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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hazel, Trauma Surgeon in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Kweku Hazel, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Aurora, CO with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Hazel is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hazel’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hazel’s office at (303) 724-2685.
What languages does Dr. Hazel speak?
Dr. Hazel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Hazel typically treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Hazel 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. Hazel. 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:
- 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:
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Umbilical Hernia
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
- Hiatal Hernia
- Hernia of the Diaphragm
- Belly Button Hernia
- Navel Hernia
- Umbilical Rupture
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
- K449: Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene
- K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene
Also known as:
- Bariatric Surgery Status
- Weight Loss Surgery
- Weight-loss (Metabolic & Bariatric) Surgery
- Weight Loss Surgery History
- Gastric Bypass Status
- Sleeve Gastrectomy Status
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9884: Bariatric surgery status
Also known as:
- Stomach Removal
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastrectomy
- Absence of Stomach
- Missing Stomach
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z903: Acquired absence of stomach [part of]
Also known as:
- Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Gallbladder stones
- Biliary calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction
What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Hazel typically perform?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Hazel 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. Hazel. 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:
- Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
- Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
- Weight Loss Surgery
- Laparoscopy
- Gastric Sleeve Surgery
- Longitudinal Gastrectomy
- Laparoscopic Weight Loss Surgery
- Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
- Bariatric surgery
- Minimally invasive gastric bypass
- Weight loss surgery
CPT Codes:
- 43775: Laparoscopy, surgical, gastric restrictive procedure; longitudinal gastrectomy (ie, sleeve gastrectomy)
- 43644: Laparoscopy, surgical, gastric restrictive procedure; with gastric bypass and Roux-en-Y gastroenterostomy (roux limb 150 cm or less)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
- Laparoscopic Repair of Paraesophageal Hernia (No Mesh)
- Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Hernioplasty
- Groin Hernia Surgery
- Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
- First Inguinal Hernia Fix
- Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
- Keyhole Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Hiatal Hernia Repair
- Fundoplasty (Laparoscopic)
CPT Codes:
- 49650: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia
- 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
- 43281: Laparoscopy, surgical, repair of paraesophageal hernia, includes fundoplasty, when performed; without implantation of mesh
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal with X-ray
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy with Cholangiography
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Removal
- Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 47563: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy with cholangiography
- 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
Does Dr. Hazel accept my insurance?
Dr. Hazel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (303) 724-2685 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hazel accept in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Hazel in Aurora, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Prairie States Enterprises
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Hazel's office located?
What is Dr. Hazel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hazel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972862241.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hazel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hazel
What is Dr. Kweku Hazel's specialty?
Dr. Hazel is a Trauma Surgeon near Aurora, CO.
What does a Trauma Surgeon do?
Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.
Is this Dr. Kweku Hazel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hazel is affiliated with Uchealth University Of Colorado Hospital 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 Kweku Hazel accepting new patients in Aurora, CO?
Yes, Dr. Kweku Hazel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kweku Hazel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hazel's office at (303) 724-2685 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kweku Hazel?
Please contact Dr. Hazel's office at (303) 724-2685 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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