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Dr. Rex Alan Sherer, MD

Alabaster, AL

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    Who is Dr. Sherer, Surgeon in Alabaster, AL?

    Dr. Rex Alan Sherer, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Alabaster, AL. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Sherer graduated from Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts and completed his residency at Univ Of Al Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Sherer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sherer’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sherer’s office at (205) 620-9065.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Al Hosp, General Surgery | University of Alabama Hospital Program

    • Medical School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts | Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts

    Is Dr. Sherer board certified in Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Rex Alan Sherer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Sherer speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Sherer treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Sherer 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. Sherer. 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:

    • Gallbladder Disease
    • Gallstones with Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Bile Duct Disease
    • Gallstones
    • Gallbladder problems
    • Biliary tract disease
    • Chronic cholecystitis with gallstones
    • Long-term gallbladder inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K828: Other specified diseases of gallbladder
    • K8010: Calculus of gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Severe Obesity
    • Obesity
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • Class 3 Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones
    • Cholelithiasis
    • Gallbladder stones
    • Biliary calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Granulomatous Skin Disorder
    • Skin Condition
    • Skin Granuloma
    • Granulomatous Dermatitis
    • Skin Lumps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L929: Granulomatous disorder of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Groin Hernia (One Side)
    • Hernia
    • Inguinal Hernia
    • Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
    • Single Groin Hernia
    • Hernia in One Groin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent

    Also known as:

    • Bariatric Surgery Status
    • Weight Loss Surgery
    • Weight-loss (Metabolic & Bariatric) Surgery
    • Weight Loss Surgery History
    • Gastric Bypass Status
    • Sleeve Gastrectomy Status

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z9884: Bariatric surgery status

    What procedures does Dr. Sherer perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Sherer 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. Sherer. 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:

    • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal with X-ray
    • Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
    • Cholecystectomy with Cholangiography
    • Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 47563: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy with cholangiography

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
    • Repair of Small Abdominal Hernia (Complicated)
    • Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
    • Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
    • Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
    • Laparoscopic Hernioplasty
    • Epigastric Hernia Repair
    • Umbilical Hernia Surgery
    • Incisional Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Strangulated Hernia Surgery
    • Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
    • First Inguinal Hernia Fix
    • Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
    • Ventral Hernia Repair
    • Umbilical Hernia Repair
    • Incisional Hernia Repair
    • Epigastric Hernia Surgery
    • Ventral hernia repair
    • Umbilical hernia surgery
    • Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
    • Incisional hernia repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 49650: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia
    • 49592: 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, incarcerated or strangulated
    • 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
    • 49593: 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); 3 cm to 10 cm, reducible
    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Needle Liver Biopsy (During Other Surgery)
    • Concurrent Liver Biopsy
    • Intraoperative Liver Biopsy
    • Liver Tissue Sample During Surgery
    • Liver Needle Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 47001: Biopsy of liver, needle; when done for indicated purpose at time of other major procedure (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
    • Gastric Sleeve Surgery
    • Longitudinal Gastrectomy
    • Laparoscopic Weight Loss Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 43775: Laparoscopy, surgical, gastric restrictive procedure; longitudinal gastrectomy (ie, sleeve gastrectomy)

    Also known as:

    • Partial Colon Removal (Abdominal and Transanal)
    • Splenic Flexure Mobilization during Colon Surgery
    • Partial Colectomy
    • Colon Resection (Hybrid Approach)
    • Bowel Resection (Partial)
    • Splenic Flexure Take-down
    • Colon Flexure Mobilization
    • Colon Resection Add-on Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 44147: Colectomy, partial; abdominal and transanal approach
    • 44139: Mobilization (take-down) of splenic flexure performed in conjunction with partial colectomy (List separately in addition to primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Bowel Twist or Hernia Repair (Open Surgery)
    • Appendectomy (During Other Surgery)
    • Volvulus Reduction
    • Intussusception Repair
    • Internal Hernia Repair
    • Appendix Removal
    • Incidental Appendectomy
    • Appendectomy with another procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 44050: Reduction of volvulus, intussusception, internal hernia, by laparotomy
    • 44955: Appendectomy; when done for indicated purpose at time of other major procedure (not as separate procedure) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Appendectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Appendectomy
    • Keyhole Appendectomy
    • Scope Appendectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 44970: Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Anorectal Exam with Anesthesia
    • Anesthesia
    • Diagnostic anorectal exam under anesthesia
    • Rectal exam with general anesthesia
    • Anorectal surgery for diagnosis

    CPT Codes:

    • 45990: Anorectal exam, surgical, requiring anesthesia (general, spinal, or epidural), diagnostic

    Also known as:

    • Emergency Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Incarcerated Hernia Repair
    • Strangulated Hernia Surgery
    • Ventral Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Umbilical Hernia Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 49594: 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); 3 cm to 10 cm, incarcerated or strangulated

    Also known as:

    • Stomach or Duodenum Ulcer Repair
    • Perforated Ulcer Repair
    • Gastric Ulcer Suture
    • Duodenal Ulcer Surgery
    • Stomach Injury Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 43840: Gastrorrhaphy, suture of perforated duodenal or gastric ulcer, wound, or injury

    Also known as:

    • Small Intestine Resection
    • Enterectomy
    • Bowel resection
    • Small bowel removal
    • Intestinal surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 44120: Enterectomy, resection of small intestine; single resection and anastomosis

    Also known as:

    • Intermediate Wound Repair (Body)
    • Complex Wound Repair (Scalp, Arms, Legs)
    • Intermediate Wound Repair (Neck, Hands, Feet, Genitalia)
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Laceration Repair (Body)
    • Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
    • Deep Wound Stitching (Body)
    • Deep Wound Repair (Extremities)
    • Surgical Closure of Complex Wound
    • Advanced Wound Stitching
    • Laceration Repair
    • Complex Wound Closure
    • Surgical Wound Repair
    • Injury Stitching

    CPT Codes:

    • 12032: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
    • 13121: Repair, complex, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
    • 12042: Repair, intermediate, wounds of neck, hands, feet and/or external genitalia; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm

    Also known as:

    • Muscle or Skin Flap Surgery (Trunk)
    • Myocutaneous Flap (Body)
    • Fasciocutaneous Flap (Trunk)
    • Tissue Flap Reconstruction (Torso)

    CPT Codes:

    • 15734: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; trunk

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesion (Trunk/Limbs)
    • Benign Skin Growth Excision
    • Skin Lesion Biopsy and Removal
    • Excision of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth
    • Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
    • Mole Removal (Large)

    CPT Codes:

    • 11423: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
    • 11404: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 3.1 to 4.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Large Malignant Skin Lesion Removal
    • Skin Cancer Excision
    • Large Malignant Growth Removal
    • Wide Excision of Skin Cancer
    • Trunk/Limb Skin Cancer Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 11606: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter over 4.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Breast Lump Removal with Marker Guidance
    • Image-Guided Breast Lesion Excision
    • Wire-Localized Breast Biopsy
    • Open Excision of Marked Breast Lesion
    • Breast Mass Removal with Marker

    CPT Codes:

    • 19125: Excision of breast lesion identified by preoperative placement of radiological marker, open; single lesion

    Also known as:

    • Complex Wound Repair on Torso (2.6-7.5 cm)
    • Trunk Wound Closure (Complex)
    • Deep Torso Laceration Repair
    • Complex Body Wound Stitching

    CPT Codes:

    • 13101: Repair, complex, trunk; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm

    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:

    • Deep Armpit Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Axillary Lymph Node Excision
    • Open Axillary Node Biopsy
    • Underarm Lymph Node Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 38525: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep axillary node(s)

    Also known as:

    • Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
    • Lymph Node Identification
    • Sentinel Node Biopsy (Mapping)
    • Dye Injection for Lymph Nodes

    CPT Codes:

    • 38900: Intraoperative identification (eg, mapping) of sentinel lymph node(s) includes injection of non-radioactive dye, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Sherer accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sherer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 620-9065 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sherer accept in Alabaster, AL?

    Dr. Sherer in Alabaster, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Sherer's office located?

    Dr. Rex Alan Sherer's Primary Practice

    644 2nd St NE Ste 206

    Alabaster, AL 35007

    (205) 620-9065

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

    Dr. Sherer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285608588.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sherer?

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

    What is Dr. Rex Alan Sherer's specialty?

    Dr. Sherer is a Surgeon near Alabaster, AL. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Sherer to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Rex Alan Sherer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Sherer is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Shelby Baptist Medical Center. 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 Rex Alan Sherer accepting new patients in Alabaster, AL?

    Yes, Dr. Rex Alan Sherer is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Rex Alan Sherer offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sherer's office at (205) 620-9065 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Rex Alan Sherer?

    Please contact Dr. Sherer's office at (205) 620-9065 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Rex Alan Sherer have?

    Dr. Rex Alan Sherer is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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