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Who is Dr. Durham, Vascular Surgeon in Houston, TX?
Dr. Christopher Durham, MD is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Durham is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Durham’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Durham’s office at (832) 947-4783.
What languages does Dr. Durham speak?
Dr. Durham and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Vascular Surgeon like Dr. Durham typically treat?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Durham 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. Durham. 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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
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:
- 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:
- Other problems with blood vessel devices
- Vascular device complications
- Blood vessel implant issues
- Prosthetic vascular device problems
- Vascular graft complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82898A: Other specified complication of vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
What procedures does a Vascular Surgeon like Dr. Durham typically perform?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Durham 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. Durham. 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:
- Dialysis Circuit Angioplasty with Balloon
- Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
- Dialysis Graft Angioplasty
- Peripheral Dialysis Segment Angioplasty
CPT Codes:
- 36902: Introduction of needle(s) and/or catheter(s), dialysis circuit, with diagnostic angiography of the dialysis circuit, including all direct puncture(s) and catheter placement(s), injection(s) of contrast, all necessary imaging from the arterial anastomosis and adjacent artery through entire venous outflow including the inferior or superior vena cava, fluoroscopic guidance, radiological supervision and interpretation and image documentation and report; with transluminal balloon angioplasty, peripheral dialysis segment, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty
Also known as:
- Removal of Tunneled Central Venous Catheter
- Central Line Removal
- Tunneled Catheter Extraction
- Venous Access Device Removal
CPT Codes:
- 36589: Removal of tunneled central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump
Also known as:
- Vein Balloon Angioplasty
- Transluminal Venous Angioplasty
- Open Vein Angioplasty
- Percutaneous Vein Angioplasty
- Vein Widening Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 37248: Transluminal balloon angioplasty (except dialysis circuit), open or percutaneous, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty within the same vein; initial vein
Also known as:
- Central Venous Catheter Replacement
- Tunneled Catheter Exchange
- Central Line Replacement
- IV Catheter Change
CPT Codes:
- 36581: Replacement, complete, of a tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump, through same venous access
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:
- Revision of Arteriovenous (AV) Fistula
- AV fistula repair
- Dialysis graft revision
- Open AV fistula revision
CPT Codes:
- 36832: Revision, open, arteriovenous fistula; without thrombectomy, autogenous or nonautogenous dialysis graft (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Basilic Vein Transposition for Dialysis Access
- AV Fistula Creation
- Basilic Vein Fistula
- Dialysis Access Fistula
- Upper Arm AV Fistula
CPT Codes:
- 36819: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; by upper arm basilic vein transposition
Does Dr. Durham accept my insurance?
Dr. Durham accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (832) 947-4783 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Durham accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Durham in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Durham's office located?
Dr. Christopher Durham's Primary Practice
837 Cypress Creek Pkwy Ste 105
Houston, TX 77090
(832) 947-4783
What is Dr. Durham's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Durham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699979419.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Durham?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Durham
What is Dr. Christopher Durham's specialty?
Dr. Durham is a Vascular Surgeon near Houston, TX.
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. Christopher Durham affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Durham is affiliated with Columbus Community Hospital - Columbus, Tx, Nacogdoches 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 Christopher Durham accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Durham is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Durham offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Durham's office at (832) 947-4783 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Durham?
Please contact Dr. Durham's office at (832) 947-4783 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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