Physician Profile
Owen T. Ashton, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Ashton
Owen T. Ashton, MD practices general surgery in North Palm Beach, FL. Owen is a 1977 graduate of Rush Medical College of Rush University. Owen is also listed as specializing in specialist. According to Medicare claims data, Owen cared for 343 Medicare patients across 685 services. The services billed most often include injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of leg, ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers, and ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (561) 630-6800
- Email not available
Practice Locations
760 US HIGHWAY 1 STE 203
North Palm Beach, FL 33408
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
- Acute pancreatitis
- Bleeding Stomach Ulcer
- Bowel Fistula
- Gastroparesis
- Swallowing difficulties
Emergency surgery
- Perforated bowel
Endocrine
- Adrenal gland tumor
- Hyperparathyroidism
- 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
- Exploratory laparotomy
- Repair of perforated peptic ulcer
- Small-bowel resection
- Surgery for bowel obstruction
- Surgical drainage of abdominal abscess
- Surgical lysis of adhesions
Gallbladder and appendix
- Gallbladder removal
Hernia repair
- Laparoscopic groin-hernia repair
- Robotic hernia repair
Skin and soft tissue
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- 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
- Excisional biopsy of a breast mass
- Mastectomy
- Sentinel lymph-node biopsy
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
- Complex skin lesion excision
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
685 services · 343 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of leg | Procedure | 36471 |
282 |
| Insertion of tube into vein, first order branch | Procedure | 36011 |
65 |
| Injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of same leg using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 36466 |
25 |
| Review by radiologist of image for insertion of material to block blood flow | Imaging | 75894 |
65 |
| Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | Treatment | 93970 |
82 |
| Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | Treatment | 93971 |
78 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts | Treatment | 93925 |
13 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
60 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more | Office visit | 99205 |
15 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Class of 1977 at Rush Medical College of Rush University 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 8
Providers in FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Ashton specialize in?
Dr. Ashton is a general surgeon in North Palm Beach, FL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “General Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Ashton located?
Dr. Ashton is listed at 760 US Highway 1 Ste 203, North Palm Beach, FL 33408. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Ashton's phone number?
The number on file is (561) 630-6800. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Ashton's NPI number?
Dr. Ashton's National Provider Identifier is 1780623892. 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. Ashton go to medical school?
Dr. Ashton attended Rush Medical College of Rush University, graduating in 1977. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Ashton been practicing?
Dr. Ashton has 49 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1977, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Ashton do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Ashton performs procedures including injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of leg, insertion of tube into vein, first order branch and injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of same leg using ultrasound guidance; reads or performs imaging such as review by radiologist of image for insertion of material to block blood flow; provides treatments such as ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers and ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Ashton confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Ashton. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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