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Dr. Frederick Rescorla, MD

Indianapolis, IN

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    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
    • 49650: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia
    • 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.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Alliant Health Plans

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • Assurant

    • CareSource

    • Centene

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • MedImpact

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Rescorla's office located?

    Dr. Frederick Rescorla's Primary Practice

    705 Riley Hospital Dr Ste 2500

    Indianapolis, IN 46202

    (317) 274-4491

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    Dr. Frederick Rescorla's Practice 2

    8040 Clearvista Pkwy Ste 460

    Indianapolis, IN 46256

    (317) 621-2660

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    Dr. Frederick Rescorla's Practice 3

    702 Barnhill Dr Rm 2500

    Indianapolis, IN 46202

    (317) 274-4682

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    Recognitions

    Castle Connolly Doctor’s Choice Awards

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    Doctor’s Choice - All Time

    Among the most nominated for the Castle Connolly Top Doctor recognition across all time

    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. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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

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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.

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