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Who is Dr. Luebbers, Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) in Harlingen, TX?
Dr. Dustin Luebbers, MD is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), who primarily practices in Harlingen, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Luebbers is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Luebbers’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Luebbers’s office at (956) 362-8170.
What languages does Dr. Luebbers speak?
Dr. Luebbers and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) like Dr. Luebbers typically treat?
As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Luebbers 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. Luebbers. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Second Degree Hemorrhoids
- Third Degree Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoids
- Internal hemorrhoids that prolapse
- Grade 2 hemorrhoids
- Moderate hemorrhoids
- Prolapsed hemorrhoids
- Grade 3 hemorrhoids
- Severe hemorrhoids
ICD-10 Codes:
- K641: Second degree hemorrhoids
- K642: Third degree hemorrhoids
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:
- Dark, Tarry Stools (Melena)
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Melena
- Black Stools
- Upper GI Bleed Signs
ICD-10 Codes:
- K921: Melena
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
- Functional Constipation
- Unexplained Chronic Constipation
- Long-Term Constipation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
- K5904: Chronic idiopathic constipation
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:
- Anal Itching
- Anal Disorder
- Itching
- Pruritus Ani
- Itchy Anus
- Perianal Itch
ICD-10 Codes:
- L290: Pruritus ani
What procedures does a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) like Dr. Luebbers typically perform?
As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Luebbers 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. Luebbers. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
- Colon Polyp Removal
- Colorectal Lesion Excision
CPT Codes:
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
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:
- Omental Flap Surgery
- Intra-abdominal Omental Transfer
- Omentum Flap
- Abdominal Tissue Flap
CPT Codes:
- 49905: Omental flap, intra-abdominal (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Anal Fistula Surgery
- Fistulectomy
- Fistulotomy
- Anal Fistula Repair
CPT Codes:
- 46280: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); transsphincteric, suprasphincteric, extrasphincteric or multiple, including placement of seton, when performed
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Partial Colon Removal
- Minimally invasive colectomy
- Laparoscopic bowel resection
- Keyhole colon surgery
CPT Codes:
- 44207: Laparoscopy, surgical; colectomy, partial, with anastomosis, with coloproctostomy (low pelvic anastomosis)
Also known as:
- Injection to Test Blood Flow in Skin Graft
- Flap or Graft Blood Flow Test
- Fluorescein Injection for Vascularity
- Vascular Flow Assessment
CPT Codes:
- 15860: Intravenous injection of agent (eg, fluorescein) to test vascular flow in flap or graft
Does Dr. Luebbers accept my insurance?
Dr. Luebbers accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (956) 362-8170 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Luebbers accept in Harlingen, TX?
Dr. Luebbers in Harlingen, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
Universal Health Services
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Luebbers' office located?
Dr. Dustin Luebbers' Primary Practice
512 Victoria Ln Ste 2
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 362-8170
What is Dr. Luebbers's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Luebbers's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528445962.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Luebbers?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Luebbers
What is Dr. Dustin Luebbers's specialty?
Dr. Luebbers is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) near Harlingen, TX.
What does a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) do?
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.
Is this Dr. Dustin Luebbers affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Luebbers is affiliated with Dhr Health, Rio Grande Regional Hospital, Valley Regional Medical Center, Mission Regional Medical Center 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
When to see a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist)?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Dustin Luebbers accepting new patients in Harlingen, TX?
Yes, Dr. Dustin Luebbers is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dustin Luebbers offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Luebbers's office at (956) 362-8170 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dustin Luebbers?
Please contact Dr. Luebbers's office at (956) 362-8170 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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