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20 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Peltz, Thoracic Surgeon in Dallas, TX?
Dr. Matthias Peltz, MD is a Thoracic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Dallas, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Peltz is fluent in English and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Peltz’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Peltz’s office.
Is Dr. Peltz board certified as a Thoracic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Matthias Peltz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery , American Board of Thoracic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Peltz speak?
Dr. Peltz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
German
What conditions does a Thoracic Surgeon like Dr. Peltz typically treat?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Peltz 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. Peltz. 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:
- Acute on Chronic Heart Failure
- Chronic Combined Systolic and Diastolic Heart Failure
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Worsening chronic heart failure
- Acute decompensated heart failure
- Sudden worsening heart failure
- Long-term Mixed Heart Failure
- Chronic Biventricular Heart Failure
- Ongoing Systolic and Diastolic Dysfunction
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5043: Acute on chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5042: Chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Shock
- Heart-related shock
- Cardiac shock
- Circulatory collapse from heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R570: Cardiogenic shock
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Infection of Cardiac or Vascular Device
- Infected Cardiovascular Implant
- Heart Device Infection
- Vascular Graft Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T827XXA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other cardiac and vascular devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Other Cardiomyopathies
- Cardiomyopathy
- Uncommon heart muscle diseases
- Rare cardiomyopathy types
ICD-10 Codes:
- I428: Other cardiomyopathies
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
What procedures does a Thoracic Surgeon like Dr. Peltz typically perform?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Peltz 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. Peltz. 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:
- Heart Transplant
- Heart Transplantation
- Cardiac Transplant
- New Heart Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 33945: Heart transplant, with or without recipient cardiectomy
Does Dr. Peltz accept my insurance?
Dr. Peltz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Peltz accept in Dallas, TX?
Dr. Peltz in Dallas, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Peltz's office located?
What is Dr. Peltz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Peltz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073717856.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Peltz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Peltz
What is Dr. Matthias Peltz's specialty?
Dr. Peltz is a Thoracic Surgeon near Dallas, 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. Matthias Peltz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Peltz is affiliated with William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
When to see a Thoracic Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Matthias Peltz accepting new patients in Dallas, TX?
Yes, Dr. Matthias Peltz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Matthias Peltz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Peltz's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Matthias Peltz?
Please contact Dr. Peltz's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Matthias Peltz have?
Dr. Matthias Peltz is certified by the American Board of Surgery and American Board of Thoracic Surgery.
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