Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wicker, Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) in El Paso, TX?
What languages does Dr. Wicker speak?
Dr. Wicker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) like Dr. Wicker typically treat?
As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Wicker 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. Wicker. 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:
- Digestive System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-gastrointestinal surgery care
- Stomach surgery aftercare
- Bowel surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48815: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the digestive system
Also known as:
- Ileostomy Care
- Colostomy Care
- Ostomy
- Ileostomy Management
- Small Intestine Stoma Care
- Ileostomy Follow-up
- Stoma Care
- Bowel Diversion Care
- Ostomy Bag Management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z432: Encounter for attention to ileostomy
- Z433: Encounter for attention to colostomy
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Colon cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
- Malignant neoplasm of colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
- C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cancer Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Cancer
- Post-cancer surgery care
- Oncology aftercare
- Cancer recovery follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z483: Aftercare following surgery for neoplasm
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
What procedures does a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) like Dr. Wicker typically perform?
As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Wicker 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. Wicker. 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:
- Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Exam with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
CPT Codes:
- 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Does Dr. Wicker accept my insurance?
Dr. Wicker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (915) 215-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wicker accept in El Paso, TX?
Dr. Wicker in El Paso, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Highmark Health
Medicaid
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Wicker's office located?
Dr. Ellen Wicker's Primary Practice
2000 Transmountain Rd Ste B
El Paso, TX 79911
(915) 215-8000
What hospitals are Dr. Wicker affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Wicker has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Wicker's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wicker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821452350.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wicker?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wicker