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Who is Dr. Somme, Pediatric Surgeon in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Stig Somme, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon, who primarily practices in Aurora, CO. He is board certified. Dr. Somme graduated from Medical Faculty, University Of Oslo and completed his residency at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons, American Academy of Pediatrics, International Fetal Medicine and Surgery Society, and American College of Surgeons. Dr. Somme is fluent in English, Norwegian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Somme’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Somme’s office at (720) 777-1234.
Where did Dr. Somme go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University of Toronto, Pediatrics - Pediatric Surgery | University of Toronto | The Hospital for Sick Children
Residency: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center | Louisiana State University Affiliated Hospitals
Medical School: Medical Faculty, University Of Oslo | Tulane Univ School of Medicine
Is Dr. Somme board certified as a Pediatric Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Stig Somme, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery , American Board of Surgery since 2008, American Board of Dermatology since 2010
What languages does Dr. Somme speak?
Dr. Somme and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Norwegian
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Somme treat?
As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Somme 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. Somme. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- K35890: Other acute appendicitis without perforation or gangrene
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
- K3532: Acute appendicitis with perforation, localized peritonitis, and gangrene, without abscess
Also known as:
- Sunken Chest
- Birth Defects
- Pectus Excavatum
- Funnel Chest
- Concave Chest
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q676: Pectus excavatum
Also known as:
- Other Feeding Difficulties
- Atypical Feeding Problems
- Unusual Eating Issues
- Specific Feeding Challenges
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6339: Other feeding difficulties
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)
What procedures does Dr. Somme perform?
As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Somme 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. Somme. 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 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:
- Inguinal Hernia Repair for Preterm Infant
- Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
- Inguinal Hernia Repair for Children
- Infant Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
- Baby Hernia Surgery
- Infant Groin Hernia Repair
- Pediatric Inguinal Hernia Surgery
- Ventral hernia repair
- Umbilical hernia surgery
- Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
- Incisional hernia repair
- Groin Hernia Repair in Kids
- Hernia Surgery for Infants
- Baby Groin Hernia Repair
- Reducible Inguinal Hernia Surgery (Infant)
- Hydrocelectomy with Hernia Repair (Infant)
- Groin Hernia Surgery
- Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
- First Inguinal Hernia Fix
- Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 49491: Repair, initial inguinal hernia, preterm infant (younger than 37 weeks gestation at birth), performed from birth up to 50 weeks postconception age, with or without hydrocelectomy; 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
- 49500: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 6 months to younger than 5 years, with or without hydrocelectomy; 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
- 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Laparoscopy of Abdomen
- Exploratory Laparoscopy
- Abdominal Scope
- Peritoneal Biopsy
- Omentum Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 49320: Laparoscopy, abdomen, peritoneum, and omentum, diagnostic, with or without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Intestine Ostomy Closure
- Small Intestine Removal with Ostomy
- Stoma Reversal Surgery
- Enterostomy Take-Down
- Bowel Ostomy Closure
- Small Bowel Resection with Enterostomy
- Intestine Removal and Stoma Creation
- Enterectomy with Ostomy
CPT Codes:
- 44625: Closure of enterostomy, large or small intestine; with resection and anastomosis other than colorectal
- 44125: Enterectomy, resection of small intestine; with enterostomy
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:
- Laparoscopic Appendectomy
- Minimally Invasive Appendectomy
- Keyhole Appendectomy
- Scope Appendectomy
CPT Codes:
- 44970: Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
Also known as:
- Esophagus Scope with Balloon Dilation
- Esophageal Balloon Dilation
- Flexible Esophagoscopy with Dilation
- Stretched Esophagus Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 43220: Esophagoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic balloon dilation (less than 30 mm diameter)
Also known as:
- Feeding Tube Placement with Endoscopy
- PEG Tube Placement
- Gastrostomy Tube Insertion
- EGD with Feeding Tube
- Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
CPT Codes:
- 43246: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with directed placement of percutaneous gastrostomy tube
Also known as:
- Anal Biopsy
- Rectal Wall Biopsy
- Anorectal Biopsy
- Anal Tissue Sample
CPT Codes:
- 45100: Biopsy of anorectal wall, anal approach (eg, congenital megacolon)
Also known as:
- Esophagus Scope with Injection
- Flexible esophagoscopy with injection
- Transoral esophageal injection
- Esophagus endoscopy with medication
- Upper GI endoscopy with injection
CPT Codes:
- 43201: Esophagoscopy, flexible, transoral; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
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:
- 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:
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Children under 5)
- Tunneled Central Line Placement
- Pediatric Central Venous Access
- IV Line for Young Children
- Central Line for Kids
CPT Codes:
- 36557: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump; younger than 5 years of age
Also known as:
- Long-Term Central Venous Catheter Insertion
- Tunneled central line placement
- Central venous access device insertion
- Hickman catheter insertion
- Broviac catheter insertion
CPT Codes:
- 36558: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Central Venous Port Insertion (Children under 5)
- Tunneled Central Line
- Subcutaneous Port Placement
- Pediatric Central Venous Access
- Port-a-Cath Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 36560: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; younger than 5 years of age
Also known as:
- Ingrown Toenail Removal
- Nail Matrix Excision
- Permanent Nail Removal
- Deformed Nail Surgery
- Toenail Avulsion
CPT Codes:
- 11750: Excision of nail and nail matrix, partial or complete (eg, ingrown or deformed nail), for permanent removal;
Also known as:
- Re-closure of Surgical Wound
- Secondary Wound Closure
- Repair of Wound Dehiscence
- Complicated Surgical Wound Repair
- Extensive Wound Re-stitching
CPT Codes:
- 13160: Secondary closure of surgical wound or dehiscence, extensive or complicated
Also known as:
- Circumcision with Local Anesthesia
- Newborn Circumcision
- Infant Circumcision
- Foreskin Removal (Clamp Method)
CPT Codes:
- 54150: Circumcision, using clamp or other device with regional dorsal penile or ring block
Also known as:
- Thoracoscopic Lung Lobe Removal
- VATS Lobectomy
- Minimally Invasive Lung Surgery
- Lung Lobe Resection (Thoracoscopic)
CPT Codes:
- 32663: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with lobectomy (single lobe)
Also known as:
- Minimally Invasive Pectus Repair (Nuss Procedure)
- Nuss procedure
- Pectus excavatum repair
- Pectus carinatum repair
- Funnel chest surgery
CPT Codes:
- 21743: Reconstructive repair of pectus excavatum or carinatum; minimally invasive approach (Nuss procedure), with thoracoscopy
Does Dr. Somme accept my insurance?
Dr. Somme accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (720) 777-1234 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Somme accept in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Somme in Aurora, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
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Avera Health
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
Department of Defense / Tricare
Kaiser Permanente
Patriot Coal Corporation
PrimeWest Health
State of South Dakota
UnitedHealthcare
Wellmark BlueCross BlueShield
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Where is Dr. Somme's office located?
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American College of Surgeons
Fellow
American Academy of Pediatrics
Member
International Fetal Medicine and Surgery Society
Member
American College of Surgeons
Fellow
What is Dr. Somme's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Somme's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861631244.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Somme?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Somme
What is Dr. Stig Somme's specialty?
Dr. Somme is a Pediatric Surgeon near Aurora, CO. Pediatric Surgeons specializes in the management of surgical conditions in premature infants, newborns, children, and adolescents. Contact Dr. Somme to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Stig Somme affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Somme is affiliated with Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center, Intermountain Health - Saint Joseph 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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Is Stig Somme accepting new patients in Aurora, CO?
Yes, Dr. Stig Somme is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Stig Somme offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Somme's office at (720) 777-1234 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Stig Somme?
Please contact Dr. Somme's office at (720) 777-1234 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Stig Somme have?
Dr. Stig Somme is certified by the American Board of Surgery and American Board of Dermatology.
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