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Dr. Peter Wilson, MD

Huntsville, AL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Wilson, Surgeon in Huntsville, AL?

    Dr. Peter Wilson, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Huntsville, AL with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Wilson graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr, General Surgery; Univ Of So Al Hosps, General Surgery. Dr. Wilson is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wilson’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wilson’s office at (256) 880-4510.

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

    • Residency: Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr, General Surgery; Univ Of So Al Hosps, General Surgery | Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine | Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Wilson board certified as a Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Peter Wilson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Wilson speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    What conditions does Dr. Wilson treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Wilson 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. Wilson. 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:

    • Obstructed Surgical Incision Hernia
    • Obstructed Belly Button Hernia
    • Groin Hernia (One Side)
    • Hernia
    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Inguinal Hernia
    • Incisional Hernia with Obstruction
    • Blocked Incision Hernia
    • Strangulated Incisional Hernia
    • Umbilical Hernia with Obstruction
    • Blocked Belly Button Hernia
    • Strangulated Umbilical Hernia
    • Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
    • Single Groin Hernia
    • Hernia in One Groin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K430: Incisional hernia with obstruction, without gangrene
    • K420: Umbilical hernia with obstruction, without gangrene
    • K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent

    Also known as:

    • Epidermal Cyst
    • Skin Condition
    • Sebaceous Cyst
    • Keratin Cyst
    • Epidermoid Cyst

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L720: Epidermal cyst

    Also known as:

    • Inguinal Hernia with Obstruction
    • Hernia
    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Groin Hernia with Blockage
    • Strangulated Inguinal Hernia
    • Obstructed Groin Hernia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K4030: Unilateral inguinal hernia, with obstruction, without gangrene, not specified as recurrent

    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

    Also known as:

    • Benign Lipoma of Trunk
    • Benign Tumor
    • Non-cancerous fatty lump on body
    • Trunk lipoma
    • Body fatty tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D171: Benign lipomatous neoplasm of skin and subcutaneous tissue of trunk

    What procedures does Dr. Wilson perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Wilson 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. Wilson. 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:

    • Emergency Groin Hernia Repair
    • Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
    • Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
    • Repair of Small Abdominal Hernia (Complicated)
    • Laparoscopic Paraesophageal Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Inguinal Hernia Surgery
    • Strangulated Hernia Repair
    • Incarcerated Hernia Surgery
    • Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
    • Laparoscopic Hernioplasty
    • 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
    • Hiatal Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Paraesophageal Hernia Surgery
    • Laparoscopic Hernia Fix

    CPT Codes:

    • 49507: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; incarcerated or strangulated
    • 49650: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia
    • 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
    • 43282: Laparoscopy, surgical, repair of paraesophageal hernia, includes fundoplasty, when performed; with implantation of mesh

    Also known as:

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

    CPT Codes:

    • 47563: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy with cholangiography

    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 Sleeve Gastrectomy
    • Gastric Sleeve Surgery
    • Longitudinal Gastrectomy
    • Laparoscopic Weight Loss Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 43775: Laparoscopy, surgical, gastric restrictive procedure; longitudinal gastrectomy (ie, sleeve gastrectomy)

    Also known as:

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

    CPT Codes:

    • 44970: Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy

    Also known as:

    • Intermediate Wound Repair (Body)
    • Intermediate Wound Repair (2.5 cm or less)
    • Intermediate Wound Repair (Scalp, Body, Limbs)
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Laceration Repair (Body)
    • Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
    • Deep Wound Stitching (Body)
    • Complex Wound Closure
    • Deep Wound Stitching
    • Injury Repair
    • Surgical Wound Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 12032: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
    • 12031: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.5 cm or less
    • 12034: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 7.6 cm to 12.5 cm

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
    • Large Benign Skin Lesion Removal
    • Benign Skin Growth Excision
    • Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
    • Mole Removal
    • Skin Tumor Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
    • Large Skin Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 11403: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
    • 11406: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter over 4.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth (1.1-2.0 cm)
    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesion (Trunk/Limbs)
    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
    • Benign Skin Lesion Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
    • Mole Removal (Non-Cancerous)
    • Benign Skin Growth Excision
    • Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
    • Mole Removal (Large)
    • Skin Lesion Biopsy and Removal
    • Excision of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth

    CPT Codes:

    • 11402: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
    • 11404: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 3.1 to 4.0 cm
    • 11423: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Skin Cancer Removal (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
    • Malignant Skin Lesion Removal
    • Malignant Lesion Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal
    • Cancerous Mole Removal
    • Skin Cancer Excision
    • Malignant Mole Removal
    • Tumor Removal from Skin
    • Wide Excision of Skin Lesion

    CPT Codes:

    • 11603: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
    • 11604: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 3.1 to 4.0 cm

    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:

    • Large Malignant Skin Lesion Removal
    • Skin Cancer Excision
    • Large Malignant Growth Removal
    • Wide Excision of Skin Cancer
    • Trunk/Limb Skin Cancer Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 11606: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter over 4.0 cm

    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:

    • Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
    • Central Line Explant
    • Port-a-Cath Removal
    • Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
    • Tunneled Catheter Extraction

    CPT Codes:

    • 36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion

    Also known as:

    • Deep Armpit Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Axillary Lymph Node Excision
    • Open Axillary Node Biopsy
    • Underarm Lymph Node Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 38525: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep axillary node(s)

    Also known as:

    • Large Soft Tissue Tumor Removal (Neck/Chest)
    • Neck soft tissue tumor removal
    • Chest wall tumor excision
    • Subfascial tumor removal
    • Large intramuscular tumor surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 21554: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of neck or anterior thorax, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); 5 cm or greater

    Does Dr. Wilson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Wilson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (256) 880-4510 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Wilson accept in Huntsville, AL?

    Dr. Wilson in Huntsville, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Lowes

    • Medicare

    • State of Alabama

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Wilson's office located?

    Dr. Peter Wilson's Primary Practice

    4704 Whitesburg Dr SW Ste 200

    Huntsville, AL 35802

    (256) 880-4510

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    Dr. Peter Wilson's Practice 2

    20 Hughes Rd Ste 201

    Madison, AL 35758

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

    Dr. Wilson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083602130.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wilson?

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

    What is Dr. Peter Wilson's specialty?

    Dr. Wilson is a Surgeon near Huntsville, AL. 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. Wilson to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Peter Wilson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Wilson is affiliated with Crestwood Medical Center, Huntsville 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 Peter Wilson accepting new patients in Huntsville, AL?

    Yes, Dr. Peter Wilson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Peter Wilson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Wilson's office at (256) 880-4510 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Peter Wilson?

    Please contact Dr. Wilson's office at (256) 880-4510 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Peter Wilson have?

    Dr. Peter Wilson is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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