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Dr. William Taylor, MD

Columbus, GA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Taylor, Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) in Columbus, GA?

    Dr. William Taylor, MD is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), who primarily practices in Columbus, GA. He is board certified. Dr. Taylor completed his residency at Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Colon And Rectal Surgery. Dr. Taylor is fluent in English, German, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Taylor’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Taylor’s office at (706) 984-7400.

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

    • Residency: Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Colon And Rectal Surgery

    • Medical School: University of Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn

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

    Yes, Dr. William Taylor, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Taylor speak?

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

    • English

    • German

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Taylor treat?

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

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
    • C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified
    • C19: Malignant neoplasm of rectosigmoid junction
    • C182: Malignant neoplasm of ascending colon
    • C187: Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon

    Also known as:

    • Benign Transverse Colon Polyp
    • Benign Ascending Colon Polyp
    • Benign Cecum Polyp
    • Benign Tumor
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colon Polyps
    • Non-cancerous transverse colon growth
    • Transverse colon adenoma
    • Transverse colon benign tumor
    • Non-cancerous ascending colon growth
    • Ascending colon adenoma
    • Ascending colon benign tumor
    • Non-cancerous cecum growth
    • Cecal adenoma
    • Cecum benign tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D123: Benign neoplasm of transverse colon
    • D122: Benign neoplasm of ascending colon
    • D120: Benign neoplasm of cecum

    Also known as:

    • Large Intestine Diverticulitis
    • Large Intestine Diverticulitis with Perforation and Abscess
    • Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
    • Abscess
    • Inflamed Colon Diverticula
    • Colon Diverticular Inflammation
    • Inflamed Colon Diverticula with Abscess
    • Perforated Large Bowel Diverticulitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5732: Diverticulitis of large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding
    • K5720: Diverticulitis of large intestine with perforation and abscess without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal polyps
    • Bowel polyps
    • Intestinal polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K635: Polyp of colon

    Also known as:

    • Fourth Degree Hemorrhoids
    • Hemorrhoids
    • Permanently prolapsed hemorrhoids
    • Grade 4 hemorrhoids
    • Strangulated hemorrhoids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K643: Fourth degree hemorrhoids

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones with Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Bile Duct Disease
    • Gallstones
    • Chronic cholecystitis with gallstones
    • Long-term gallbladder inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8010: Calculus of gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis without obstruction

    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:

    • 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:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Incisional Hernia
    • Hernia
    • Post-surgical Hernia
    • Surgical Incision Hernia
    • Scar Hernia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K432: Incisional hernia without obstruction or gangrene

    Also known as:

    • Inguinal Hernia with Obstruction
    • Hernia
    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Groin Hernia with Blockage
    • Strangulated Inguinal Hernia
    • Obstructed Groin Hernia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K4030: Unilateral inguinal hernia, with obstruction, without gangrene, not specified as recurrent

    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

    What procedures does Dr. Taylor perform?

    As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Taylor 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. Taylor. 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
    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Injection
    • Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Colonoscopy
    • Colon Exam with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy
    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Sigmoidoscopy with Submucosal Injection
    • Lower Colon Scope with Injection
    • Flexible Sigmoid Scope
    • Rectal and Lower Colon Exam
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colorectal Polyp Removal
    • Hot Biopsy Colonoscopy
    • 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)
    • 45335: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
    • 45384: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by hot biopsy forceps
    • 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Biopsy
    • Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • Sigmoidoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Sigmoid Colon Scope with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy with Tissue Sample
    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy and Biopsy
    • Rectum and Lower Colon Exam
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
    • Upper GI Endoscopy
    • Stomach Scope with Sample
    • Rectum and Lower Colon Scope with Lesion Removal
    • Hot Biopsy Polypectomy
    • Sigmoidoscopy for Polyps

    CPT Codes:

    • 45331: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
    • 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
    • 45333: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by hot biopsy forceps

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
    • Emergency Groin Hernia Repair
    • Ventral Hernia Repair
    • Umbilical Hernia Repair
    • Incisional Hernia Repair
    • Epigastric Hernia Surgery
    • Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
    • First Inguinal Hernia Fix
    • Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
    • Inguinal Hernia Surgery
    • Strangulated Hernia Repair
    • Incarcerated Hernia Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 49593: 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); 3 cm to 10 cm, reducible
    • 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
    • 49507: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; incarcerated or strangulated

    Also known as:

    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Sigmoidoscopy
    • Lower colon exam
    • Flexible colon scope
    • Rectum and lower colon check

    CPT Codes:

    • 45330: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Multiple Hemorrhoids
    • Hemorrhoidectomy
    • Internal and External Hemorrhoid Surgery
    • Piles Removal Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 46260: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal and external, 2 or more columns/groups;

    Also known as:

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

    CPT Codes:

    • 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy

    Also known as:

    • Anal Fistula Surgery
    • Fistulectomy
    • Fistulotomy
    • Perianal Fistula Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 46270: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); subcutaneous

    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:

    • Seton Placement
    • Fistula Seton Insertion
    • Drainage Seton Placement
    • Anal Fistula Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 46020: Placement of seton

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Rectal Tumor
    • Transanal Rectal Tumor Excision
    • Partial Thickness Rectal Tumor Removal
    • Rectal Lesion Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 45171: Excision of rectal tumor, transanal approach; not including muscularis propria (ie, partial thickness)

    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. Taylor accept my insurance?

    Dr. Taylor accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 984-7400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Taylor accept in Columbus, GA?

    Dr. Taylor in Columbus, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • State of Tennessee

    • Sterling Jewelers

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Taylor's office located?

    Dr. William Taylor's Primary Practice

    1900 10th Ave Ste 201

    Columbus, GA 31901

    (706) 984-7400

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

    Dr. Taylor's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659446326.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Taylor?

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

    What is Dr. William Taylor's specialty?

    Dr. Taylor is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) near Columbus, GA. 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. Taylor to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. William Taylor affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Taylor is affiliated with Piedmont Columbus Regional - Northside Campus, Piedmont Macon Medical Center, Piedmont Macon North Hospital, Piedmont Atlanta 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

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

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    Is William Taylor accepting new patients in Columbus, GA?

    Yes, Dr. William Taylor is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. William Taylor offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Taylor's office at (706) 984-7400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with William Taylor?

    Please contact Dr. Taylor's office at (706) 984-7400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. William Taylor have?

    Dr. William Taylor is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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