Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Huiras, Surgeon in La Crosse, WI?
Where did Dr. Huiras go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Lutheran Hosp-La Crosse, General Surgery Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Family Practice | Gundersen/Luth Med Center
Medical School: University of Wi Med Sch, Madison Wi
Is Dr. Huiras board certified as a Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Huiras, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Huiras speak?
Dr. Huiras and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Huiras typically treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Huiras 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. Huiras. 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:
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Stenosis
- Blocked Carotid Artery
- Neck Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Narrowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries
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:
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- AAA
- Aorta Bulge
ICD-10 Codes:
- I7140: Abdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Vascular Disease
- CVI
- Venous Reflux Disease
- Leg Vein Incompetence
- Peripheral Venous Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Huiras typically perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Huiras 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. Huiras. 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:
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
- Colon Polyp Removal
- Colorectal Lesion Excision
CPT Codes:
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
Also known as:
- Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
- Groin Hernia Surgery
- Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
- First Inguinal Hernia Fix
- Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
Also known as:
- Multi-Layer Leg Compression Wrap
- Compression Bandage Application
- Leg Compression System
- Ankle and Foot Compression
CPT Codes:
- 29581: Application of multi-layer compression system; leg (below knee), including ankle and foot
Does Dr. Huiras accept my insurance?
Dr. Huiras accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (608) 785-0940 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Huiras accept in La Crosse, WI?
Dr. Huiras in La Crosse, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Government Employees Health Association
Marshfield Clinic Health System
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Wisconsin
UnitedHealth Group
Wisconsin Physicians Health (WPS)
Wisconsin Physicians Health (WPS)
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Where is Dr. Huiras' office located?
Dr. Christopher Huiras' Primary Practice
800 West Ave S
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 785-0940
What hospitals are Dr. Huiras affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Huiras has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Huiras's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Huiras's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598747115.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Huiras?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Huiras