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Who is Dr. Rice-Townsend, Pediatric Surgeon in Seattle, WA?
Dr. Samuel Rice-Townsend, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon, who primarily practices in Seattle, WA. Dr. Rice-Townsend is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rice-Townsend’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rice-Townsend’s office at (617) 355-6000.
What languages does Dr. Rice-Townsend speak?
Dr. Rice-Townsend and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatric Surgeon like Dr. Rice-Townsend typically treat?
As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Rice-Townsend 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. Rice-Townsend. 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:
- Intestine Birth Defects
- Birth Defects
- Colonic Disease
- Small Intestine Disorder
- Congenital Intestinal Abnormalities
- Bowel Malformations
- Baby Intestine Development Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q439: Congenital malformation of intestine, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sunken Chest
- Birth Defects
- Pectus Excavatum
- Funnel Chest
- Concave Chest
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q676: Pectus excavatum
Also known as:
- Hirschsprung's Disease
- Birth Defects
- Colonic Disease
- Hirschsprung disease
- Congenital Megacolon
- Aganglionic Megacolon
- Hirschsprung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q431: Hirschsprung's disease
Also known as:
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Birth Defects
- Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
- CDH
- Diaphragm birth defect
- Hole in diaphragm at birth
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q790: Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5909: Other constipation
Also known as:
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
What procedures does a Pediatric Surgeon like Dr. Rice-Townsend typically perform?
As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Rice-Townsend 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. Rice-Townsend. 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:
- Surgical Anorectal Exam with Anesthesia
- Anesthesia
- Diagnostic anorectal exam under anesthesia
- Rectal exam with general anesthesia
- Anorectal surgery for diagnosis
CPT Codes:
- 45990: Anorectal exam, surgical, requiring anesthesia (general, spinal, or epidural), diagnostic
Also known as:
- Anal Biopsy
- Rectal Wall Biopsy
- Anorectal Biopsy
- Anal Tissue Sample
CPT Codes:
- 45100: Biopsy of anorectal wall, anal approach (eg, congenital megacolon)
Also known as:
- Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
- Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
- Ventral hernia repair
- Umbilical hernia surgery
- Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
- Incisional hernia repair
- Groin Hernia Surgery
- Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
- First Inguinal Hernia Fix
- Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 49591: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, reducible
- 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gastrostomy
- Keyhole Stomach Opening
- Laparoscopic Stomach Tube Placement
- Stamm Gastrostomy
CPT Codes:
- 43653: Laparoscopy, surgical; gastrostomy, without construction of gastric tube (eg, Stamm procedure) (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
- Central Line Explant
- Port-a-Cath Removal
- Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
- Tunneled Catheter Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion
Also known as:
- Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
- Hardware Removal Surgery
- Buried Implant Extraction
- Orthopedic Implant Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)
Also known as:
- Simple Pilonidal Cyst Removal
- Pilonidal Sinus Excision
- Tailbone Cyst Removal
- Sacrococcygeal Cyst Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 11770: Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; simple
Does Dr. Rice-Townsend accept my insurance?
Dr. Rice-Townsend accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 355-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rice-Townsend accept in Seattle, WA?
Dr. Rice-Townsend in Seattle, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cambia Health Solutions
Community Health Network of Washington
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Kaiser Permanente
Molina Healthcare
Premera Blue Cross
State of Washington
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Rice-Townsend's office located?
Dr. Samuel Rice-Townsend's Primary Practice
4800 Sand Point Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105
(617) 355-6000
What is Dr. Rice-Townsend's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rice-Townsend's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427258094.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rice-Townsend?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rice-Townsend
What is Dr. Samuel Rice-Townsend's specialty?
Dr. Rice-Townsend is a Pediatric Surgeon near Seattle, WA.
What does a Pediatric Surgeon do?
Pediatric Surgeons specializes in the management of surgical conditions in premature infants, newborns, children, and adolescents.
Is this Dr. Samuel Rice-Townsend affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rice-Townsend is affiliated with Uw Medical Center - Montlake 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 Samuel Rice-Townsend accepting new patients in Seattle, WA?
Yes, Dr. Samuel Rice-Townsend is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Samuel Rice-Townsend offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rice-Townsend's office at (617) 355-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Samuel Rice-Townsend?
Please contact Dr. Rice-Townsend's office at (617) 355-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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