Banding

    CPT Codes:

    • 46221: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal, by rubber band ligation(s)

    Also known as:

    • Anoscopy with Dilation
    • Anoscopy
    • Anal Canal Exam with Widening
    • Rectal Exam with Dilation
    • Anorectal Scope with Balloon Dilation

    CPT Codes:

    • 46604: Anoscopy; with dilation (eg, balloon, guide wire, bougie)

    Does Dr. Simmang accept my insurance?

    Dr. Simmang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (817) 865-6200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Simmang accept in Grapevine, TX?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Baylor Scott & White Health

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Simmang's office located?

    Dr. Clifford Simmang's Primary Practice

    1600 W College St Ste 440

    Grapevine, TX 76051

    (817) 865-6200

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    Dr. Clifford Simmang's Practice 2

    2026 S Jackson St

    Jacksonville, TX 75766

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    Dr. Clifford Simmang's Practice 3

    4201 Brown Trl Ste 101

    Colleyville, TX 76034

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

    Dr. Simmang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316972136.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Simmang?

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

    What is Dr. Clifford Simmang's specialty?

    Dr. Simmang is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) near Grapevine, 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. Simmang to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Clifford Simmang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Simmang is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Grapevine, Medical City Dallas Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Clifford Simmang accepting new patients in Grapevine, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Clifford Simmang is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Clifford Simmang offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Simmang's office at (817) 865-6200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Clifford Simmang?

    Please contact Dr. Simmang's office at (817) 865-6200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Clifford Simmang have?

    Dr. Clifford Simmang is certified by the American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery and American Board of Surgery.

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