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46 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Steele, Vascular Surgeon in Corpus Christi, TX?
Dr. Steven Steele, MD is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in Corpus Christi, TX with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 46 years and is board certified. Dr. Steele completed his residency at Wilford Hall Med Ctr Aetc, General Surgery. Dr. Steele is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Steele’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Steele’s office at (361) 851-0110.
Where did Dr. Steele go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Wilford Hall Med Ctr Aetc, General Surgery
Medical School: University of Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx
Is Dr. Steele board certified as a Vascular Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Steven Steele, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Steele speak?
Dr. Steele and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Steele treat?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Steele 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. Steele. 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.
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
- CKD
- Long-Term Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
- N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
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:
- Arm Artery Aneurysm
- Aneurysms
- Upper Extremity Aneurysm
- Arm Blood Vessel Bulge
- Peripheral Aneurysm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I721: Aneurysm of artery of upper extremity
What procedures does Dr. Steele perform?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Steele 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. Steele. 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.
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:
- 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:
- Arm Artery Aneurysm Repair
- Fistula Ligation or Banding
- Dialysis Fistula or Graft Revision
- Axillary-Brachial Artery Repair
- Arm Artery Graft Surgery
- Aneurysm Excision with Graft (Arm)
- AV Fistula Closure
- Fistula Banding
- Angioaccess Revision
- AV Fistula Repair
- Dialysis Access Revision
- Thrombectomy of Dialysis Graft
CPT Codes:
- 35011: Direct repair of aneurysm, pseudoaneurysm, or excision (partial or total) and graft insertion, with or without patch graft; for aneurysm and associated occlusive disease, axillary-brachial artery, by arm incision
- 37607: Ligation or banding of angioaccess arteriovenous fistula
- 36833: Revision, open, arteriovenous fistula; with thrombectomy, autogenous or nonautogenous dialysis graft (separate procedure)
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:
- Targeted Catheter Placement in an Artery
- Arterial Catheter Placement
- Selective Arterial Catheterization
- Brachiocephalic Catheter Placement
- Thoracic Artery Catheterization
- Vascular Catheter Insertion
- Selective Artery Catheterization
- Thoracic Artery Catheter
- Brachiocephalic Artery Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36217: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial third order or more selective thoracic or brachiocephalic branch, within a vascular family
- 36215: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; each first order thoracic or brachiocephalic branch, within a vascular family
Also known as:
- Basilic Vein Transposition for Dialysis Access
- AV Fistula Creation
- Basilic Vein Fistula
- Dialysis Access Fistula
- Upper Arm AV Fistula
CPT Codes:
- 36819: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; by upper arm basilic vein transposition
Also known as:
- Dialysis Access Check and Imaging
- Dialysis Circuit Angiography
- Fistula/Graft Evaluation
- Dialysis Access Diagnostic Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 36901: Introduction of needle(s) and/or catheter(s), dialysis circuit, with diagnostic angiography of the dialysis circuit, including all direct puncture(s) and catheter placement(s), injection(s) of contrast, all necessary imaging from the arterial anastomosis and adjacent artery through entire venous outflow including the inferior or superior vena cava, fluoroscopic guidance, radiological supervision and interpretation and image documentation and report;
Also known as:
- Long-Term Central Venous Catheter Insertion
- Tunneled central line placement
- Central venous access device insertion
- Hickman catheter insertion
- Broviac catheter insertion
CPT Codes:
- 36558: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Dialysis Circuit Angioplasty with Balloon
- Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
- Dialysis Graft Angioplasty
- Peripheral Dialysis Segment Angioplasty
CPT Codes:
- 36902: Introduction of needle(s) and/or catheter(s), dialysis circuit, with diagnostic angiography of the dialysis circuit, including all direct puncture(s) and catheter placement(s), injection(s) of contrast, all necessary imaging from the arterial anastomosis and adjacent artery through entire venous outflow including the inferior or superior vena cava, fluoroscopic guidance, radiological supervision and interpretation and image documentation and report; with transluminal balloon angioplasty, peripheral dialysis segment, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty
Also known as:
- Open Thrombectomy for Dialysis Fistula/Graft
- Fistula Declotting
- Dialysis Graft Thrombectomy
- AV Fistula Clot Removal
CPT Codes:
- 36831: Thrombectomy, open, arteriovenous fistula without revision, autogenous or nonautogenous dialysis graft (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Repair for Hemodialysis Access Complication (Steal Syndrome)
- DRIL Procedure
- Hemodialysis Access Steal Syndrome Repair
- Upper Extremity Revascularization for Dialysis Access
- Vascular Ligation for Steal Syndrome
CPT Codes:
- 36838: Distal revascularization and interval ligation (DRIL), upper extremity hemodialysis access (steal syndrome)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Intraperitoneal Catheter Insertion
- Tunneled Peritoneal Catheter Placement
- Laparoscopic Abdominal Catheter
- Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 49324: Laparoscopy, surgical; with insertion of tunneled intraperitoneal catheter
Also known as:
- Removal of Abdominal Catheter
- Intraperitoneal catheter removal
- Tunneled catheter extraction
- Peritoneal dialysis catheter removal
CPT Codes:
- 49422: Removal of tunneled intraperitoneal catheter
Also known as:
- Injection of Dye or Air into Abdomen
- Peritoneal Injection
- Contrast Injection for Abdomen
- Air Injection into Abdomen
CPT Codes:
- 49400: Injection of air or contrast into peritoneal cavity (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Steele accept my insurance?
Dr. Steele accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (361) 851-0110 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Steele accept in Corpus Christi, TX?
Dr. Steele in Corpus Christi, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
MedImpact
Other Health Care Provider
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Steele's office located?
Dr. Steven Steele's Primary Practice
1224 3rd St Ste 4
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 851-0110
What is Dr. Steele's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Steele's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033111885.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Steele?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Steele
What is Dr. Steven Steele's specialty?
Dr. Steele is a Vascular Surgeon near Corpus Christi, TX. A vascular surgeon specializes in the management of surgical disorders related to blood vessels, excluding those of the heart and intracranial vessels. Contact Dr. Steele to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Steven Steele affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Steele is affiliated with CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline, CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They 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 Steven Steele accepting new patients in Corpus Christi, TX?
Yes, Dr. Steven Steele is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Steven Steele offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Steele's office at (361) 851-0110 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Steven Steele?
Please contact Dr. Steele's office at (361) 851-0110 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Steven Steele have?
Dr. Steven Steele is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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