Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sachs, Surgeon in Topeka, KS?
Where did Dr. Sachs go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Ok Coll Of Med, General Surgery | University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Program
Medical School: University of Mo-Kansas City Sch of Med, Kansas City Mo | University of Pennsylvania
Is Dr. Sachs board certified as a Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. William Sachs, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Sachs speak?
Dr. Sachs and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- French
What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Sachs typically treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Sachs 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. Sachs. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Gallbladder stones
- Biliary calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallbladder Disease
- Sudden Gallbladder Attack
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Sudden Gallbladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K810: Acute cholecystitis
What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Sachs typically perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Sachs 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. Sachs. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
- Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
- Groin Hernia Surgery
- Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
- First Inguinal Hernia Fix
- Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
- Ventral hernia repair
- Umbilical hernia surgery
- Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
- Incisional hernia repair
CPT Codes:
- 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
- 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
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
Also known as:
- Temporal Artery Biopsy or Ligation
- Head Artery Biopsy
- Giant Cell Arteritis Biopsy
- Temporal Artery Tie-Off
CPT Codes:
- 37609: Ligation or biopsy, temporal artery
Does Dr. Sachs accept my insurance?
Dr. Sachs accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (785) 354-9591 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sachs accept in Topeka, KS?
Dr. Sachs in Topeka, KS accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
American Postal Workers Union (APWU)
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Oscar Health
Pekin Insurance Group
State of Kansas
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Sachs' office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Sachs affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Sachs has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Sachs's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sachs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083639769.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sachs?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sachs