Physician Profile
Gerhardt J. Winkel, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Winkel
Based in Monroe, NC, Gerhardt J. Winkel, MD is listed in the NPI registry under general surgery. Gerhardt graduated from University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine in 1997. Gerhardt is also listed as specializing in surgery. Medicare claims data shows Gerhardt provided 2,705 services to 619 patients.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (704) 290-5020
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1423 E FRANKLIN ST STE B
Monroe, NC 28112
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within General Surgery generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Appendicitis
- Breast cancer
- Gallstones
- Hernia
- Thyroid nodules
Anorectal
- Anal Fissure
- Anal fistula
- Hemorrhoids
- Perianal abscess
- Rectal prolapse
Appendix, bowel, and emergency
- Diverticulitis
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Mesenteric ischemia
- Peritonitis
Gallbladder and biliary
- Acute gallbladder inflammation
- Biliary dyskinesia
Hernia and abdominal wall
- Belly-button hernia
- Femoral hernia
- Groin hernia
- Hiatal hernia
- Incisional hernia
- Ventral hernia
Skin and soft tissue
- Epidermoid cyst
- Hidradenitis suppurativa
- Lipoma
- Skin and soft-tissue abscess
- Soft-tissue mass
Abdominal
- Enlarged spleen
Abdominal wall
- Diastasis Recti
Breast
- Benign breast disease
- Breast abscess
- Gynecomastia
Colorectal
- Pilonidal cyst
Digestive
- Acid Reflux
- Bleeding Stomach Ulcer
- Bowel Fistula
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Gastroparesis
- Pancreatitis
Emergency surgery
- Perforated bowel
Endocrine
- Adrenal gland tumor
- Overactive Parathyroid
- Thyroid Cancer
Gastrointestinal
- Bowel obstruction
Hernia
- Diaphragmatic hernia
- Sports Hernia
- Strangulated Hernia
Infections
- Flesh-Eating Infection
Lymphatic
- Swollen Lymph Nodes
Oncology
- Colon Cancer
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Appendectomy
- Breast biopsy
- Gallbladder surgery
- Hernia repair surgery
- Lumpectomy
Bowel and emergency abdominal
- Colon resection
- Exploratory laparoscopy
- Open Abdominal Exploratory Surgery
- Repair of perforated peptic ulcer
- Small-bowel resection
- Surgery for bowel obstruction
- Surgical drainage of abdominal abscess
- Surgical lysis of adhesions
Gallbladder and appendix
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
Hernia repair
- Laparoscopic Groin Hernia Repair
- Robotic Hernia Surgery
Skin and soft tissue
- Boil and abscess drainage
- Lipoma removal
- Removal of a soft-tissue mass
Abdominal surgery
- Spleen removal
Abdominal wall
- Abdominal Muscle Separation Repair
Access and nutrition
- Jejunostomy feeding-tube placement
Anorectal
- Anal fistula surgery
- Drainage of anal abscess
- Hemorrhoid removal
- Rubber-band ligation of hemorrhoids
- Surgery for chronic anal fissure
Biopsy
- Lymph Node Biopsy
Breast surgery
- Axillary lymph-node dissection
- Mastectomy
- Sentinel lymph-node biopsy
- Surgical Breast Lump Removal
Breast Surgery
- Male Breast Reduction
Colorectal
- Pilonidal cyst surgery
- Rectal prolapse repair
Colorectal surgery
- Colostomy Surgery
- Ileostomy Surgery
- Ostomy reversal
Digestive procedures
- Achalasia Surgery
- Acid reflux surgery
Endocrine surgery
- Partial Thyroid Removal
Gastrointestinal
- Feeding tube placement
Hernia surgery
- Sports hernia surgery
Skin & Soft Tissue
- Cyst Removal
Surgical Oncology
- Skin cancer removal surgery
Surgical procedures
- Chemo port removal
Vascular Access
- Central line placement
- Chemo port placement
Wound care
- Wound cleaning and debridement
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,705 services · 619 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11042 |
268 |
| Removal of skin and tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11045 |
76 |
| Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less | Treatment | 97597 |
1,495 |
| Removal of tissue from wound, each additional 20.0 sq cm | Treatment | 97598 |
404 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
333 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
94 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
35 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other general surgeons at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other general surgeons in Monroe 3
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1997 at University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less 7
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Winkel specialize in?
Dr. Winkel is a general surgeon in Monroe, NC. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “GENERAL SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Winkel located?
Dr. Winkel is listed at 1423 E FRANKLIN ST STE B, Monroe, NC 28112. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Winkel's phone number?
The number on file is (704) 290-5020. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Winkel?
Dr. Winkel's National Provider Identifier is 1184696593. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Winkel go to medical school?
Dr. Winkel attended University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine, graduating in 1997. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Winkel have?
Dr. Winkel has 29 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1997, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Winkel do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Winkel performs procedures including removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less and removal of skin and tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less; provides treatments such as removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less and removal of tissue from wound, each additional 20.0 sq cm, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Winkel's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Winkel. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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