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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Forstner-Barthell, Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) in Glendale, AZ?
Dr. Adrienne Forstner-Barthell, MD is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), who primarily practices in Glendale, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Forstner-Barthell graduated from Florida International University, Miami, FL and completed her residency at Mayo Clinic Hospital. Dr. Forstner-Barthell is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Forstner-Barthell’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Forstner-Barthell’s office at (602) 993-2622.
Where did Dr. Forstner-Barthell go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mayo Clinic Hospital | Mayo Clinic College of Medicine (Arizona) Program
Medical School: Florida International University, Miami, FL
Is Dr. Forstner-Barthell board certified as a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist)?
Yes, Dr. Adrienne Forstner-Barthell, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Forstner-Barthell speak?
Dr. Forstner-Barthell and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Forstner-Barthell treat?
As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Forstner-Barthell 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. Forstner-Barthell. 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
- Fourth Degree Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoidal Skin Tags
- Hemorrhoids
- Perianal Blood Clot
- Anal Disorder
- Prolapsed hemorrhoids
- Grade 3 hemorrhoids
- Severe hemorrhoids
- Permanently prolapsed hemorrhoids
- Grade 4 hemorrhoids
- Strangulated hemorrhoids
- Anal skin tags
- Perianal skin tags
- Leftover hemorrhoid skin
- Piles
- Anal veins
- Swollen rectal veins
- Thrombosed Hemorrhoid
- External Hemorrhoid Clot
- Blood Clot near Anus
ICD-10 Codes:
- K642: Third degree hemorrhoids
- K643: Fourth degree hemorrhoids
- K644: Residual hemorrhoidal skin tags
- K648: Other 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:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal Polyps
- Intestinal Polyps
- Bowel Polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- History of Adenomatous and Serrated Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal polyps
- Bowel polyps
- Intestinal polyps
- Past Colon Polyps
- Previous Adenomas
- History of Precancerous Colon Growths
ICD-10 Codes:
- K635: Polyp of colon
- Z860101: Personal history of adenomatous and serrated colon polyps
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Complete Bowel Incontinence
- Bowel Incontinence
- Full fecal incontinence
- Total loss of bowel control
- Severe accidental bowel leakage
ICD-10 Codes:
- R159: Full incontinence of feces
Also known as:
- Rectal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- Anal Bleeding
- Blood in Stool
- Lower GI Bleed
ICD-10 Codes:
- K625: Hemorrhage of anus and rectum
Also known as:
- Anal Fissure
- Chronic Anal Fissure
- Anal Disorder
- Rectal Tear
- Fissure in Anus
- Perianal Fissure
- Long-Term Anal Tear
- Persistent Rectal Fissure
- Chronic Fissure in Anus
ICD-10 Codes:
- K602: Anal fissure, unspecified
- K601: Chronic anal fissure
Also known as:
- Anal Itching
- Anal Disorder
- Itching
- Pruritus Ani
- Itchy Anus
- Perianal Itch
ICD-10 Codes:
- L290: Pruritus ani
Also known as:
- Other Anal and Rectal Condition
- Anal Disorder
- Rectal Disorder
- Proctitis
- Anal Disorders
- Rectal Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- K6289: Other specified diseases of anus and rectum
Also known as:
- Diarrhea
- Loose stools
- Runny poop
- Frequent bowel movements
ICD-10 Codes:
- R197: Diarrhea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Anal Fissure
- Anal Disorder
- Tear in Anus
- Fresh Anal Tear
- Acute Rectal Fissure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K600: Acute anal fissure
Also known as:
- Genital Warts
- Venereal Warts
- HPV Warts
- Anogenital Warts
ICD-10 Codes:
- A630: Anogenital (venereal) warts
What procedures does Dr. Forstner-Barthell perform?
As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Forstner-Barthell 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. Forstner-Barthell. 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:
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colon Exam with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
- Colon Polyp Removal
- Colorectal Lesion Excision
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)
- 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
Also known as:
- Removal of Multiple Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Internal and External Hemorrhoid Surgery
- Piles Removal Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 46260: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal and external, 2 or more columns/groups;
Also known as:
- Anal Skin Tag Removal
- Anal Fistula Surgery
- Anal Fistula Surgery (Second Stage)
- Anal Papilla Excision
- Perianal Skin Tag Removal
- Anal Lesion Excision
- Fistulectomy
- Fistulotomy
- Anal Fistula Repair
- Intersphincteric Fistula Repair
- Perianal Fistula Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 46220: Excision of single external papilla or tag, anus
- 46280: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); transsphincteric, suprasphincteric, extrasphincteric or multiple, including placement of seton, when performed
- 46275: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); intersphincteric
- 46285: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); second stage
Also known as:
- Hemorrhoid Removal with Fissure Repair
- Hemorrhoid Removal Surgery
- Hemorrhoidectomy with Fissurectomy
- Piles Surgery with Fissure Repair
- Internal and External Hemorrhoid Removal
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Piles Surgery
- Internal and External Hemorrhoid Excision
- Fistulectomy
- Fissurectomy
CPT Codes:
- 46261: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal and external, 2 or more columns/groups; with fissurectomy
- 46255: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal and external, single column/group;
- 46262: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal and external, 2 or more columns/groups; with fistulectomy, including fissurectomy, when performed
Also known as:
- Extensive Anal Lesion Removal
- Anal wart removal
- Destruction of anal condyloma
- Anal papilloma treatment
- Anal lesion ablation
CPT Codes:
- 46924: Destruction of lesion(s), anus (eg, condyloma, papilloma, molluscum contagiosum, herpetic vesicle), extensive (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery)
Also known as:
- External Thrombosed Hemorrhoid Removal
- Clotted Hemorrhoid Excision
- External Hemorrhoid Surgery
- Thrombosed Pile Removal
CPT Codes:
- 46320: Excision of thrombosed hemorrhoid, external
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:
- Anoscopy (Diagnostic)
- Anoscopy
- Anal Canal Exam
- Rectal Scope Exam
- Anus Diagnostic Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 46600: Anoscopy; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Rectal Abscess and Fistula Surgery
- Ischiorectal abscess drainage with fistulectomy
- Perianal abscess drainage
- Fistula-in-ano surgery
- Rectal fistula treatment
CPT Codes:
- 46060: Incision and drainage of ischiorectal or intramural abscess, with fistulectomy or fistulotomy, submuscular, with or without placement of seton
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 Rectal Tumor
- Transanal Rectal Tumor Excision
- Partial Thickness Rectal Tumor Removal
- Rectal Lesion Excision
CPT Codes:
- 45171: Excision of rectal tumor, transanal approach; not including muscularis propria (ie, partial thickness)
Also known as:
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Injections
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Colonoscopy
- Sigmoid Colon Scope with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy with Tissue Sample
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy and Biopsy
- Rectum and Lower Colon Exam
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Injection
- Colon Scope with Medication
- Therapeutic Colonoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 45331: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 45381: Colonoscopy, flexible; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
Also known as:
- High-Resolution Anoscopy with Biopsy
- Anoscopy
- HRA with Biopsy
- Anal Canal Magnification Exam
- Anorectal Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 46607: Anoscopy; with high-resolution magnification (HRA) (eg, colposcope, operating microscope) and chemical agent enhancement, with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Sigmoidoscopy
- Lower colon exam
- Flexible colon scope
- Rectum and lower colon check
CPT Codes:
- 45330: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Colonoscopy Through Stoma with Biopsy
- Stoma Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Ostomy Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colostomy Colonoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 44389: Colonoscopy through stoma; with biopsy, single or multiple
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:
- Extensive Pilonidal Cyst Removal
- Pilonidal Sinus Excision
- Tailbone Cyst Surgery
- Sacrococcygeal Cyst Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11771: Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; extensive
Also known as:
- Chemical Cauterization of Granulation Tissue
- Proud flesh removal
- Chemical burn for wound overgrowth
- Granulation tissue treatment
- Wound cautery
CPT Codes:
- 17250: Chemical cauterization of granulation tissue (ie, proud flesh)
Also known as:
- Neurostimulator Device Implantation (Peripheral, Sacral, or Gastric)
- Nerve Stimulator Implant
- Sacral Neuromodulation Device
- Gastric Stimulator Placement
- Peripheral Nerve Stimulator
CPT Codes:
- 64590: Insertion or replacement of peripheral, sacral, or gastric neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, requiring pocket creation and connection between electrode array and pulse generator or receiver
Also known as:
- Sacral Nerve Stimulator Implantation
- Sacral Neuromodulation
- Bladder Stimulator Implant
- Nerve Stimulator for Pelvic Pain
CPT Codes:
- 64561: Percutaneous implantation of neurostimulator electrode array; sacral nerve (transforaminal placement) including image guidance, if performed
Does Dr. Forstner-Barthell accept my insurance?
Dr. Forstner-Barthell accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (602) 993-2622 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Forstner-Barthell accept in Glendale, AZ?
Dr. Forstner-Barthell in Glendale, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Banner Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Medicare
MedImpact
Mercy Care Plan
OptumRx
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Forstner-Barthell's office located?
Dr. Adrienne Forstner-Barthell's Primary Practice
18275 N 59th Ave Ste 176
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 993-2622
Dr. Adrienne Forstner-Barthell's Practice 2
9150 W Indian School Rd Ste 118
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(602) 938-6960
What is Dr. Forstner-Barthell's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Forstner-Barthell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033153994.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Forstner-Barthell?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Forstner-Barthell
What is Dr. Adrienne Forstner-Barthell's specialty?
Dr. Forstner-Barthell is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) near Glendale, AZ. A colon and rectal surgeon possesses the expertise to diagnose and treat a variety of ailments affecting the intestinal tract, including the colon, rectum, anal canal, and perianal area, through both medical and surgical interventions. Furthermore, this professional also engages with other organs and tissues, including the liver, urinary system, and female reproductive system, that are relevant to primary intestinal disorders. Contact Dr. Forstner-Barthell to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Adrienne Forstner-Barthell affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Forstner-Barthell is affiliated with Banner Thunderbird Medical Center, HonorHealth Deer Valley Medical Center, Abrazo Arrowhead Campus, HonorHealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center, Banner Estrella Medical Center, HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center 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
Where can I learn more about Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist)?
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Is Adrienne Forstner-Barthell accepting new patients in Glendale, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Adrienne Forstner-Barthell is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Adrienne Forstner-Barthell offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Forstner-Barthell's office at (602) 993-2622 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Adrienne Forstner-Barthell?
Please contact Dr. Forstner-Barthell's office at (602) 993-2622 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Adrienne Forstner-Barthell have?
Dr. Adrienne Forstner-Barthell is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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