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Dr. Michael Williams, MD

Trauma Surgeon, Critical Care Surgeon

Charlottesville, VA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Williams, Trauma Surgeon in Charlottesville, VA?

    Dr. Michael Williams, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Charlottesville, VA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Williams graduated from University of Virginia Medical School. Dr. Williams is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Williams’s office at (434) 982-1632.

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

    • Medical School: University of Virginia Medical School

    Is Dr. Williams board certified as a Trauma Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Williams, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Williams speak?

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

    • English
    • French
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Williams typically treat?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Williams 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. Williams. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Broken Ribs
    • Chest Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Multiple Rib Fractures
    • Rib Cage Fracture
    • Broken Ribs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S2241XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, right side, initial encounter for closed fracture
    • S2242XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute Respiratory Failure
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden lung failure
    • Acute breathing failure
    • Rapid onset respiratory failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia

    Also known as:

    • Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
    • Trouble Starting to Swallow
    • Throat Swallowing Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Collapsed Lung
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Traumatic Air in Chest
    • Traumatic Pneumothorax
    • Injured Collapsed Lung

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S270XXA: Traumatic pneumothorax, initial encounter

    What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Williams typically perform?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Williams 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. Williams. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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:

    • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
    • Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
    • Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
    • Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy

    Does Dr. Williams accept my insurance?

    Dr. Williams accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (434) 982-1632 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Williams accept in Charlottesville, VA?

    Dr. Williams in Charlottesville, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Humana

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    Where is Dr. Williams' office located?

    Dr. Michael Williams' Primary Practice

    4 Hospital Dr

    Charlottesville, VA 22908

    (434) 982-1632

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    Dr. Michael Williams' Practice 2

    541 Sunset Ln Ste 103

    Culpeper, VA 22701

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    Dr. Michael Williams' Practice 3

    1215 Lee St

    Charlottesville, VA 22908

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

    Dr. Williams's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386625424.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Williams?

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

    What is Dr. Michael Williams's specialty?

    Dr. Williams is a Trauma Surgeon near Charlottesville, VA.

    What does a Trauma Surgeon do?

    Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.

    Is Dr. Michael Williams affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Williams is affiliated with Uva University Hospital 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

    When to see a Trauma Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Michael Williams accepting new patients in Charlottesville, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Williams is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Williams offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Williams' office at (434) 982-1632 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Williams?

    Please contact Dr. Williams' office at (434) 982-1632 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Williams' office located?

    Dr. Williams' offices are located in Charlottesville, VA and Culpeper, VA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Williams have?

    Dr. Michael Williams is certified by the American Board of Surgery.