29 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gurwitz, Surgeon in San Antonio, TX?
Where did Dr. Gurwitz go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Ks Sch Of Med, General Surgery | Kansas University Medical Center | University of Kansas School of Medicine Program
Medical School: University of Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx | Texas A&M University
Is Dr. Gurwitz board certified as a Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Brad Gurwitz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Gurwitz speak?
Dr. Gurwitz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Gurwitz typically treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Gurwitz 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. Gurwitz. 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:
- Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
Also known as:
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Gallbladder stones
- Biliary calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction
What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Gurwitz typically perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Gurwitz 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. Gurwitz. 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:
- Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
- Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
- Groin Hernia Surgery
- Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
- First Inguinal Hernia Fix
- Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
- Ventral hernia repair
- Umbilical hernia surgery
- Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
- Incisional hernia repair
CPT Codes:
- 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
- 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
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
Also known as:
- Breast Lesion Excision
- Breast Cyst Removal
- Fibroadenoma Excision
- Breast Tumor Removal
- Nipple/Areolar Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 19120: Excision of cyst, fibroadenoma, or other benign or malignant tumor, aberrant breast tissue, duct lesion, nipple or areolar lesion (except 19300), open, male or female, 1 or more lesions
Also known as:
- Partial Mastectomy
- Mastectomy
- Lumpectomy
- Breast conserving surgery
- Quadrantectomy
- Segmentectomy
CPT Codes:
- 19301: Mastectomy, partial (eg, lumpectomy, tylectomy, quadrantectomy, segmentectomy);
Also known as:
- Breast Lump Removal with Marker Guidance
- Image-Guided Breast Lesion Excision
- Wire-Localized Breast Biopsy
- Open Excision of Marked Breast Lesion
- Breast Mass Removal with Marker
CPT Codes:
- 19125: Excision of breast lesion identified by preoperative placement of radiological marker, open; single lesion
Also known as:
- Deep Armpit Lymph Node Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Axillary Lymph Node Excision
- Open Axillary Node Biopsy
- Underarm Lymph Node Removal
CPT Codes:
- 38525: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep axillary node(s)
Also known as:
- Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
- Lymph Node Identification
- Sentinel Node Biopsy (Mapping)
- Dye Injection for Lymph Nodes
CPT Codes:
- 38900: Intraoperative identification (eg, mapping) of sentinel lymph node(s) includes injection of non-radioactive dye, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Gurwitz accept my insurance?
Dr. Gurwitz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 614-5113 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gurwitz accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Gurwitz in San Antonio, 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
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Gurwitz's office located?
Dr. Brad Gurwitz's Primary Practice
8122 Datapoint Dr Ste 320
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 614-5113
What hospitals are Dr. Gurwitz affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Gurwitz has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Recognitions
Awards
Texas Super Doctors
What is Dr. Gurwitz's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gurwitz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689604852.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gurwitz?
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