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Who is Dr. Blitzer, Vascular Surgeon in Ventura, CA?
Dr. David Blitzer, MD is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in Ventura, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Blitzer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Blitzer’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Blitzer’s office at (805) 643-3330.
What languages does Dr. Blitzer speak?
Dr. Blitzer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Blitzer treat?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Blitzer 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. Blitzer. 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:
- Varicose Veins
- Painful Varicose Veins
- Spider Veins
- Venous Insufficiency
- Chronic Venous Disease
- Symptomatic Varicose Veins
- Aching Leg Veins
ICD-10 Codes:
- I83813: Varicose veins of bilateral lower extremities with pain
- I83893: Varicose veins of bilateral lower extremities with other complications
- I83811: Varicose veins of right lower extremity with pain
- I83812: Varicose veins of left lower extremity with pain
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
Also known as:
- Peripheral Arterial Disease in Both Legs
- Peripheral Arterial Disease with Foot Ulcers in Left Leg
- Atherosclerosis
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- PAD in Both Legs
- Poor Circulation in Both Legs
- Hardening of Arteries in Both Legs
- PAD with Foot Sores
- Poor Circulation with Foot Wounds
- Artery Disease with Foot Ulcers
ICD-10 Codes:
- I70293: Other atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities, bilateral legs
- I70245: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of left leg with ulceration of other part of foot
Also known as:
- Narrowing of other blood vessel devices
- Other vascular device blockage
- Blood vessel implant narrowing
- Vascular graft stenosis
- Prosthetic vascular device blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82858A: Stenosis of other vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Vein Compression
- Chronic Venous Hypertension with Inflamed Ulcer
- Vascular Disease
- Carotid Stenosis
- Blocked Carotid Artery
- Neck Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Narrowing
- Venous Compression Syndrome
- Pinched Vein
- Vein Entrapment
- Inflamed Venous Ulcer
- Chronic Venous Stasis Ulcer with Inflammation
- Venous Leg Ulcer with Redness
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries
- I871: Compression of vein
- I87331: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer and inflammation of right lower extremity
Also known as:
- Localized Swelling
- Edema
- Localized Edema
- Fluid Retention
- Swelling in one area
ICD-10 Codes:
- R600: Localized edema
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Hypertension with Inflammation
- Vascular Disease
- Inflamed Venous Hypertension
- High Venous Pressure with Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- I87323: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with inflammation of bilateral lower extremity
Also known as:
- Peripheral Artery Disease with Both Legs Pain When Walking
- Atherosclerosis
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- Bilateral leg claudication
- PAD both legs pain with activity
- Both legs artery pain when walking
ICD-10 Codes:
- I70213: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudication, bilateral legs
Also known as:
- Hardening of Right Leg Arteries with Foot Ulcer
- Atherosclerosis
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- PAD with foot wound
- Right leg artery disease with foot ulcer
- Vascular ulcer on foot
ICD-10 Codes:
- I70235: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of right leg with ulceration of other part of foot
Also known as:
- Vascular Disease
- Bilateral Chronic Venous Disease
- Both Legs Vein Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- I87393: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with other complications of bilateral lower extremity
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Right Leg Pain
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Pain in right lower limb
- Right leg discomfort
- Aching right leg
ICD-10 Codes:
- M79604: Pain in right leg
Also known as:
- Other Heart and Lung Symptoms
- Heart Disease
- Lung Disease
- Cardiopulmonary symptoms
- Unusual heart and breathing signs
- Circulatory-respiratory issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0989: Other specified symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems
Which procedures does Dr. Blitzer perform as a Vascular Surgeon?
As a Vascular Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. David Blitzer may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Blitzer's office.
Does Dr. Blitzer accept my insurance?
Dr. Blitzer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (805) 643-3330 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Blitzer accept in Ventura, CA?
Dr. Blitzer in Ventura, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Gold Coast Health Plan
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealthcare
Valley Care
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Where is Dr. Blitzer's office located?
Dr. David Blitzer's Primary Practice
100 N Brent St Ste 201
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 643-3330
Dr. David Blitzer's Practice 2
2000 Outlet Center Dr Ste 225
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 643-3330
What is Dr. Blitzer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Blitzer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275996142.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Blitzer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Blitzer
What is Dr. David Blitzer's specialty?
Dr. Blitzer is a Vascular Surgeon near Ventura, CA. A vascular surgeon specializes in the management of surgical disorders related to blood vessels, excluding those of the heart and intracranial vessels. Contact Dr. Blitzer to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. David Blitzer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Blitzer is affiliated with Community Memorial Hospital - Ventura, Dignity Health - St. John's 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
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Is David Blitzer accepting new patients in Ventura, CA?
Yes, Dr. David Blitzer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Blitzer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Blitzer's office at (805) 643-3330 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with David Blitzer?
Please contact Dr. Blitzer's office at (805) 643-3330 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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