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Who is Dr. Molina, Thoracic Surgeon in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Ezequiel Molina, MD is a Thoracic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Molina is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Molina’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Molina’s office at (404) 605-5000.
Is Dr. Molina board certified as a Thoracic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Ezequiel Molina, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Molina speak?
Dr. Molina and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Thoracic Surgeon like Dr. Molina typically treat?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Molina 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. Molina. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Having a Heart Assist Device
- Ventricular assist device (VAD)
- Artificial heart pump
- Cardiac support device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95811: Presence of heart assist device
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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Implantable Defibrillator Management
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- AICD Management
- Defibrillator Adjustment
- ICD Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4502: Encounter for adjustment and management of automatic implantable cardiac defibrillator
What procedures does a Thoracic Surgeon like Dr. Molina typically perform?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Molina 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. Molina. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Implantable Heart Pump Insertion (VAD)
- Ventricular Assist Device Implantation
- VAD Surgery
- Artificial Heart Pump
CPT Codes:
- 33979: Insertion of ventricular assist device, implantable intracorporeal, single ventricle
Also known as:
- Heart Transplant
- Heart Transplantation
- Cardiac Transplant
- New Heart Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 33945: Heart transplant, with or without recipient cardiectomy
Does Dr. Molina accept my insurance?
Dr. Molina accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 605-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Molina accept in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Molina in Atlanta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Carepoint Health
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
State of Georgia
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Molina's office located?
What is Dr. Molina's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Molina's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518128479.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Molina?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Molina
What is Dr. Ezequiel Molina's specialty?
Dr. Molina is a Thoracic Surgeon near Atlanta, GA.
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. Ezequiel Molina affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Molina is affiliated with Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, Piedmont Macon Medical Center, Piedmont Fayette Hospital, Piedmont Eastside Medical Center 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 Ezequiel Molina accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Ezequiel Molina is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ezequiel Molina offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Molina's office at (404) 605-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ezequiel Molina?
Please contact Dr. Molina's office at (404) 605-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ezequiel Molina have?
Dr. Ezequiel Molina is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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