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Dr. Seth Waits, MD

Ann Arbor, MI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Waits, Surgeon in Ann Arbor, MI?

    Dr. Seth Waits, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Ann Arbor, MI with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Waits is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Waits’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Waits’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Waits speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Waits treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Waits 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. Waits. 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:

    • Liver Transplant
    • Awaiting Organ Transplant
    • Liver Transplantation
    • Organ Transplantation
    • Hepatic Transplant
    • Liver Graft
    • New Liver
    • Organ transplant waitlist
    • On transplant list
    • Pre-transplant status

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z944: Liver transplant status
    • Z7682: Awaiting organ transplant status

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Having a Kidney Transplant
    • Kidney Transplantation
    • Kidney Transplant
    • Renal transplant
    • Kidney replacement surgery
    • Post-kidney transplant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z940: Kidney transplant status

    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:

    • Enlarged Liver
    • Liver Disease
    • Hepatomegaly
    • Swollen liver
    • Liver enlargement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R160: Hepatomegaly, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Liver Cancer
    • Childhood Liver Cancer
    • Hepatic Cancer
    • Hepatocellular Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C220: Liver cell carcinoma

    Also known as:

    • Umbilical Hernia
    • Hernia
    • Belly Button Hernia
    • Navel Hernia
    • Umbilical Rupture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene

    What procedures does Dr. Waits perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Waits 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. Waits. 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:

    • Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
    • Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
    • Ventral hernia repair
    • Umbilical hernia surgery
    • Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
    • Incisional hernia repair
    • Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
    • First Inguinal Hernia Fix
    • Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 49591: 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); less than 3 cm, reducible
    • 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible

    Also known as:

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

    CPT Codes:

    • 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Ultrasound for Residual Urine
    • Post-void residual urine measurement
    • Bladder capacity ultrasound
    • Non-imaging bladder scan

    CPT Codes:

    • 51798: Measurement of post-voiding residual urine and/or bladder capacity by ultrasound, non-imaging

    Does Dr. Waits accept my insurance?

    Dr. Waits accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Waits accept in Ann Arbor, MI?

    Dr. Waits in Ann Arbor, 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)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Georgia-Pacific

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Spectrum / Priority Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Waits' office located?

    Dr. Seth Waits' Primary Practice

    1500 E Medical Center Dr Fl 1

    Ann Arbor, MI 48109

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    Dr. Seth Waits' Practice 2

    24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr PMB A

    Ann Arbor, MI 48105

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

    Dr. Waits's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659509842.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Waits?

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

    What is Dr. Seth Waits's specialty?

    Dr. Waits is a Surgeon near Ann Arbor, MI. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Waits to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Seth Waits affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Waits is affiliated with Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital, Bronson LakeView Hospital, Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, Bronson Battle Creek Hospital, Holland Hospital, Trinity Health Grand Rapids 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

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    Is Seth Waits accepting new patients in Ann Arbor, MI?

    Yes, Dr. Seth Waits is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Seth Waits offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Waits's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Seth Waits?

    Please contact Dr. Waits's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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