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22 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Garlitz, Specialist in Wheat Ridge, CO?
Dr. James Garlitz, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Wheat Ridge, CO with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Garlitz graduated from Oregon Health And Science University School of Medicine,Portland, Or, United States and completed his residency at Marshfield Clinic. Dr. Garlitz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Garlitz’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Garlitz’s office at (303) 428-0004.
Where did Dr. Garlitz go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Marshfield Clinic
Medical School: Oregon Health And Science University School of Medicine,Portland, Or, United States
Is Dr. Garlitz board certified in Specialist?
Yes, Dr. James Garlitz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Garlitz speak?
Dr. Garlitz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Garlitz treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. Garlitz 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. Garlitz. 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:
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Umbilical Hernia
- Ventral Hernia with Bowel Blockage
- Ventral Hernia
- Incisional Hernia
- Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Obstructed Belly Button Hernia
- Recurrent Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
- Belly Button Hernia
- Navel Hernia
- Umbilical Rupture
- Abdominal Wall Hernia with Obstruction
- Incisional Hernia with Blockage
- Abdominal Wall Hernia
- Epigastric Hernia
- Spigelian Hernia
- Post-surgical Hernia
- Surgical Incision Hernia
- Scar Hernia
- Hiatal Hernia
- Hernia of the Diaphragm
- Umbilical Hernia with Obstruction
- Blocked Belly Button Hernia
- Strangulated Umbilical Hernia
- Recurrent Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Repeated Groin Hernia
- Recurring Hernia in Groin
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
- K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene
- K436: Other and unspecified ventral hernia with obstruction, without gangrene
- K439: Ventral hernia without obstruction or gangrene
- K432: Incisional hernia without obstruction or gangrene
- K449: Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene
- K420: Umbilical hernia with obstruction, without gangrene
- K4091: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, recurrent
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Right Lower Abdominal Pain
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Right Upper Abdominal Pain
- Pelvic Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Pain in lower right belly
- RLQ pain
- Right-sided lower abdominal discomfort
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
- RUQ pain
- Pain in upper right stomach
- Right upper belly pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1031: Right lower quadrant pain
- R1013: Epigastric pain
- R1011: Right upper quadrant pain
Also known as:
- Gallstones with Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallstones with Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Bile Duct Disease
- Gallstones
- Chronic cholecystitis with gallstones
- Long-term gallbladder inflammation
- Acute cholecystitis with gallstones
- Gallbladder attack with stones
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8010: Calculus of gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis without obstruction
- K8000: Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Benign Lipoma of Trunk
- Benign Tumor
- Non-cancerous fatty lump on body
- Trunk lipoma
- Body fatty tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D171: Benign lipomatous neoplasm of skin and subcutaneous tissue of trunk
Also known as:
- Bilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Double Groin Hernia
- Hernia in Both Groins
- Non-obstructed Inguinal Hernia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4020: Bilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pilonidal Cyst
- Tailbone Disorder
- Sacrococcygeal cyst
- Pilonidal sinus
- Tailbone cyst
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0591: Pilonidal cyst without abscess
Does Dr. Garlitz accept my insurance?
Dr. Garlitz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (303) 428-0004 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Garlitz accept in Wheat Ridge, CO?
Dr. Garlitz in Wheat Ridge, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Christian Healthcare Ministries
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
OptumRx
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Garlitz's office located?
Dr. James Garlitz's Primary Practice
3455 Lutheran Pkwy Ste 290
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 428-0004
What is Dr. Garlitz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Garlitz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679537179.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Garlitz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Garlitz
What is Dr. James Garlitz's specialty?
Dr. Garlitz is a Specialist near Wheat Ridge, CO. Contact Dr. Garlitz to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. James Garlitz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Garlitz is affiliated with Uchealth Highlands Ranch Hospital, Lutheran Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Specialist?
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Is James Garlitz accepting new patients in Wheat Ridge, CO?
Yes, Dr. James Garlitz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Garlitz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Garlitz's office at (303) 428-0004 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Garlitz?
Please contact Dr. Garlitz's office at (303) 428-0004 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. James Garlitz have?
Dr. James Garlitz is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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