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Who is Dr. Peters, Surgeon in Newark, DE?
Dr. Michael Peters, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Newark, DE with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Peters graduated from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Peters is fluent in English, Spanish, and Tigrinya, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Peters’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Peters’s office.
Where did Dr. Peters go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
Is Dr. Peters board certified in Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Michael Peters, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Peters speak?
Dr. Peters and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
Tigrinya
What conditions does Dr. Peters treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Peters 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. Peters. 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:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Chronic Stomach Inflammation
- Stomach Inflammation
- Other Stomach Inflammation
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastritis & Gastropathy
- Chronic gastritis
- Long-term stomach inflammation
- Persistent stomach lining inflammation
- Gastritis
- Inflamed stomach lining
- Stomach lining inflammation
- Other gastritis types
- Various stomach inflammations
- Uncommon gastritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2950: Unspecified chronic gastritis without bleeding
- K2970: Gastritis, unspecified, without bleeding
- K2960: Other gastritis without bleeding
Also known as:
- Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallstones with Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallbladder Disease
- Bile Duct Disease
- Gallstones
- Long-term Gallbladder Inflammation
- Chronic Cholecystitis
- Ongoing Gallbladder Issues
- Chronic cholecystitis with gallstones
- Long-term gallbladder inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K811: Chronic cholecystitis
- K8010: Calculus of gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Obstructed Belly Button Hernia
- Umbilical Hernia
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Hiatal Hernia
- Hernia of the Diaphragm
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
- Umbilical Hernia with Obstruction
- Blocked Belly Button Hernia
- Strangulated Umbilical Hernia
- Belly Button Hernia
- Navel Hernia
- Umbilical Rupture
ICD-10 Codes:
- K449: Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
- K420: Umbilical hernia with obstruction, without gangrene
- K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene
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:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
- R1013: Epigastric pain
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal polyps
- Bowel polyps
- Intestinal polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- K635: Polyp of colon
Also known as:
- Esophagitis
- Esophagus Disorder
- Inflammation of the Esophagus
- Sore Esophagus
- Esophageal Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2090: Esophagitis, unspecified without bleeding
Also known as:
- Esophagus Inflammation
- Esophagus Disorder
- Esophagitis
- Inflamed Esophagus
- Sore Esophagus
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2080: Other esophagitis without bleeding
Also known as:
- Non-cancerous Appendix Growth
- Benign Tumor
- Colonic Polyps
- Benign appendix tumor
- Appendix neoplasm
- Non-malignant appendix mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- D121: Benign neoplasm of appendix
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Peters perform as a Surgeon?
As a Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Michael Peters may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Peters' office.
Does Dr. Peters accept my insurance?
Dr. Peters accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Peters accept in Newark, DE?
Dr. Peters in Newark, DE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Employer Direct Healthcare
Express Scripts
Highmark Inc.
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Peters' office located?
What is Dr. Peters's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Peters's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841221041.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Peters?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Peters
What is Dr. Michael Peters's specialty?
Dr. Peters is a Surgeon near Newark, DE. 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. Peters to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Michael Peters affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Peters is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Aspire Elwood. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Michael Peters accepting new patients in Newark, DE?
Yes, Dr. Michael Peters is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Peters offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Peters's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Peters?
Please contact Dr. Peters's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Peters have?
Dr. Michael Peters is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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