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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Liechty, Pediatric Surgeon in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Kenneth Liechty, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon, who primarily practices in Tucson, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Liechty completed his residency at Children'S Hosp-Philadelphia, Pediatric Surgery-Surgery; Univ Of Pa Hlth System, General Surgery; Univ Pa Sch Of Med, General Surgery. Dr. Liechty is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Liechty’s practice accepts Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Liechty’s office at (303) 436-4949.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Liechty?
Dr. Kenneth Liechty, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric 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. Liechty empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Fetal Surgery, Neonatal Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Tucson/AZ community, Dr. Liechty is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Liechty go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Children'S Hosp-Philadelphia, Pediatric Surgery-Surgery; Univ Of Pa Hlth System, General Surgery; Univ Pa Sch Of Med, General Surgery | Children's Hospital Philadelphia
Medical School: University of Ut Sch of Med, Salt Lake Cty Ut
Is Dr. Liechty board certified as a Pediatric Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Kenneth Liechty, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Liechty speak?
Dr. Liechty and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Liechty treat?
As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Liechty 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. Liechty. 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:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Umbilical Hernia
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Belly Button Hernia
- Navel Hernia
- Umbilical Rupture
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
ICD-10 Codes:
- K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Ruptured Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection and Tissue Death
- Appendicitis
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
- Perforated Appendix with Gangrene
- Localized Ruptured Appendix
- Appendix Rupture with Tissue Death
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
- K3532: Acute appendicitis with perforation, localized peritonitis, and gangrene, without abscess
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Right Lower Abdominal Pain
- Pelvic Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
- Pain in lower right belly
- RLQ pain
- Right-sided lower abdominal discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
- R1031: Right lower quadrant pain
Also known as:
- Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Gallbladder stones
- Biliary calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Feeding Difficulties
- Eating Problems
- Swallowing Problems
- Unspecified Feeding Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6330: Feeding difficulties, unspecified
Also known as:
- Gastrostomy
- Ostomy
- Feeding Tube Opening
- Stomach Stoma
- G-tube
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z931: Gastrostomy status
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:
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
- Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
- ALL
- Acute lymphocytic leukemia
- Lymphoblastic leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9100: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Fetal Abnormality
- Birth Defects
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Congenital Anomaly
- Fetal Malformation
- Developmental Abnormality
- Birth Defect
ICD-10 Codes:
- O359XX0: Maternal care for (suspected) fetal abnormality and damage, unspecified, not applicable or unspecified
Also known as:
- Sunken Chest
- Birth Defects
- Pectus Excavatum
- Funnel Chest
- Concave Chest
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q676: Pectus excavatum
Also known as:
- Granulomatous Skin Disorder
- Skin Condition
- Skin Granuloma
- Granulomatous Dermatitis
- Skin Lumps
ICD-10 Codes:
- L929: Granulomatous disorder of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
Also known as:
- Failure to Thrive in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Poor growth in children
- Childhood growth problems
- Infant growth failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6251: Failure to thrive (child)
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
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Also known as:
- Pilonidal Sinus
- Tailbone Disorder
- Tailbone Sinus
- Sacrococcygeal Sinus
- Pilonidal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0592: Pilonidal sinus without abscess
What procedures does Dr. Liechty perform?
As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Liechty 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. Liechty. 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:
- Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
- Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
- Infant Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Ventral hernia repair
- Umbilical hernia surgery
- Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
- Incisional hernia repair
- Groin Hernia Surgery
- Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
- First Inguinal Hernia Fix
- Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
- Baby Groin Hernia Repair
- Reducible Inguinal Hernia Surgery (Infant)
- Hydrocelectomy with Hernia Repair (Infant)
CPT Codes:
- 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
- 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
- 49495: Repair, initial inguinal hernia, full term infant younger than age 6 months, or preterm infant older than 50 weeks postconception age and younger than age 6 months at the time of surgery, with or without hydrocelectomy; reducible
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gastrostomy
- Keyhole Stomach Opening
- Laparoscopic Stomach Tube Placement
- Stamm Gastrostomy
CPT Codes:
- 43653: Laparoscopy, surgical; gastrostomy, without construction of gastric tube (eg, Stamm procedure) (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Appendectomy
- Minimally Invasive Appendectomy
- Keyhole Appendectomy
- Scope Appendectomy
CPT Codes:
- 44970: Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy
Also known as:
- Gastrostomy Tube Replacement
- G-tube Change
- Percutaneous Gastrostomy Tube Exchange
- Stomach Feeding Tube Replacement
CPT Codes:
- 43762: Replacement of gastrostomy tube, percutaneous, includes removal, when performed, without imaging or endoscopic guidance; not requiring revision of gastrostomy tract
Also known as:
- Surgical Closure of Stomach Tube Opening
- Gastrostomy Closure
- Stomach Stoma Closure
- G-tube Removal Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 43870: Closure of gastrostomy, surgical
Also known as:
- Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
- Central Line Explant
- Port-a-Cath Removal
- Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
- Tunneled Catheter Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion
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
Also known as:
- Removal of Tunneled Central Venous Catheter
- Central Line Removal
- Tunneled Catheter Extraction
- Venous Access Device Removal
CPT Codes:
- 36589: Removal of tunneled central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump
Also known as:
- Chemical Cauterization of Granulation Tissue
- Proud flesh removal
- Chemical burn for wound overgrowth
- Granulation tissue treatment
- Wound cautery
CPT Codes:
- 17250: Chemical cauterization of granulation tissue (ie, proud flesh)
Also known as:
- Simple Pilonidal Cyst Removal
- Pilonidal Sinus Excision
- Tailbone Cyst Removal
- Sacrococcygeal Cyst Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 11770: Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; simple
Does Dr. Liechty accept my insurance?
Dr. Liechty accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (303) 436-4949 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Liechty accept in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Liechty in Tucson, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Banner Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
BlueCross and BlueShield of Vermont
Centene
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal Employee Program
Mercy Care Plan
State of Nevada
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Liechty's office located?
Dr. Kenneth Liechty's Primary Practice
535 N Wilmot Rd Ste 101
Tucson, AZ 85711
(303) 436-4949
What is Dr. Liechty's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Liechty's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588752836.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Liechty?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Liechty
What is Dr. Kenneth Liechty's specialty?
Dr. Liechty is a Pediatric Surgeon near Tucson, AZ. Pediatric Surgeons specializes in the management of surgical conditions in premature infants, newborns, children, and adolescents. Contact Dr. Liechty to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kenneth Liechty affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Liechty is affiliated with Banner - University Medical Center Tucson 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 Kenneth Liechty accepting new patients in Tucson, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Kenneth Liechty is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kenneth Liechty offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Liechty's office at (303) 436-4949 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kenneth Liechty?
Please contact Dr. Liechty's office at (303) 436-4949 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kenneth Liechty have?
Dr. Kenneth Liechty is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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