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Dr. David Ellertson, MD

Gastonia, NC

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ellertson, Surgeon in Gastonia, NC?

    Dr. David Ellertson, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Gastonia, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and American Board of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Ellertson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ellertson’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ellertson’s office at (704) 671-7652.

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

      Is Dr. Ellertson board certified in Surgeon?

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

      What languages does Dr. Ellertson speak?

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

      • English

      What conditions does Dr. Ellertson treat?

      As a Surgeon, Dr. Ellertson 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. Ellertson. 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:

      • Groin Hernia (One Side)
      • Umbilical Hernia
      • Hernia
      • Inguinal Hernia
      • Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
      • Single Groin Hernia
      • Hernia in One Groin
      • Belly Button Hernia
      • Navel Hernia
      • Umbilical Rupture

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
      • K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene

      Also known as:

      • Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
      • Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
      • Gallbladder Disease
      • Long-term Gallbladder Inflammation
      • Chronic Cholecystitis
      • Ongoing Gallbladder Issues
      • Sudden Gallbladder Attack
      • Acute Cholecystitis
      • Sudden Gallbladder Infection

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • K811: Chronic cholecystitis
      • K810: Acute cholecystitis

      Also known as:

      • Gallstones
      • Cholelithiasis
      • Gallbladder stones
      • Biliary calculi

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction

      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:

      • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
      • Post-Treatment Check-up
      • Aftercare Visit
      • Recovery Monitoring Exam

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

      What procedures does Dr. Ellertson perform?

      As a Surgeon, Dr. Ellertson 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. Ellertson. 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:

      • 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:

      • Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
      • Repair of Small Abdominal Hernia (Complicated)
      • Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
      • Groin Hernia Surgery
      • Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
      • First Inguinal Hernia Fix
      • Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
      • Epigastric Hernia Repair
      • Umbilical Hernia Surgery
      • Incisional Hernia Repair with Mesh
      • Strangulated Hernia Surgery
      • Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
      • Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
      • Laparoscopic Hernioplasty

      CPT Codes:

      • 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
      • 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
      • 49650: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia

      Also known as:

      • Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
      • Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
      • Colonoscopy
      • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
      • Flexible Colonoscopy
      • Colon Exam with Biopsy
      • Lower Endoscopy
      • Colon Cancer Screening
      • Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
      • Colon Polyp Removal
      • Colorectal Lesion Excision

      CPT Codes:

      • 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
      • 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique

      Also known as:

      • Laparoscopic Appendectomy
      • Minimally Invasive Appendectomy
      • Keyhole Appendectomy
      • Scope Appendectomy

      CPT Codes:

      • 44970: Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy

      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:

      • Small Intestine Resection
      • Enterectomy
      • Bowel resection
      • Small bowel removal
      • Intestinal surgery

      CPT Codes:

      • 44120: Enterectomy, resection of small intestine; single resection and anastomosis

      Also known as:

      • Partial Colon Removal with Small Intestine Connection
      • Partial Colectomy with Ileocolostomy
      • Ileocecal Resection
      • Bowel Resection with Reconnection

      CPT Codes:

      • 44160: Colectomy, partial, with removal of terminal ileum with ileocolostomy

      Also known as:

      • Drainage of Rectal Abscess
      • Ischiorectal Abscess Drainage
      • Perirectal Abscess Incision
      • Rectal Abscess Surgery

      CPT Codes:

      • 46040: Incision and drainage of ischiorectal and/or perirectal abscess (separate procedure)

      Also known as:

      • Feeding Tube Placement with Endoscopy
      • PEG Tube Placement
      • Gastrostomy Tube Insertion
      • EGD with Feeding Tube
      • Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy

      CPT Codes:

      • 43246: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with directed placement of percutaneous gastrostomy tube

      Also known as:

      • Abscess Incision and Drainage
      • Abscess
      • I&D of Abscess
      • Lancing an Abscess
      • Draining a Boil
      • Cyst Drainage

      CPT Codes:

      • 10061: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); complicated or multiple

      Also known as:

      • Muscle Debridement
      • Muscle Cleaning Procedure
      • Fascia Debridement
      • Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)

      CPT Codes:

      • 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less

      Also known as:

      • Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
      • Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
      • Subcutaneous port placement
      • Central line with port

      CPT Codes:

      • 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older

      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

      Does Dr. Ellertson accept my insurance?

      Dr. Ellertson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (704) 671-7652 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

      What insurance plans does Dr. Ellertson accept in Gastonia, NC?

      Dr. Ellertson in Gastonia, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

      Top Insurances

      • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

      • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

      • Department of Defense / Tricare

      • Express Scripts

      • Humana

      • Medicare

      • Mutual of Omaha

      • State of North Carolina

      • State of Tennessee

      • UnitedHealthcare

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      Where is Dr. Ellertson's office located?

      Dr. David Ellertson's Primary Practice

      660 Summit Crossing Pl Ste 301

      Gastonia, NC 28054

      (704) 671-7652

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      Dr. David Ellertson's Practice 2

      2240 Remount Rd Ste B

      Gastonia, NC 28054

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      Dr. David Ellertson's Practice 3

      208 Old Mocksville Rd

      Statesville, NC 28625

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

      Dr. Ellertson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588657258.

      What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ellertson?

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

      What is Dr. David Ellertson's specialty?

      Dr. Ellertson is a Surgeon near Gastonia, NC. 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. Ellertson to book an appointment today.

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

      Yes, Dr. Ellertson is affiliated with CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Atrium Health Lincoln 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 Ellertson accepting new patients in Gastonia, NC?

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

      Does Dr. David Ellertson offer online booking?

      Please contact Dr. Ellertson's office at (704) 671-7652 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

      How can I make an appointment with David Ellertson?

      Please contact Dr. Ellertson's office at (704) 671-7652 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

      Which board certifications does Dr. David Ellertson have?

      Dr. David Ellertson is certified by the American Board of Surgery and American Board of Thoracic Surgery.

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