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Dr. John Pennings, MD

Post Falls, ID

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Pennings, Surgeon in Post Falls, ID?

    Dr. John Pennings, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Post Falls, ID with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Pennings graduated from University of Minnesota Med School and completed his residency at Legacy Emmanuel Hosp & Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Pennings is fluent in English, Arabic, and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pennings’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pennings’s office at (208) 262-0945.

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

    • Residency: Legacy Emmanuel Hosp & Med Ctr, General Surgery | Emanuel Kaiser Integrated | Legacy Emanuel Hospital and Health Center Program

    • Medical School: University of Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn | University of Minnesota Med School

    Is Dr. Pennings board certified as a Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. John Pennings, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Pennings speak?

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

    • Arabic

    • English

    • French

    What conditions does Dr. Pennings treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Pennings 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. Pennings. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Third Degree Hemorrhoids
    • Hemorrhoidal Skin Tags
    • Fourth Degree Hemorrhoids
    • Perianal Blood Clot
    • Hemorrhoids
    • Anal Disorder
    • Prolapsed hemorrhoids
    • Grade 3 hemorrhoids
    • Severe hemorrhoids
    • Anal skin tags
    • Perianal skin tags
    • Leftover hemorrhoid skin
    • Permanently prolapsed hemorrhoids
    • Grade 4 hemorrhoids
    • Strangulated hemorrhoids
    • Thrombosed Hemorrhoid
    • External Hemorrhoid Clot
    • Blood Clot near Anus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K642: Third degree hemorrhoids
    • K644: Residual hemorrhoidal skin tags
    • K643: Fourth degree hemorrhoids
    • K645: Perianal venous thrombosis

    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 Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Anal Fissure
    • Anal Disorder
    • Rectal Tear
    • Fissure in Anus
    • Perianal Fissure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K602: Anal fissure, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Pennings perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Pennings 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. Pennings. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Hemorrhoid Ligation
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Colonoscopy
    • Colon Exam with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy
    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
    • Colon Polyp Removal
    • Colorectal Lesion Excision
    • Colon Biopsy
    • Large Intestine Scope
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Hemorrhoid Banding
    • Colon Exam with Ligation

    CPT Codes:

    • 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
    • 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
    • 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
    • 45398: Colonoscopy, flexible; with band ligation(s) (eg, hemorrhoids)

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhoid Removal with Rubber Band Ligation
    • Internal Hemorrhoid Removal (THD)
    • External Thrombosed Hemorrhoid Removal
    • Stapled Hemorrhoid Removal
    • Rubber Band Ligation for Hemorrhoids
    • Internal Hemorrhoid Ligation
    • Banding of Hemorrhoids
    • Hemorrhoid Banding
    • Transanal Hemorrhoidal Dearterialization
    • THD Procedure
    • Hemorrhoid Ligation with Mucopexy
    • Clotted Hemorrhoid Excision
    • External Hemorrhoid Surgery
    • Thrombosed Pile Removal
    • Hemorrhoidopexy
    • PPH Procedure
    • Stapled Hemorrhoidectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 46221: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal, by rubber band ligation(s)
    • 46948: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal, by transanal hemorrhoidal dearterialization, 2 or more hemorrhoid columns/groups, including ultrasound guidance, with mucopexy, when performed
    • 46320: Excision of thrombosed hemorrhoid, external
    • 46947: Hemorrhoidopexy (eg, for prolapsing internal hemorrhoids) by stapling

    Also known as:

    • Anal Sphincter Nerve Block
    • Internal Anal Sphincter Chemodenervation
    • Anal Sphincter Injection
    • Botox for Anal Fissure
    • Chemical Denervation of Anal Muscle

    CPT Codes:

    • 46505: Chemodenervation of internal anal sphincter

    Also known as:

    • Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Injections
    • EGD with Esophageal Balloon Dilation
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
    • Upper GI Endoscopy
    • Stomach Scope with Sample
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Injection
    • Colon Scope with Medication
    • Therapeutic Colonoscopy
    • Upper Endoscopy with Esophageal Dilation
    • Flexible Esophagoscopy with Balloon
    • EGD with Balloon Widening

    CPT Codes:

    • 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
    • 45381: Colonoscopy, flexible; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
    • 43249: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic balloon dilation of esophagus (less than 30 mm diameter)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
    • Repair of Small Abdominal Hernia (Complicated)
    • Laparoscopic Repair of Recurrent Inguinal Hernia
    • Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
    • Laparoscopic Hernioplasty
    • Epigastric Hernia Repair
    • Umbilical Hernia Surgery
    • Incisional Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Strangulated Hernia Surgery
    • Recurrent Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernioplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 49650: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia
    • 49592: 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, incarcerated or strangulated
    • 49651: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair recurrent inguinal hernia

    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:

    • Hemorrhoid Removal with Fissure Repair
    • External Hemorrhoid Removal
    • Hemorrhoid and Fissure Removal Surgery
    • Hemorrhoidectomy with Fissurectomy
    • Piles Surgery with Fissure Repair
    • Internal and External Hemorrhoid Removal
    • Hemorrhoidectomy
    • Piles Surgery
    • External Piles Removal
    • Anal Fissure Repair
    • Piles and Fissure Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 46261: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal and external, 2 or more columns/groups; with fissurectomy
    • 46250: Hemorrhoidectomy, external, 2 or more columns/groups
    • 46257: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal and external, single column/group; with fissurectomy

    Also known as:

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

    CPT Codes:

    • 47563: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy with cholangiography
    • 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy

    Also known as:

    • Anal Fissure Removal with Muscle Release
    • Fissurectomy
    • Sphincterotomy
    • Anal Fissure Repair
    • Chronic Fissure Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 46200: Fissurectomy, including sphincterotomy, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Anal Skin Tags
    • Anal Papillae Excision
    • Perianal Skin Tag Removal
    • Anorectal Tag Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 46230: Excision of multiple external papillae or tags, anus

    Also known as:

    • Emergency Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Incarcerated Hernia Repair
    • Strangulated Hernia Surgery
    • Ventral Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Umbilical Hernia Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 49594: 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); 3 cm to 10 cm, incarcerated or strangulated

    Also known as:

    • Anal Fistula Surgery
    • Fistulectomy
    • Fistulotomy
    • Intersphincteric Fistula Repair
    • Perianal Fistula Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 46275: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); intersphincteric

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Appendectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Appendectomy
    • Keyhole Appendectomy
    • Scope Appendectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 44970: Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy

    Also known as:

    • Rectocele Repair
    • Posterior Vaginal Wall Repair
    • Rectal Hernia Repair
    • Pelvic Floor Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 45560: Repair of rectocele (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Seton Placement
    • Fistula Seton Insertion
    • Drainage Seton Placement
    • Anal Fistula Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 46020: Placement of seton

    Also known as:

    • External Hemorrhoid Removal
    • Thrombosed Hemorrhoid Incision
    • Hemorrhoid Excision
    • Clotted Hemorrhoid Removal
    • External Hemorrhoid Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 46083: Incision of thrombosed hemorrhoid, external

    Also known as:

    • Anal Lesion Excision
    • Removal of Anal Warts
    • Surgical Excision of Anal Lesions
    • Anus Lesion Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 46922: Destruction of lesion(s), anus (eg, condyloma, papilloma, molluscum contagiosum, herpetic vesicle), simple; surgical excision

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Adjustable Gastric Band (Laparoscopic)
    • Gastric Band Removal
    • Lap-Band Removal
    • Weight Loss Device Removal
    • Bariatric Surgery Revision

    CPT Codes:

    • 43774: Laparoscopy, surgical, gastric restrictive procedure; removal of adjustable gastric restrictive device and subcutaneous port components

    Also known as:

    • Drainage of Perianal Abscess
    • Perianal Abscess Incision
    • Anal Abscess Drainage
    • Superficial Perianal Abscess Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 46050: Incision and drainage, perianal abscess, superficial

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Spinal Fusion
    • Lumbar Interbody Fusion
    • Lower Back Fusion
    • Spinal Arthrodesis

    CPT Codes:

    • 22558: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody technique, including minimal discectomy to prepare interspace (other than for decompression); lumbar

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
    • Interbody Device Implantation
    • Spinal Fusion with Cage
    • Synthetic Disc Space Device

    CPT Codes:

    • 22853: Insertion of interbody biomechanical device(s) (eg, synthetic cage, mesh) with integral anterior instrumentation for device anchoring (eg, screws, flanges), when performed, to intervertebral disc space in conjunction with interbody arthrodesis, each interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Wireless Esophageal pH Test
    • Esophageal pH Test
    • Bravo pH Test
    • Esophageal Reflux Monitoring
    • Acid Reflux Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 91035: Esophagus, gastroesophageal reflux test; with mucosal attached telemetry pH electrode placement, recording, analysis and interpretation

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Wall Reinforcement Implant
    • Synthetic Abdominal Mesh Implantation
    • Fascial Reinforcement Surgery
    • Polypropylene Abdominal Wall Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 0437T: Implantation of non-biologic or synthetic implant (eg, polypropylene) for fascial reinforcement of the abdominal wall (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Muscle or Skin Flap Surgery (Trunk)
    • Myocutaneous Flap (Body)
    • Fasciocutaneous Flap (Trunk)
    • Tissue Flap Reconstruction (Torso)

    CPT Codes:

    • 15734: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; trunk

    Does Dr. Pennings accept my insurance?

    Dr. Pennings accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (208) 262-0945 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Pennings accept in Post Falls, ID?

    Dr. Pennings in Post Falls, ID accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • AvMed Health Plan

    • Blue Cross of Idaho

    • Cambia (Regence)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • PacificSource

    • State of Idaho

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Pennings' office located?

    Dr. John Pennings' Primary Practice

    750 N Syringa St Ste 205

    Post Falls, ID 83854

    (208) 262-0945

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    Dr. John Pennings' Practice 2

    2003 Kootenai Health Way

    Coeur D Alene, ID 83814

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    Ratings & Reviews

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

    Dr. Pennings's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073569737.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pennings?

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

    What is Dr. John Pennings's specialty?

    Dr. Pennings is a Surgeon near Post Falls, ID. 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. Contact Dr. Pennings to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. John Pennings affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Pennings is affiliated with Northwest Specialty Hospital, Kootenai Health 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 John Pennings accepting new patients in Post Falls, ID?

    Yes, Dr. John Pennings is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Pennings offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Pennings's office at (208) 262-0945 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Pennings?

    Please contact Dr. Pennings's office at (208) 262-0945 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. John Pennings have?

    Dr. John Pennings is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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