37 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Senter, Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) in Fort Worth, TX?
Dr. Paul Senter, MD is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), who primarily practices in Fort Worth, TX with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 37 years and is board certified. Dr. Senter graduated from The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio and completed his residency at Baylor Univ Med Ctr, Colon And Rectal Surgery; Baylor Univ Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Senter is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Senter’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Senter’s office at (817) 250-5900.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Senter?
Dr. Paul Senter, 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. Senter empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Anorectal Disorders, Colon & Rectal Cancer & Surgery, Colonoscopy, Laparoscopic Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Fort Worth/TX community, Dr. Senter is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Senter go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Baylor Univ Med Ctr, Colon And Rectal Surgery; Baylor Univ Med Ctr, General Surgery | Baylor Medical Center at Garland Program
Medical School: University of Tx Med Sch At San Antonio, San Antonio Tx | The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio
Is Dr. Senter board certified as a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist)?
Yes, Dr. Paul Senter, MD is board certified by the American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery , American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Senter speak?
Dr. Senter and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Senter treat?
As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Senter 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. Senter. 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:
- 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:
- Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoidal Skin Tags
- Fourth Degree Hemorrhoids
- Piles
- Anal veins
- Swollen rectal veins
- Anal skin tags
- Perianal skin tags
- Leftover hemorrhoid skin
- Permanently prolapsed hemorrhoids
- Grade 4 hemorrhoids
- Strangulated hemorrhoids
ICD-10 Codes:
- K648: Other hemorrhoids
- K644: Residual hemorrhoidal skin tags
- K643: Fourth degree hemorrhoids
Also known as:
- Dark, Tarry Stools (Melena)
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Melena
- Black Stools
- Upper GI Bleed Signs
ICD-10 Codes:
- K921: Melena
Also known as:
- Benign Cecum Polyp
- Benign Transverse Colon Polyp
- Benign Ascending Colon Polyp
- Benign Tumor
- Colonic Polyps
- Colon Polyps
- Non-cancerous cecum growth
- Cecal adenoma
- Cecum benign tumor
- Non-cancerous transverse colon growth
- Transverse colon adenoma
- Transverse colon benign tumor
- Non-cancerous ascending colon growth
- Ascending colon adenoma
- Ascending colon benign tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D120: Benign neoplasm of cecum
- D123: Benign neoplasm of transverse colon
- D122: Benign neoplasm of ascending colon
Also known as:
- Large Intestine Diverticulitis
- Large Intestine Diverticulitis with Perforation and Abscess
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Abscess
- Inflamed Colon Diverticula
- Colon Diverticular Inflammation
- Inflamed Colon Diverticula with Abscess
- Perforated Large Bowel Diverticulitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5732: Diverticulitis of large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding
- K5720: Diverticulitis of large intestine with perforation and abscess without bleeding
Also known as:
- History of large intestine cancer
- History of rectal or anal cancer
- Colorectal Cancer
- Past colon cancer
- Colorectal cancer survivor
- Previous large bowel malignancy
- Past rectal cancer
- Anal cancer survivor
- Previous rectosigmoid malignancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z85038: Personal history of other malignant neoplasm of large intestine
- Z85048: Personal history of other malignant neoplasm of rectum, rectosigmoid junction, and anus
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Abnormal Bowel Movements
- Bowel Movement
- Unusual stool
- Changes in poop
- Fecal changes
ICD-10 Codes:
- R195: Other fecal abnormalities
Also known as:
- Other Intestinal Condition
- Colonic Disease
- Small Intestine Disorder
- Bowel Conditions
- Gut Problems
- Digestive Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- K6389: Other specified diseases of intestine
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:
- Rectal Prolapse
- Pelvic Floor Disorder
- Rectal Disorder
- Protruding Rectum
- Bowel Prolapse
- Rectal Eversion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K623: Rectal prolapse
What procedures does Dr. Senter perform?
As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Senter 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. Senter. 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:
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Colonoscopy with Bleeding Control
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colon Exam with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
- Colon Polyp Removal
- Colorectal Lesion Excision
- Endoscopic Hemostasis
- Colonoscopy for Bleeding
CPT Codes:
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 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
- 45382: Colonoscopy, flexible; with control of bleeding, any method
Also known as:
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Injections
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Colonoscopy
- Sigmoid Colon Scope with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy with Tissue Sample
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy and Biopsy
- Rectum and Lower Colon Exam
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Injection
- Colon Scope with Medication
- Therapeutic Colonoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 45331: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 45381: Colonoscopy, flexible; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
Also known as:
- Anal Fistula Surgery
- Anal Skin Tag Removal
- Fistulectomy
- Fistulotomy
- Anal Fistula Repair
- Intersphincteric Fistula Repair
- Perianal Fistula Surgery
- Anal Papilla Excision
- Perianal Skin Tag Removal
- Anal Lesion Excision
CPT Codes:
- 46280: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); transsphincteric, suprasphincteric, extrasphincteric or multiple, including placement of seton, when performed
- 46275: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); intersphincteric
- 46220: Excision of single external papilla or tag, anus
Also known as:
- Removal of Multiple Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Internal and External Hemorrhoid Surgery
- Piles Removal Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 46260: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal and external, 2 or more columns/groups;
Also known as:
- Hemorrhoid and Fissure Removal Surgery
- Hemorrhoid Removal Surgery
- Hemorrhoid Removal with Fissure Repair
- Hemorrhoidectomy with Fissurectomy
- Internal and External Hemorrhoid Removal
- Anal Fissure Repair
- Piles and Fissure Surgery
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Piles Surgery
- Internal and External Hemorrhoid Excision
- Piles Surgery with Fissure Repair
CPT Codes:
- 46257: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal and external, single column/group; with fissurectomy
- 46255: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal and external, single column/group;
- 46261: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal and external, 2 or more columns/groups; with fissurectomy
Also known as:
- Removal of Rectal Tumor
- Transanal Rectal Tumor Excision
- Partial Thickness Rectal Tumor Removal
- Rectal Lesion Excision
CPT Codes:
- 45171: Excision of rectal tumor, transanal approach; not including muscularis propria (ie, partial thickness)
Also known as:
- Sigmoidoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Polypectomy
- Colon Polyp Removal (Lower Colon)
- Sigmoid Colon Lesion Excision
- Lower Endoscopy with Polyp Removal
CPT Codes:
- 45338: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
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:
- Drainage of Rectal Abscess
- Ischiorectal Abscess Drainage
- Perirectal Abscess Incision
- Rectal Abscess Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 46040: Incision and drainage of ischiorectal and/or perirectal abscess (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Extensive Pilonidal Cyst Removal
- Complicated Pilonidal Cyst Removal
- Pilonidal Sinus Excision
- Tailbone Cyst Surgery
- Sacrococcygeal Cyst Removal
- Surgery for Pilonidal Cyst
- Complex Pilonidal Cystectomy
- Tailbone Cyst Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11771: Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; extensive
- 11772: Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; complicated
Does Dr. Senter accept my insurance?
Dr. Senter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (817) 250-5900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Senter accept in Fort Worth, TX?
Dr. Senter in Fort Worth, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Senter's office located?
Dr. Paul Senter's Primary Practice
1325 Pennsylvania Ave Ste 400
Fort Worth, TX 76104
(817) 250-5900
What is Dr. Senter's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Senter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841258977.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Senter?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Senter
What is Dr. Paul Senter's specialty?
Dr. Senter is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) near Fort Worth, TX. 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. Senter to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Paul Senter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Senter is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital - Fort Worth 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
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Is Paul Senter accepting new patients in Fort Worth, TX?
Yes, Dr. Paul Senter is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paul Senter offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Senter's office at (817) 250-5900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Paul Senter?
Please contact Dr. Senter's office at (817) 250-5900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Paul Senter have?
Dr. Paul Senter is certified by the American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery and American Board of Surgery.
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