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Dr. William Thompson, MD

Bessemer, AL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Thompson, Specialist in Bessemer, AL?

    Dr. William Thompson, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Bessemer, AL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Thompson completed his residency at Ny & Presby Hp-Cornell Campus, General Surgery. Dr. Thompson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thompson’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thompson’s office at (205) 592-5077.

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

    • Residency: Ny & Presby Hp-Cornell Campus, General Surgery

    Is Dr. Thompson board certified in Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. William Thompson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Thompson speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Thompson treat?

    As a Specialist, Dr. Thompson 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. Thompson. 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:

    • Pancreatic Cancer
    • Cancer of the pancreas
    • Malignant neoplasm of pancreas
    • Pancreatic adenocarcinoma
    • Pancreas Cancer
    • Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
    • Pancreatic Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C251: Malignant neoplasm of body of pancreas
    • C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Cancer
    • Post-cancer surgery care
    • Oncology aftercare
    • Cancer recovery follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z483: Aftercare following surgery for neoplasm

    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:

    • Melanoma of Left Arm or Shoulder
    • Melanoma
    • Left Arm Melanoma
    • Left Shoulder Melanoma
    • Skin Cancer of Left Arm
    • Left Upper Limb Melanoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C4362: Malignant melanoma of left upper limb, including shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Dressing Change or Removal
    • After Surgery
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Wound dressing care
    • Post-op dressing change
    • Surgical wound management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4801: Encounter for change or removal of surgical wound dressing

    Also known as:

    • Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Gallbladder Disease
    • Sudden Gallbladder Attack
    • Acute Cholecystitis
    • Sudden Gallbladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K810: Acute cholecystitis

    What procedures does Dr. Thompson perform?

    As a Specialist, Dr. Thompson 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. Thompson. 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:

    • Open Liver Biopsy (Wedge)
    • Wedge Liver Biopsy
    • Surgical Liver Biopsy
    • Liver Tissue Sample

    CPT Codes:

    • 47100: Biopsy of liver, wedge

    Also known as:

    • Open Drainage of Abdominal Abscess
    • Peritoneal Abscess Drainage
    • Abdominal Infection Drainage
    • Open Peritonitis Drainage

    CPT Codes:

    • 49020: Drainage of peritoneal abscess or localized peritonitis, exclusive of appendiceal abscess, open

    Also known as:

    • Small Intestine Perforation Repair
    • Enterorrhaphy
    • Small Bowel Suture
    • Intestinal Ulcer Repair
    • Diverticulum Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 44602: Suture of small intestine (enterorrhaphy) for perforated ulcer, diverticulum, wound, injury or rupture; single perforation

    Also known as:

    • Small Intestine Feeding Tube Placement
    • Jejunostomy Tube Insertion
    • Enteral Feeding Tube
    • Surgical Feeding Tube

    CPT Codes:

    • 44015: Tube or needle catheter jejunostomy for enteral alimentation, intraoperative, any method (List separately in addition to primary procedure)

    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:

    • Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
    • Central Line Placement
    • CVC Insertion
    • Temporary Central Line
    • IV Access Catheter

    CPT Codes:

    • 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older

    Does Dr. Thompson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Thompson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 592-5077 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Thompson accept in Bessemer, AL?

    Dr. Thompson in Bessemer, 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

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • State of Alabama

    • State of Tennessee

    • Sunrise Senior Living

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Viva Health

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    Where is Dr. Thompson's office located?

    Dr. William Thompson's Primary Practice

    5000 Medical West Way Ste 610

    Bessemer, AL 35022

    (205) 592-5077

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    Dr. William Thompson's Practice 2

    737 Memorial Dr

    Bessemer, AL 35022

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    Dr. William Thompson's Practice 3

    3670 Grandview Pkwy Ste 200

    Birmingham, AL 35243

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

    Dr. Thompson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881670727.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thompson?

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

    What is Dr. William Thompson's specialty?

    Dr. Thompson is a Specialist near Bessemer, AL. Contact Dr. Thompson to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. William Thompson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Thompson is affiliated with Grandview Medical Center - Birmingham, AL 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

    Where can I learn more about Specialist?

    Explore Specialist 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 William Thompson accepting new patients in Bessemer, AL?

    Yes, Dr. William Thompson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. William Thompson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Thompson's office at (205) 592-5077 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with William Thompson?

    Please contact Dr. Thompson's office at (205) 592-5077 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. William Thompson have?

    Dr. William Thompson is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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