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Dr. Stephen Faulkner, MD

Dr. Stephen Faulkner, MD

Cottonwood, AZ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Faulkner, Surgeon in Cottonwood, AZ?

    Dr. Stephen Faulkner, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Cottonwood, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Faulkner is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Faulkner’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Faulkner’s office at (928) 639-6025.

    What languages does Dr. Faulkner speak?

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

    • English

    • French

    What conditions does Dr. Faulkner treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Faulkner 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. Faulkner. 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:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    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:

    • Groin Hernia (One Side)
    • Umbilical Hernia
    • Hernia
    • Inguinal Hernia
    • Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
    • Single Groin Hernia
    • Hernia in One Groin
    • Belly Button Hernia
    • Navel Hernia
    • Umbilical Rupture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
    • K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene

    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:

    • Other Esophagus Condition
    • Esophagus Disorder
    • Various esophageal diseases
    • Miscellaneous esophagus problems
    • Other food pipe issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2289: Other specified disease of esophagus

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones with Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Bile Duct Disease
    • Gallstones
    • Chronic cholecystitis with gallstones
    • Long-term gallbladder inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8010: Calculus of gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis without obstruction

    What procedures does Dr. Faulkner perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Faulkner 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. Faulkner. 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 with Bleeding Control
    • Colonoscopy with Hemorrhoid Ligation
    • 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
    • Endoscopic Hemostasis
    • Colonoscopy for Bleeding
    • Hemorrhoid Banding
    • Colon Exam with Ligation

    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
    • 45382: Colonoscopy, flexible; with control of bleeding, any method
    • 45398: Colonoscopy, flexible; with band ligation(s) (eg, hemorrhoids)

    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 Inguinal Hernia Repair
    • Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
    • Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
    • Repair of Small Abdominal Hernia (Complicated)
    • Laparoscopic Repair of Recurrent Inguinal Hernia
    • Umbilical Hernia Repair (Age 5+)
    • Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
    • Laparoscopic Hernioplasty
    • Ventral hernia repair
    • Umbilical hernia surgery
    • Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
    • Incisional hernia repair
    • Ventral Hernia Repair
    • Umbilical Hernia Repair
    • Incisional Hernia Repair
    • Epigastric Hernia Surgery
    • Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
    • First Inguinal Hernia Fix
    • Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
    • Epigastric Hernia Repair
    • Umbilical Hernia Surgery
    • Incisional Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Strangulated Hernia Surgery
    • Recurrent Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernioplasty
    • Belly Button Hernia Repair
    • Adult Umbilical Hernia Surgery
    • Reducible Umbilical Hernia Surgery
    • Navel Hernia Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 49650: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia
    • 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
    • 49593: 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, reducible
    • 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
    • 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
    • 49585: Repair umbilical hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible

    Also known as:

    • Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Biopsy
    • EGD with Esophageal Balloon Dilation
    • Upper Endoscopy with Varices Banding
    • Colonoscopy with Injections
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Colonoscopy
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
    • Upper GI Endoscopy
    • Stomach Scope with Sample
    • Sigmoid Colon Scope with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy with Tissue Sample
    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy and Biopsy
    • Rectum and Lower Colon Exam
    • Upper Endoscopy with Esophageal Dilation
    • Flexible Esophagoscopy with Balloon
    • EGD with Balloon Widening
    • EGD with Band Ligation
    • Esophageal Varices Banding
    • Gastric Varices Treatment
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Injection
    • Colon Scope with Medication
    • Therapeutic Colonoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
    • 45331: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
    • 43249: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic balloon dilation of esophagus (less than 30 mm diameter)
    • 43244: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with band ligation of esophageal/gastric varices
    • 45381: Colonoscopy, flexible; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance

    Also known as:

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

    CPT Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • ERCP with Sphincterotomy
    • ERCP with Stent Placement
    • Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
    • Bile duct scope
    • Pancreatic duct scope
    • Papillotomy
    • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography with Stent
    • Bile Duct Stent Placement via ERCP
    • Pancreatic Duct Stent Placement via ERCP

    CPT Codes:

    • 43262: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with sphincterotomy/papillotomy
    • 43274: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with placement of endoscopic stent into biliary or pancreatic duct, including pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed, including sphincterotomy, when performed, each stent

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhoid Removal with Rubber Band Ligation
    • Hemorrhoid Removal by Heat
    • Rubber Band Ligation for Hemorrhoids
    • Internal Hemorrhoid Ligation
    • Banding of Hemorrhoids
    • Hemorrhoid Banding
    • Infrared Coagulation for Hemorrhoids
    • Hemorrhoid Cautery
    • Radiofrequency Hemorrhoid Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 46221: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal, by rubber band ligation(s)
    • 46930: Destruction of internal hemorrhoid(s) by thermal energy (eg, infrared coagulation, cautery, radiofrequency)

    Also known as:

    • ERCP with Gallstone Removal
    • ERCP
    • Endoscopic Gallstone Removal
    • Biliary Duct Stone Removal
    • Pancreatic Duct Cleaning

    CPT Codes:

    • 43264: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with removal of calculi/debris from biliary/pancreatic duct(s)

    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:

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

    CPT Codes:

    • 44970: Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Acid Reflux Surgery
    • Nissen Fundoplication
    • Toupet Fundoplication
    • Laparoscopic Fundoplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 43280: Laparoscopy, surgical, esophagogastric fundoplasty (eg, Nissen, Toupet procedures)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Partial Colon Removal
    • Minimally Invasive Colectomy
    • Laparoscopic Bowel Resection
    • Keyhole Colon Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 44204: Laparoscopy, surgical; colectomy, partial, with anastomosis

    Also known as:

    • Upper Endoscopy for Foreign Body Removal
    • EGD for Foreign Body
    • Gastroscopy for Object Removal
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy for Foreign Body

    CPT Codes:

    • 43247: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with removal of foreign body(s)

    Also known as:

    • Upper GI Scope with Stent Placement
    • EGD with Stent
    • Esophageal Stent Placement
    • Stomach Stent Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 43266: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with placement of endoscopic stent (includes pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed)

    Also known as:

    • Stopping Bleeding in Esophagus, Stomach, or Duodenum
    • EGD with Bleeding Control
    • Upper GI Endoscopy for Bleeding
    • Gastric Bleeding Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 43255: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with control of bleeding, any method

    Also known as:

    • Sigmoidoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Polypectomy
    • Colon Polyp Removal (Lower Colon)
    • Sigmoid Colon Lesion Excision
    • Lower Endoscopy with Polyp Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 45338: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Removal of Intestinal Adhesions
    • Laparoscopic Enterolysis
    • Bowel Adhesion Release
    • Minimally Invasive Adhesion Removal
    • Abdominal Adhesion Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 44180: Laparoscopy, surgical, enterolysis (freeing of intestinal adhesion) (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Needle Liver Biopsy (During Other Surgery)
    • Concurrent Liver Biopsy
    • Intraoperative Liver Biopsy
    • Liver Tissue Sample During Surgery
    • Liver Needle Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 47001: Biopsy of liver, needle; when done for indicated purpose at time of other major procedure (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
    • Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
    • Subcutaneous port placement
    • Central line with port

    CPT Codes:

    • 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older

    Does Dr. Faulkner accept my insurance?

    Dr. Faulkner accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (928) 639-6025 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Faulkner accept in Cottonwood, AZ?

    Dr. Faulkner in Cottonwood, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Bath Iron Works

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

    • Community Care Plan

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • StableView Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • Ucare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Faulkner's office located?

    Dr. Stephen Faulkner's Primary Practice

    340 S Willard St

    Cottonwood, AZ 86326

    (928) 639-6025

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    Dr. Stephen Faulkner's Practice 2

    269 S Candy Ln Ste 2C

    Cottonwood, AZ 86326

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    Dr. Stephen Faulkner's Practice 3

    7810 N US Highway 89

    Flagstaff, AZ 86004

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

    Dr. Faulkner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255369302.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Faulkner?

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

    What is Dr. Stephen Faulkner's specialty?

    Dr. Faulkner is a Surgeon near Cottonwood, AZ. 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. Faulkner to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Stephen Faulkner affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Faulkner is affiliated with Verde Valley 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 Stephen Faulkner accepting new patients in Cottonwood, AZ?

    Yes, Dr. Stephen Faulkner is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Stephen Faulkner offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Faulkner's office at (928) 639-6025 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Stephen Faulkner?

    Please contact Dr. Faulkner's office at (928) 639-6025 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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