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Who is Dr. Hellinger, Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) in Coral Gables, FL?
Dr. Michael Hellinger, MD is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), who primarily practices in Coral Gables, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Hellinger completed his residency at Orlando Reg Healthcare Sys, Colon And Rectal Surgery; Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, General Surgery. Dr. Hellinger is fluent in English, Creole, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hellinger’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hellinger’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Hellinger?
Dr. Michael Hellinger, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Hellinger empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Colon & Rectal Cancer, Laparoscopic Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Coral Gables/FL community, Dr. Hellinger is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Hellinger go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Orlando Reg Healthcare Sys, Colon And Rectal Surgery; Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, General Surgery | Jackson Memorial Medical Center
Medical School: University of Miami Sch of Med, Miami Fl
Is Dr. Hellinger board certified as a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist)?
Yes, Dr. Michael Hellinger, MD is board certified by the American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery , American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Hellinger speak?
Dr. Hellinger and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Creole
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Hellinger treat?
As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Hellinger 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. Hellinger. 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:
- First Degree Hemorrhoids
- Second Degree Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoids
- Perianal Blood Clot
- Third Degree Hemorrhoids
- Anal Disorder
- Internal hemorrhoids
- Grade 1 hemorrhoids
- Mild hemorrhoids
- Internal hemorrhoids that prolapse
- Grade 2 hemorrhoids
- Moderate hemorrhoids
- Piles
- Anal veins
- Swollen rectal veins
- Thrombosed Hemorrhoid
- External Hemorrhoid Clot
- Blood Clot near Anus
- Prolapsed hemorrhoids
- Grade 3 hemorrhoids
- Severe hemorrhoids
ICD-10 Codes:
- K640: First degree hemorrhoids
- K641: Second degree hemorrhoids
- K648: Other hemorrhoids
- K645: Perianal venous thrombosis
- K642: Third degree hemorrhoids
Also known as:
- Genital Warts
- Venereal Warts
- HPV Warts
- Anogenital Warts
ICD-10 Codes:
- A630: Anogenital (venereal) warts
Also known as:
- Rectal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- Anal Bleeding
- Blood in Stool
- Lower GI Bleed
ICD-10 Codes:
- K625: Hemorrhage of anus and rectum
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal Polyps
- Intestinal Polyps
- Bowel Polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps
- Z860100: Personal history of colon polyps, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Anal and Rectal Condition
- Anal Disorder
- Rectal Disorder
- Proctitis
- Anal Disorders
- Rectal Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- K6289: Other specified diseases of anus and rectum
Also known as:
- Anal Fistula
- Anal Disorder
- Fistulas
- Perianal Fistula
- Fistula-in-Ano
- Abnormal Anal Tract
ICD-10 Codes:
- K603: Anal fistula
Also known as:
- Change in Bowel Habits
- Bowel Movement
- Altered Bowel Habits
- Irregular Bowel Movements
- Changes in Pooping
ICD-10 Codes:
- R194: Change in bowel habit
Also known as:
- Chronic Anal Fissure
- Anal Disorder
- Long-Term Anal Tear
- Persistent Rectal Fissure
- Chronic Fissure in Anus
ICD-10 Codes:
- K601: Chronic anal fissure
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Family History of Digestive Organ Cancer
- Cancer
- Family History
- Genetic risk for gastrointestinal cancer
- Family history of GI cancer
- Hereditary digestive cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z800: Family history of malignant neoplasm of digestive organs
Also known as:
- Anal Itching
- Anal Disorder
- Itching
- Pruritus Ani
- Itchy Anus
- Perianal Itch
ICD-10 Codes:
- L290: Pruritus ani
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal polyps
- Bowel polyps
- Intestinal polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- K635: Polyp of colon
Also known as:
- Complete Bowel Incontinence
- Bowel Incontinence
- Full fecal incontinence
- Total loss of bowel control
- Severe accidental bowel leakage
ICD-10 Codes:
- R159: Full incontinence of feces
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
What procedures does Dr. Hellinger perform?
As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Hellinger 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. Hellinger. 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 Biopsy
- Colorectal Polyp Removal
- Hot Biopsy Colonoscopy
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
- Colon Polyp Removal
- Colorectal Lesion Excision
- 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)
- 45384: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by hot biopsy forceps
- 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Hemorrhoid Removal with Rubber Band Ligation
- Rubber Band Ligation for Hemorrhoids
- Internal Hemorrhoid Ligation
- Banding of Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoid Banding
CPT Codes:
- 46221: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal, by rubber band ligation(s)
Also known as:
- Anal Fistula Surgery
- Fistulectomy
- Fistulotomy
- Intersphincteric Fistula Repair
- Perianal Fistula Surgery
- Anal Fistula Repair
CPT Codes:
- 46275: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); intersphincteric
- 46280: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); transsphincteric, suprasphincteric, extrasphincteric or multiple, including placement of seton, when performed
Also known as:
- Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
- Colonoscopy with Injections
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Diagnostic Proctosigmoidoscopy
- Rectal and Lower Colon Scope
- Rigid Sigmoidoscopy
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Injection
- Colon Scope with Medication
- Therapeutic Colonoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 45300: Proctosigmoidoscopy, rigid; diagnostic, with or without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing (separate procedure)
- 45381: Colonoscopy, flexible; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
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:
- Chemical Removal of Anal Growths
- Extensive Anal Lesion Removal
- Anal Wart Removal (Chemical)
- Chemical Destruction of Anal Lesions
- Anus Growth Treatment
- Anal wart removal
- Destruction of anal condyloma
- Anal papilloma treatment
- Anal lesion ablation
CPT Codes:
- 46900: Destruction of lesion(s), anus (eg, condyloma, papilloma, molluscum contagiosum, herpetic vesicle), simple; chemical
- 46924: Destruction of lesion(s), anus (eg, condyloma, papilloma, molluscum contagiosum, herpetic vesicle), extensive (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery)
Also known as:
- Laser Removal of Anal Lesions
- Anal Lesion Excision
- Anal condyloma laser removal
- Anal wart laser treatment
- Laser destruction of anal lesions
- Perianal lesion laser surgery
- Removal of Anal Warts
- Surgical Excision of Anal Lesions
- Anus Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 46917: Destruction of lesion(s), anus (eg, condyloma, papilloma, molluscum contagiosum, herpetic vesicle), simple; laser surgery
- 46922: Destruction of lesion(s), anus (eg, condyloma, papilloma, molluscum contagiosum, herpetic vesicle), simple; surgical excision
Also known as:
- Anoscopy (Diagnostic)
- Anoscopy
- Anal Canal Exam
- Rectal Scope Exam
- Anus Diagnostic Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 46600: Anoscopy; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Sigmoidoscopy
- Lower colon exam
- Flexible colon scope
- Rectum and lower colon check
CPT Codes:
- 45330: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Anal Fissure Removal with Muscle Release
- Fissurectomy
- Sphincterotomy
- Anal Fissure Repair
- Chronic Fissure Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 46200: Fissurectomy, including sphincterotomy, when performed
Also known as:
- Pudendal Nerve Block
- Pudendal Nerve Injection
- Pelvic Pain Injection
- Nerve Block for Pelvic Pain
- Anesthetic Pudendal Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 64430: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; pudendal nerve
Does Dr. Hellinger accept my insurance?
Dr. Hellinger accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hellinger accept in Coral Gables, FL?
Dr. Hellinger in Coral Gables, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
AvMed Health Plan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Doctors HealthCare Plans, Inc.
Express Scripts
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Health Plans
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Hellinger's office located?
Dr. Michael Hellinger's Primary Practice
5000 University Dr Ste 3300
Coral Gables, FL 33146
Dr. Michael Hellinger's Practice 3
3659 S Miami Ave Ste 3003A
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 858-1515
What is Dr. Hellinger's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hellinger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124084413.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hellinger?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hellinger
What is Dr. Michael Hellinger's specialty?
Dr. Hellinger is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) near Coral Gables, FL. A colon and rectal surgeon possesses the expertise to diagnose and treat a variety of ailments affecting the intestinal tract, including the colon, rectum, anal canal, and perianal area, through both medical and surgical interventions. Furthermore, this professional also engages with other organs and tissues, including the liver, urinary system, and female reproductive system, that are relevant to primary intestinal disorders. Contact Dr. Hellinger to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Michael Hellinger affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hellinger is affiliated with Baptist Health South Miami Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist)?
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Is Michael Hellinger accepting new patients in Coral Gables, FL?
Yes, Dr. Michael Hellinger is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Hellinger offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hellinger's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Hellinger?
Please contact Dr. Hellinger's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Hellinger have?
Dr. Michael Hellinger is certified by the American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery and American Board of Surgery.
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