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Who is Dr. Mendoza, Vascular Surgeon in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Bernardo Mendoza, MD is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in Tucson, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Mendoza completed his residency at Eastern Va Med Sch, Vascular Surgery; Eastern Va Med Sch, General Surgery. Dr. Mendoza is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mendoza’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mendoza’s office at (520) 628-1400.
Where did Dr. Mendoza go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Eastern Va Med Sch, Vascular Surgery; Eastern Va Med Sch, General Surgery
What languages does Dr. Mendoza speak?
Dr. Mendoza and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Vascular Surgeon like Dr. Mendoza typically treat?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Mendoza 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. Mendoza. 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:
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
ICD-10 Codes:
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Vascular Disease
- CVI
- Venous Reflux Disease
- Leg Vein Incompetence
- Peripheral Venous Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Stenosis
- Blocked Carotid Artery
- Neck Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Narrowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Varicose Veins
- Spider Veins
- Venous Insufficiency
- Chronic Venous Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I83893: Varicose veins of bilateral lower extremities with other complications
- I83812: Varicose veins of left lower extremity with pain
Also known as:
- Localized Swelling
- Edema
- Localized Edema
- Fluid Retention
- Swelling in one area
ICD-10 Codes:
- R600: Localized edema
What procedures does a Vascular Surgeon like Dr. Mendoza typically perform?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Mendoza 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. Mendoza. 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:
- Intravascular Ultrasound (Non-Heart Vessels)
- Intravascular Ultrasound (Additional Non-Coronary Vessel)
- IVUS (Non-Coronary)
- Vessel Ultrasound
- Internal Artery Ultrasound
- IVUS for Blood Vessels
- Non-Coronary Vessel Ultrasound
- Internal Blood Vessel Imaging
CPT Codes:
- 37252: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; initial noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 37253: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; each additional noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Foam Sclerotherapy for Varicose Veins
- Varicose vein foam injection
- Ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy
- Saphenous vein treatment
CPT Codes:
- 36465: Injection of non-compounded foam sclerosant with ultrasound compression maneuvers to guide dispersion of the injectate, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring; single incompetent extremity truncal vein (eg, great saphenous vein, accessory saphenous vein)
Also known as:
- Radiofrequency Vein Ablation
- Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation
- RF Ablation for Varicose Veins
- Vein Closure Procedure
- Varicose Vein Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 36475: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, radiofrequency; first vein treated
Also known as:
- Mechanical Blood Clot Removal (Non-Heart/Brain Artery)
- Percutaneous Thrombectomy
- Artery Clot Removal
- Mechanical Thrombolysis
CPT Codes:
- 37184: Primary percutaneous transluminal mechanical thrombectomy, noncoronary, non-intracranial, arterial or arterial bypass graft, including fluoroscopic guidance and intraprocedural pharmacological thrombolytic injection(s); initial vessel
Also known as:
- Catheter Placement in Pulmonary Artery
- Pulmonary Artery Catheterization
- Heart Catheterization
- Lung Artery Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36014: Selective catheter placement, left or right pulmonary artery
Also known as:
- Leg Artery Revascularization with Stent and Atherectomy
- Femoral artery revascularization
- Popliteal artery revascularization
- Leg artery stenting and atherectomy
- Endovascular leg artery repair
CPT Codes:
- 37227: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with transluminal stent placement(s) and atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
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
Does Dr. Mendoza accept my insurance?
Dr. Mendoza accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (520) 628-1400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mendoza accept in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Mendoza in Tucson, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Banner Health
Capital Blue Cross
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Mendoza's office located?
Dr. Bernardo Mendoza's Primary Practice
1815 W Saint Marys Rd
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 628-1400
What is Dr. Mendoza's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mendoza's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609980499.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mendoza?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mendoza
What is Dr. Bernardo Mendoza's specialty?
Dr. Mendoza is a Vascular Surgeon near Tucson, AZ.
What does a Vascular Surgeon do?
A vascular surgeon specializes in the management of surgical disorders related to blood vessels, excluding those of the heart and intracranial vessels.
Is this Dr. Bernardo Mendoza affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mendoza is affiliated with Northwest Medical Center - Tucson, Az 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
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Is Bernardo Mendoza accepting new patients in Tucson, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Bernardo Mendoza is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bernardo Mendoza offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mendoza's office at (520) 628-1400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Bernardo Mendoza?
Please contact Dr. Mendoza's office at (520) 628-1400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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