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Dr. James Morrissey, MD

Stockton, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Morrissey, Thoracic Surgeon in Stockton, CA?

    Dr. James Morrissey, MD is a Thoracic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Stockton, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Morrissey graduated from State University of New York Upstate Medical University and completed his residency at Barnes-Jewish Hosp-S Campus, General Surgery. Dr. Morrissey is fluent in English, Hindi, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Morrissey’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Morrissey’s office at (209) 948-1234.

    Where did Dr. Morrissey go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Barnes-Jewish Hosp-S Campus, General Surgery | Barnes Jewish Hospital S Campus | Jewish Hospital of Cincinnati Program

    • Medical School: Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Syracuse, Coll of Med, Syracuse Ny | Upstate Medical University/ College of Health Professions | State University of New York Upstate Medical University

    Is Dr. Morrissey board certified as a Thoracic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. James Morrissey, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery , American Board of Thoracic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Morrissey speak?

    Dr. Morrissey and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Morrissey treat?

    As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Morrissey 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. Morrissey. 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:

    • 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:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Chronic Blocked Coronary Artery
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
    • CTO
    • Complete Coronary Artery Blockage
    • Long-term Artery Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
    • I2582: Chronic total occlusion of coronary artery

    Also known as:

    • Aortic Aneurysm
    • Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
    • Ascending Aortic Aneurysm
    • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
    • AAA
    • Aorta Bulge
    • Chest Aortic Aneurysm
    • Bulging Thoracic Aorta
    • Weakened Thoracic Aorta
    • Bulging Ascending Aorta
    • Weakened Ascending Aorta
    • Ascending Aorta Dilation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I7140: Abdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture, unspecified
    • I7120: Thoracic aortic aneurysm, without rupture, unspecified
    • I7121: Aneurysm of the ascending aorta, without rupture

    Also known as:

    • Narrowed Aortic Valve
    • Leaky Mitral Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Aortic Valve Stenosis
    • Tight Aortic Valve
    • Mitral Valve Insufficiency
    • Mitral Regurgitation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
    • I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency

    Also known as:

    • Right Carotid Artery Disease
    • Left Carotid Artery Disease
    • Carotid Artery Disease
    • Right Carotid Artery Stenosis
    • Narrowed Right Carotid Artery
    • Right Carotid Artery Blockage
    • Left Carotid Artery Stenosis
    • Narrowed Left Carotid Artery
    • Left Carotid Artery Blockage
    • Carotid Artery Stenosis
    • Narrowed Carotid Artery
    • Carotid Artery Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6521: Occlusion and stenosis of right carotid artery
    • I6522: Occlusion and stenosis of left carotid artery
    • I6529: Occlusion and stenosis of unspecified carotid artery

    Also known as:

    • Pleural Effusion
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Fluid in lungs
    • Water on the lung
    • Fluid around lungs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified

    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

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field

    Also known as:

    • Angina (Chest Pain)
    • Angina
    • Angina Pectoris
    • Chest Pain from Heart Disease
    • Heart-Related Chest Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I209: Angina pectoris, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 5
    • End-Stage Renal Disease
    • ESRD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • Fluid Around the Heart
    • Pericardial Disorder
    • Pericardial Effusion
    • Fluid in Pericardium

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I3139: Other pericardial effusion (noninflammatory)

    Also known as:

    • Dialysis Catheter Complication
    • Dialysis Catheter Problem
    • Kidney Dialysis Tube Issue
    • Vascular Access Catheter Complication

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T8249XA: Other complication of vascular dialysis catheter, initial encounter

    What procedures does Dr. Morrissey perform?

    As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Morrissey 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. Morrissey. 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:

    • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
    • Heart bypass surgery
    • CABG surgery
    • Arterial bypass graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 33533: Coronary artery bypass, using arterial graft(s); single arterial graft

    Also known as:

    • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) with 2 Vein Grafts
    • Artery Cleaning During Heart Bypass
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) with 4 Vein Grafts
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
    • CABG surgery
    • Heart bypass with vein grafts
    • Coronary revascularization
    • Coronary Endarterectomy
    • Heart Artery Plaque Removal
    • CABG with Endarterectomy
    • Heart Bypass Surgery
    • CABG Surgery
    • Open Heart Bypass
    • Heart Bypass with Vein Grafts
    • Open Heart Bypass Surgery
    • 4-Vessel Bypass

    CPT Codes:

    • 33518: Coronary artery bypass, using venous graft(s) and arterial graft(s); 2 venous grafts (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 33572: Coronary endarterectomy, open, any method, of left anterior descending, circumflex, or right coronary artery performed in conjunction with coronary artery bypass graft procedure, each vessel (List separately in addition to primary procedure)
    • 33517: Coronary artery bypass, using venous graft(s) and arterial graft(s); single vein graft (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 33521: Coronary artery bypass, using venous graft(s) and arterial graft(s); 4 venous grafts (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Endoscopic Vein Harvest for Bypass
    • Endoscopy
    • Video-Assisted Vein Harvest
    • Minimally Invasive Vein Removal
    • Endoscopic Saphenous Vein Harvest
    • Vein Harvesting for CABG

    CPT Codes:

    • 33508: Endoscopy, surgical, including video-assisted harvest of vein(s) for coronary artery bypass procedure (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Left Atrial Appendage Closure (Open Heart)
    • Heart Sac Drainage Procedure
    • LAA Exclusion Surgery
    • Left Atrial Appendage Ligation
    • Open Heart LAA Closure
    • Pericardial Window
    • Pericardiectomy
    • Heart Sac Resection
    • Pericardial Effusion Drainage

    CPT Codes:

    • 33268: Exclusion of left atrial appendage, open, performed at the time of other sternotomy or thoracotomy procedure(s), any method (eg, excision, isolation via stapling, oversewing, ligation, plication, clip) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 33025: Creation of pericardial window or partial resection for drainage

    Also known as:

    • Triple Bypass Surgery (Additional Grafts)
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
    • CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Graft)
    • Heart Bypass Surgery
    • Coronary Revascularization

    CPT Codes:

    • 33519: Coronary artery bypass, using venous graft(s) and arterial graft(s); 3 venous grafts (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement)
    • TAVI
    • Percutaneous Aortic Valve Replacement
    • Transfemoral Aortic Valve Replacement
    • Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 33361: Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR/TAVI) with prosthetic valve; percutaneous femoral artery approach

    Also known as:

    • Arteriovenous Fistula Creation
    • AV Fistula Surgery
    • Cimino Fistula
    • Vascular Access for Dialysis

    CPT Codes:

    • 36821: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; direct, any site (eg, Cimino type) (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Carotid Artery Clearing Surgery
    • Carotid endarterectomy
    • Neck artery surgery
    • Vertebral artery clearing
    • Subclavian artery clearing

    CPT Codes:

    • 35301: Thromboendarterectomy, including patch graft, if performed; carotid, vertebral, subclavian, by neck incision

    Also known as:

    • Open Aortic Valve Replacement (Prosthetic Valve)
    • Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement
    • Open Heart Aortic Valve Surgery
    • Prosthetic Aortic Valve Implantation

    CPT Codes:

    • 33405: Replacement, aortic valve, open, with cardiopulmonary bypass; with prosthetic valve other than homograft or stentless valve

    Also known as:

    • Open Femoral Artery Exposure
    • Groin Incision for Artery Access
    • Femoral Artery Cutdown
    • Open Femoral Artery Access

    CPT Codes:

    • 34812: Open femoral artery exposure for delivery of endovascular prosthesis, by groin incision, unilateral (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair
    • EVAR
    • Aortic Stent Placement
    • Aortic Aneurysm Repair
    • Minimally Invasive Aorta Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 34705: Endovascular repair of infrarenal aorta and/or iliac artery(ies) by deployment of an aorto-bi-iliac endograft including pre-procedure sizing and device selection, all nonselective catheterization(s), all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, all endograft extension(s) placed in the aorta from the level of the renal arteries to the iliac bifurcation, and all angioplasty/stenting performed from the level of the renal arteries to the iliac bifurcation; for other than rupture (eg, for aneurysm, pseudoaneurysm, dissection, penetrating ulcer)

    Does Dr. Morrissey accept my insurance?

    Dr. Morrissey accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (209) 948-1234 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Morrissey accept in Stockton, CA?

    Dr. Morrissey in Stockton, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • Centene

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Presbyterian Health Plan

    • SGS North America Inc

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Morrissey's office located?

    Dr. James Morrissey's Primary Practice

    1617 N California St Ste 1D

    Stockton, CA 95204

    (209) 948-1234

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    What is Dr. Morrissey's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Morrissey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033223060.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Morrissey?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Morrissey

    What is Dr. James Morrissey's specialty?

    Dr. Morrissey is a Thoracic Surgeon near Stockton, CA. 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. Morrissey to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. James Morrissey affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Morrissey is affiliated with Sutter Tracy Community 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

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    Is James Morrissey accepting new patients in Stockton, CA?

    Yes, Dr. James Morrissey is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Morrissey offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Morrissey's office at (209) 948-1234 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Morrissey?

    Please contact Dr. Morrissey's office at (209) 948-1234 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. James Morrissey have?

    Dr. James Morrissey is certified by the American Board of Surgery and American Board of Thoracic Surgery.

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