Who is Dr. Rescorla, Pediatric Surgeon in Indianapolis, IN?
Dr. Frederick Rescorla, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon, who primarily practices in Indianapolis, IN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Rescorla graduated from New Jersey College of Dentistry and completed his residency at Clarian Indiana Univ Hosp, General Surgery.
Dr. Rescorla is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rescorla’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rescorla’s office at (317) 274-4491.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Rescorla?
Dr. Frederick Rescorla, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric 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. Rescorla empowers
patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Gastrointestinal Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Neonatal Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Trauma, or comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the Indianapolis/IN community, Dr. Rescorla is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Rescorla go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Clarian Indiana Univ Hosp, General Surgery | Indiana University Med Center | Mercy St Vincent Medical Center/Mercy Health Partners Program
Medical School: University of Wi Med Sch, Madison Wi | New Jersey College of Dentistry
Is Dr. Rescorla board certified as a Pediatric Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Frederick Rescorla, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Rescorla speak?
Dr. Rescorla and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Rescorla treat?
As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Rescorla 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. Rescorla. 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:
Sunken Chest
Birth Defects
Pectus Excavatum
Funnel Chest
Concave Chest
ICD-10 Codes:
Q676: Pectus excavatum
Also known as:
Umbilical Hernia
Groin Hernia (One Side)
Ventral Hernia
Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Belly Button Hernia
Navel Hernia
Umbilical Rupture
Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
Single Groin Hernia
Hernia in One Groin
Abdominal Wall Hernia
Epigastric Hernia
Spigelian Hernia
ICD-10 Codes:
K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene
K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
K439: Ventral hernia without obstruction or gangrene
Also known as:
Complete Bowel Incontinence
Bowel Incontinence
Full fecal incontinence
Total loss of bowel control
Severe accidental bowel leakage
ICD-10 Codes:
R159: Full incontinence of feces
Also known as:
Pigeon Chest
Birth Defects
Pectus Carinatum
Keel Chest
Protruding Breastbone
ICD-10 Codes:
Q677: Pectus carinatum
Also known as:
Hirschsprung's Disease
Birth Defects
Colonic Disease
Hirschsprung disease
Congenital Megacolon
Aganglionic Megacolon
Hirschsprung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
Q431: Hirschsprung's disease
Also known as:
Other Feeding Difficulties
Atypical Feeding Problems
Unusual Eating Issues
Specific Feeding Challenges
ICD-10 Codes:
R6339: Other feeding difficulties
Also known as:
Acute Appendicitis
Appendicitis
Inflamed Appendix
Sudden Appendix Inflammation
Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
Also known as:
Stomach or Duodenum Fistula
Fistulas
Small Intestine Disorder
Stomach Disorder
Gastroduodenal Fistula
Abdominal Fistula
Digestive Tract Fistula
ICD-10 Codes:
K316: Fistula of stomach and duodenum
Also known as:
History of Other Digestive System Disease
Digestive Disease
Past GI Disorder
Previous Digestive Problem
History of Gastrointestinal Illness
ICD-10 Codes:
Z8719: Personal history of other diseases of the digestive system
Also known as:
Pilonidal Cyst with Abscess
Abscess
Tailbone Disorder
Infected Tailbone Cyst
Sacrococcygeal Abscess
Tailbone Abscess
ICD-10 Codes:
L0501: Pilonidal cyst with abscess
Also known as:
Removal of Internal Fixation Device
Fractures
Hardware removal surgery
Implant removal procedure
Fixation device extraction
ICD-10 Codes:
Z472: Encounter for removal of internal fixation device
Also known as:
Constipation
Difficulty Passing Stool
Infrequent Bowel Movements
Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
Blocked Esophagus
Esophagus Disorder
Esophageal Obstruction
Food Pipe Blockage
Swallowing Difficulty
ICD-10 Codes:
K222: Esophageal obstruction
Also known as:
Fecal Impaction
Intestinal Obstruction
Severe Constipation
Impacted Stool
Bowel Impaction
ICD-10 Codes:
K5641: Fecal impaction
Also known as:
Anal Birth Defect
Anal Disorder
Birth Defects
Imperforate Anus
Congenital Anal Atresia
Blocked Anus at Birth
ICD-10 Codes:
Q423: Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of anus without fistula
Also known as:
Pilonidal Cyst
Tailbone Disorder
Sacrococcygeal cyst
Pilonidal sinus
Tailbone cyst
ICD-10 Codes:
L0591: Pilonidal cyst without abscess
Also known as:
Gallstones
Cholelithiasis
Gallbladder stones
Biliary calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
Gallstones with Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
Bile Duct Disease
Gallstones
Chronic cholecystitis with gallstones
Long-term gallbladder inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
K8010: Calculus of gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis without obstruction
What procedures does Dr. Rescorla perform?
As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Rescorla 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. Rescorla. 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:
Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
Inguinal Hernia Repair for Children
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Infant Inguinal Hernia Repair
Ventral hernia repair
Umbilical hernia surgery
Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
Incisional hernia repair
Groin Hernia Surgery
Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
First Inguinal Hernia Fix
Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
Pediatric Inguinal Hernia Surgery
Groin Hernia Repair in Kids
Hernia Surgery for Infants
Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Hernioplasty
Baby Groin Hernia Repair
Reducible Inguinal Hernia Surgery (Infant)
Hydrocelectomy with Hernia Repair (Infant)
CPT Codes:
49591: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, reducible
49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
49500: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 6 months to younger than 5 years, with or without hydrocelectomy; reducible
49495: Repair, initial inguinal hernia, full term infant younger than age 6 months, or preterm infant older than 50 weeks postconception age and younger than age 6 months at the time of surgery, with or without hydrocelectomy; reducible
Also known as:
Gastrostomy Tube Replacement
G-tube Change
Percutaneous Gastrostomy Tube Exchange
Stomach Feeding Tube Replacement
CPT Codes:
43762: Replacement of gastrostomy tube, percutaneous, includes removal, when performed, without imaging or endoscopic guidance; not requiring revision of gastrostomy tract
Also known as:
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
CPT Codes:
47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
Also known as:
Surgical Closure of Stomach Tube Opening
Gastrostomy Closure
Stomach Stoma Closure
G-tube Removal Surgery
CPT Codes:
43870: Closure of gastrostomy, surgical
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:
Esophagus Widening Procedure
Esophageal Dilation
Food Pipe Stretching
Esophagus Stricture Treatment
CPT Codes:
43453: Dilation of esophagus, over guide wire
Also known as:
Removal of Fecal Impaction or Foreign Body Under Anesthesia
Anesthesia
Fecal Impaction Extraction
Rectal Foreign Body Removal
Anesthetized Bowel Clearance
CPT Codes:
45915: Removal of fecal impaction or foreign body (separate procedure) under anesthesia
Also known as:
Diagnostic Laparoscopy of Abdomen
Exploratory Laparoscopy
Abdominal Scope
Peritoneal Biopsy
Omentum Biopsy
CPT Codes:
49320: Laparoscopy, abdomen, peritoneum, and omentum, diagnostic, with or without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing (separate procedure)
Also known as:
Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
Hardware Removal Surgery
Buried Implant Extraction
Orthopedic Implant Removal
CPT Codes:
20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)
Also known as:
Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
Central Line Explant
Port-a-Cath Removal
Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
Tunneled Catheter Extraction
CPT Codes:
36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion
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:
Extensive Pilonidal Cyst Removal
Simple Pilonidal Cyst Removal
Pilonidal Sinus Excision
Tailbone Cyst Surgery
Sacrococcygeal Cyst Removal
Tailbone Cyst Removal
Sacrococcygeal Cyst Surgery
CPT Codes:
11771: Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; extensive
11770: Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; simple
Also known as:
Circumcision with Local Anesthesia
Newborn Circumcision
Infant Circumcision
Foreskin Removal (Clamp Method)
CPT Codes:
54150: Circumcision, using clamp or other device with regional dorsal penile or ring block
Does Dr. Rescorla accept my insurance?
Dr. Rescorla accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (317) 274-4491 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rescorla accept in Indianapolis, IN?
Dr. Rescorla in Indianapolis, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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What is Dr. Rescorla's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rescorla's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831169820.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rescorla?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rescorla
What is Dr. Frederick Rescorla's specialty?
Dr. Rescorla is a Pediatric Surgeon near Indianapolis, IN.
Pediatric Surgeons specializes in the management of surgical conditions in premature infants, newborns, children, and adolescents. Contact Dr. Rescorla to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Frederick Rescorla affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Rescorla is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals:
Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health, Community Hospital East.
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Is Frederick Rescorla accepting new patients in Indianapolis, IN?
Yes, Dr. Frederick Rescorla is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Frederick Rescorla offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rescorla's office at (317) 274-4491 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Frederick Rescorla?
Please contact Dr. Rescorla's office at (317) 274-4491 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Frederick Rescorla have?
Dr. Frederick Rescorla is certified by the American Board of Surgery.