Dr. John Wilcher, MD

Dayton, OH

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Wilcher, Surgeon in Dayton, OH?

Dr. John Wilcher, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Dayton, OH. He is board certified. Dr. Wilcher graduated from Ohio State University / College of Medicine and completed his residency at Western Pennsylvania Hosp, General Surgery; Mc Gill Univ Fac Med Hosp, Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Wilcher is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wilcher’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wilcher’s office at (937) 276-3445.

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

Residency: Western Pennsylvania Hosp, General Surgery; Mc Gill Univ Fac Med Hosp, Thoracic Surgery | MC GILL UNIVERSITY FAC MED HOSPITAL
Medical School: Oh State Univ Coll of Med, Columbus Oh | Ohio State University / College of Medicine

Is Dr. Wilcher board certified as a Surgeon?

Yes, Dr. John Wilcher, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

What languages does Dr. Wilcher speak?

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

English

What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Wilcher typically treat?

As a Surgeon, Dr. Wilcher 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. Wilcher. 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:

Pressure Sores
Pressure Sore
Bedsores
Decubitus Ulcers
Pressure Ulcers
Bed Sore
Decubitus Ulcer
Pressure Ulcer

ICD-10 Codes:

L89153: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 3
L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4

Also known as:

Chronic Skin Ulcer
Skin Condition
Open Sore
Skin Wound
Non-healing Wound

ICD-10 Codes:

L98499: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of skin of other sites with unspecified severity

Also known as:

Dry Skin
Skin Condition
Xerosis
Dry skin condition
Asteatotic eczema

ICD-10 Codes:

L853: Xerosis cutis

What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Wilcher typically perform?

As a Surgeon, Dr. Wilcher 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. Wilcher. 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:

CPT Codes:

11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
11045: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
11046: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
15271: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area

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:

Bone Debridement (Cleaning of Bone Wound)
Bone Wound Cleaning
Surgical Bone Debridement
Dead Bone Removal
Wound Cleaning with Bone Involvement

CPT Codes:

11044: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less

Does Dr. Wilcher accept my insurance?

Dr. Wilcher accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (937) 276-3445 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Wilcher accept in Dayton, OH?

Dr. Wilcher in Dayton, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Perennial Consortium
State of Ohio
The Schroer Group
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Wilcher's office located?

Dr. John Wilcher's Primary Practice

7111 N Main St Ste 60

Dayton, OH 45415

(937) 276-3445

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What hospitals are Dr. Wilcher affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Wilcher has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Kettering Health Dayton,Dayton, OH

Ranked Carotid Artery Surgery

Kettering Health Hamilton,Hamilton, OH

Ranked ObGyn Surgery

Ranked C-section surgery

West Chester Hospital,West Chester, OH

Ranked Cancer Surgery

Ranked in 2 Procedures

Kettering Health Main Campus,Kettering, OH

Ranked Carotid Artery Surgery

The Christ Hospital,Cincinnati, OH

Ranked in 2 Specialties

Ranked in 3 Procedures

Miami Valley Hospital,Dayton, OH

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

Dr. Wilcher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881777811.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wilcher?

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

What is Dr. John Wilcher's specialty?

Dr. Wilcher is a Surgeon near Dayton, OH.

What does a Surgeon do?

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.

Is Dr. John Wilcher affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Wilcher is affiliated with Kettering Health Dayton, Kettering Health Hamilton, West Chester Hospital, Kettering Health Main Campus, The Christ Hospital 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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