Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wehberg, Thoracic Surgeon in Millsboro, DE?
Where did Dr. Wehberg go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Md Med Sys, Thoracic Surgery; Univ Of Md Med Sys, General Surgery | University Of Maryland Medical Center
Is Dr. Wehberg board certified as a Thoracic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Kurt Wehberg, MD is board certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Wehberg speak?
Dr. Wehberg and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Thoracic Surgeon like Dr. Wehberg typically treat?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Wehberg 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. Wehberg. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Single Lung Nodule
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Lung Disease
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Left Lung Cancer
- Upper Lobe Lung Cancer
- Bronchial Cancer
- Right lower lobe lung cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3412: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left bronchus or lung
- C3431: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, right bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Thoracic Aortic Widening
- Dilated Thoracic Aorta
- Thoracic Aortic Dilation
- Enlarged Chest Aorta
ICD-10 Codes:
- I77810: Thoracic aortic ectasia
What procedures does a Thoracic Surgeon like Dr. Wehberg typically perform?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Wehberg 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. Wehberg. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Tunneled Pleural Catheter Insertion
- Lung Fluid Drainage with Catheter
- Indwelling Pleural Catheter Placement
- Chest Drainage Catheter
- Permanent Pleural Catheter
- Percutaneous Pleural Drainage
- Chest Tube Insertion
- Imaging-Guided Pleural Drain
CPT Codes:
- 32550: Insertion of indwelling tunneled pleural catheter with cuff
- 32557: Pleural drainage, percutaneous, with insertion of indwelling catheter; with imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Fluid Removal from Lung Area with Imaging Guidance
- Thoracentesis
- Pleural Fluid Aspiration
- Lung Tap
- Fluid Drainage from Chest
CPT Codes:
- 32555: Thoracentesis, needle or catheter, aspiration of the pleural space; with imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Chest Tube Insertion (Open)
- Thoracostomy Tube Placement
- Open Chest Drain Insertion
- Pleural Drainage Tube
CPT Codes:
- 32551: Tube thoracostomy, includes connection to drainage system (eg, water seal), when performed, open (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Removal of Pleural Drainage Catheter
- Removal of Tunneled Central Venous Catheter
- Tunneled Pleural Catheter Removal
- Chest Tube Removal
- Pleural Catheter Excision
- Central Line Removal
- Tunneled Catheter Extraction
- Venous Access Device Removal
CPT Codes:
- 32552: Removal of indwelling tunneled pleural catheter with cuff
- 36589: Removal of tunneled central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump
Also known as:
- Image-Guided Organ Fluid Drainage
- Percutaneous Fluid Drainage
- Abscess Drainage (Image-Guided)
- Organ Cyst Drainage
CPT Codes:
- 49405: Image-guided fluid collection drainage by catheter (eg, abscess, hematoma, seroma, lymphocele, cyst); visceral (eg, kidney, liver, spleen, lung/mediastinum), percutaneous
Does Dr. Wehberg accept my insurance?
Dr. Wehberg accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (302) 644-4282 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wehberg accept in Millsboro, DE?
Dr. Wehberg in Millsboro, DE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Highmark Health
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
State of Delaware
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Wehberg's office located?
Dr. Kurt Wehberg's Primary Practice
30265 Commerce Dr Unit 103
Millsboro, DE 19966
(302) 644-4282
What hospitals are Dr. Wehberg affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Wehberg has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Wehberg's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wehberg's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275507535.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wehberg?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wehberg