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Who is Dr. Andersen, Thoracic Surgeon in Dallas, TX?
Dr. Nicholas Andersen, MD is a Thoracic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Dallas, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Andersen completed his residency at Duke University Medical Center. Dr. Andersen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Andersen’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Andersen’s office at (214) 456-9294.
Where did Dr. Andersen go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Boston Children's Hospital
Residency: Duke University Medical Center
Medical School: Harvard Medical School
What languages does Dr. Andersen speak?
Dr. Andersen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Andersen treat?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Andersen 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. Andersen. 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:
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus
- Double Outlet Right Ventricle
- Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
- Complete Atrioventricular Septal Defect
- Ventricular Septal Defect
- Narrowing of Pulmonary Artery
- Patent Foramen Ovale
- Secundum Atrial Septal Defect
- Hole in the Heart (Atrial Septal Defect)
- Congenital Tricuspid Stenosis
- Tetralogy of Fallot
- Underdeveloped Aorta
- Discordant Ventriculoarterial Connection
- Narrowing of the Aorta
- Double Inlet Heart Chamber
- Abnormal Pulmonary Vein Connection
- Congenital Pulmonary Valve Stenosis
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Critical congenital heart disease
- Heart Valve Disease
- PDA
- Open Ductus Arteriosus
- Heart Connection Problem in Newborns
- DORV
- Congenital Heart Anomaly
- Complex Heart Defect
- HLHS
- Underdeveloped Left Heart
- Complex Congenital Heart Disease
- Complete AVSD
- Full Endocardial Cushion Defect
- Large Hole in Heart
- VSD
- Hole in the Heart (Ventricles)
- Pulmonary Artery Stenosis
- PFO
- Open Foramen Ovale
- Hole in Heart (PFO)
- ASD Secundum Type
- Hole in Upper Heart Chamber (Secundum)
- Most Common ASD
- ASD
- Atrial Septal Defect
- Hole between Upper Heart Chambers
- Narrowed Tricuspid Valve at Birth
- Tricuspid Valve Narrowing
- Heart Valve Birth Defect
- TOF
- Blue Baby Syndrome
- Small Aorta
- Hypoplastic Aorta
- Narrow Aorta
- Transposition of the Great Arteries
- Heart Artery Misconnection
- Aortic Coarctation
- CoA
- Pinched Aorta
- Double Inlet Left Ventricle
- Double Inlet Right Ventricle
- Single Ventricle Heart Defect
- TAPVC
- Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return
- Misconnected Lung Veins
- Narrowed Pulmonary Valve at Birth
- Pulmonary Valve Narrowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q250: Patent ductus arteriosus
- Q201: Double outlet right ventricle
- Q234: Hypoplastic left heart syndrome
- Q2123: Complete atrioventricular septal defect
- Q210: Ventricular septal defect
- Q256: Stenosis of pulmonary artery
- Q2112: Patent foramen ovale
- Q2111: Secundum atrial septal defect
- Q2110: Atrial septal defect, unspecified
- Q224: Congenital tricuspid stenosis
- Q213: Tetralogy of Fallot
- Q2542: Hypoplasia of aorta
- Q203: Discordant ventriculoarterial connection
- Q251: Coarctation of aorta
- Q204: Double inlet ventricle
- Q262: Total anomalous pulmonary venous connection
- Q221: Congenital pulmonary valve stenosis
Also known as:
- Fetal Abnormality
- Birth Defects
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Congenital Anomaly
- Fetal Malformation
- Developmental Abnormality
- Birth Defect
ICD-10 Codes:
- O358XX1: Maternal care for other (suspected) fetal abnormality and damage, fetus 1
What procedures does Dr. Andersen perform?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Andersen 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. Andersen. 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:
- Atrial Septal Defect Repair
- Closing Heart Shunt
- Pulmonary Artery Banding
- Repeat Heart Bypass or Valve Surgery
- Ventricular Septal Defect Repair
- Atrial Septum Repair (Open Heart)
- Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return Repair
- Repair of Narrowed Lung Veins
- ASD Repair
- Secundum ASD Closure
- Open Heart Surgery for ASD
- Heart Defect Patch Repair
- Systemic-to-Pulmonary Shunt Ligation
- Heart Shunt Takedown
- Congenital Heart Shunt Closure
- PA banding
- Pulmonary artery constriction
- Heart artery narrowing surgery
- Coronary Artery Bypass Reoperation
- Heart Valve Reoperation
- Second Heart Surgery
- VSD Repair
- Hole in Heart Repair
- Ventricular Septal Defect Closure
- Atrial Septostomy
- Open Heart Atrial Septal Defect Repair
- Heart Wall Opening Surgery
- TAPVR Repair
- Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection Repair
- Heart Vein Defect Surgery
- Pulmonary vein stenosis repair
- Lung vein narrowing surgery
- Heart-lung vein repair
CPT Codes:
- 33641: Repair atrial septal defect, secundum, with cardiopulmonary bypass, with or without patch
- 33924: Ligation and takedown of a systemic-to-pulmonary artery shunt, performed in conjunction with a congenital heart procedure (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 33690: Banding of pulmonary artery
- 33530: Reoperation, coronary artery bypass procedure or valve procedure, more than 1 month after original operation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 33681: Closure of single ventricular septal defect, with or without patch;
- 33736: Atrial septectomy or septostomy; open heart with cardiopulmonary bypass
- 33730: Complete repair of anomalous pulmonary venous return (supracardiac, intracardiac, or infracardiac types)
- 33726: Repair of pulmonary venous stenosis
Also known as:
- Repair of Atrioventricular Canal Defect
- Repair of Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) by Ligation
- Repair of Double Outlet Right Ventricle
- Complete Repair of Tetralogy of Fallot
- AV Canal Repair
- Endocardial Cushion Defect Repair
- Heart Valve Repair Surgery
- PDA Ligation
- Close PDA
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus Surgery
- DORV Repair
- Intraventricular Tunnel Repair
- Congenital Heart Defect Surgery
- Tetralogy of Fallot Surgery
- TOF Repair
- Blue Baby Syndrome Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 33670: Repair of complete atrioventricular canal, with or without prosthetic valve
- 33820: Repair Of Patent Ductus Arteriosus; By Ligation
- 33611: Repair of double outlet right ventricle with intraventricular tunnel repair;
- 33694: Complete Repair Tetralogy Of Fallot Without Pulmonary Atresia; With Transannular Patch
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Artery Stenosis Repair
- Pulmonary Artery Reconstruction
- Patch Angioplasty Pulmonary Artery
- Pulmonary Artery Graft Repair
CPT Codes:
- 33917: Repair of pulmonary artery stenosis by reconstruction with patch or graft
Also known as:
- Norwood Procedure for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
- Bidirectional Glenn Procedure
- HLHS Repair Surgery
- Single Ventricle Repair
- Aortic Arch Hypoplasia Correction
- Glenn Shunt
- Superior Vena Cava to Pulmonary Artery Shunt
- Single Ventricle Repair Stage 2
CPT Codes:
- 33619: Repair of single ventricle with aortic outflow obstruction and aortic arch hypoplasia (hypoplastic left heart syndrome) (eg, Norwood procedure)
- 33767: Shunt; Superior Vena Cava To Pulmonary Artery For Flow To Both Lungs (Bidirectional Glenn Procedure)
Also known as:
- Aortic Arch Repair with Heart-Lung Machine
- Hypoplastic Aortic Arch Repair
- Interrupted Aortic Arch Surgery
- Aortic Arch Reconstruction with Bypass
CPT Codes:
- 33853: Repair Of Hypoplastic Or Interrupted Aortic Arch Using Autogenous Or Prosthetic Material; With Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Also known as:
- Chest Exploration for Post-Surgery Bleeding or Infection
- Postoperative Chest Exploration
- Chest Hemorrhage Exploration
- Thoracic Infection Check
CPT Codes:
- 35820: Exploration for postoperative hemorrhage, thrombosis or infection; chest
Also known as:
- Tricuspid Heart Valve Repair
- Tricuspid Valvuloplasty
- Heart Valve Reshaping
- Tricuspid Valve Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 33463: Valvuloplasty, tricuspid valve; without ring insertion
Also known as:
- Open Heart Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Aortic Valve Tissue Removal
- Pulmonary Valvotomy
- Open Heart Valve Surgery
- Pulmonary Valve Stenosis Repair
- Heart Bypass for Valve Repair
- Subvalvular aortic stenosis repair
- Aortic valve obstruction surgery
- Heart valve tissue resection
CPT Codes:
- 33474: Valvotomy, pulmonary valve, open heart, with cardiopulmonary bypass
- 33415: Resection or incision of subvalvular tissue for discrete subvalvular aortic stenosis
Also known as:
- Repair of Holes in the Heart
- Atrial Septal Defect Repair
- Ventricular Septal Defect Repair
- ASD/VSD Repair
- Congenital Heart Defect Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 33647: Repair of atrial septal defect and ventricular septal defect, with direct or patch closure
Also known as:
- Complex Heart Anomaly Repair with Conduit
- Ventricular Septal Defect Repair
- Pulmonary Artery Conduit Placement
- Congenital Heart Defect Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 33608: Repair of complex cardiac anomaly other than pulmonary atresia with ventricular septal defect by construction or replacement of conduit from right or left ventricle to pulmonary artery
Also known as:
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) Repair in Children
- PDA Ligation
- Ductus Arteriosus Division
- Congenital Heart Defect Repair Child
CPT Codes:
- 33822: Repair Of Patent Ductus Arteriosus; By Division, Younger Than 18 Years
Also known as:
- Heart Transplant
- Heart Transplantation
- Cardiac Transplant
- New Heart Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 33945: Heart transplant, with or without recipient cardiectomy
Also known as:
- Placement of Heart Electrodes (Open Surgery)
- Epicardial Electrode Insertion
- Open Heart Electrode Placement
- Pacing Lead Placement (Epicardial)
CPT Codes:
- 33202: Insertion of epicardial electrode(s); open incision (eg, thoracotomy, median sternotomy, subxiphoid approach)
Also known as:
- Pacemaker Generator Insertion with Existing Leads
- Pacemaker Battery Replacement
- Dual Lead Pacemaker Generator Implant
- Cardiac Pacemaker Pulse Generator Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 33213: Insertion of pacemaker pulse generator only; with existing dual leads
Also known as:
- ECMO Life Support for Children
- Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
- ECLS
- Pediatric ECMO
- Heart-Lung Bypass for Kids
CPT Codes:
- 33955: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)/extracorporeal life support (ECLS) provided by physician; insertion of central cannula(e) by sternotomy or thoracotomy, birth through 5 years of age
Also known as:
- Breastbone Closure After Surgery
- Sternotomy Closure
- Breastbone Repair
- Median Sternotomy Fix
CPT Codes:
- 21750: Closure of median sternotomy separation with or without debridement (separate procedure)
Does Dr. Andersen accept my insurance?
Dr. Andersen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (214) 456-9294 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Andersen accept in Dallas, TX?
Dr. Andersen in Dallas, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
California Foundation for Medical Care
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
MedImpact
Molina
OptumRx
Parkland Community Health Plan
State of Texas
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Andersen's office located?
Dr. Nicholas Andersen's Primary Practice
1935 Medical District Dr
Dallas, TX 75235
(214) 456-9294
Dr. Nicholas Andersen's Practice 2
5323 Harry Hines Blvd Stop 7200
Dallas, TX 75390
(214) 456-9294
Dr. Nicholas Andersen's Practice 3
Duke University Medical Ctr Dumc 3443
Durham, NC 27710
What is Dr. Andersen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Andersen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457519837.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Andersen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Andersen
What is Dr. Nicholas Andersen's specialty?
Dr. Andersen is a Thoracic Surgeon near Dallas, TX. 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. Contact Dr. Andersen to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Nicholas Andersen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Andersen is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Childrens Medical Center Dallas, Parkland Health. 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 Nicholas Andersen accepting new patients in Dallas, TX?
Yes, Dr. Nicholas Andersen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nicholas Andersen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Andersen's office at (214) 456-9294 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
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