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Who is Dr. Hudgens, Thoracic Surgeon in Fort Worth, TX?
Dr. Herbert Hudgens, MD is a Thoracic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Fort Worth, TX with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Hudgens is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hudgens’s office.
Is Dr. Hudgens board certified as a Thoracic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Herbert Hudgens, MD is board certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Hudgens speak?
Dr. Hudgens and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Thoracic Surgeon like Dr. Hudgens typically treat?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Hudgens 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. Hudgens. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Other problems with blood vessel devices
- Vascular device complications
- Blood vessel implant issues
- Prosthetic vascular device problems
- Vascular graft complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82898A: Other specified complication of vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Stenosis
- Narrowed Carotid Artery
- Carotid Artery Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6529: Occlusion and stenosis of unspecified carotid artery
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Failure and End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome with Heart Failure
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I132: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and with stage 5 chronic kidney disease, or end stage renal disease
What procedures does a Thoracic Surgeon like Dr. Hudgens typically perform?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Hudgens 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. Hudgens. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Arteriovenous Fistula Creation
- AV Fistula Surgery
- Cimino Fistula
- Vascular Access for Dialysis
CPT Codes:
- 36821: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; direct, any site (eg, Cimino type) (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- AV Fistula Creation with Patient's Own Tissue
- Autogenous AV Fistula
- Dialysis Fistula Surgery
- Arteriovenous Graft
- Vascular Access for Dialysis
CPT Codes:
- 36825: Creation of arteriovenous fistula by other than direct arteriovenous anastomosis (separate procedure); autogenous graft
Also known as:
- Creation of AV Fistula with Graft for Dialysis
- Arteriovenous Fistula Creation (Graft)
- Dialysis Access Graft
- Non-Autogenous AV Fistula
- Synthetic Graft for Dialysis
CPT Codes:
- 36830: Creation of arteriovenous fistula by other than direct arteriovenous anastomosis (separate procedure); nonautogenous graft (eg, biological collagen, thermoplastic graft)
Also known as:
- Revision of Arteriovenous (AV) Fistula
- AV fistula repair
- Dialysis graft revision
- Open AV fistula revision
CPT Codes:
- 36832: Revision, open, arteriovenous fistula; without thrombectomy, autogenous or nonautogenous dialysis graft (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Fistula Ligation or Banding
- AV Fistula Closure
- Fistula Banding
- Angioaccess Revision
CPT Codes:
- 37607: Ligation or banding of angioaccess arteriovenous fistula
Does Dr. Hudgens accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Hudgens' office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Hudgens' office located?
What is Dr. Hudgens's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hudgens's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336107127.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hudgens?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hudgens
What is Dr. Herbert Hudgens's specialty?
Dr. Hudgens is a Thoracic Surgeon near Fort Worth, TX.
What does a Thoracic Surgeon do?
A thoracic surgeon is a healthcare expert with specialization in the surgical, perioperative, and critical care of patients with conditions affecting the chest. Their expertise encompasses the surgical treatment of coronary artery disease, lung, esophageal, and chest wall cancers, tracheal abnormalities, and issues with the great vessels and heart valves. They also address congenital anomalies, mediastinal tumors, and diaphragm diseases. Additionally, thoracic surgeons manage airway issues and chest injuries as part of their medical specialty.
Is this Dr. Herbert Hudgens affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Hudgens is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Herbert Hudgens accepting new patients in Fort Worth, TX?
Yes, Dr. Herbert Hudgens is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Herbert Hudgens offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hudgens's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Herbert Hudgens?
Please contact Dr. Hudgens's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Herbert Hudgens have?
Dr. Herbert Hudgens is certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.
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