29 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Slater, Thoracic Surgeon in Morristown, NJ?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Slater?
Dr. James Slater, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Thoracic Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Slater empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Arrhythmias, Cardiac Surgery-Adult, Heart Failure & Ventricular Containment, Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Morristown, NJ community, Dr. Slater is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Slater go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Ny And Presby Hosp, Thoracic Surgery; Ny & Presby Hp-Columbia Campus, General Surgery | New York Presbyterian Hospital Program
Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Slater board certified as a Thoracic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. James Slater, MD is board certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Slater speak?
Dr. Slater and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Thoracic Surgeon like Dr. Slater typically treat?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Slater 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. Slater. 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:
- Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-cardiac surgery care
- Vascular surgery aftercare
- Heart surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system
Also known as:
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Aortic Valve Stenosis and Insufficiency
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
- Narrow and leaky aortic valve
- Mixed aortic valve disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
- I352: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis with insufficiency
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Unstable Angina
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
- Unstable Chest Pain
- Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Unstable Angina
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
- I25110: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unstable angina pectoris
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
What procedures does a Thoracic Surgeon like Dr. Slater typically perform?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. James Slater may include:
- Aortic Stent Grafts
- Arteriovenous Graft Placement
- Atherectomy
- Carotid Surgery
- Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR)
- Endovenous Laser Treatment of Varicose Veins
- Limb Salvage Surgery
- Mediastinal Adenopathy Surgery
Please contact Dr. Slater's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Slater accept my insurance?
Dr. Slater accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (973) 971-7300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Slater accept in Morristown, NJ?
Dr. Slater in Morristown, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carepoint Health
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Horizon Mutual Holdings
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Slater's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Slater affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Slater has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Slater's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Slater's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841292232.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Slater?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Slater