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Dr. David Ritter, MD

Greenville, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ritter, Surgeon in Greenville, TX?

    Dr. David Ritter, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Greenville, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Ritter is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ritter’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ritter’s office at (972) 412-7700.

    Where did Dr. Ritter go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis

    Is Dr. Ritter board certified as a Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. David Ritter, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Ritter speak?

    Dr. Ritter and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Ritter treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Ritter 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. Ritter. 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:

    • 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:

    • Obstructed Belly Button Hernia
    • Ventral Hernia with Bowel Blockage
    • Groin Hernia (One Side)
    • Hernia
    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Inguinal Hernia
    • Umbilical Hernia with Obstruction
    • Blocked Belly Button Hernia
    • Strangulated Umbilical Hernia
    • Abdominal Wall Hernia with Obstruction
    • Incisional Hernia with Blockage
    • Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
    • Single Groin Hernia
    • Hernia in One Groin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K420: Umbilical hernia with obstruction, without gangrene
    • K436: Other and unspecified ventral hernia with obstruction, without gangrene
    • K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent

    Also known as:

    • Bilateral Inguinal Hernia
    • Hernia
    • Inguinal Hernia
    • Double Groin Hernia
    • Hernia in Both Groins
    • Non-obstructed Inguinal Hernia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K4020: Bilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent

    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:

    • Gallstones with Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Bile Duct Disease
    • Gallstones
    • Chronic cholecystitis with gallstones
    • Long-term gallbladder inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8010: Calculus of gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis without obstruction

    What procedures does Dr. Ritter perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Ritter 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. Ritter. 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/Tumor Removal
    • Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Colonoscopy
    • Colon Exam with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy
    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Flexible colonoscopy with ablation
    • Colon polyp removal
    • Colon tumor destruction
    • Therapeutic colonoscopy
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
    • Colon Polyp Removal
    • Colorectal Lesion Excision
    • Colon Biopsy
    • Large Intestine Scope
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening

    CPT Codes:

    • 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
    • 45388: Colonoscopy, flexible; with ablation of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) (includes pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed)
    • 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
    • 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
    • Repair of Small Abdominal Hernia (Complicated)
    • Emergency Groin Hernia Repair
    • Laparoscopic Repair of Recurrent Inguinal Hernia
    • Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
    • Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
    • Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair (Incarcerated/Strangulated)
    • Hernia Mesh Implantation
    • Large Abdominal Hernia Repair (Incarcerated/Strangulated)
    • Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
    • Laparoscopic Hernioplasty
    • Epigastric Hernia Repair
    • Umbilical Hernia Surgery
    • Incisional Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Strangulated Hernia Surgery
    • Inguinal Hernia Surgery
    • Strangulated Hernia Repair
    • Incarcerated Hernia Surgery
    • Recurrent Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernioplasty
    • 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
    • Abdominal hernia repair
    • Ventral hernia surgery
    • Incisional hernia surgery
    • Strangulated abdominal hernia repair
    • Hernia Prosthesis Placement
    • Incisional Hernia Mesh
    • Ventral Hernia Mesh
    • Soft Tissue Infection Mesh
    • Emergency Abdominal Hernia Surgery
    • Incarcerated Hernia Repair
    • Complex Ventral Hernia Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 49650: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia
    • 49592: 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, incarcerated or strangulated
    • 49507: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; incarcerated or strangulated
    • 49651: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair recurrent inguinal hernia
    • 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
    • 49561: Repair initial incisional or ventral hernia; incarcerated or strangulated
    • 49568: Implantation of mesh or other prosthesis for open incisional or ventral hernia repair or mesh for closure of debridement for necrotizing soft tissue infection (List separately in addition to code for the incisional or ventral hernia repair)
    • 49596: 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); greater than 10 cm, incarcerated or strangulated

    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:

    • Emergency Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Incarcerated Hernia Repair
    • Strangulated Hernia Surgery
    • Ventral Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Umbilical Hernia Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 49594: 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); 3 cm to 10 cm, incarcerated or strangulated

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
    • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal with X-ray
    • Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
    • Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
    • Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
    • Cholecystectomy with Cholangiography
    • Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
    • 47563: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy with cholangiography

    Also known as:

    • EGD with Esophageal Balloon Dilation
    • Colonoscopy with Injections
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Upper Endoscopy with Esophageal Dilation
    • Flexible Esophagoscopy with Balloon
    • EGD with Balloon Widening
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Injection
    • Colon Scope with Medication
    • Therapeutic Colonoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43249: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic balloon dilation of esophagus (less than 30 mm diameter)
    • 45381: Colonoscopy, flexible; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance

    Also known as:

    • Upper Endoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • EGD with Polypectomy
    • Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum Scope with Removal
    • Flexible Endoscopy Tumor Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 43251: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Large Neck or Chest Tumor
    • Soft Tissue Tumor Removal from Arm or Elbow
    • Soft Tissue Tumor Removal from Thigh or Knee
    • Excision of subcutaneous tumor
    • Neck mass removal
    • Chest wall tumor surgery
    • Arm Tumor Excision
    • Elbow Soft Tissue Mass Removal
    • Subcutaneous Tumor Resection Arm
    • Thigh Tumor Excision
    • Knee Soft Tissue Mass Removal
    • Subcutaneous Tumor Resection Leg

    CPT Codes:

    • 21552: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of neck or anterior thorax, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater
    • 24071: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of upper arm or elbow area, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater
    • 27337: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of thigh or knee area, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater

    Also known as:

    • Large Soft Tissue Tumor Removal (Back/Flank)
    • Soft Tissue Tumor Excision
    • Back Tumor Removal
    • Flank Tumor Surgery
    • Intramuscular Tumor Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 21933: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of back or flank, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); 5 cm or greater

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Large Soft Tissue Tumor (Back/Flank)
    • Subcutaneous Tumor Excision (Back)
    • Flank Tumor Removal
    • Large Soft Tissue Mass Excision
    • Back Tumor Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 21931: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of back or flank, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater

    Also known as:

    • Muscle or Skin Flap Surgery (Trunk)
    • Myocutaneous Flap (Body)
    • Fasciocutaneous Flap (Trunk)
    • Tissue Flap Reconstruction (Torso)

    CPT Codes:

    • 15734: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; trunk

    Also known as:

    • Extensive Pilonidal Cyst Removal
    • Pilonidal Sinus Excision
    • Tailbone Cyst Surgery
    • Sacrococcygeal Cyst Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11771: Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; extensive

    Also known as:

    • Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Ultrasound
    • FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
    • Image-Guided Biopsy
    • Fine Needle Aspiration
    • First Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion

    Does Dr. Ritter accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ritter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (972) 412-7700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ritter accept in Greenville, TX?

    Dr. Ritter in Greenville, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Baylor Scott & White Health

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ritter's office located?

    Dr. David Ritter's Primary Practice

    4400 I H 30 W Ste 300

    Greenville, TX 75402

    (972) 412-7700

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    Dr. David Ritter's Practice 2

    7501 Lakeview Pkwy Ste 270

    Rowlett, TX 75088

    (972) 412-7700

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    Dr. David Ritter's Practice 3

    6705 Heritage Pkwy Ste 104

    Rockwall, TX 75087

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    What is Dr. Ritter's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Ritter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841282365.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ritter?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ritter

    What is Dr. David Ritter's specialty?

    Dr. Ritter is a Surgeon near Greenville, TX. 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. Ritter to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. David Ritter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ritter is affiliated with Texas Health Hospital Rockwall, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lake Pointe, White Rock Medical Center, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen, William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital, Hunt Regional Medical Center at Greenville 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 David Ritter accepting new patients in Greenville, TX?

    Yes, Dr. David Ritter is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. David Ritter offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ritter's office at (972) 412-7700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with David Ritter?

    Please contact Dr. Ritter's office at (972) 412-7700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. David Ritter have?

    Dr. David Ritter is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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