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Edit this profileWhere to find Wesley J. Desselle, MD
- Muscle Shoals location main office
2411 Avalon Ave Ste C, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661 - Birmingham location
PO Box 11407, Birmingham, AL 35246
About Dr. Desselle
Based in Muscle Shoals, AL, Wesley J. Desselle, MD is listed in the NPI registry under surgery. Wesley graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans in 1997. Medicare claims data shows Wesley provided 554 services to 469 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, new patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes. NPI 1700887577 identifies this record in the national registry.
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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
- (256) 389-3306
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2411 AVALON AVE STE C
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
PO Box 11407
Birmingham, AL 35246
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
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
- Carotid Artery Blockage
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Peripheral artery disease
- Varicose veins
Weight & metabolism
Wound care
- Bedsores
- Post-surgery fever or infection
Wounds
- Diabetic foot ulcer
Procedures & services
Endocrine
- Parathyroid surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Adrenal gland removal
Vascular
- Blood Clot Removal Surgery
- Carotid endarterectomy
- Leg bypass surgery
- Varicose vein removal
Wounds
- Wound Debridement For Foot Ulcer
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
Infections
Minor surgery
- Fishhook or embedded splinter removal
- Ingrown toenail removal
Post-op care
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 & cancer
- Chemo port placement
- Chemo port removal
Weight loss
- Gastric bypass surgery
- Gastric sleeve surgery
Wound care
- Bed sore surgery
- Negative pressure wound therapy
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
554 services · 469 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
39 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
29 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45378 |
24 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
23 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43235 |
16 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth | Procedure | 10005 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope | Procedure | 47563 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope | Procedure | 47562 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
174 | More than most peers in Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
69 | More often 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
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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.
Trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1997 at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 8
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Desselle?
Dr. Desselle is a general surgeon in Muscle Shoals, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Desselle's address?
Dr. Desselle is listed at 2411 Avalon Ave Ste C, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Desselle?
The number on file is (256) 389-3306. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Desselle?
Dr. Desselle's National Provider Identifier is 1700887577. 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. Desselle train?
Dr. Desselle attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, graduating in 1997. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Desselle have?
Dr. Desselle has 29 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1997, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Desselle perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Desselle performs procedures including biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope and diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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