40 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Ferrara, Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) in Lake Mary, FL?
Dr. Andrea Ferrara, MD is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), who primarily practices in Lake Mary, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 40 years and is board certified. Dr. Ferrara graduated from University degli Studi di Roma 'La Sapienza' Facolty di Farmacia e Medicina and completed his residency at Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Colon And Rectal Surgery; Bridgeport Hosp, General Surgery; U Hosp-Suny Hlth S C-Bklyn, General Surgery. Dr. Ferrara is fluent in English, Italian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ferrara’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ferrara’s office at (407) 422-3790.
Where did Dr. Ferrara go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Colon And Rectal Surgery; Bridgeport Hosp, General Surgery; U Hosp-Suny Hlth S C-Bklyn, General Surgery | SUNY Downstate | Mayo Clinic College of Medicine (Arizona) Program
Medical School: University Di Roma La Sapienza Faculty Di Med E Chirurgia Roma Italy | Universita Campus Bio-Medico Di Roma, Facolta Di Medicina E Chirurgia | University degli Studi di Roma 'La Sapienza' Facolty di Farmacia e Medicina
Is Dr. Ferrara board certified as a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist)?
Yes, Dr. Andrea Ferrara, MD is board certified by the American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery , American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Ferrara speak?
Dr. Ferrara and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Italian
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Ferrara treat?
As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Ferrara 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. Ferrara. 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:
- Hemorrhoids
- Second Degree Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoidal Skin Tags
- First Degree Hemorrhoids
- Third Degree Hemorrhoids
- Piles
- Anal veins
- Swollen rectal veins
- Internal hemorrhoids that prolapse
- Grade 2 hemorrhoids
- Moderate hemorrhoids
- Anal skin tags
- Perianal skin tags
- Leftover hemorrhoid skin
- Internal hemorrhoids
- Grade 1 hemorrhoids
- Mild hemorrhoids
- Prolapsed hemorrhoids
- Grade 3 hemorrhoids
- Severe hemorrhoids
ICD-10 Codes:
- K648: Other hemorrhoids
- K641: Second degree hemorrhoids
- K644: Residual hemorrhoidal skin tags
- K640: First degree hemorrhoids
- K642: Third degree hemorrhoids
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Anal Fistula
- Anal Disorder
- Fistulas
- Perianal Fistula
- Fistula-in-Ano
- Abnormal Anal Tract
ICD-10 Codes:
- K603: Anal fistula
Also known as:
- Intestine Diverticulitis
- Large Intestine Diverticulitis
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Inflamed Bowel Diverticula
- Bowel Diverticular Inflammation
- Inflamed Colon Diverticula
- Colon Diverticular Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5792: Diverticulitis of intestine, part unspecified, without perforation or abscess without bleeding
- K5732: Diverticulitis of large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
- K5909: Other constipation
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Colon cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
ICD-10 Codes:
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal polyps
- Bowel polyps
- Intestinal polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- K635: Polyp of colon
Also known as:
- Large Intestine Diverticulosis
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Diverticular Disease
- Colon Diverticula
- Pockets in the Colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5730: Diverticulosis of large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding
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:
- Pilonidal Cyst
- Tailbone Disorder
- Sacrococcygeal cyst
- Pilonidal sinus
- Tailbone cyst
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0591: Pilonidal cyst without abscess
Also known as:
- Anal Fissure
- Anal Disorder
- Rectal Tear
- Fissure in Anus
- Perianal Fissure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K602: Anal fissure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Intestinal Condition
- Colonic Disease
- Small Intestine Disorder
- Bowel Conditions
- Gut Problems
- Digestive Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- K6389: Other specified diseases of intestine
What procedures does Dr. Ferrara perform?
As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Ferrara 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. Ferrara. 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 Through Stoma
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Exam with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colorectal Polyp Removal
- Hot Biopsy Colonoscopy
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
- Colon Polyp Removal
- Colorectal Lesion Excision
- Stoma Colonoscopy
- Diagnostic Stoma Scope
- Colostomy Colonoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
- 45384: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by hot biopsy forceps
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
- 44388: Colonoscopy through stoma; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Stapled Hemorrhoid Removal
- Hemorrhoid Removal (Ligation)
- Internal Hemorrhoid Removal (THD)
- Internal Hemorrhoid Ligation (Non-Rubber Band)
- Hemorrhoidopexy
- PPH Procedure
- Stapled Hemorrhoidectomy
- Internal Hemorrhoid Ligation
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Piles Removal
- Non-Rubber Band Ligation
- Transanal Hemorrhoidal Dearterialization
- THD Procedure
- Hemorrhoid Ligation with Mucopexy
- Hemorrhoidectomy by ligation
- Internal hemorrhoid removal
- Surgical hemorrhoid treatment
CPT Codes:
- 46947: Hemorrhoidopexy (eg, for prolapsing internal hemorrhoids) by stapling
- 46946: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal, by ligation other than rubber band; 2 or more hemorrhoid columns/groups, without imaging guidance
- 46948: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal, by transanal hemorrhoidal dearterialization, 2 or more hemorrhoid columns/groups, including ultrasound guidance, with mucopexy, when performed
- 46945: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal, by ligation other than rubber band; single hemorrhoid column/group, without imaging guidance
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:
- 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:
- Anal Fistula Surgery
- Fistulectomy
- Fistulotomy
- Anal Fistula Repair
- Perianal Fistula Repair
- Intersphincteric Fistula Repair
- Perianal Fistula Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 46280: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); transsphincteric, suprasphincteric, extrasphincteric or multiple, including placement of seton, when performed
- 46270: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); subcutaneous
- 46275: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); intersphincteric
Also known as:
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Biopsy
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Sigmoid Colon Scope with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy with Tissue Sample
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy and Biopsy
- Rectum and Lower Colon Exam
- Sigmoidoscopy with EUS
- Lower Endoscopy with Ultrasound
- Rectum and Lower Colon Exam with Ultrasound
CPT Codes:
- 45331: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 45341: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with endoscopic ultrasound examination
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- External Hemorrhoid Removal
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Piles Surgery
- External Piles Removal
CPT Codes:
- 46250: Hemorrhoidectomy, external, 2 or more columns/groups
Does Dr. Ferrara accept my insurance?
Dr. Ferrara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (407) 422-3790 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ferrara accept in Lake Mary, FL?
Dr. Ferrara in Lake Mary, FL 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)
Express Scripts
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Humana
Medicare
MedImpact
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ferrara's office located?
Dr. Andrea Ferrara's Primary Practice
4106 W Lake Mary Blvd Ste 213
Lake Mary, FL 32746
(407) 422-3790
What is Dr. Ferrara's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ferrara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407850779.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ferrara?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ferrara
What is Dr. Andrea Ferrara's specialty?
Dr. Ferrara is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) near Lake Mary, FL. 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. Ferrara to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Andrea Ferrara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Ferrara is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center. 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 Andrea Ferrara accepting new patients in Lake Mary, FL?
Yes, Dr. Andrea Ferrara is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Andrea Ferrara offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ferrara's office at (407) 422-3790 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Andrea Ferrara?
Please contact Dr. Ferrara's office at (407) 422-3790 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Andrea Ferrara have?
Dr. Andrea Ferrara is certified by the American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery and American Board of Surgery.
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