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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Read, Surgeon in Gainesville, FL?
Dr. Thomas Read, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Gainesville, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Read completed his residency at University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Read is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Read’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Read’s office at (352) 265-0535.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Read?
Dr. Thomas Read, 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. Read empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Colon & Rectal Cancer, Diverticulitis, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Laparoscopic Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Gainesville/FL community, Dr. Read is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Read go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Cardiovascular Research Institute; University of California, San Francisco
Residency: University of California, San Francisco | Lahey Clinic
Medical School: University of California, San Francisco
Is Dr. Read board certified as a Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Thomas Read, MD is board certified by the American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery , American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Read speak?
Dr. Read and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Read treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Read 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. Read. 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:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Colon cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
ICD-10 Codes:
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
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:
- 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:
- Anal Fistula
- Anal Disorder
- Fistulas
- Perianal Fistula
- Fistula-in-Ano
- Abnormal Anal Tract
ICD-10 Codes:
- K603: Anal fistula
Also known as:
- Having a Colostomy
- Ostomy
- Ostomy Surgery of the Bowel
- Colon stoma
- Bowel diversion surgery
- Large intestine ostomy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z933: Colostomy status
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal polyps
- Bowel polyps
- Intestinal polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- K635: Polyp of colon
Also known as:
- History of rectal or anal cancer
- Colorectal Cancer
- Past rectal cancer
- Anal cancer survivor
- Previous rectosigmoid malignancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z85048: Personal history of other malignant neoplasm of rectum, rectosigmoid junction, and anus
What procedures does Dr. Read perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Read 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. Read. 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
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Injection
- 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
- Sigmoidoscopy with Submucosal Injection
- Lower Colon Scope with Injection
- Flexible Sigmoid Scope
- Rectal and Lower Colon Exam
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
- 45335: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
Also known as:
- Splenic Flexure Mobilization during Colon Surgery
- Partial Colon Removal with Rectum Connection
- Laparoscopic Partial Colectomy
- Laparoscopic Colon Mobilization
- Laparoscopic Partial Colon Removal
- Partial Colon Removal with Colostomy
- Partial Colon Removal with Reconnection
- Splenic Flexure Take-down
- Colon Flexure Mobilization
- Colon Resection Add-on Procedure
- Partial Colectomy
- Low Pelvic Anastomosis
- Colon Resection with Coloproctostomy
- Minimally Invasive Colon Resection
- Keyhole Colectomy
- Ileocolostomy Surgery
- Splenic Flexure Mobilization
- Laparoscopic Colectomy Assist
- Colon Take-down Surgery
- Minimally invasive colectomy
- Laparoscopic bowel resection
- Keyhole colon surgery
- Partial Colectomy with Colostomy
- Bowel Resection with Colostomy
- Colon Removal Surgery
- Partial Colectomy with Anastomosis
- Bowel Resection (Partial Colon)
- Colon Segment Removal
- Colon Surgery with Reattachment
CPT Codes:
- 44139: Mobilization (take-down) of splenic flexure performed in conjunction with partial colectomy (List separately in addition to primary procedure)
- 44145: Colectomy, partial; with coloproctostomy (low pelvic anastomosis)
- 44205: Laparoscopy, surgical; colectomy, partial, with removal of terminal ileum with ileocolostomy
- 44213: Laparoscopy, surgical, mobilization (take-down) of splenic flexure performed in conjunction with partial colectomy (List separately in addition to primary procedure)
- 44207: Laparoscopy, surgical; colectomy, partial, with anastomosis, with coloproctostomy (low pelvic anastomosis)
- 44146: Colectomy, partial; with coloproctostomy (low pelvic anastomosis), with colostomy
- 44140: Colectomy, partial; with anastomosis
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:
- 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:
- Intestine Stoma Closure
- Closing Intestine Opening with Colon and Rectum Reconnection
- Intestine Ostomy Closure
- Small Intestine Resection
- Enterostomy closure
- Bowel stoma closure
- Ileostomy or colostomy closure
- Enterostomy Closure with Anastomosis', 'Hartmann's Procedure Reversal
- Colostomy Reversal with Resection
- Stoma Reversal Surgery
- Enterostomy Take-Down
- Bowel Ostomy Closure
- Enterectomy
- Bowel resection
- Small bowel removal
- Intestinal surgery
CPT Codes:
- 44620: Closure of enterostomy, large or small intestine;
- 44626: Closure of enterostomy, large or small intestine; with resection and colorectal anastomosis (eg, closure of Hartmann type procedure)
- 44625: Closure of enterostomy, large or small intestine; with resection and anastomosis other than colorectal
- 44120: Enterectomy, resection of small intestine; single resection and anastomosis
Also known as:
- Anal Fistula Surgery
- Fistulectomy
- Fistulotomy
- Anal Fistula Repair
CPT Codes:
- 46280: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); transsphincteric, suprasphincteric, extrasphincteric or multiple, including placement of seton, when performed
Also known as:
- Extensive Anal Lesion Removal
- Anal wart removal
- Destruction of anal condyloma
- Anal papilloma treatment
- Anal lesion ablation
CPT Codes:
- 46924: Destruction of lesion(s), anus (eg, condyloma, papilloma, molluscum contagiosum, herpetic vesicle), extensive (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery)
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:
- Anal Biopsy
- Rectal Wall Biopsy
- Anorectal Biopsy
- Anal Tissue Sample
CPT Codes:
- 45100: Biopsy of anorectal wall, anal approach (eg, congenital megacolon)
Also known as:
- Rectal Abscess and Fistula Surgery
- Ischiorectal abscess drainage with fistulectomy
- Perianal abscess drainage
- Fistula-in-ano surgery
- Rectal fistula treatment
CPT Codes:
- 46060: Incision and drainage of ischiorectal or intramural abscess, with fistulectomy or fistulotomy, submuscular, with or without placement of seton
Also known as:
- Omental Flap Surgery
- Intra-abdominal Omental Transfer
- Omentum Flap
- Abdominal Tissue Flap
CPT Codes:
- 49905: Omental flap, intra-abdominal (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
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:
- 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:
- 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 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:
- Rectal Stricture Dilation (Under General Anesthesia)
- Anesthesia
- Rectal narrowing dilation
- Anorectal stricture treatment
- Rectal stretching procedure
- Dilation of anal canal stricture
CPT Codes:
- 45910: Dilation of rectal stricture (separate procedure) under anesthesia other than local
Also known as:
- Complete Rectum Removal with Colostomy
- Abdominoperineal Resection
- Proctectomy with Colostomy
- Rectal Cancer Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 45110: Proctectomy; complete, combined abdominoperineal, with colostomy
Also known as:
- Seton Placement
- Fistula Seton Insertion
- Drainage Seton Placement
- Anal Fistula Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 46020: Placement of seton
Also known as:
- Complicated Pilonidal Cyst Removal
- Pilonidal Sinus Excision
- Surgery for Pilonidal Cyst
- Complex Pilonidal Cystectomy
- Tailbone Cyst Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11772: Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; complicated
Does Dr. Read accept my insurance?
Dr. Read accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (352) 265-0535 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Read accept in Gainesville, FL?
Dr. Read in Gainesville, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Florida Blue / Guidewell
HealthComp
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Read's office located?
Dr. Thomas Read's Primary Practice
1600 SW Archer Rd Rm 6165
Gainesville, FL 32610
(352) 265-0535
What is Dr. Read's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Read's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669404042.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Read?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Read
What is Dr. Thomas Read's specialty?
Dr. Read is a Surgeon near Gainesville, FL. 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. Read to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Thomas Read affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Read is affiliated with Lahey Hospital & Medical Center 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 Thomas Read accepting new patients in Gainesville, FL?
Yes, Dr. Thomas Read is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Thomas Read offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Read's office at (352) 265-0535 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Thomas Read?
Please contact Dr. Read's office at (352) 265-0535 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Thomas Read have?
Dr. Thomas Read is certified by the American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery and American Board of Surgery.
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