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Dr. Richard Wittmeyer, DO

Trauma Surgeon

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Critical Care Surgeon

Baltimore, MD

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Wittmeyer, Trauma Surgeon in Baltimore, MD?

    Dr. Richard Wittmeyer, DO is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Baltimore, MD. Dr. Wittmeyer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wittmeyer’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wittmeyer’s office at (410) 328-4179.

    What languages does Dr. Wittmeyer speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Wittmeyer typically treat?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Wittmeyer 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. Wittmeyer. 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 here.

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Other Lung Disease
    • Lung Disease
    • Various lung conditions
    • Unspecified lung disorder
    • Miscellaneous lung problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J984: Other disorders of lung

    Also known as:

    • Low Blood Pressure
    • Hypotension
    • Blood Pressure Drop
    • Fainting Spells

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I959: Hypotension, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Collapsed Lung
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Traumatic Air in Chest
    • Traumatic Pneumothorax
    • Injured Collapsed Lung

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S270XXA: Traumatic pneumothorax, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Collapsed Lung with Blood
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Hemopneumothorax
    • Blood and Air in Chest
    • Traumatic Hemopneumothorax

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S272XXA: Traumatic hemopneumothorax, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Scalp Cut
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Scalp laceration
    • Deep scalp cut
    • Head cut

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0101XA: Laceration without foreign body of scalp, initial encounter

    What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Wittmeyer typically perform?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Wittmeyer 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. Wittmeyer. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Planned Tracheostomy
    • Tracheotomy
    • Surgical Airway Creation
    • Breathing Tube Placement (Surgical)
    • Neck Airway Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 31600: Tracheostomy, planned (separate procedure);

    Also known as:

    • Feeding Tube Placement with Endoscopy
    • PEG Tube Placement
    • Gastrostomy Tube Insertion
    • EGD with Feeding Tube
    • Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43246: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with directed placement of percutaneous gastrostomy tube

    Does Dr. Wittmeyer accept my insurance?

    Dr. Wittmeyer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 328-4179 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Wittmeyer accept in Baltimore, MD?

    Dr. Wittmeyer in Baltimore, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • State of Maryland

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Wittmeyer's office located?

    Dr. Richard Wittmeyer's Primary Practice

    22 S Greene St

    Baltimore, MD 21201

    (410) 328-4179

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

    Dr. Wittmeyer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568882439.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wittmeyer?

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

    What is Dr. Richard Wittmeyer's specialty?

    Dr. Wittmeyer is a Trauma Surgeon near Baltimore, MD.

    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. Richard Wittmeyer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Wittmeyer is affiliated with Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center, Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional, Frederick Health Hospital, Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Um Capital Region Medical Center, Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center 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 Richard Wittmeyer accepting new patients in Baltimore, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Wittmeyer is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Richard Wittmeyer offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Wittmeyer's office at (410) 328-4179 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Richard Wittmeyer?

    Please contact Dr. Wittmeyer's office at (410) 328-4179 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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