Who is Dr. Wattenhofer, Vascular Surgeon in Omaha, NE?
Dr. Scott Wattenhofer, MD is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in Omaha, NE with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Wattenhofer graduated from University of South Dakota and completed his residency at Univ Of Ks Med Ctr, Vascular Surgery; Univ Sd Affil Hosp, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology.
Dr. Wattenhofer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wattenhofer’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wattenhofer’s office at (402) 393-6624.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Wattenhofer?
Dr. Scott Wattenhofer, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Vascular Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array
of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Wattenhofer empowers
patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Arterial Disease, Varicose Veins, Vein Disorders, Wound Care, or comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the Omaha/NE community, Dr. Wattenhofer is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Wattenhofer go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Ks Med Ctr, Vascular Surgery; Univ Sd Affil Hosp, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology | University of Kansas (Wichita) Program
Medical School: University Of Sd Sch Of Med- Vermillion Sd- | University of South Dakota
Is Dr. Wattenhofer board certified as a Vascular Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Scott Wattenhofer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Wattenhofer speak?
Dr. Wattenhofer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Wattenhofer treat?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Wattenhofer 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. Wattenhofer. 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:
Right Leg Pain
Left Leg Pain
Leg Injuries and Disorder
Pain
Pain in right lower limb
Right leg discomfort
Aching right leg
Pain in left lower limb
Left leg discomfort
Aching left leg
ICD-10 Codes:
M79604: Pain in right leg
M79605: Pain in left leg
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:
Localized Swelling
Edema
Localized Edema
Fluid Retention
Swelling in one area
ICD-10 Codes:
R600: Localized edema
Also known as:
Aortic Aneurysm
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
AAA
Aorta Bulge
ICD-10 Codes:
I7143: Infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture
Also known as:
Other Post-Surgery Condition
Postoperative State
Recovery After Surgery
Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
Other Heart and Lung Symptoms
Heart Disease
Lung Disease
Cardiopulmonary symptoms
Unusual heart and breathing signs
Circulatory-respiratory issues
ICD-10 Codes:
R0989: Other specified symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems
What procedures does Dr. Wattenhofer perform?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Wattenhofer 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. Wattenhofer. 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:
Sclerotherapy for Varicose Veins
Sclerotherapy for Spider Veins
Vein Injection Therapy
Varicose Vein Sclerosing
Chemical Ablation of Veins
Spider Vein Injections
Telangiectasia Treatment
Cosmetic Vein Injections
CPT Codes:
36471: Injection of sclerosant; multiple incompetent veins (other than telangiectasia), same leg
36468: Injection(s) of sclerosant for spider veins (telangiectasia), limb or trunk
Also known as:
Selective Artery Catheter Placement
Artery Catheter Placement
Specialized Vein Catheter Placement
Arterial Catheterization
Vascular Catheter Placement
Diagnostic Catheter Insertion
Selective Arterial Catheterization
Diagnostic Artery Catheter
Abdominal Artery Catheter
Selective Venous Catheterization
Deep Vein Catheter Insertion
Diagnostic Vein Catheter
CPT Codes:
36247: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial third order or more selective abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
36245: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; each first order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
36012: Selective catheter placement, venous system; second order, or more selective, branch (eg, left adrenal vein, petrosal sinus)
Also known as:
Leg Artery Stent Placement
Femoral Artery Stenting
Popliteal Artery Stenting
Leg Artery Angioplasty
Endovascular Revascularization
CPT Codes:
37226: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with transluminal stent placement(s), includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
37224: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with transluminal angioplasty
Also known as:
Long-Term Central Venous Catheter Insertion
Tunneled central line placement
Central venous access device insertion
Hickman catheter insertion
Broviac catheter insertion
CPT Codes:
36558: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
Radiofrequency Vein Ablation
Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation
RF Ablation for Varicose Veins
Vein Closure Procedure
Varicose Vein Treatment
CPT Codes:
36475: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, radiofrequency; first vein treated
Also known as:
Arteriovenous Fistula Creation
AV Fistula Surgery
Cimino Fistula
Vascular Access for Dialysis
CPT Codes:
36821: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; direct, any site (eg, Cimino type) (separate procedure)
Also known as:
Revision of Arteriovenous (AV) Fistula
AV fistula repair
Dialysis graft revision
Open AV fistula revision
CPT Codes:
36832: Revision, open, arteriovenous fistula; without thrombectomy, autogenous or nonautogenous dialysis graft (separate procedure)
Also known as:
Varicose Vein Removal (Multiple Incisions)
Stab Phlebectomy
Microphlebectomy
Varicose Vein Excision
CPT Codes:
37766: Stab phlebectomy of varicose veins, 1 extremity; more than 20 incisions
Also known as:
Dialysis Access Check and Imaging
Dialysis Circuit Angiography
Fistula/Graft Evaluation
Dialysis Access Diagnostic Procedure
CPT Codes:
36901: Introduction of needle(s) and/or catheter(s), dialysis circuit, with diagnostic angiography of the dialysis circuit, including all direct puncture(s) and catheter placement(s), injection(s) of contrast, all necessary imaging from the arterial anastomosis and adjacent artery through entire venous outflow including the inferior or superior vena cava, fluoroscopic guidance, radiological supervision and interpretation and image documentation and report;
Also known as:
Vein Balloon Angioplasty
Transluminal Venous Angioplasty
Open Vein Angioplasty
Percutaneous Vein Angioplasty
Vein Widening Procedure
CPT Codes:
37248: Transluminal balloon angioplasty (except dialysis circuit), open or percutaneous, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty within the same vein; initial vein
Also known as:
Dialysis Fistula or Graft Revision
AV Fistula Repair
Dialysis Access Revision
Thrombectomy of Dialysis Graft
CPT Codes:
36833: Revision, open, arteriovenous fistula; with thrombectomy, autogenous or nonautogenous dialysis graft (separate procedure)
Also known as:
Dialysis Circuit Angioplasty with Balloon
Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
Dialysis Graft Angioplasty
Peripheral Dialysis Segment Angioplasty
CPT Codes:
36902: Introduction of needle(s) and/or catheter(s), dialysis circuit, with diagnostic angiography of the dialysis circuit, including all direct puncture(s) and catheter placement(s), injection(s) of contrast, all necessary imaging from the arterial anastomosis and adjacent artery through entire venous outflow including the inferior or superior vena cava, fluoroscopic guidance, radiological supervision and interpretation and image documentation and report; with transluminal balloon angioplasty, peripheral dialysis segment, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty
Also known as:
Central Venous Catheter Replacement
Tunneled Catheter Exchange
Central Line Replacement
IV Catheter Change
CPT Codes:
36581: Replacement, complete, of a tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump, through same venous access
Also known as:
Iliac Artery Stent Placement
Endovascular iliac artery stenting
Iliac artery angioplasty with stent
Pelvic artery revascularization
CPT Codes:
37221: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, iliac artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal stent placement(s), includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
Also known as:
Creation of AV Fistula with Graft for Dialysis
Arteriovenous Fistula Creation (Graft)
Dialysis Access Graft
Non-Autogenous AV Fistula
Synthetic Graft for Dialysis
CPT Codes:
36830: Creation of arteriovenous fistula by other than direct arteriovenous anastomosis (separate procedure); nonautogenous graft (eg, biological collagen, thermoplastic graft)
Also known as:
Removal of Tunneled Central Venous Catheter
Removal of Abdominal Catheter
Central Line Removal
Tunneled Catheter Extraction
Venous Access Device Removal
Intraperitoneal catheter removal
Tunneled catheter extraction
Peritoneal dialysis catheter removal
CPT Codes:
36589: Removal of tunneled central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump
49422: Removal of tunneled intraperitoneal catheter
Also known as:
Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Insertion
Tunneled Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter
PD Catheter Placement
Dialysis Access Surgery
Intraperitoneal Catheter Insertion
CPT Codes:
49421: Insertion of tunneled intraperitoneal catheter for dialysis, open
Also known as:
Pulse Oximetry
Oxygen Saturation Test
Oximeter Reading
Blood Oxygen Level Test
CPT Codes:
94760: Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; single determination
Also known as:
Continuous Pulse Oximetry
Pulse Oximetry
Oxygen Saturation Monitoring
Oximetry Test
Blood Oxygen Level Check
CPT Codes:
94761: Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; multiple determinations (eg, during exercise)
Does Dr. Wattenhofer accept my insurance?
Dr. Wattenhofer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (402) 393-6624 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wattenhofer accept in Omaha, NE?
Dr. Wattenhofer in Omaha, NE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
What is Dr. Wattenhofer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wattenhofer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215911813.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wattenhofer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wattenhofer
What is Dr. Scott Wattenhofer's specialty?
Dr. Wattenhofer is a Vascular Surgeon near Omaha, NE.
A vascular surgeon specializes in the management of surgical disorders related to blood vessels, excluding those of the heart and intracranial vessels. Contact Dr. Wattenhofer to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Scott Wattenhofer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wattenhofer is affiliated with Methodist Hospital - Omaha, NE 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.
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Is Scott Wattenhofer accepting new patients in Omaha, NE?
Yes, Dr. Scott Wattenhofer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Scott Wattenhofer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wattenhofer's office at (402) 393-6624 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Scott Wattenhofer?
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Which board certifications does Dr. Scott Wattenhofer have?
Dr. Scott Wattenhofer is certified by the American Board of Surgery.