24 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ash, Surgeon in Grand Blanc, MI?
Dr. Christopher Ash, DO is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Grand Blanc, MI with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Ash graduated from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is a member of the American Osteopathic Association, DO. Dr. Ash is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ash’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ash’s office at (810) 694-9700.
Where did Dr. Ash go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Mi State University, Coll of Osteo Med, East Lansing Mi | Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Is Dr. Ash board certified in Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Ash, DO is board certified by the American Board of Surgery since 2011
What languages does Dr. Ash speak?
Dr. Ash and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ash treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Ash 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. Ash. 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:
- Umbilical Hernia
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Incisional Hernia
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Belly Button Hernia
- Navel Hernia
- Umbilical Rupture
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
- Post-surgical Hernia
- Surgical Incision Hernia
- Scar Hernia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
- K432: Incisional hernia without obstruction or gangrene
Also known as:
- Right Lower Abdominal Pain
- Pain in Lower Left Abdomen
- Pelvic Pain
- Pain in lower right belly
- RLQ pain
- Right-sided lower abdominal discomfort
- Left lower quadrant pain
- Pain in left side of belly
- Left side abdominal discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1031: Right lower quadrant pain
- R1032: Left lower quadrant pain
Also known as:
- Other Surgical Aftercare
- After Surgery
- General post-operative care
- Unspecified surgical recovery
- Surgical follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare
Also known as:
- Bilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Double Groin Hernia
- Hernia in Both Groins
- Non-obstructed Inguinal Hernia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4020: Bilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
What procedures does Dr. Ash perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Ash 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. Ash. 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:
- Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
- Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
- Repair of Small Abdominal Hernia (Complicated)
- Laparoscopic Repair of Recurrent Inguinal Hernia
- Umbilical Hernia Repair (Age 5+)
- Large Abdominal Hernia Repair
- Femoral Hernia Repair
- Recurrent Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Hernioplasty
- Ventral hernia repair
- Umbilical hernia surgery
- Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
- Incisional hernia repair
- Ventral Hernia Repair
- Umbilical Hernia Repair
- Incisional Hernia Repair
- Epigastric Hernia Surgery
- Groin Hernia Surgery
- Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
- First Inguinal Hernia Fix
- Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
- Epigastric Hernia Repair
- Umbilical Hernia Surgery
- Incisional Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Strangulated Hernia Surgery
- Recurrent Groin Hernia Surgery
- Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernioplasty
- Belly Button Hernia Repair
- Adult Umbilical Hernia Surgery
- Reducible Umbilical Hernia Surgery
- Navel Hernia Repair
- Incisional Hernia Surgery
- Thigh Hernia Repair
- Reducible Femoral Hernia Surgery
- Groin Hernia Repair (Femoral)
- Repeat Groin Hernia Surgery
- Inguinal Hernia Recurrence Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 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
- 49593: 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); 3 cm to 10 cm, reducible
- 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; 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
- 49651: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair recurrent inguinal hernia
- 49585: Repair umbilical hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
- 49595: 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); greater than 10 cm, reducible
- 49550: Repair initial femoral hernia, any age; reducible
- 49520: Repair recurrent inguinal hernia, any age; reducible
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal with X-ray
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy with Cholangiography
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Removal
CPT Codes:
- 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
- 47563: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy with cholangiography
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:
- Laparoscopic Appendectomy
- Minimally Invasive Appendectomy
- Keyhole Appendectomy
- Scope Appendectomy
CPT Codes:
- 44970: Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy
Also known as:
- Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
- Diagnostic Proctosigmoidoscopy
- Rectal and Lower Colon Scope
- Rigid Sigmoidoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 45300: Proctosigmoidoscopy, rigid; diagnostic, with or without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing (separate 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:
- Emergency Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Incarcerated Hernia Repair
- Strangulated Hernia Surgery
- Ventral Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Umbilical Hernia Repair
CPT Codes:
- 49594: 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); 3 cm to 10 cm, incarcerated or strangulated
Also known as:
- Omentum Removal
- Omentectomy
- Epiploectomy
- Resection of Omentum
CPT Codes:
- 49255: Omentectomy, epiploectomy, resection of omentum (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Removal of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth (1.1-2.0 cm)
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesion (Trunk/Limbs)
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
- Benign Skin Lesion Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
- Mole Removal (Non-Cancerous)
- Benign Skin Growth Excision
- Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
- Mole Removal (Large)
- Excision of Non-Cancerous Skin Lesion
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
- 11404: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 3.1 to 4.0 cm
- 11401: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
Also known as:
- Large Benign Skin Lesion Removal
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
- Benign Skin Growth Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
- Large Skin Lesion Biopsy
- Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
- Mole Removal
- Skin Tumor Excision
CPT Codes:
- 11406: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter over 4.0 cm
- 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:
- Draining a Lump or Collection of Fluid
- Abscess Aspiration
- Cyst Drainage
- Hematoma Puncture
- Bulla Aspiration
CPT Codes:
- 10160: Puncture aspiration of abscess, hematoma, bulla, or cyst
Also known as:
- Breast Lesion Excision
- Breast Cyst Removal
- Fibroadenoma Excision
- Breast Tumor Removal
- Nipple/Areolar Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 19120: Excision of cyst, fibroadenoma, or other benign or malignant tumor, aberrant breast tissue, duct lesion, nipple or areolar lesion (except 19300), open, male or female, 1 or more lesions
Also known as:
- Complex Removal of Foreign Object Under Skin
- Surgical Foreign Body Removal
- Deep Foreign Object Extraction
- Complicated Object Removal from Skin
CPT Codes:
- 10121: Incision and removal of foreign body, subcutaneous tissues; complicated
Also known as:
- Removal of Large Soft Tissue Tumor (Back/Flank)
- Shoulder Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
- Subcutaneous Tumor Excision (Back)
- Flank Tumor Removal
- Large Soft Tissue Mass Excision
- Back Tumor Surgery
- Shoulder Mass Excision
- Subcutaneous Shoulder Tumor Removal
- Shoulder Lump Removal
- Soft Tissue Tumor Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 21931: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of back or flank, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater
- 23071: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of shoulder area, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater
Also known as:
- Abdominal Wall Tumor Removal
- Abdominal Soft Tissue Tumor Excision
- Subcutaneous Tumor Removal Abdomen
- Abdominal Wall Mass Removal
CPT Codes:
- 22903: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of abdominal wall, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater
Also known as:
- Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
- Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
- Subcutaneous port placement
- Central line with port
CPT Codes:
- 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older
Does Dr. Ash accept my insurance?
Dr. Ash accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (810) 694-9700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ash accept in Grand Blanc, MI?
Dr. Ash in Grand Blanc, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Humana
Key Benefit Administrators
McLaren Health Plan
Medicare
Molina
SGS North America Inc
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Ash's office located?
Dr. Christopher Ash's Primary Practice
8235 Holly Rd Ste 1
Grand Blanc, MI 48439
(810) 694-9700
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American Osteopathic Association, DO
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What is Dr. Ash's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ash's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295751550.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ash?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ash
What is Dr. Christopher Ash's specialty?
Dr. Ash is a Surgeon near Grand Blanc, MI. 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. Ash to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Ash affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ash is affiliated with Ascension Genesys Hospital, Ascension Providence Hospital - Novi Campus, McLaren Flint 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 Christopher Ash accepting new patients in Grand Blanc, MI?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Ash is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Ash offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ash's office at (810) 694-9700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Ash?
Please contact Dr. Ash's office at (810) 694-9700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Ash have?
Dr. Christopher Ash is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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