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Dr. William Waswick, MD

Wichita, KS

32 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Waswick, Surgeon in Wichita, KS?

    Dr. William Waswick, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Wichita, KS with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified. Dr. Waswick completed his residency at Univ Ks Sch Of Med, General Surgery. Dr. Waswick is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Waswick’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Waswick’s office at (316) 685-6222.

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

    • Residency: Univ Ks Sch Of Med, General Surgery

    • Medical School: University Of Nd Sch Of Med- Grand Forks Nd

    Is Dr. Waswick board certified as a Surgeon?

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

    What languages does Dr. Waswick speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Waswick treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Waswick 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. Waswick. 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:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Groin Hernia (One Side)
    • Umbilical Hernia
    • Diaphragmatic Hernia
    • Hernia
    • Inguinal Hernia
    • Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
    • Single Groin Hernia
    • Hernia in One Groin
    • Belly Button Hernia
    • Navel Hernia
    • Umbilical Rupture
    • Hiatal Hernia
    • Hernia of the Diaphragm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
    • K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene
    • K449: Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Foot
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Foot Wound
    • Foot Sore from Diabetes
    • Diabetic Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer

    Also known as:

    • Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    • Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)
    • Acne Inversa', 'Verneuil's Disease
    • HS Skin Condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L732: Hidradenitis suppurativa

    Also known as:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    What procedures does Dr. Waswick perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Waswick 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. Waswick. 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:

    • Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Colonoscopy
    • Colon Exam with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy
    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
    • Colon Polyp Removal
    • Colorectal Lesion Excision
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colorectal Polyp Removal
    • Hot Biopsy Colonoscopy
    • Colon Biopsy
    • Large Intestine Scope
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening

    CPT Codes:

    • 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
    • 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
    • 45384: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by hot biopsy forceps
    • 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endoscopy
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Gastroscopy with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
    • Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
    • Repair of Small Abdominal Hernia (Complicated)
    • Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
    • Laparoscopic Hernioplasty
    • Ventral hernia repair
    • Umbilical hernia surgery
    • Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
    • Incisional hernia repair
    • Epigastric Hernia Repair
    • Umbilical Hernia Surgery
    • Incisional Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Strangulated Hernia Surgery
    • Ventral Hernia Repair
    • Umbilical Hernia Repair
    • Incisional Hernia Repair
    • Epigastric Hernia Surgery

    CPT Codes:

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

    Also known as:

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

    CPT Codes:

    • 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
    • 47563: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy with cholangiography

    Also known as:

    • Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
    • Upper GI Endoscopy
    • Stomach Scope with Sample

    CPT Codes:

    • 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    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:

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

    CPT Codes:

    • 44970: Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy

    Also known as:

    • Wound Debridement
    • Skin and Tissue Debridement
    • Skin Substitute Graft (Small Wound)
    • Muscle Debridement
    • Skin Substitute Graft Application
    • Surgical Wound Cleaning
    • Tissue Removal from Wound
    • Dead Tissue Removal
    • Wound Cleaning
    • Surgical Debridement
    • Subcutaneous Tissue Debridement
    • Artificial Skin Graft
    • Wound Skin Replacement
    • Bioengineered Skin Application
    • Muscle Cleaning Procedure
    • Fascia Debridement
    • Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
    • Skin Replacement Procedure
    • Wound Covering Application

    CPT Codes:

    • 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
    • 11045: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 15271: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
    • 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
    • 15272: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; each additional 25 sq cm wound surface area, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
    • Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Additional Area)
    • Skin Substitute Graft (Small Area)
    • Autologous Skin Graft
    • Partial Thickness Skin Graft
    • Skin Transplant
    • Autograft Skin Transplant
    • Skin Grafting for Large Areas
    • Artificial Skin Graft
    • Wound Covering Application
    • Skin Replacement Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 15100: Split-Thickness Autograft, Trunk, Arms, Legs; First 100 Sq Cm Or Less, Or 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children (Except 15050)
    • 15101: Split-Thickness Autograft, Trunk, Arms, Legs; Each Additional 100 Sq Cm, Or Each Additional 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children, Or Part Thereof (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)
    • 15275: Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area

    Also known as:

    • Wound or Burn Site Preparation for Graft
    • Surgery
    • Surgical Wound Debridement
    • Burn Eschar Excision
    • Scar Contracture Release
    • Recipient Site Preparation

    CPT Codes:

    • 15002: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, trunk, arms, legs; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children

    Also known as:

    • Hidradenitis Removal Surgery
    • Hidradenitis Excision
    • Armpit Hidradenitis Surgery
    • Skin Gland Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11450: Excision of skin and subcutaneous tissue for hidradenitis, axillary; with simple or intermediate repair

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Additional Area)
    • Surgery
    • Wound Bed Preparation
    • Burn Eschar Excision
    • Scar Contracture Release
    • Recipient Site Creation

    CPT Codes:

    • 15003: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, trunk, arms, legs; each additional 100 sq cm, or part thereof, or each additional 1% of body area of infants and children (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Bone Debridement (Cleaning of Bone Wound)
    • Bone Wound Cleaning
    • Surgical Bone Debridement
    • Dead Bone Removal
    • Wound Cleaning with Bone Involvement

    CPT Codes:

    • 11044: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Long-Term Central Venous Catheter Insertion
    • Tunneled central line placement
    • Central venous access device insertion
    • Hickman catheter insertion
    • Broviac catheter insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 36558: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump; age 5 years or older

    Does Dr. Waswick accept my insurance?

    Dr. Waswick accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (316) 685-6222 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Waswick accept in Wichita, KS?

    Dr. Waswick in Wichita, KS 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 Kansas

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Waswick's office located?

    Dr. William Waswick's Primary Practice

    3243 E Murdock St Ste 404

    Wichita, KS 67208

    (316) 685-6222

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    Dr. William Waswick's Practice 2

    550 N Hillside St

    Wichita, KS 67214

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    Dr. William Waswick's Practice 3

    2600 N Woodlawn Blvd

    Wichita, KS 67220

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

    Dr. Waswick's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447226980.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Waswick?

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

    What is Dr. William Waswick's specialty?

    Dr. Waswick is a Surgeon near Wichita, KS. 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. Waswick to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Waswick is affiliated with Wesley Medical Center, Kansas Surgery & Recovery Center, Ascension Via Christi St. Francis, The University of Kansas Hospital, NMC Health Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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

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    Is William Waswick accepting new patients in Wichita, KS?

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

    Does Dr. William Waswick offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Waswick's office at (316) 685-6222 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with William Waswick?

    Please contact Dr. Waswick's office at (316) 685-6222 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. William Waswick have?

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

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