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Dr. Ian Villanueva, MD

Cary, NC

17 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Villanueva, Surgeon in Cary, NC?

    Dr. Ian Villanueva, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Cary, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified. Dr. Villanueva is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Villanueva’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Villanueva’s office at (919) 350-9625.

    Where did Dr. Villanueva go to medical school and complete their residency?

      Is Dr. Villanueva board certified as a Surgeon?

      Yes, Dr. Ian Villanueva, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

      What languages does Dr. Villanueva speak?

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

      • English

      What conditions does Dr. Villanueva treat?

      As a Surgeon, Dr. Villanueva 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. Villanueva. 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:

      • Groin Hernia (One Side)
      • Obstructed Belly Button Hernia
      • Ventral Hernia with Bowel Blockage
      • Hernia
      • Inguinal Hernia
      • Intestinal Obstruction
      • Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
      • Single Groin Hernia
      • Hernia in One Groin
      • Umbilical Hernia with Obstruction
      • Blocked Belly Button Hernia
      • Strangulated Umbilical Hernia
      • Abdominal Wall Hernia with Obstruction
      • Incisional Hernia with Blockage

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
      • K420: Umbilical hernia with obstruction, without gangrene
      • K436: Other and unspecified ventral hernia with obstruction, without gangrene

      Also known as:

      • Severe Obesity
      • Obesity
      • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
      • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
      • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
      • Morbid Obesity
      • Extreme Obesity
      • Class 3 Obesity

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories

      Also known as:

      • Gallstones
      • Cholelithiasis
      • Gallbladder stones
      • Biliary calculi

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction

      Also known as:

      • Gallstones with Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
      • Bile Duct Disease
      • Gallstones
      • Chronic cholecystitis with gallstones
      • Long-term gallbladder inflammation

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • K8010: Calculus of gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis without obstruction

      Also known as:

      • Acute Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection
      • Appendicitis
      • Peritoneal Disorder
      • Appendicitis with Local Peritonitis
      • Localized Abdominal Infection from Appendix
      • Early Appendicitis with Infection

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • K3530: Acute appendicitis with localized peritonitis, without perforation or gangrene

      What procedures does Dr. Villanueva perform?

      As a Surgeon, Dr. Villanueva 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. Villanueva. 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:

      • Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
      • Repair of Small Abdominal Hernia (Complicated)
      • Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
      • Laparoscopic Repair of Paraesophageal Hernia (No Mesh)
      • Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
      • Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
      • Laparoscopic Hernioplasty
      • Epigastric Hernia Repair
      • Umbilical Hernia Surgery
      • Incisional Hernia Repair with Mesh
      • Strangulated Hernia Surgery
      • Ventral hernia repair
      • Umbilical hernia surgery
      • Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
      • Incisional hernia repair
      • Keyhole Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
      • Laparoscopic Hiatal Hernia Repair
      • Fundoplasty (Laparoscopic)

      CPT Codes:

      • 49650: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia
      • 49592: 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, incarcerated or strangulated
      • 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
      • 43281: Laparoscopy, surgical, repair of paraesophageal hernia, includes fundoplasty, when performed; without implantation of mesh

      Also known as:

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

      CPT Codes:

      • 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy

      Also known as:

      • Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
      • Biopsy
      • Endoscopy
      • EGD with Biopsy
      • Gastroscopy with Biopsy
      • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy

      CPT Codes:

      • 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple

      Also known as:

      • Emergency Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
      • Incarcerated Hernia Repair
      • Strangulated Hernia Surgery
      • Ventral Hernia Repair with Mesh
      • Umbilical Hernia Repair

      CPT Codes:

      • 49594: 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); 3 cm to 10 cm, incarcerated or strangulated

      Also known as:

      • Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
      • EGD with Biopsy
      • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
      • Upper GI Endoscopy
      • Stomach Scope with Sample

      CPT Codes:

      • 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

      Also known as:

      • Laparoscopic Appendectomy
      • Minimally Invasive Appendectomy
      • Keyhole Appendectomy
      • Scope Appendectomy

      CPT Codes:

      • 44970: Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy

      Also known as:

      • Laparoscopic Intraperitoneal Catheter Insertion
      • Tunneled Peritoneal Catheter Placement
      • Laparoscopic Abdominal Catheter
      • Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Insertion

      CPT Codes:

      • 49324: Laparoscopy, surgical; with insertion of tunneled intraperitoneal catheter

      Also known as:

      • Removal of Large Soft Tissue Tumor (Back/Flank)
      • Subcutaneous Tumor Excision (Back)
      • Flank Tumor Removal
      • Large Soft Tissue Mass Excision
      • Back Tumor Surgery

      CPT Codes:

      • 21931: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of back or flank, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater

      Does Dr. Villanueva accept my insurance?

      Dr. Villanueva accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (919) 350-9625 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

      What insurance plans does Dr. Villanueva accept in Cary, NC?

      Dr. Villanueva in Cary, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

      Top Insurances

      • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

      • Centene

      • Cigna

      • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

      • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

      • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

      • Medicare

      • State of Kansas

      • State of Tennessee

      • UnitedHealthcare

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      Where is Dr. Villanueva's office located?

      Dr. Ian Villanueva's Primary Practice

      208 Ashville Ave Ste 14

      Cary, NC 27518

      (919) 350-9625

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      Dr. Ian Villanueva's Practice 2

      10010 Falls of Neuse Rd Ste 302

      Raleigh, NC 27614

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      Dr. Ian Villanueva's Practice 3

      3024 New Bern Ave Ste 200

      Raleigh, NC 27610

      (919) 350-2800

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

      Dr. Villanueva's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225256076.

      What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Villanueva?

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

      What is Dr. Ian Villanueva's specialty?

      Dr. Villanueva is a Surgeon near Cary, NC. 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. Villanueva to book an appointment today.

      Is this Dr. Ian Villanueva affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

      Yes, Dr. Villanueva is affiliated with WakeMed Raleigh Campus, WakeMed Cary 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 Ian Villanueva accepting new patients in Cary, NC?

      Yes, Dr. Ian Villanueva is accepting new patients at this time.

      Does Dr. Ian Villanueva offer online booking?

      Please contact Dr. Villanueva's office at (919) 350-9625 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

      How can I make an appointment with Ian Villanueva?

      Please contact Dr. Villanueva's office at (919) 350-9625 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

      Which board certifications does Dr. Ian Villanueva have?

      Dr. Ian Villanueva is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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