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Who is Dr. Pfeiffer, Vascular Surgeon in Dothan, AL?
Dr. Ralph Pfeiffer, MD is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in Dothan, AL. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Pfeiffer graduated from University of Alabama School of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Of Ms Sch Of Med, General Surgery. Dr. Pfeiffer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pfeiffer’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pfeiffer’s office at (334) 793-1534.
Where did Dr. Pfeiffer go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Ms Sch Of Med, General Surgery
Medical School: University of Alabama School of Medicine
Is Dr. Pfeiffer board certified in Vascular Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Ralph Pfeiffer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Pfeiffer speak?
Dr. Pfeiffer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Pfeiffer treat?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Pfeiffer 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. Pfeiffer. 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:
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Stenosis
- Blocked Carotid Artery
- Neck Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Narrowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries
Also known as:
- Peripheral Artery Disease with Both Legs Pain When Walking
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- Atherosclerosis
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- Bilateral leg claudication
- PAD both legs pain with activity
- Both legs artery pain when walking
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
ICD-10 Codes:
- I70213: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudication, bilateral legs
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Varicose Veins
- Spider Veins
- Venous Insufficiency
- Chronic Venous Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I83893: Varicose veins of bilateral lower extremities with other complications
- I83813: Varicose veins of bilateral lower extremities with pain
Also known as:
- Pain in a Limb
- Pain
- Arm or leg pain
- Extremity pain
- Ache in a limb
ICD-10 Codes:
- M79609: Pain in unspecified limb
Also known as:
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- AAA
- Aorta Bulge
ICD-10 Codes:
- I7140: Abdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Pfeiffer perform?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Pfeiffer 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. Pfeiffer. 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:
- Catheter Placement in Aorta
- Aortic catheterization
- Aorta access procedure
- Main artery catheter insertion
CPT Codes:
- 36200: Introduction of catheter, aorta
Also known as:
- Leg Artery Stent Placement
- Leg Artery Revascularization with Atherectomy and Angioplasty
- Leg Artery Revascularization with Stent and Atherectomy
- Femoral Artery Stenting
- Popliteal Artery Stenting
- Leg Artery Angioplasty
- Endovascular Revascularization
- Tibial Artery Revascularization
- Peroneal Artery Revascularization
- Leg Artery Plaque Removal
- Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment
- Femoral artery revascularization
- Popliteal artery revascularization
- Leg artery stenting and atherectomy
- Endovascular leg artery repair
CPT Codes:
- 37226: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with transluminal stent placement(s), includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
- 37229: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial, peroneal artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
- 37227: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with transluminal stent placement(s) and atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
Also known as:
- Radiofrequency Vein Ablation
- Vein Closure with Chemical Adhesive
- Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation
- RF Ablation for Varicose Veins
- Vein Closure Procedure
- Varicose Vein Treatment
- Endovenous Chemical Ablation
- Varicose Vein Glue Treatment
- Cyanoacrylate Vein Ablation
- VenaSeal Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 36475: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, radiofrequency; first vein treated
- 36482: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, by transcatheter delivery of a chemical adhesive (eg, cyanoacrylate) remote from the access site, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous; first vein treated
Also known as:
- Brain and Neck Blood Vessel X-ray (Angiography)
- Cerebral Angiography
- Carotid Angiography
- Vertebral Angiography
- Aortic Arch Angiography
CPT Codes:
- 36221: Non-selective catheter placement, thoracic aorta, with angiography of the extracranial carotid, vertebral, and/or intracranial vessels, unilateral or bilateral, and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the cervicocerebral arch, when performed
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Clearing Surgery
- Carotid endarterectomy
- Neck artery surgery
- Vertebral artery clearing
- Subclavian artery clearing
CPT Codes:
- 35301: Thromboendarterectomy, including patch graft, if performed; carotid, vertebral, subclavian, by neck incision
Also known as:
- Iliac Artery Stent Placement
- Endovascular iliac artery stenting
- Iliac artery angioplasty with stent
- Pelvic artery revascularization
CPT Codes:
- 37221: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, iliac artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal stent placement(s), includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
Also known as:
- Leg Artery Unblocking with Atherectomy and Angioplasty
- Femoral Artery Revascularization
- Popliteal Artery Atherectomy
- Leg Artery Angioplasty
- Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 37225: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
Also known as:
- Foam Sclerotherapy for Varicose Veins
- Varicose vein foam injection
- Ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy
- Saphenous vein treatment
CPT Codes:
- 36465: Injection of non-compounded foam sclerosant with ultrasound compression maneuvers to guide dispersion of the injectate, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring; single incompetent extremity truncal vein (eg, great saphenous vein, accessory saphenous vein)
Also known as:
- Leg Artery Angioplasty
- Tibial Artery Angioplasty
- Peroneal Artery Angioplasty
- Leg Artery Revascularization
CPT Codes:
- 37228: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial, peroneal artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal angioplasty
Also known as:
- Open Femoral Artery Exposure
- Groin Incision for Artery Access
- Femoral Artery Cutdown
- Open Femoral Artery Access
CPT Codes:
- 34812: Open femoral artery exposure for delivery of endovascular prosthesis, by groin incision, unilateral (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair
- EVAR
- Aortic Stent Placement
- Aortic Aneurysm Repair
- Minimally Invasive Aorta Repair
CPT Codes:
- 34705: Endovascular repair of infrarenal aorta and/or iliac artery(ies) by deployment of an aorto-bi-iliac endograft including pre-procedure sizing and device selection, all nonselective catheterization(s), all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, all endograft extension(s) placed in the aorta from the level of the renal arteries to the iliac bifurcation, and all angioplasty/stenting performed from the level of the renal arteries to the iliac bifurcation; for other than rupture (eg, for aneurysm, pseudoaneurysm, dissection, penetrating ulcer)
Also known as:
- Temporal Artery Biopsy or Ligation
- Head Artery Biopsy
- Giant Cell Arteritis Biopsy
- Temporal Artery Tie-Off
CPT Codes:
- 37609: Ligation or biopsy, temporal artery
Also known as:
- Toe Amputation
- Toe and Foot Bone Amputation
- Lower Leg Amputation
- Partial Foot Amputation
- Thigh Amputation
- Leg Re-Amputation
- Limb Loss
- Metatarsophalangeal joint amputation
- Toe removal surgery
- Foot digit amputation
- MTP joint amputation
- Metatarsal Amputation
- Toe Removal with Metatarsal
- Tibial-Fibular Amputation
- Leg Removal Surgery
- Below-Knee Amputation
- Transmetatarsal amputation
- Foot removal surgery
- Forefoot amputation
- Leg Amputation (Femur)
- Above-Knee Amputation
- Femoral Amputation
- Tibia and Fibula Re-Amputation
- Lower Leg Amputation Revision
- Repeat Leg Amputation
CPT Codes:
- 28820: Amputation, toe; metatarsophalangeal joint
- 28810: Amputation, metatarsal, with toe, single
- 27880: Amputation, leg, through tibia and fibula;
- 28805: Amputation, foot; transmetatarsal
- 27590: Amputation, thigh, through femur, any level;
- 27886: Amputation, leg, through tibia and fibula; re-amputation
Also known as:
- Wound Debridement
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Does Dr. Pfeiffer accept my insurance?
Dr. Pfeiffer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (334) 793-1534 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pfeiffer accept in Dothan, AL?
Dr. Pfeiffer in Dothan, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
Humana
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Medicare
State of Alabama
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Pfeiffer's office located?
Dr. Ralph Pfeiffer's Primary Practice
4300 W Main St Ste 24
Dothan, AL 36305
(334) 793-1534
What is Dr. Pfeiffer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pfeiffer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639174154.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pfeiffer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pfeiffer
What is Dr. Ralph Pfeiffer's specialty?
Dr. Pfeiffer is a Vascular Surgeon near Dothan, AL. A vascular surgeon specializes in the management of surgical disorders related to blood vessels, excluding those of the heart and intracranial vessels. Contact Dr. Pfeiffer to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ralph Pfeiffer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pfeiffer is affiliated with Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola 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 Ralph Pfeiffer accepting new patients in Dothan, AL?
Yes, Dr. Ralph Pfeiffer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ralph Pfeiffer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pfeiffer's office at (334) 793-1534 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ralph Pfeiffer?
Please contact Dr. Pfeiffer's office at (334) 793-1534 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ralph Pfeiffer have?
Dr. Ralph Pfeiffer is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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