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- 804 Kenyon Rd, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
About Dr. Willerth
Michael J. Willerth, MD practices surgery in Fort Dodge, IA. According to Medicare claims data, Michael cared for 1,654 Medicare patients across 1,863 services. The services billed most often include ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries, ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow, and ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316919202.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (515) 574-6865
- Email not available
Practice Locations
804 KENYON RD
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Surgery (Unspecified) 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
Breast conditions
- Benign breast disease
- Gynecomastia
Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Liver cancer
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Pancreatic cancer
- Soft-tissue sarcoma
- Stomach cancer
- Thyroid cancer
Colorectal
- Anal fissure
- Anal fistula
- Hemorrhoids
- Lower gastrointestinal bleeding
- Rectal prolapse
Digestive
- Abdominal adhesions
- Acid reflux
- Acute pancreatitis
- Bowel obstruction
- Colon polyps
- Diverticulitis
- Gastroparesis
- Peptic ulcer disease
Digestive & blood
- Enlarged spleen
Digestive health
- Crohn's disease
- Fecal incontinence
- Perforated bowel
- Severe chronic constipation
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Endocrine
- Adrenal gland tumor
- Goiter
- Hyperparathyroidism
Infections
- Gangrene
- Skin and soft-tissue abscess
Lumps & bumps
Lymphatic
- Lymphedema
- Swollen Lymph Nodes
Minor surgery
- Ingrown toenail
Skin & scars
- Keloids and hypertrophic scars
Skin & soft tissue
- Epidermoid cyst
- Lipoma
- Pilonidal cyst
- Skin lump or bump
Skin cancer
- Moles and atypical moles
- Skin cancer
Vascular
Weight & metabolism
Wound care
- Bedsores
- Post-surgery fever or infection
Wounds
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Appendectomy
- Breast biopsy
- Gallbladder surgery
- Hernia repair surgery
- Lumpectomy
Abdominal
- Gynecologic laparoscopy
- Spleen removal
Abdominal surgery
- Small-bowel resection
- Stomach removal surgery
Bariatric
- Lap band removal
- Weight loss surgery revision
Breast surgery
- Male Breast Reduction
Cancer
- Mastectomy
- Sentinel lymph-node biopsy
- Whipple procedure
Cancer surgery
- Esophagus removal surgery
- Liver tumor removal
Colorectal
- Anal fistula surgery
- Anal Sphincter Repair
- Colon resection
- Hemorrhoid removal
- Ostomy reversal
- Ostomy surgery
- Rectal prolapse repair
- Surgery for chronic anal fissure
Consultations
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
- Robotic surgery consultation
Diagnostic
- Colonoscopy
- Skin lump biopsy
Digestive
- Acid reflux surgery
- Feeding tube placement
Digestive health
- Endoscopy
- Peroral endoscopic myotomy
Endocrine
- Adrenal gland removal
- Parathyroid surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
Infections
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
Minor surgery
- Fishhook or embedded splinter removal
- Ingrown toenail removal
Post-op care
- Suture removal
Reconstruction
- Skin graft
Skin & soft tissue
- Cyst Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Mole removal
- Pilonidal cyst surgery
- Scar revision surgery
- Skin Tag Removal
Skin cancer
- Excision of skin cancer
Vascular
- Blood Clot Removal Surgery
- Carotid endarterectomy
- Leg bypass surgery
- Varicose vein removal
Vascular & cancer
- Chemo port placement
- Chemo port removal
Weight loss
- Gastric bypass surgery
- Gastric sleeve surgery
Wound care
- Bed sore surgery
- Negative pressure wound therapy
Wounds
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,863 services · 1,654 patients · 22 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of leg | Procedure | 36471 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11042 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) | Procedure | 36558 |
20 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Removal of blood clot and portion of chest, neck, or brain artery | Procedure | 35301 |
16 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| Relocation of arm vein with connection to arm artery for hemodialysis | Procedure | 36821 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device | Imaging | 77001 |
27 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access | Imaging | 76937 |
25 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Ultrasound scan of abdominal aorta | Imaging | 76706 |
23 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries | Treatment | 93922 |
339 | More than most peers in Surgery |
| Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow | Treatment | 93880 |
321 | More than most peers in Surgery |
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.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 19 related providers in 4 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1989 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of leg 2
Providers in IA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Willerth specialize in?
Dr. Willerth is a general surgeon in Fort Dodge, IA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Willerth located?
Dr. Willerth is listed at 804 Kenyon Rd, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Willerth's phone number?
The number on file is (515) 574-6865. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Willerth's NPI number?
Dr. Willerth's National Provider Identifier is 1316919202. 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. Willerth go to medical school?
Dr. Willerth attended Other, graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Willerth been practicing?
Dr. Willerth has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Willerth do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Willerth performs procedures including injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of leg, removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less and insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion; reads or performs imaging such as fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device and ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access; provides treatments such as ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries and ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Willerth confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Willerth. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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