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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sanaiha, Thoracic Surgeon in Durham, NC?
Dr. Yas Sanaiha is a Thoracic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Durham, NC. Dr. Sanaiha is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sanaiha’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sanaiha’s office at (310) 825-8611.
What languages does Dr. Sanaiha speak?
Dr. Sanaiha and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Thoracic Surgeon like Dr. Sanaiha typically treat?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Sanaiha 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. Sanaiha. 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:
- 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:
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
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
Also known as:
- Past ECMO Treatment
- History of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
- Previous life support treatment
- Past heart-lung bypass
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9281: Personal history of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
What procedures does a Thoracic Surgeon like Dr. Sanaiha typically perform?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Sanaiha 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. Sanaiha. 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:
- Daily ECMO Management (Veno-Arterial)
- Daily Management of ECMO Life Support
- Starting ECMO Life Support (Veno-Arterial)
- Extracorporeal Life Support Management
- Veno-Arterial ECMO Care
- ECMO Daily Physician Management
- ECMO Management
- Veno-Venous ECMO Care
- Artificial Lung Support
- ECMO initiation
- Veno-arterial ECLS
- Heart-lung bypass setup
- Extracorporeal life support
CPT Codes:
- 33949: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)/extracorporeal life support (ECLS) provided by physician; daily management, each day, veno-arterial
- 33948: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)/extracorporeal life support (ECLS) provided by physician; daily management, each day, veno-venous
- 33947: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)/extracorporeal life support (ECLS) provided by physician; initiation, veno-arterial
Also known as:
- ECMO Cannula Removal
- ECMO removal
- ECLS cannula removal
- Extracorporeal life support removal
CPT Codes:
- 33984: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)/extracorporeal life support (ECLS) provided by physician; removal of peripheral (arterial and/or venous) cannula(e), open, 6 years and older
Also known as:
- ECMO Cannula Insertion (Peripheral)
- Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
- ECLS Cannula Placement
- Life Support Cannula
CPT Codes:
- 33952: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)/extracorporeal life support (ECLS) provided by physician; insertion of peripheral (arterial and/or venous) cannula(e), percutaneous, 6 years and older (includes fluoroscopic guidance, when performed)
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:
- 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
Does Dr. Sanaiha accept my insurance?
Dr. Sanaiha accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 825-8611 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sanaiha accept in Durham, NC?
Dr. Sanaiha in Durham, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
State of California
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Where is Dr. Sanaiha's office located?
What is Dr. Sanaiha's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sanaiha's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194110593.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sanaiha?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sanaiha
What is Dr. Yas Sanaiha's specialty?
Dr. Sanaiha is a Thoracic Surgeon near Durham, NC.
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. Yas Sanaiha affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sanaiha is affiliated with Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Ucla Santa Monica Medical Center, Duke University Hospital, Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center, Mercy Hospital Downtown, Los Robles Regional 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
When to see a Thoracic Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Yas Sanaiha accepting new patients in Durham, NC?
Yes, Dr. Yas Sanaiha is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Yas Sanaiha offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sanaiha's office at (310) 825-8611 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Yas Sanaiha?
Please contact Dr. Sanaiha's office at (310) 825-8611 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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