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Dr. Elizabeth Wietfeldt, MD

Springfield, IL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Wietfeldt, Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) in Springfield, IL?

    Dr. Elizabeth Wietfeldt, MD is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), who primarily practices in Springfield, IL with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Wietfeldt graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans and completed her residency at Southern Illinois University. Dr. Wietfeldt is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wietfeldt’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wietfeldt’s office at (217) 528-7541.

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

    • Residency: Southern Illinois University

    • Medical School: Louisiana State University Health Shreveport / School of Medicine | Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans

    Is Dr. Wietfeldt board certified as a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist)?

    Yes, Dr. Elizabeth Wietfeldt, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Wietfeldt speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Wietfeldt treat?

    As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Wietfeldt 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. Wietfeldt. 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:

    • 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:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Digestive Disease
    • Colorectal Polyps
    • Intestinal Polyps
    • Bowel Polyps
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps
    • Z860100: Personal history of colon polyps, unspecified
    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    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:

    • Hemorrhoids
    • Hemorrhoidal Skin Tags
    • Piles
    • Anal veins
    • Swollen rectal veins
    • Anal skin tags
    • Perianal skin tags
    • Leftover hemorrhoid skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K648: Other hemorrhoids
    • K644: Residual hemorrhoidal skin tags

    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:

    • 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:

    • Anal Fissure
    • Anal Disorder
    • Rectal Tear
    • Fissure in Anus
    • Perianal Fissure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K602: Anal fissure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Large Intestine Diverticulitis with Perforation and Abscess
    • Intestine Diverticulitis
    • Abscess
    • Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
    • Inflamed Colon Diverticula with Abscess
    • Perforated Large Bowel Diverticulitis
    • Inflamed Bowel Diverticula
    • Bowel Diverticular Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5720: Diverticulitis of large intestine with perforation and abscess without bleeding
    • K5792: Diverticulitis of intestine, part unspecified, without perforation or abscess without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Genital Warts
    • Venereal Warts
    • HPV Warts
    • Anogenital Warts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A630: Anogenital (venereal) warts

    Also known as:

    • Benign Ascending Colon Polyp
    • Benign Tumor
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colon Polyps
    • Non-cancerous ascending colon growth
    • Ascending colon adenoma
    • Ascending colon benign tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D122: Benign neoplasm of ascending colon

    Also known as:

    • Digestive System Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Post-gastrointestinal surgery care
    • Stomach surgery aftercare
    • Bowel surgery recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48815: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the digestive system

    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:

    • Change in Bowel Habits
    • Bowel Movement
    • Altered Bowel Habits
    • Irregular Bowel Movements
    • Changes in Pooping

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R194: Change in bowel habit

    Also known as:

    • History of Adenomatous and Serrated Colon Polyps
    • Past Colon Polyps
    • Previous Adenomas
    • History of Precancerous Colon Growths

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z860101: Personal history of adenomatous and serrated colon polyps

    What procedures does Dr. Wietfeldt perform?

    As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Wietfeldt 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. Wietfeldt. 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:

    • Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Colonoscopy
    • Colon Biopsy
    • Large Intestine Scope
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colon Exam with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy
    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
    • Colon Polyp Removal
    • Colorectal Lesion Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
    • 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
    • 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique

    Also known as:

    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Sigmoid Colon Scope with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy with Tissue Sample
    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy and Biopsy
    • Rectum and Lower Colon Exam

    CPT Codes:

    • 45331: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Anal Sphincter Nerve Block
    • Internal Anal Sphincter Chemodenervation
    • Anal Sphincter Injection
    • Botox for Anal Fissure
    • Chemical Denervation of Anal Muscle

    CPT Codes:

    • 46505: Chemodenervation of internal anal sphincter

    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)

    Does Dr. Wietfeldt accept my insurance?

    Dr. Wietfeldt accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (217) 528-7541 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Wietfeldt accept in Springfield, IL?

    Dr. Wietfeldt in Springfield, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Commercial

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Alliance (HAMP)

    • Medicare

    • Roush Industries

    • SGS North America Inc

    • State of Illinois

    • State of Tennessee

    • Tria Health

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    Where is Dr. Wietfeldt's office located?

    Dr. Elizabeth Wietfeldt's Primary Practice

    900 N 1st St

    Springfield, IL 62702

    (217) 528-7541

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    Dr. Elizabeth Wietfeldt's Practice 2

    600 N Main St

    Taylorville, IL 62568

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    Dr. Elizabeth Wietfeldt's Practice 3

    775 Engineering Ave

    Springfield, IL 62703

    (217) 528-7541

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

    Dr. Wietfeldt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962623827.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wietfeldt?

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

    What is Dr. Elizabeth Wietfeldt's specialty?

    Dr. Wietfeldt is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) near Springfield, IL. 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. Wietfeldt to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Elizabeth Wietfeldt affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Wietfeldt is affiliated with Springfield Memorial Hospital, Decatur Memorial 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 Elizabeth Wietfeldt accepting new patients in Springfield, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Elizabeth Wietfeldt is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Elizabeth Wietfeldt offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Wietfeldt's office at (217) 528-7541 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Elizabeth Wietfeldt?

    Please contact Dr. Wietfeldt's office at (217) 528-7541 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Elizabeth Wietfeldt have?

    Dr. Elizabeth Wietfeldt is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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