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Dr. Eleanor Mathews, MD

Surgeon

Fort Payne, AL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Mathews, Surgeon in Fort Payne, AL?

    Dr. Eleanor Mathews, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Fort Payne, AL. Dr. Mathews is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mathews’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mathews’s office at (256) 845-4131.

    What languages does Dr. Mathews speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Mathews typically treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Mathews 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. Mathews. 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:

    • Ingrown Nail
    • Nail Disease
    • Ingrown toenail
    • Onychocryptosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L600: Ingrowing nail

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Other types of warts
    • Warts
    • Different kinds of warts
    • Various warts
    • Uncommon warts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B078: Other viral warts

    Also known as:

    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1013: Epigastric pain

    What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Mathews typically perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Mathews 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. Mathews. 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:

    • Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Colonoscopy
    • Colon Biopsy
    • Large Intestine Scope
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colon Exam with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy
    • Colon Cancer Screening

    CPT Codes:

    • 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
    • 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endoscopy
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Gastroscopy with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal with X-ray
    • Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
    • Cholecystectomy with Cholangiography
    • Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 47563: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy with cholangiography

    Also known as:

    • Nail Removal
    • Nail Plate Avulsion
    • Toenail Removal
    • Fingernail Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11730: Avulsion of nail plate, partial or complete, simple; single

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions

    CPT Codes:

    • 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions

    Also known as:

    • Partial or Complete Nail Removal (Additional Nail)
    • Nail Plate Avulsion
    • Toenail Removal
    • Fingernail Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11732: Avulsion of nail plate, partial or complete, simple; each additional nail plate (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Mathews accept my insurance?

    Dr. Mathews accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (256) 845-4131 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Mathews accept in Fort Payne, AL?

    Dr. Mathews in Fort Payne, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama

    • Centene Corporation

    • Christian Healthcare Ministries

    • Cigna Group

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medica Group

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Mathews' office located?

    Dr. Eleanor Mathews' Primary Practice

    321 Medical Center Dr SW

    Fort Payne, AL 35968

    (256) 845-4131

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

    Dr. Mathews's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982051116.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mathews?

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

    What is Dr. Eleanor Mathews's specialty?

    Dr. Mathews is a Surgeon near Fort Payne, AL.

    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 Dr. Eleanor Mathews affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Mathews is affiliated with Dekalb Regional Medical Center 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 Dr. Eleanor Mathews accepting new patients in Fort Payne, AL?

    Yes, Dr. Eleanor Mathews is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Eleanor Mathews offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Mathews' office at (256) 845-4131 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Eleanor Mathews?

    Please contact Dr. Mathews' office at (256) 845-4131 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Mathews' office located?

    Dr. Mathews' office is located in Fort Payne, AL.