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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Felger, Surgeon in Bethesda, MD?
Dr. Erin Felger, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Bethesda, MD with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Felger completed her residency at Univ Of Nc Hosps, General Surgery. Dr. Felger is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Felger’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Felger’s office.
Where did Dr. Felger go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Nc Hosps, General Surgery
Medical School: Northwestern Uniiversity
What languages does Dr. Felger speak?
Dr. Felger and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Felger treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Felger 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. Felger. 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:
- Primary Hyperparathyroidism
- Parathyroid Disorder
- Familial isolated hyperparathyroidism
- Overactive Parathyroid Gland
- High Parathyroid Hormone
- PTH Overproduction
ICD-10 Codes:
- E210: Primary hyperparathyroidism
Also known as:
- Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
- Thyroid Disease
- Multinodular Goiter
- Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid
ICD-10 Codes:
- E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter
Also known as:
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Carcinoma
- Malignant Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Gland Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C73: Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland
Also known as:
- Thyroid Growth of Unknown Type
- Thyroid Disease
- Thyroid tumor of uncertain nature
- Thyroid lesion of uncertain behavior
- Indeterminate thyroid mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- D440: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of thyroid gland
Also known as:
- Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Disease
- Benign Thyroid Nodule
- Solitary Thyroid Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule
Also known as:
- Graves' Disease
- Hyperthyroidism
- Graves' disease
- Graves Disease
- Hyperthyroidism with Goiter
- Toxic Diffuse Goiter
- Overactive Thyroid with Enlarged Gland
ICD-10 Codes:
- E0500: Thyrotoxicosis with diffuse goiter without thyrotoxic crisis or storm
Also known as:
- Nontoxic Goiter
- Thyroid Disease
- Enlarged Thyroid Gland
- Simple Goiter
- Thyroid Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- E049: Nontoxic goiter, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Felger perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Felger 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. Felger. 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:
- Total Thyroid Removal
- Removal of One Side of Thyroid Gland
- Thyroid Gland Removal for Cancer with Lymph Node Dissection
- Thyroid Gland Removal (Neck Incision)
- Completion Thyroidectomy
- Complete thyroidectomy
- Thyroid gland removal
- Thyroid surgery
- Unilateral Thyroid Lobectomy
- Thyroid Lobe Removal
- Partial Thyroidectomy
- Isthmusectomy
- Total Thyroidectomy for Cancer
- Subtotal Thyroidectomy with Neck Dissection
- Thyroid Cancer Surgery
- Thyroidectomy
- Substernal Thyroid Removal
- Cervical Thyroidectomy
- Remaining Thyroid Removal
- Second Thyroid Surgery
- Total Thyroidectomy after Partial
CPT Codes:
- 60240: Thyroidectomy, total or complete
- 60220: Total thyroid lobectomy, unilateral; with or without isthmusectomy
- 60252: Thyroidectomy, total or subtotal for malignancy; with limited neck dissection
- 60271: Thyroidectomy, including substernal thyroid; cervical approach
- 60260: Thyroidectomy, removal of all remaining thyroid tissue following previous removal of a portion of thyroid
Also known as:
- Parathyroid Gland Removal or Exploration
- Parathyroid Gland Transplant
- Repeat Parathyroid Gland Surgery
- Parathyroidectomy
- Parathyroid Gland Surgery
- Hyperparathyroidism Surgery
- Parathyroid Autograft
- Parathyroid Tissue Transfer
- Parathyroid Reimplantation
- Parathyroid re-exploration
- Secondary parathyroidectomy
- Repeat parathyroid gland removal
CPT Codes:
- 60500: Parathyroidectomy or exploration of parathyroid(s);
- 60512: Parathyroid autotransplantation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 60502: Parathyroidectomy or exploration of parathyroid(s); re-exploration
Also known as:
- Thyroid Core Needle Biopsy
- Percutaneous Thyroid Biopsy
- Thyroid Nodule Biopsy
- Needle Biopsy of Thyroid
CPT Codes:
- 60100: Biopsy thyroid, percutaneous core needle
Also known as:
- Modified Radical Neck Dissection
- Cervical Lymph Node Removal
- Neck Lymphadenectomy
- Neck Dissection Surgery
- Lymph Node Biopsy Neck
CPT Codes:
- 38724: Cervical lymphadenectomy (modified radical neck dissection)
Also known as:
- Deep Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Ultrasound
- Cervical Lymph Node Excision
- Open Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
- Deep Cervical Node Removal
- FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
- Image-Guided Biopsy
- Fine Needle Aspiration
- First Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 38510: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep cervical node(s)
- 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
Also known as:
- Inhalation Breathing Treatment
- Nebulizer Treatment
- Aerosol Treatment
- IPPB Treatment
- Airway Obstruction Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device
Also known as:
- Superficial Lymph Node Needle Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Needle Lymph Node Biopsy
- Cervical Lymph Node Biopsy
- Inguinal Lymph Node Biopsy
- Axillary Lymph Node Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 38505: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); by needle, superficial (eg, cervical, inguinal, axillary)
Also known as:
- Flexible Diagnostic Laryngoscopy
- Voice Box Exam
- Flexible Laryngoscope
- Throat Scope
- Diagnostic Throat Exam
CPT Codes:
- 31575: Laryngoscopy, flexible; diagnostic
Does Dr. Felger accept my insurance?
Dr. Felger 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. Felger accept in Bethesda, MD?
Dr. Felger in Bethesda, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal Employee Program
Inland Empire
Medicare
RiverSpring Health
State of Indiana
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Felger's office located?
What is Dr. Felger's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Felger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588666325.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Felger?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Felger
What is Dr. Erin Felger's specialty?
Dr. Felger is a Surgeon near Bethesda, MD. 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. Felger to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Erin Felger affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Felger is affiliated with MedStar Washington Hospital Center, MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, MedStar St. Mary's Hospital, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, Frederick Health Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Erin Felger accepting new patients in Bethesda, MD?
Yes, Dr. Erin Felger is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Erin Felger offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Felger's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Erin Felger?
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