Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fairchild, Vascular Surgeon in Wausau, WI?
Where did Dr. Fairchild go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Alton Ochsner Med Fndn, General Surgery; Med Ctr La New Orleans-Lsu, General Surgery
Medical School: U of Tx Med Sch At Houston, Houston Tx
Is Dr. Fairchild board certified as a Vascular Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Ralph Fairchild, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Fairchild speak?
Dr. Fairchild and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Vascular Surgeon like Dr. Fairchild typically treat?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Fairchild 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. Fairchild. 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:
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
ICD-10 Codes:
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-cardiac surgery care
- Vascular surgery aftercare
- Heart surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Stenosis
- Blocked Carotid Artery
- Neck Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Narrowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries
Also known as:
- Varicose Veins
- Spider Veins
- Venous Insufficiency
- Chronic Venous Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I83813: Varicose veins of bilateral lower extremities with pain
What procedures does a Vascular Surgeon like Dr. Fairchild typically perform?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Fairchild 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. Fairchild. 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:
- Radiofrequency Vein Ablation
- Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation
- RF Ablation for Varicose Veins
- Vein Closure Procedure
- Varicose Vein Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 36475: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, radiofrequency; first vein treated
Also known as:
- Femoral Artery Access for Endograft
- Varicose Vein Removal (Stab Phlebectomy)
- Percutaneous Femoral Access
- Endograft Delivery Access
- Artery Closure Procedure
- Microphlebectomy
- Ambulatory Phlebectomy
- Stab Incision Vein Removal
CPT Codes:
- 34713: Percutaneous access and closure of femoral artery for delivery of endograft through a large sheath (12 French or larger), including ultrasound guidance, when performed, unilateral (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 37765: Stab phlebectomy of varicose veins, 1 extremity; 10-20 stab incisions
Also known as:
- Arteriovenous Fistula Creation
- AV Fistula Surgery
- Cimino Fistula
- Vascular Access for Dialysis
CPT Codes:
- 36821: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; direct, any site (eg, Cimino type) (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Varicose Vein Removal (Multiple Incisions)
- Stab Phlebectomy
- Microphlebectomy
- Varicose Vein Excision
CPT Codes:
- 37766: Stab phlebectomy of varicose veins, 1 extremity; more than 20 incisions
Also known as:
- Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair
- EVAR
- Aortic Stent Placement
- Aortic Aneurysm Repair
- Minimally Invasive Aorta Repair
CPT Codes:
- 34705: Endovascular repair of infrarenal aorta and/or iliac artery(ies) by deployment of an aorto-bi-iliac endograft including pre-procedure sizing and device selection, all nonselective catheterization(s), all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, all endograft extension(s) placed in the aorta from the level of the renal arteries to the iliac bifurcation, and all angioplasty/stenting performed from the level of the renal arteries to the iliac bifurcation; for other than rupture (eg, for aneurysm, pseudoaneurysm, dissection, penetrating ulcer)
Also known as:
- Wound Debridement
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Multi-Layer Leg Compression Wrap
- Compression Bandage Application
- Leg Compression System
- Ankle and Foot Compression
CPT Codes:
- 29581: Application of multi-layer compression system; leg (below knee), including ankle and foot
Does Dr. Fairchild accept my insurance?
Dr. Fairchild accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (715) 847-2022 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fairchild accept in Wausau, WI?
Dr. Fairchild in Wausau, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Marshfield Clinic Health System
Medicare
State of Wisconsin
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Fairchild's office located?
Dr. Ralph Fairchild's Primary Practice
2400 Pine Ridge Blvd
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 847-2022
What hospitals are Dr. Fairchild affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Fairchild has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Fairchild's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fairchild's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285694141.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fairchild?
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