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Who is Dr. Pottmeyer, Thoracic Surgeon in Redding, CA?
Dr. Edward Pottmeyer, MD is a Thoracic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Redding, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 37 years and is board certified. Dr. Pottmeyer completed his residency at St Lukes Episcopal Hosp, Thoracic Surgery; Univ Ca Davis Med Ctr, Thoracic Surgery; Univ Ca Davis Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Pottmeyer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pottmeyer’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pottmeyer’s office at (530) 605-4260.
Where did Dr. Pottmeyer go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Lukes Episcopal Hosp, Thoracic Surgery; Univ Ca Davis Med Ctr, Thoracic Surgery; Univ Ca Davis Med Ctr, General Surgery | Texas Heart Institute
Medical School: University of Pittsburgh Sch of Med, Pittsburgh Pa
Is Dr. Pottmeyer board certified as a Thoracic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Edward Pottmeyer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery , American Board of Thoracic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Pottmeyer speak?
Dr. Pottmeyer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Pottmeyer treat?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Pottmeyer 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. Pottmeyer. 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:
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Aortic Valve Insufficiency
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
- Leaky aortic valve
- Aortic regurgitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
- I351: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) insufficiency
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Unstable Angina
- Coronary Artery Disease with Angina
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
- Unstable Chest Pain
- Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Unstable Angina
- Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Angina
- Chest Pain from Heart Disease
- Angina Pectoris
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
- I25110: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unstable angina pectoris
- I25118: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with other forms of angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Ascending Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Bulging Ascending Aorta
- Weakened Ascending Aorta
- Ascending Aorta Dilation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I7121: Aneurysm of the ascending aorta, without rupture
Also known as:
- Left Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Left Carotid Artery Stenosis
- Narrowed Left Carotid Artery
- Left Carotid Artery Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6522: Occlusion and stenosis of left carotid artery
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:
- 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:
- 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
What procedures does Dr. Pottmeyer perform?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Pottmeyer 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. Pottmeyer. 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
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
- Artery Cleaning During Heart Bypass
- Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
- CABG surgery
- Heart bypass with vein grafts
- Coronary revascularization
- Heart Bypass Surgery
- CABG Surgery
- Open Heart Bypass
- Coronary Endarterectomy
- Heart Artery Plaque Removal
- CABG with Endarterectomy
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)
- 33517: Coronary artery bypass, using venous graft(s) and arterial graft(s); single vein graft (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)
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:
- 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:
- 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 Surgery (CABG)
- Repeat Heart Bypass or Valve Surgery
- Left Atrial Appendage Closure (Open Heart)
- Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
- CABG Surgery
- Heart Bypass Surgery
- Artery Bypass Graft
- Open Heart Surgery
- Coronary Artery Bypass Reoperation
- Heart Valve Reoperation
- Second Heart Surgery
- LAA Exclusion Surgery
- Left Atrial Appendage Ligation
- Open Heart LAA Closure
CPT Codes:
- 33534: Coronary artery bypass, using arterial graft(s); 2 coronary arterial grafts
- 33530: Reoperation, coronary artery bypass procedure or valve procedure, more than 1 month after original operation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 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)
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:
- 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:
- Heart Atrial Fibrillation Surgery (Modified Maze Procedure)
- Modified Maze Procedure
- Atrial Ablation and Reconstruction
- Heart Rhythm Surgery
- Cardiac Arrhythmia Repair
CPT Codes:
- 33257: Operative tissue ablation and reconstruction of atria, performed at the time of other cardiac procedure(s), limited (eg, modified maze procedure) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Radical Mitral Heart Valve Reconstruction (Open Surgery)
- Open Mitral Valvuloplasty
- Mitral Valve Repair with Bypass
- Complex Mitral Valve Reconstruction
- Heart Valve Ring Repair
CPT Codes:
- 33427: Valvuloplasty, mitral valve, with cardiopulmonary bypass; radical reconstruction, with or without ring
Does Dr. Pottmeyer accept my insurance?
Dr. Pottmeyer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (530) 605-4260 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pottmeyer accept in Redding, CA?
Dr. Pottmeyer in Redding, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Blue Shield of California
City of Hartford
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CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Medicare
Partnership Health Plan
State of California
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Where is Dr. Pottmeyer's office located?
Dr. Edward Pottmeyer's Primary Practice
1355 East St Ste 200
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 605-4260
What is Dr. Pottmeyer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pottmeyer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982710539.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pottmeyer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pottmeyer
What is Dr. Edward Pottmeyer's specialty?
Dr. Pottmeyer is a Thoracic Surgeon near Redding, 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. Pottmeyer to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Edward Pottmeyer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Pottmeyer is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Shasta Regional Medical Center, Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta, Mercy Medical Center Redding. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Edward Pottmeyer accepting new patients in Redding, CA?
Yes, Dr. Edward Pottmeyer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Edward Pottmeyer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pottmeyer's office at (530) 605-4260 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Edward Pottmeyer?
Please contact Dr. Pottmeyer's office at (530) 605-4260 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Edward Pottmeyer have?
Dr. Edward Pottmeyer is certified by the American Board of Surgery and American Board of Thoracic Surgery.
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