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Dr. Patience Wildenfels, MD

New Orleans, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Wildenfels, Pediatric Urologist in New Orleans, LA?

    Dr. Patience Wildenfels, MD is a Pediatric Urologist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Wildenfels graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans. Dr. Wildenfels is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wildenfels’s office at (504) 842-4083.

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

    • Medical School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans

    What languages does Dr. Wildenfels speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Pediatric Urologist like Dr. Wildenfels typically treat?

    As a Pediatric Urologist, Dr. Wildenfels 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. Wildenfels. 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:

    • Other Congenital Penis Malformation
    • Hidden Penis
    • Other Foreskin Problems
    • Phimosis
    • Other Penis Disorder
    • Foreskin and Glans Adhesions
    • Twisted Penis
    • Penis Disorder
    • Penis birth defects
    • Congenital penile anomaly
    • Penis development issues
    • Buried penis
    • Concealed penis
    • Retractile penis
    • Various foreskin issues
    • Unspecified foreskin conditions
    • Foreskin abnormalities
    • Tight foreskin
    • Foreskin constriction
    • Retracted foreskin problems
    • Various penile conditions
    • Unspecified penis problems
    • Penis abnormalities
    • Preputial Adhesions
    • Glans Adhesions
    • Penile torsion
    • Penis twisting
    • Acquired penile twist

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q5569: Other congenital malformation of penis
    • Q5564: Hidden penis
    • N478: Other disorders of prepuce
    • N471: Phimosis
    • N4889: Other specified disorders of penis
    • N475: Adhesions of prepuce and glans penis
    • N4882: Acquired torsion of penis

    Also known as:

    • Congenital Chordee
    • Penis Disorder
    • Penile Curvature at Birth
    • Bent Penis (Congenital)
    • Chordee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q544: Congenital chordee

    Also known as:

    • Swollen Kidney
    • Kidney Disease
    • Hydronephrosis
    • Kidney Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N1330: Unspecified hydronephrosis

    Also known as:

    • One Undescended Testicle
    • Retractile Testicle
    • Testicular Disorder
    • Unilateral Cryptorchidism
    • Testicle Not Dropped
    • Maldescended Testicle
    • Ascending Testicle
    • Mobile Testicle
    • Gliding Testicle

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q5310: Unspecified undescended testicle, unilateral
    • Q5522: Retractile testis

    What procedures does a Pediatric Urologist like Dr. Wildenfels typically perform?

    As a Pediatric Urologist, Dr. Wildenfels 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. Wildenfels. 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:

    • Penile Straightening Surgery (Chordee Repair)
    • Chordee Repair
    • Hypospadias Repair
    • Penile Curvature Correction
    • Urethral Mobilization for Chordee

    CPT Codes:

    • 54300: Plastic operation of penis for straightening of chordee (eg, hypospadias), with or without mobilization of urethra

    Also known as:

    • Simple Scrotum Reshaping Surgery
    • Scrotal Reconstruction
    • Scrotum Plastic Surgery
    • Genital Reshaping Male
    • Simple Scrotoplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 55175: Scrotoplasty; simple

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Circumcision (Older Infants/Children/Adults)
    • Adult Circumcision
    • Childhood Circumcision
    • Foreskin Removal Surgery
    • Non-Clamp Circumcision

    CPT Codes:

    • 54161: Circumcision, surgical excision other than clamp, device, or dorsal slit; older than 28 days of age

    Also known as:

    • Penile Angulation Correction Surgery
    • Removing Penile Adhesions After Circumcision
    • Penile Curvature Repair
    • Peyronie's Disease Surgery
    • Penile Straightening Surgery
    • Post-Circumcision Adhesion Release
    • Penile Adhesiolysis
    • Circumcision Scar Tissue Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 54360: Plastic operation on penis to correct angulation
    • 54162: Lysis or excision of penile post-circumcision adhesions

    Also known as:

    • Repair of Incomplete Circumcision
    • Circumcision Revision
    • Foreskin Repair Surgery
    • Incomplete Circumcision Correction

    CPT Codes:

    • 54163: Repair incomplete circumcision

    Also known as:

    • Undescended Testicle Surgery
    • Orchiopexy
    • Testicular Fixation
    • Cryptorchidism Repair
    • Inguinal Orchiopexy

    CPT Codes:

    • 54640: Orchiopexy, inguinal or scrotal approach

    Also known as:

    • Skin Flap Surgery
    • Tissue Transfer
    • Local Flap Reconstruction
    • Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement

    CPT Codes:

    • 14040: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Inguinal Hernia Repair for Children
    • Pediatric Inguinal Hernia Surgery
    • Groin Hernia Repair in Kids
    • Hernia Surgery for Infants

    CPT Codes:

    • 49500: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 6 months to younger than 5 years, with or without hydrocelectomy; reducible

    Does Dr. Wildenfels accept my insurance?

    Dr. Wildenfels accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 842-4083 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Wildenfels accept in New Orleans, LA?

    Dr. Wildenfels in New Orleans, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Ochsner Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Wildenfels' office located?

    Dr. Patience Wildenfels' Primary Practice

    1514 Jefferson Hwy

    New Orleans, LA 70121

    (504) 842-4083

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

    Dr. Wildenfels's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952505554.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wildenfels?

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

    What is Dr. Patience Wildenfels's specialty?

    Dr. Wildenfels is a Pediatric Urologist near New Orleans, LA.

    What does a Pediatric Urologist do?

    Pediatric Surgeons are the health care professionals who can diagnose, treat, and manage children's urinary and genital problems. They dedicate at least 50% of their practice to the urological needs of infants, children, and adolescents. They offer health services such as Evaluation and management of voiding disorders; Vesicoureteral reflux, and urinary tract infections that require surgery; Surgical reconstruction of the urinary tract (including kidneys, ureters, and bladder) to address genital abnormalities, hypospadias, and intersex conditions; Surgery for childhood and adolescent groin conditions, such as undescended testes, hydrocele/hernia, and varicocele.

    Is this Dr. Patience Wildenfels affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Wildenfels is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, Slidell Memorial Hospital, Ochsner St. Anne Hospital, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, St. Tammany Parish 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 Patience Wildenfels accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Patience Wildenfels is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Patience Wildenfels offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Wildenfels's office at (504) 842-4083 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Patience Wildenfels?

    Please contact Dr. Wildenfels's office at (504) 842-4083 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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