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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wheat, Surgeon in Amarillo, TX?
Dr. Erica Wheat, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Amarillo, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Wheat is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wheat’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wheat’s office at (806) 212-0355.
What languages does Dr. Wheat speak?
Dr. Wheat and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Wheat typically treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Wheat 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. Wheat. 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:
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
Also known as:
- Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Disease
- Benign Thyroid Nodule
- Solitary Thyroid Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
- Pre-op blood work
- Lab tests before surgery
- Pre-treatment lab assessment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination
What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Wheat typically perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Wheat 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. Wheat. 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:
- Breast Lesion Localization
- Breast clip placement
- Wire localization for breast surgery
- Radioactive seed placement in breast
- Ultrasound-guided breast marker
CPT Codes:
- 19285: Placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous; first lesion, including ultrasound guidance
Does Dr. Wheat accept my insurance?
Dr. Wheat accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (806) 212-0355 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wheat accept in Amarillo, TX?
Dr. Wheat in Amarillo, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Wheat's office located?
What is Dr. Wheat's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wheat's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073933297.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wheat?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wheat
What is Dr. Erica Wheat's specialty?
Dr. Wheat is a Surgeon near Amarillo, TX.
What does a Surgeon do?
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.
Is this Dr. Erica Wheat affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wheat is affiliated with Quail Creek Surgical 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 Erica Wheat accepting new patients in Amarillo, TX?
Yes, Dr. Erica Wheat is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Erica Wheat offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wheat's office at (806) 212-0355 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Erica Wheat?
Please contact Dr. Wheat's office at (806) 212-0355 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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