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Dr. Patricia Mwesigwa, MD

Urogynecologist, Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)

Arlington, VA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Mwesigwa, Urogynecologist in Arlington, VA?

    Dr. Patricia Mwesigwa, MD is an Urogynecologist, who primarily practices in Arlington, VA. Dr. Mwesigwa is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mwesigwa’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mwesigwa’s office at (949) 855-1101.

    What languages does Dr. Mwesigwa speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Urogynecologist like Dr. Mwesigwa typically treat?

    As an Urogynecologist, Dr. Mwesigwa 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. Mwesigwa. 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:

    • Urge Urinary Incontinence
    • Stress Urinary Incontinence
    • Mixed Urinary Incontinence
    • Urinary Incontinence
    • Urge Incontinence
    • Overactive Bladder
    • Sudden Urge to Urinate
    • Stress Incontinence
    • Leakage with Coughing
    • Bladder Leakage with Activity
    • Combined incontinence
    • Stress and urge incontinence
    • Dual incontinence

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3941: Urge incontinence
    • N393: Stress incontinence (female) (male)
    • N3946: Mixed incontinence

    Also known as:

    • Overactive Bladder
    • OAB
    • Urgency Incontinence
    • Frequent Urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3281: Overactive bladder

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Bladder Inflammation
    • Bladder Disease
    • Chronic Cystitis
    • Long-term Bladder Infection
    • Persistent Bladder Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3020: Other chronic cystitis without hematuria

    Also known as:

    • Incomplete Uterine and Vaginal Prolapse
    • Pelvic Floor Disorder
    • Cervix Disorder
    • Partial uterine prolapse
    • Incomplete uterine descent
    • Uterovaginal prolapse
    • Female Organ Prolapse
    • Genital Prolapse
    • Pelvic Organ Prolapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N812: Incomplete uterovaginal prolapse
    • N819: Female genital prolapse, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Postmenopausal Vaginitis
    • Menopause
    • Vaginitis
    • Atrophic Vaginitis
    • Vaginal Dryness in Menopause
    • Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N952: Postmenopausal atrophic vaginitis

    What procedures does an Urogynecologist like Dr. Mwesigwa typically perform?

    As an Urogynecologist, Dr. Mwesigwa 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. Mwesigwa. 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:

    • Abdominal Voiding Pressure Study
    • Complex Bladder Pressure Test
    • Rectal Pressure Study
    • Gastric Pressure Test
    • Intraperitoneal Pressure Measurement
    • Complex Cystometrogram
    • Voiding Pressure Study
    • Bladder Function Test with Pressure

    CPT Codes:

    • 51797: Voiding pressure studies, intra-abdominal (ie, rectal, gastric, intraperitoneal) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 51728: Complex cystometrogram (ie, calibrated electronic equipment); with voiding pressure studies (ie, bladder voiding pressure), any technique

    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

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Activity Test of Anal or Urethral Sphincter
    • Sphincter EMG
    • Anal Sphincter Electromyography
    • Urethral Sphincter EMG
    • Pelvic Floor Muscle Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 51784: Electromyography studies (EMG) of anal or urethral sphincter, other than needle, any technique

    Also known as:

    • Complex Urine Flow Test
    • Uroflowmetry
    • Advanced Urine Flow Measurement
    • Bladder Function Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 51741: Complex uroflowmetry (eg, calibrated electronic equipment)

    Also known as:

    • Bladder and Urethra Scope
    • Cystoscopy
    • Urethroscopy
    • Bladder scope procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 52000: Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Injection for Overactivity
    • Bladder Chemodenervation
    • Botox for Bladder
    • Cystoscopy with Bladder Injection
    • Overactive Bladder Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 52287: Cystourethroscopy, with injection(s) for chemodenervation of the bladder

    Also known as:

    • Temporary Bladder Catheter Insertion
    • Straight Catheterization
    • Intermittent Catheterization
    • Urine Retention Catheter

    CPT Codes:

    • 51701: Insertion of non-indwelling bladder catheter (eg, straight catheterization for residual urine)

    Also known as:

    • Sacral Nerve Stimulator Implantation
    • Sacral Neuromodulation
    • Bladder Stimulator Implant
    • Nerve Stimulator for Pelvic Pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64561: Percutaneous implantation of neurostimulator electrode array; sacral nerve (transforaminal placement) including image guidance, if performed

    Does Dr. Mwesigwa accept my insurance?

    Dr. Mwesigwa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (949) 855-1101 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Mwesigwa accept in Arlington, VA?

    Dr. Mwesigwa in Arlington, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • Monarch HealthCare

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    Where is Dr. Mwesigwa's office located?

    Dr. Patricia Mwesigwa's Primary Practice

    1625 N George Mason Dr Ste 325

    Arlington, VA 22205

    (949) 855-1101

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

    Dr. Mwesigwa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609294065.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mwesigwa?

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

    What is Dr. Patricia Mwesigwa's specialty?

    Dr. Mwesigwa is an Urogynecologist near Arlington, VA.

    What does an Urogynecologist do?

    A subspecialist in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery is a physician trained in either Urology or Obstetrics and Gynecology, prepared to offer consultation and comprehensive management for women dealing with complex benign pelvic conditions, lower urinary tract disorders, and pelvic floor dysfunction. This comprehensive management includes the necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for the total care of patients with these conditions and the complications that may arise from them.

    Is Dr. Patricia Mwesigwa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Mwesigwa is affiliated with Vhc Health - Virginia Hospital 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 Dr. Patricia Mwesigwa accepting new patients in Arlington, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Patricia Mwesigwa is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Patricia Mwesigwa offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Mwesigwa's office at (949) 855-1101 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Patricia Mwesigwa?

    Please contact Dr. Mwesigwa's office at (949) 855-1101 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Mwesigwa's office located?

    Dr. Mwesigwa's office is located in Arlington, VA.