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Dr. David Giammar, MD

Westerville, OH

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Giammar, Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) in Westerville, OH?

    Dr. David Giammar, MD is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), who primarily practices in Westerville, OH with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery and American Board of Surgery. Dr. Giammar completed his residency at Grant Med Ctr, Colon And Rectal Surgery; Riverside Methodist Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Giammar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Giammar’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Giammar’s office at (380) 898-5561.

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

    • Residency: Grant Med Ctr, Colon And Rectal Surgery; Riverside Methodist Hosp, General Surgery

    Is Dr. Giammar board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist)?

    Yes, Dr. David Giammar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery , American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Giammar speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Giammar treat?

    As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Giammar 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. Giammar. 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:

    • Digestive System Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Post-gastrointestinal surgery care
    • Stomach surgery aftercare
    • Bowel surgery recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48815: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the digestive system

    Also known as:

    • Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Gallstones with Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Gallstones with Acute and Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Gallbladder Disease
    • Bile Duct Disease
    • Gallstones
    • Sudden Gallbladder Attack
    • Acute Cholecystitis
    • Sudden Gallbladder Infection
    • Acute cholecystitis with gallstones
    • Gallbladder attack with stones
    • Mixed cholecystitis with gallstones
    • Acute and chronic gallbladder attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K810: Acute cholecystitis
    • K8000: Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis without obstruction
    • K8012: Calculus of gallbladder with acute and chronic cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Digestive Tract Imaging
    • Abnormal Abdominal Imaging
    • Abnormal GI scan
    • Unusual digestive imaging
    • Digestive system imaging findings
    • Abnormal belly scan
    • Unusual abdominal imaging
    • Abdominal scan findings

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R933: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other parts of digestive tract
    • R935: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other abdominal regions, including retroperitoneum

    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:

    • Medical Check After Other Accident
    • Medical Check After Transport Accident
    • Post-injury medical exam
    • Accident injury evaluation
    • General accident checkup
    • Post-accident medical exam
    • Car crash medical check
    • Transportation injury evaluation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z043: Encounter for examination and observation following other accident
    • Z041: Encounter for examination and observation following transport accident

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhoids
    • Piles
    • Anal veins
    • Swollen rectal veins

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K648: Other hemorrhoids

    Also known as:

    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Bowel Obstruction
    • Blocked Intestines
    • Gut Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Acute Appendicitis
    • Appendicitis
    • Inflamed Appendix
    • Sudden Appendix Inflammation
    • Appendicitis Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis

    Also known as:

    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal polyps
    • Bowel polyps
    • Intestinal polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K635: Polyp of colon

    Also known as:

    • Change in Bowel Habits
    • Bowel Movement
    • Altered Bowel Habits
    • Irregular Bowel Movements
    • Changes in Pooping

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R194: Change in bowel habit

    Also known as:

    • Anal Fissure
    • Anal Disorder
    • Rectal Tear
    • Fissure in Anus
    • Perianal Fissure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K602: Anal fissure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Large Intestine Diverticulitis with Perforation and Abscess
    • Abscess
    • Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
    • Inflamed Colon Diverticula with Abscess
    • Perforated Large Bowel Diverticulitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5720: Diverticulitis of large intestine with perforation and abscess without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Rectal Abscess
    • Abscess
    • Rectal Disorder
    • Perirectal Abscess
    • Pus Pocket in Rectum
    • Rectal Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K611: Rectal abscess

    What procedures does Dr. Giammar perform?

    As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Giammar 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. Giammar. 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:

    • Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Polyp/Tumor Removal
    • Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Colonoscopy
    • Colon Exam with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy
    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Colon Biopsy
    • Large Intestine Scope
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Flexible colonoscopy with ablation
    • Colon polyp removal
    • Colon tumor destruction
    • Therapeutic colonoscopy
    • 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)
    • 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
    • 45388: Colonoscopy, flexible; with ablation of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) (includes pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed)
    • 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique

    Also known as:

    • Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endoscopy
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Gastroscopy with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhoid Removal by Heat
    • Infrared Coagulation for Hemorrhoids
    • Hemorrhoid Cautery
    • Radiofrequency Hemorrhoid Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 46930: Destruction of internal hemorrhoid(s) by thermal energy (eg, infrared coagulation, cautery, radiofrequency)

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Multiple Hemorrhoids
    • Hemorrhoidectomy
    • Internal and External Hemorrhoid Surgery
    • Piles Removal Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 46260: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal and external, 2 or more columns/groups;

    Also known as:

    • Anal Fistula Surgery
    • Fistulectomy
    • Fistulotomy
    • Perianal Fistula Repair
    • Intersphincteric Fistula Repair
    • Perianal Fistula Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 46270: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); subcutaneous
    • 46275: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); intersphincteric

    Also known as:

    • Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
    • Diagnostic Proctosigmoidoscopy
    • Rectal and Lower Colon Scope
    • Rigid Sigmoidoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 45300: Proctosigmoidoscopy, rigid; diagnostic, with or without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Anal Fissure Removal with Muscle Release
    • Fissurectomy
    • Sphincterotomy
    • Anal Fissure Repair
    • Chronic Fissure Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 46200: Fissurectomy, including sphincterotomy, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Sigmoidoscopy
    • Lower colon exam
    • Flexible colon scope
    • Rectum and lower colon check

    CPT Codes:

    • 45330: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Anal Sphincter Nerve Block
    • Internal Anal Sphincter Chemodenervation
    • Anal Sphincter Injection
    • Botox for Anal Fissure
    • Chemical Denervation of Anal Muscle

    CPT Codes:

    • 46505: Chemodenervation of internal anal sphincter

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Anal Skin Tags
    • Anal Papillae Excision
    • Perianal Skin Tag Removal
    • Anorectal Tag Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 46230: Excision of multiple external papillae or tags, anus

    Also known as:

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

    CPT Codes:

    • 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy

    Does Dr. Giammar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Giammar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (380) 898-5561 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Giammar accept in Westerville, OH?

    Dr. Giammar in Westerville, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • AultCare

    • CareSource

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicaid

    • Medical Mutual

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • The Health Plan of the Upper Ohio Valley

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Giammar's office located?

    Dr. David Giammar's Primary Practice

    477 Cooper Rd Ste 440

    Westerville, OH 43081

    (380) 898-5561

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    Dr. David Giammar's Practice 2

    801 Pro Dr Ste D2

    Celina, OH 45822

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    Dr. David Giammar's Practice 3

    2600 Tuscarawas St W Ste 600

    Canton, OH 44708

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

    Dr. Giammar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154307858.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Giammar?

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

    What is Dr. David Giammar's specialty?

    Dr. Giammar is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) near Westerville, OH. A colon and rectal surgeon possesses the expertise to diagnose and treat a variety of ailments affecting the intestinal tract, including the colon, rectum, anal canal, and perianal area, through both medical and surgical interventions. Furthermore, this professional also engages with other organs and tissues, including the liver, urinary system, and female reproductive system, that are relevant to primary intestinal disorders. Contact Dr. Giammar to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Giammar is affiliated with Aultman Hospital, Aultman Orrville Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, Mount Carmel Grove City, OhioHealth Berger Hospital, Knox Community 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

    Where can I learn more about Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist)?

    Explore Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is David Giammar accepting new patients in Westerville, OH?

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

    Does Dr. David Giammar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Giammar's office at (380) 898-5561 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with David Giammar?

    Please contact Dr. Giammar's office at (380) 898-5561 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. David Giammar have?

    Dr. David Giammar is certified by the American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery and American Board of Surgery.

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