Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Person, Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) in Omaha, NE?
Dr. Austin Person, MD is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), who primarily practices in Omaha, NE with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Person is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Person’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Person’s office at (402) 280-4669.
What languages does Dr. Person speak?
Dr. Person and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Person treat?
As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Person 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. Person. 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:
- Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoidal Skin Tags
- Second Degree Hemorrhoids
- Perianal Blood Clot
- First Degree Hemorrhoids
- Anal Disorder
- Piles
- Anal veins
- Swollen rectal veins
- Anal skin tags
- Perianal skin tags
- Leftover hemorrhoid skin
- Internal hemorrhoids that prolapse
- Grade 2 hemorrhoids
- Moderate hemorrhoids
- Thrombosed Hemorrhoid
- External Hemorrhoid Clot
- Blood Clot near Anus
- Internal hemorrhoids
- Grade 1 hemorrhoids
- Mild hemorrhoids
ICD-10 Codes:
- K648: Other hemorrhoids
- K644: Residual hemorrhoidal skin tags
- K641: Second degree hemorrhoids
- K645: Perianal venous thrombosis
- K640: First degree hemorrhoids
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:
- Chronic Anal Fissure
- Anal Fissure
- Anal Disorder
- Long-Term Anal Tear
- Persistent Rectal Fissure
- Chronic Fissure in Anus
- Rectal Tear
- Fissure in Anus
- Perianal Fissure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K601: Chronic anal fissure
- K602: Anal fissure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anal Fistula
- Acute Anal Fissure
- Anal Disorder
- Fistulas
- Perianal Fistula
- Fistula-in-Ano
- Abnormal Anal Tract
- Tear in Anus
- Fresh Anal Tear
- Acute Rectal Fissure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K603: Anal fistula
- K600: Acute anal fissure
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Colon cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
ICD-10 Codes:
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
Also known as:
- Complete Bowel Incontinence
- Bowel Incontinence
- Full fecal incontinence
- Total loss of bowel control
- Severe accidental bowel leakage
ICD-10 Codes:
- R159: Full incontinence of feces
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Other Anal and Rectal Condition
- Anal Disorder
- Rectal Disorder
- Proctitis
- Anal Disorders
- Rectal Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- K6289: Other specified diseases of anus and rectum
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal Polyps
- Intestinal Polyps
- Bowel Polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps
Also known as:
- Rectal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- Anal Bleeding
- Blood in Stool
- Lower GI Bleed
ICD-10 Codes:
- K625: Hemorrhage of anus and rectum
Also known as:
- Large Intestine Diverticulitis
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Inflamed Colon Diverticula
- Colon Diverticular Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5732: Diverticulitis of large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding
Also known as:
- Anal Fistula
- Perianal Fistula
- Fistula in Anus
- Rectal Fistula
ICD-10 Codes:
- K6030: Anal fistula, unspecified
Also known as:
- Rectal Prolapse
- Pelvic Floor Disorder
- Rectal Disorder
- Protruding Rectum
- Bowel Prolapse
- Rectal Eversion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K623: Rectal prolapse
Also known as:
- Benign Transverse Colon Polyp
- Benign Tumor
- Colonic Polyps
- Colon Polyps
- Non-cancerous transverse colon growth
- Transverse colon adenoma
- Transverse colon benign tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D123: Benign neoplasm of transverse colon
Which procedures does Dr. Person perform as a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist)?
As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), procedures performed by a Dr. Austin Person may include:
- Abdominal Colorectal Surgery
- Anal Pap Smear
- Anoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Colorectal Surgeon Consultation
- Colorectal Surgeon Follow Up
- Colorectal Surgery
- Colorectal Surgery Second Opinion
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Person's office.
Does Dr. Person accept my insurance?
Dr. Person accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (402) 280-4669 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Person accept in Omaha, NE?
Dr. Person in Omaha, NE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Medicare
Midlands Choice (NE)
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealthcare
Wellmark BlueCross BlueShield
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Where is Dr. Person's office located?
Dr. Austin Person's Primary Practice
9850 Nicholas St Ste 150
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 280-4669
What is Dr. Person's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Person's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265840243.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Person?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Person
What is Dr. Austin Person's specialty?
Dr. Person is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) near Omaha, NE. 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. Person to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Austin Person affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Person is affiliated with Methodist Hospital - Omaha, Ne, Methodist Jennie Edmundson 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 Austin Person accepting new patients in Omaha, NE?
Yes, Dr. Austin Person is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Austin Person offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Person's office at (402) 280-4669 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Austin Person?
Please contact Dr. Person's office at (402) 280-4669 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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