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Dr. Gerald Wright, MD

Grand Rapids, MI

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Wright, Surgical Oncologist in Grand Rapids, MI?

    Dr. Gerald Wright, MD is a Surgical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Grand Rapids, MI with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Wright is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wright’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wright’s office at (616) 267-8540.

    What languages does Dr. Wright speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Wright treat?

    As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Wright 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. Wright. 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:

    • Melanoma of the Trunk
    • Melanoma of Left Arm or Shoulder
    • Melanoma
    • Melanoma of the Left Leg or Hip
    • Melanoma of the Right Arm or Shoulder
    • Melanoma of Scalp or Neck
    • Melanoma of Right Leg or Hip
    • Facial Melanoma
    • Early Stage Trunk Melanoma
    • Malignant Melanoma of Body
    • Skin Cancer on Torso
    • Left Arm Melanoma
    • Left Shoulder Melanoma
    • Skin Cancer of Left Arm
    • Left Upper Limb Melanoma
    • Malignant Melanoma
    • Skin Cancer (Melanoma)
    • Cutaneous Melanoma
    • Black Skin Cancer
    • Left Leg Melanoma
    • Left Hip Melanoma
    • Malignant Melanoma of Left Leg
    • Right Arm Melanoma
    • Right Shoulder Melanoma
    • Malignant Melanoma of Right Arm
    • Scalp Melanoma
    • Neck Melanoma
    • Skin Cancer of Scalp
    • Skin Cancer of Neck
    • Right Leg Melanoma
    • Right Hip Melanoma
    • Skin Cancer of Right Leg
    • Right Lower Limb Melanoma
    • Malignant Facial Melanoma
    • Skin Cancer of Face
    • Melanoma on Face
    • Stage 0 Trunk Melanoma
    • Non-invasive Trunk Melanoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C4359: Malignant melanoma of other part of trunk
    • C4362: Malignant melanoma of left upper limb, including shoulder
    • C439: Malignant melanoma of skin, unspecified
    • C4372: Malignant melanoma of left lower limb, including hip
    • C4361: Malignant melanoma of right upper limb, including shoulder
    • C434: Malignant melanoma of scalp and neck
    • C4371: Malignant melanoma of right lower limb, including hip
    • C4330: Malignant melanoma of unspecified part of face
    • D0359: Melanoma in situ of other part of trunk

    Also known as:

    • Colorectal Cancer
    • Colon cancer
    • Rectal cancer
    • Bowel cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of colon
    • Malignant neoplasm of rectum

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified
    • C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum

    Also known as:

    • General Counseling Services
    • Personal Counseling
    • Life Coaching
    • Support Services

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7189: Other specified counseling

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Spread to Liver and Bile Duct
    • Liver Cancer
    • Metastatic Liver Cancer
    • Secondary Liver Tumor
    • Liver Metastasis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C787: Secondary malignant neoplasm of liver and intrahepatic bile duct

    Also known as:

    • Squamous Cell Skin Cancer of the Trunk
    • Squamous Cell Skin Cancer of the Scalp or Neck
    • Skin Cancer
    • Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Trunk
    • Trunk SCC
    • Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Trunk
    • Trunk Skin Malignancy
    • Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Scalp
    • Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Neck
    • Scalp SCC
    • Neck SCC

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C44529: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of other part of trunk
    • C4442: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of scalp and neck

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Cancer
    • Post-cancer surgery care
    • Oncology aftercare
    • Cancer recovery follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z483: Aftercare following surgery for neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Cancer in Lymph Nodes
    • Cancer
    • Lymph Node Metastasis
    • Metastatic Lymph Node Cancer
    • Secondary Lymphoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C779: Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of lymph node, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Secondary Cancer in Armpit Lymph Nodes
    • Cancer
    • Metastatic Cancer to Armpit Lymph Nodes
    • Axillary Lymph Node Cancer Spread
    • Lymph Node Metastasis in Armpit

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C773: Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of axilla and upper limb lymph nodes

    Also known as:

    • Pancreatic Cancer
    • Pancreas Cancer
    • Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
    • Pancreatic Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Wright perform?

    As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Wright 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. Wright. 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:

    • Intermediate Wound Repair (Scalp, Body, Limbs)
    • Intermediate Wound Repair (Body)
    • Complex Wound Repair (Scalp, Arms, Legs)
    • Complex Wound Repair (Additional Area)
    • Complex Trunk Wound Repair (Additional)
    • Intermediate Wound Repair (Scalp, Body, Arms, Legs)
    • Intermediate Wound Repair (Neck, Hands, Feet, Genitalia)
    • Intermediate Face/Head Wound Repair (2.6-5.0 cm)
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Complex Wound Closure
    • Deep Wound Stitching
    • Surgical Wound Repair
    • Laceration Repair (Body)
    • Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
    • Deep Wound Stitching (Body)
    • Deep Wound Repair (Extremities)
    • Surgical Closure of Complex Wound
    • Advanced Wound Stitching
    • Extensive Laceration Repair
    • Deep Wound Closure (Scalp/Limbs)
    • Complex Skin Repair
    • Complex Body Wound Repair
    • Trunk Laceration Repair
    • Deep Wound Closure (Trunk)
    • Surgical Wound Repair (Body)
    • Laceration Repair
    • Injury Stitching
    • Facial Laceration Repair
    • Head Wound Stitching
    • Complex Facial Cut Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 12034: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 7.6 cm to 12.5 cm
    • 12032: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
    • 13121: Repair, complex, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
    • 13122: Repair, complex, scalp, arms, and/or legs; each additional 5 cm or less (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 13102: Repair, complex, trunk; each additional 5 cm or less (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 12035: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 12.6 cm to 20.0 cm
    • 12042: Repair, intermediate, wounds of neck, hands, feet and/or external genitalia; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
    • 12052: Repair, intermediate, wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 2.6 cm to 5.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Malignant Skin Lesion Removal
    • Skin Cancer Removal (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
    • Skin Cancer Removal (Face, Ears, Eyelids, Nose, Lips)
    • Removal of Malignant Skin Lesion (2.1-3.0 cm)
    • Malignant Skin Lesion Removal (Scalp, Neck, Hands, Feet, Genitalia)
    • Skin Cancer Excision
    • Malignant Mole Removal
    • Tumor Removal from Skin
    • Wide Excision of Skin Lesion
    • Malignant Lesion Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal
    • Cancerous Mole Removal
    • Facial Skin Cancer Excision
    • Malignant Lesion Removal (Head/Face)
    • Skin Tumor Removal (Sensitive Areas)
    • Facial Skin Cancer Surgery
    • Lip Cancer Removal
    • Malignant Melanoma Removal
    • Wide Local Excision Skin
    • Malignant Tumor Removal
    • Wide Local Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 11604: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 3.1 to 4.0 cm
    • 11603: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
    • 11643: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
    • 11642: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
    • 11623: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
    • 11624: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 3.1 to 4.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Large Malignant Skin Lesion Removal
    • Skin Cancer Excision
    • Large Malignant Growth Removal
    • Wide Excision of Skin Cancer
    • Trunk/Limb Skin Cancer Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 11606: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter over 4.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Full Thickness Skin Graft (Small Area)
    • Skin Substitute Graft (Small Area)
    • Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
    • Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face)
    • Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
    • Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Face, Hands, Feet)
    • Free skin graft
    • Skin transplant
    • Dermal graft
    • Artificial Skin Graft
    • Wound Covering Application
    • Skin Replacement Surgery
    • Autologous Skin Graft
    • Partial Thickness Skin Graft
    • Skin Transplant
    • Facial Skin Graft
    • Free Skin Graft (Nose/Ears/Eyelids/Lips)
    • Full Thickness Graft for Face
    • Cosmetic Skin Graft (Face)
    • Facial skin graft
    • Hand skin graft
    • Neck skin graft
    • Genital skin graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 15220: Full thickness graft, free, including direct closure of donor site, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 20 sq cm or less
    • 15275: Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
    • 15100: Split-Thickness Autograft, Trunk, Arms, Legs; First 100 Sq Cm Or Less, Or 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children (Except 15050)
    • 15260: Full thickness graft, free, including direct closure of donor site, nose, ears, eyelids, and/or lips; 20 sq cm or less
    • 15240: Full Thickness Graft, Free, Including Direct Closure Of Donor Site, Forehead, Cheeks, Chin, Mouth, Neck, Axillae, Genitalia, Hands, And/Or Feet; 20 Sq Cm Or Less
    • 15120: Split-Thickness Autograft, Face, Scalp, Eyelids, Mouth, Neck, Ears, Orbits, Genitalia, Hands, Feet, And/Or Multiple Digits; First 100 Sq Cm Or Less, Or 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children (Except 15050)

    Also known as:

    • Complex Wound Repair on Torso (2.6-7.5 cm)
    • Trunk Wound Closure (Complex)
    • Deep Torso Laceration Repair
    • Complex Body Wound Stitching

    CPT Codes:

    • 13101: Repair, complex, trunk; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm

    Also known as:

    • Skin Cancer Removal (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
    • Malignant Lesion Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal
    • Cancerous Skin Growth Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 11602: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Skin Substitute Graft (Small Wound)
    • Skin Substitute Graft Application
    • Artificial Skin Graft
    • Wound Skin Replacement
    • Bioengineered Skin Application
    • Skin Replacement Procedure
    • Wound Covering Application

    CPT Codes:

    • 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
    • 15272: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; each additional 25 sq cm wound surface area, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Large Skin Cancer Removal
    • Malignant Lesion Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal
    • Wide Excision of Skin Cancer

    CPT Codes:

    • 11626: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter over 4.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Skin Biopsy (Punch)
    • Skin Biopsy
    • Punch Biopsy
    • Skin Lesion Biopsy
    • Dermal Punch Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 11104: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); single lesion

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth (1.1-2.0 cm)
    • Benign Skin Lesion Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
    • Mole Removal (Non-Cancerous)

    CPT Codes:

    • 11402: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Partial Mastectomy
    • Mastectomy
    • Lumpectomy
    • Breast conserving surgery
    • Quadrantectomy
    • Segmentectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 19301: Mastectomy, partial (eg, lumpectomy, tylectomy, quadrantectomy, segmentectomy);

    Also known as:

    • Breast Lesion Localization
    • Breast clip placement
    • Wire localization for breast surgery
    • Radioactive seed placement in breast
    • Ultrasound-guided breast marker

    CPT Codes:

    • 19285: Placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous; first lesion, including ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Biologic Implant for Soft Tissue Reinforcement
    • Acellular Dermal Matrix Implant
    • Breast Reinforcement Implant
    • Trunk Soft Tissue Repair
    • Tissue Scaffold Implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 15777: Implantation of biologic implant (eg, acellular dermal matrix) for soft tissue reinforcement (ie, breast, trunk) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
    • Lymph Node Identification
    • Sentinel Node Biopsy (Mapping)
    • Dye Injection for Lymph Nodes

    CPT Codes:

    • 38900: Intraoperative identification (eg, mapping) of sentinel lymph node(s) includes injection of non-radioactive dye, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Deep Armpit Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Superficial Lymph Node Needle Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Axillary Lymph Node Excision
    • Open Axillary Node Biopsy
    • Underarm Lymph Node Removal
    • Needle Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Cervical Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Inguinal Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Axillary Lymph Node Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 38525: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep axillary node(s)
    • 38505: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); by needle, superficial (eg, cervical, inguinal, axillary)

    Also known as:

    • Groin Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Deep Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Inguinofemoral Lymph Node Excision
    • Open Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Femoral Lymph Node Removal
    • Groin Lymph Node Removal
    • Cervical Lymph Node Excision
    • Open Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Deep Cervical Node Removal
    • Superficial Lymph Node Excision
    • Lymph Gland Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 38531: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, inguinofemoral node(s)
    • 38510: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep cervical node(s)
    • 38500: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, superficial

    Also known as:

    • Radioactive Tracer Injection for Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Sentinel Node Mapping Injection
    • Lymph Node Tracer Injection
    • Radioactive Dye for Lymph Nodes
    • Sentinel Lymph Node Identification

    CPT Codes:

    • 38792: Injection procedure; radioactive tracer for identification of sentinel node

    Also known as:

    • Complete Axillary Lymph Node Removal
    • Axillary dissection
    • Armpit lymph node surgery
    • Lymphadenectomy of armpit

    CPT Codes:

    • 38745: Axillary lymphadenectomy; complete

    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:

    • Laparoscopic Biopsy
    • Minimally Invasive Biopsy
    • Peritoneal Biopsy
    • Abdominal Biopsy via Laparoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 49321: Laparoscopy, surgical; with biopsy (single or multiple)

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
    • TAP block
    • Transversus abdominis plane block
    • Rectus sheath block
    • Abdominal pain injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)

    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

    Does Dr. Wright accept my insurance?

    Dr. Wright accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (616) 267-8540 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Wright accept in Grand Rapids, MI?

    Dr. Wright in Grand Rapids, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • California Foundation for Medical Care

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • Citizens Rx

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Medicare

    • Spectrum / Priority Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Wright's office located?

    Dr. Gerald Wright's Primary Practice

    145 Michigan St NE Ste 5500

    Grand Rapids, MI 49503

    (616) 267-8540

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    Dr. Gerald Wright's Practice 2

    4444 Kalamazoo Ave SE Ste 200

    Kentwood, MI 49508

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    Dr. Gerald Wright's Practice 3

    4069 Lake Dr SE

    Grand Rapids, MI 49546

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

    Dr. Wright's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700199809.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wright?

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

    What is Dr. Gerald Wright's specialty?

    Dr. Wright is a Surgical Oncologist near Grand Rapids, MI. A surgical oncologist is a highly qualified and trained surgeon with specialized expertise in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients. They have received additional training in a multidisciplinary approach and dedicate a significant portion of their practice to these areas, as well as to cancer research. Contact Dr. Wright to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Gerald Wright affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Wright is affiliated with Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, Corewell Health Greenville Hospital, Corewell Health Pennock Hospital, Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals St. Joseph Hospital, UM Health - Sparrow Hospital Lansing 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 Gerald Wright accepting new patients in Grand Rapids, MI?

    No, Dr. Gerald Wright is not accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Gerald Wright offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Wright's office at (616) 267-8540 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Gerald Wright?

    Please contact Dr. Wright's office at (616) 267-8540 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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