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Dr. Rolando Saenz, MD

San Antonio, TX

33 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Saenz, Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) in San Antonio, TX?

    Dr. Rolando Saenz, MD is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified. Dr. Saenz completed his residency at Carle Fndn Hosp, Colon And Rectal Surgery; Finch U Hlth Sci/Chgo M Sch, General Surgery. Dr. Saenz is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Saenz’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Saenz’s office at (210) 941-1000.

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

    • Residency: Carle Fndn Hosp, Colon And Rectal Surgery; Finch U Hlth Sci/Chgo M Sch, General Surgery

    • Medical School: University of Tx Med Sch At San Antonio, San Antonio Tx

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

    Yes, Dr. Rolando Saenz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Saenz speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Saenz treat?

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

    • Other Specified Aftercare
    • Skin Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Specific post-op care
    • Specialized recovery care
    • Follow-up for specific procedures
    • Dermatologic surgery recovery
    • Skin graft aftercare
    • Subcutaneous tissue post-op care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5189: Encounter for other specified aftercare
    • Z48817: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the skin and subcutaneous tissue

    Also known as:

    • External Surgical Wound Opening
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • External wound dehiscence
    • Surgical incision separation
    • Outer wound rupture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T8131XD: Disruption of external operation (surgical) wound, not elsewhere classified, subsequent encounter
    • T8131XA: Disruption of external operation (surgical) wound, not elsewhere classified, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Groin Hernia (One Side)
    • Umbilical Hernia
    • Hernia
    • Inguinal Hernia
    • Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
    • Single Groin Hernia
    • Hernia in One Groin
    • Belly Button Hernia
    • Navel Hernia
    • Umbilical Rupture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
    • K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhoids
    • Hemorrhoidal Skin Tags
    • Piles
    • Anal veins
    • Swollen rectal veins
    • Anal skin tags
    • Perianal skin tags
    • Leftover hemorrhoid skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K648: Other hemorrhoids
    • K644: Residual hemorrhoidal skin tags

    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:

    • 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 Fistula
    • Anal Disorder
    • Fistulas
    • Perianal Fistula
    • Fistula-in-Ano
    • Abnormal Anal Tract

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K603: Anal fistula

    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:

    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain

    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:

    • Anal Fissure
    • Anal Disorder
    • Rectal Tear
    • Fissure in Anus
    • Perianal Fissure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K602: Anal fissure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    Also known as:

    • Lack of Coordination
    • Movement Disorder
    • Clumsiness
    • Ataxia
    • Coordination Problems
    • Unsteady Movements

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R278: Other lack of coordination

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Stomach Inflammation
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastritis & Gastropathy
    • Chronic gastritis
    • Long-term stomach inflammation
    • Persistent stomach lining inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2950: Unspecified chronic gastritis without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    What procedures does Dr. Saenz perform?

    As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Saenz 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. Saenz. 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
    • 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

    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

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

    CPT Codes:

    • 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy

    Does Dr. Saenz accept my insurance?

    Dr. Saenz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 941-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Saenz accept in San Antonio, TX?

    Dr. Saenz in San Antonio, 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Kennon & Company

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of Nevada

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Saenz's office located?

    Dr. Rolando Saenz's Primary Practice

    1303 McCullough Ave Ste 362

    San Antonio, TX 78212

    (210) 941-1000

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    Dr. Rolando Saenz's Practice 2

    215 E Quincy St Ste 317

    San Antonio, TX 78215

    (210) 941-1000

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

    Dr. Saenz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316962723.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Saenz?

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

    What is Dr. Rolando Saenz's specialty?

    Dr. Saenz is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) near San Antonio, 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. Saenz to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Rolando Saenz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Saenz is affiliated with Methodist Hospital - San Antonio, Baptist Medical Center - San Antonio 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

    Where can I learn more about Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist)?

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    Is Rolando Saenz accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Rolando Saenz is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Rolando Saenz offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Saenz's office at (210) 941-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Rolando Saenz?

    Please contact Dr. Saenz's office at (210) 941-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Rolando Saenz have?

    Dr. Rolando Saenz is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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