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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ham, Pediatric Surgeon in Buffalo, NY?
Dr. Phillip Ham, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon, who primarily practices in Buffalo, NY with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Ham is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ham’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ham’s office at (716) 323-6110.
What languages does Dr. Ham speak?
Dr. Ham and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ham treat?
As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Ham 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. Ham. 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:
- Acute Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection
- Severe Acute Appendicitis with Perforation, Infection, and Abscess
- Ruptured Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection and Tissue Death
- Appendicitis
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Appendicitis with Local Peritonitis
- Localized Abdominal Infection from Appendix
- Early Appendicitis with Infection
- Burst Appendix with Gangrene and Abscess
- Perforated Appendix with Localized Infection and Tissue Death
- Complicated Appendicitis
- Perforated Appendix with Gangrene
- Localized Ruptured Appendix
- Appendix Rupture with Tissue Death
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3530: Acute appendicitis with localized peritonitis, without perforation or gangrene
- K3533: Acute appendicitis with perforation, localized peritonitis, and gangrene, with abscess
- K3532: Acute appendicitis with perforation, localized peritonitis, and gangrene, without abscess
Also known as:
- Umbilical Hernia
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Ventral Hernia
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Belly Button Hernia
- Navel Hernia
- Umbilical Rupture
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
- Abdominal Wall Hernia
- Epigastric Hernia
- Spigelian Hernia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
- K439: Ventral hernia without obstruction or gangrene
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Right Lower Abdominal Pain
- Pelvic Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
- Pain in lower right belly
- RLQ pain
- Right-sided lower abdominal discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
- R1031: Right lower quadrant pain
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pilonidal Sinus
- Tailbone Disorder
- Tailbone Sinus
- Sacrococcygeal Sinus
- Pilonidal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0592: Pilonidal sinus without abscess
Also known as:
- Anal Birth Defect
- Anal Disorder
- Birth Defects
- Imperforate Anus
- Congenital Anal Atresia
- Blocked Anus at Birth
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q423: Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of anus without fistula
Also known as:
- Pilonidal Cyst
- Tailbone Disorder
- Sacrococcygeal cyst
- Pilonidal sinus
- Tailbone cyst
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0591: Pilonidal cyst without abscess
Also known as:
- Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Gallbladder stones
- Biliary calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Abdominal Bloating
- Gas
- Gas in the Digestive Tract
- Bloated Stomach
- Swollen Belly
- Gaseous Distension
ICD-10 Codes:
- R140: Abdominal distension (gaseous)
Also known as:
- Hirschsprung's Disease
- Birth Defects
- Colonic Disease
- Hirschsprung disease
- Congenital Megacolon
- Aganglionic Megacolon
- Hirschsprung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q431: Hirschsprung's disease
Also known as:
- Infant Pyloric Stenosis
- Birth Defects
- Stomach Disorder
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- Pyloric Stenosis in Babies
- Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis
- IHPS
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q400: Congenital hypertrophic pyloric stenosis
Also known as:
- Cysts in Lung at Birth
- Birth Defects
- Lung Disease
- Congenital Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation
- CCAM
- Cystic Lung Disease in Newborn
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q330: Congenital cystic lung
Also known as:
- Other Health Condition
- Unspecified Health Issue
- General Health Concern
- Other Medical Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z789: Other specified health status
Also known as:
- Having Other Vascular Implants or Grafts
- Blood vessel graft
- Vascular stent
- Artery implant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95828: Presence of other vascular implants and grafts
Which procedures does Dr. Ham perform as a Pediatric Surgeon?
As a Pediatric Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Phillip Ham may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ham's office.
Does Dr. Ham accept my insurance?
Dr. Ham accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (716) 323-6110 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ham accept in Buffalo, NY?
Dr. Ham in Buffalo, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
HealthNow New York
Independent Health
Molina
MVP Healthcare
Nova Healthcare Administrators
UnitedHealthcare
Univera Healthcare
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Where is Dr. Ham's office located?
What is Dr. Ham's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609130533.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ham?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ham
What is Dr. Phillip Ham's specialty?
Dr. Ham is a Pediatric Surgeon near Buffalo, NY. Pediatric Surgeons specializes in the management of surgical conditions in premature infants, newborns, children, and adolescents. Contact Dr. Ham to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Phillip Ham affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ham is affiliated with Buffalo General Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Phillip Ham accepting new patients in Buffalo, NY?
Yes, Dr. Phillip Ham is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Phillip Ham offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ham's office at (716) 323-6110 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Phillip Ham?
Please contact Dr. Ham's office at (716) 323-6110 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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