23 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Takayama, Thoracic Surgeon in New York, NY?
Dr. Hiroo Takayama?is Chief of Adult Cardiac Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. He has more than 20 years of experience in treating patients with heart and vascular problems. As the Director of the Aortic Surgery Program and co-Director of the Aortic Center, the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center, and the Marfan Clinic at NYP/Columbia, Dr. Takayama has contributed to the care of over 4,000 patients by performing a variety of aortic and cardiac surgical procedures, approximately 300-350 operations every year. Dr. Takayama is internationally recognized for his work on complex aortic surgery (minimally invasive aortic surgery, valve-sparing aortic root replacement, aortic valve repair, aortic arch and thoracoabdominal aneurysm repair), hybrid aortic surgery (thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair), myectomy for obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and heart failure surgery. He is a leader in outcome research in aortic diseases and heart failure. He has published more than 300-350 manuscripts in prestigious, peer-reviewed journals and has authored numerous book chapters about heart disease. Dr. Takayama attended University of Tokyo for Medical School, did his internship at University of Tokyo, general surgery residency in University of Washington Medical Center, and cardio-thoracic surgery fellowship in New-York Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center.
WebsiteWhat are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Takayama?
Dr. Hiroo Takayama, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Thoracic Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Takayama empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Aneurysm-Aortic, Aortic Surgery, Coronary Artery Surgery, Heart Failure & Ventricular Containment, Heart Valve Surgery, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York/NY community, Dr. Takayama is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Takayama go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Wa Sch Of Med, General Surgery
Medical School: Tokyo University, Fac of Med, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Is Dr. Takayama board certified as a Thoracic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Hiroo Takayama, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery , American Board of Thoracic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Takayama speak?
Dr. Takayama and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Japanese
What conditions does Dr. Takayama treat?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Takayama 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. Takayama. 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:
- Ascending Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Arch Aneurysm
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Bulging Ascending Aorta
- Weakened Ascending Aorta
- Ascending Aorta Dilation
- Bulging Aortic Arch
- Weakened Aortic Arch
- Aortic Arch Dilation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I7121: Aneurysm of the ascending aorta, without rupture
- I7122: Aneurysm of the aortic arch, without rupture
Also known as:
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Aortic Valve Insufficiency
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Other Aortic Valve Disorder
- Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
- Leaky aortic valve
- Aortic regurgitation
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
- Aortic Valve Problems
- Aortic Valve Conditions
- Leaky tricuspid valve
- Tricuspid regurgitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
- I351: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) insufficiency
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
- I358: Other nonrheumatic aortic valve disorders
- I361: Nonrheumatic tricuspid (valve) insufficiency
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Coronary Artery Disease with Angina
- Unstable Angina
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
- Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Angina
- Chest Pain from Heart Disease
- Angina Pectoris
- Unstable Chest Pain
- Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Unstable Angina
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
- I25118: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with other forms of angina pectoris
- I25110: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unstable angina pectoris
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:
- Ascending Aortic Dissection
- Aortic Arch Dissection
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Torn Ascending Aorta
- Ascending Aortic Tear
- Dissecting Ascending Aorta
- Torn Aortic Arch
- Aortic Arch Tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- I71010: Dissection of ascending aorta
- I71011: Dissection of aortic arch
Also known as:
- Abnormal Coronary Arteries
- Aorta Aneurysm at Birth
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Coronary Artery Malformation
- Congenital Coronary Artery Anomaly
- Birth Defect of Heart Arteries
- Congenital Aortic Aneurysm
- Birth Defect Aortic Bulge
- Baby Aortic Aneurysm
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q245: Malformation of coronary vessels
- Q2543: Congenital aneurysm of aorta
Also known as:
- Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy
- HCM (Obstructive)
- Thickened Heart Muscle with Obstruction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I421: Obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Also known as:
- Infective Endocarditis
- Endocarditis
- Heart valve infection
- Bacterial endocarditis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I330: Acute and subacute infective endocarditis
Also known as:
- Having a Prosthetic Heart Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Artificial heart valve
- Mechanical heart valve
- Bioprosthetic valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z952: Presence of prosthetic heart valve
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
What procedures does Dr. Takayama perform?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Takayama 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. Takayama. 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:
- Aortic Root Repair with Valve Sparing
- Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery (CABG)
- Repeat Heart Bypass or Valve Surgery
- Extensive Heart Atria Repair (Maze Procedure)
- Heart Muscle Thickening Surgery
- Left Atrial Appendage Closure (Open Heart)
- Atrial Septal Defect Repair
- Heart Tumor Removal Surgery
- Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
- David Procedure
- Yacoub Procedure
- Aortic valve-sparing surgery
- Ascending aorta graft with valve repair
- CABG Surgery
- Heart Bypass Surgery
- Artery Bypass Graft
- Open Heart Surgery
- Coronary Artery Bypass Reoperation
- Heart Valve Reoperation
- Second Heart Surgery
- Maze Procedure
- Atrial Ablation and Reconstruction
- Complex Atrial Surgery with Bypass
- Septal Myectomy
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Surgery
- Heart Ventricle Muscle Removal
- LAA Exclusion Surgery
- Left Atrial Appendage Ligation
- Open Heart LAA Closure
- ASD Repair
- Secundum ASD Closure
- Open Heart Surgery for ASD
- Heart Defect Patch Repair
- Intracardiac tumor excision
- Open heart tumor removal
- Cardiac tumor resection
- Heart mass removal
CPT Codes:
- 33864: Ascending aorta graft, with cardiopulmonary bypass with valve suspension, with coronary reconstruction and valve-sparing aortic root remodeling (eg, David Procedure, Yacoub Procedure)
- 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)
- 33259: Operative tissue ablation and reconstruction of atria, performed at the time of other cardiac procedure(s), extensive (eg, maze procedure), with cardiopulmonary bypass (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 33416: Ventriculomyotomy (-myectomy) for idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis (eg, asymmetric septal hypertrophy)
- 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)
- 33641: Repair atrial septal defect, secundum, with cardiopulmonary bypass, with or without patch
- 33120: Excision of intracardiac tumor, resection with cardiopulmonary bypass
Also known as:
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
- Endoscopic Arm Artery Harvest for Bypass
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) with 2 Vein Grafts
- Triple Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
- Single Heart Bypass Surgery (Vein Graft)
- Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
- Heart Bypass Surgery
- CABG Surgery
- Open Heart Bypass
- Endoscopic Artery Harvest
- Upper Extremity Artery Procurement
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Harvest
- Minimally Invasive Artery Removal
- CABG surgery
- Heart bypass with vein grafts
- Coronary revascularization
- CABG (3 Grafts)
- Triple Bypass Surgery
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (3 Arteries)
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
- CABG
- Heart Bypass with Vein
- Single Vessel Bypass
CPT Codes:
- 33517: Coronary artery bypass, using venous graft(s) and arterial graft(s); single vein graft (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 33509: Harvest of upper extremity artery, 1 segment, for coronary artery bypass procedure, endoscopic
- 33518: Coronary artery bypass, using venous graft(s) and arterial graft(s); 2 venous grafts (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 33535: Coronary artery bypass, using arterial graft(s); 3 coronary arterial grafts
- 33510: Coronary artery bypass, vein only; single coronary venous graft
Also known as:
- Partial Aortic Arch Replacement
- Aortic Root and Ascending Aorta Replacement (Bentall Procedure)
- Ascending Aorta Graft for Aortic Dissection
- Aortic Arch Graft
- Hemiarch Aortic Repair
- Aortic Arch Reconstruction
- Bentall Procedure
- Aortic Valve and Aorta Replacement
- Ascending Aortic Graft
- Aortic Root Reconstruction
- Aortic Dissection Repair
- Aortic Graft Surgery
- Open Aortic Repair
- Heart Artery Dissection Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 33866: Aortic hemiarch graft including isolation and control of the arch vessels, beveled open distal aortic anastomosis extending under one or more of the arch vessels, and total circulatory arrest or isolated cerebral perfusion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 33863: Ascending aorta graft, with cardiopulmonary bypass, with aortic root replacement using valved conduit and coronary reconstruction (eg, Bentall)
- 33858: Ascending aorta graft, with cardiopulmonary bypass, includes valve suspension, when performed; for aortic dissection
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:
- Open Aortic Valve Replacement (Prosthetic Valve)
- Ross Procedure (Aortic Valve Replacement)
- Tricuspid Valve Replacement
- Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement
- Open Heart Aortic Valve Surgery
- Prosthetic Aortic Valve Implantation
- Aortic valve replacement with own pulmonary valve
- Pulmonary autograft aortic valve replacement
- Ross operation
- Heart valve surgery
- Tricuspid valve surgery
- Heart valve replacement
- Open heart tricuspid valve replacement
CPT Codes:
- 33405: Replacement, aortic valve, open, with cardiopulmonary bypass; with prosthetic valve other than homograft or stentless valve
- 33413: Replacement, aortic valve; by translocation of autologous pulmonary valve with allograft replacement of pulmonary valve (Ross procedure)
- 33465: Replacement, tricuspid valve, with cardiopulmonary bypass
Also known as:
- Complex Aortic Heart Valve Repair (Open Surgery)
- Radical Mitral Heart Valve Reconstruction (Open Surgery)
- Tricuspid Valve Repair with Ring
- Mitral Valve Repair with Heart-Lung Machine
- Mitral Valve Repair with Ring (Open Heart)
- Open Aortic Valvuloplasty
- Aortic Valve Reconstruction
- Complex Aortic Valve Surgery
- Heart Valve Repair with Bypass
- Open Mitral Valvuloplasty
- Mitral Valve Repair with Bypass
- Complex Mitral Valve Reconstruction
- Heart Valve Ring Repair
- Tricuspid valvuloplasty with ring
- Tricuspid valve annuloplasty
- Heart valve repair surgery
- Mitral Valvuloplasty
- Open Mitral Valve Repair
- Heart Valve Surgery
- Mitral Valve Reconstruction
- Open Heart Mitral Valve Repair
- Heart Valve Ring Placement
CPT Codes:
- 33391: Valvuloplasty, aortic valve, open, with cardiopulmonary bypass; complex (eg, leaflet extension, leaflet resection, leaflet reconstruction, or annuloplasty)
- 33427: Valvuloplasty, mitral valve, with cardiopulmonary bypass; radical reconstruction, with or without ring
- 33464: Valvuloplasty, tricuspid valve; with ring insertion
- 33425: Valvuloplasty, mitral valve, with cardiopulmonary bypass;
- 33426: Valvuloplasty, mitral valve, with cardiopulmonary bypass; with prosthetic ring
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:
- Ascending Aorta Graft for Aneurysm
- Aortic Aneurysm Repair Surgery
- Ascending Aorta Replacement
- Heart Bypass for Aorta
- Aortic Valve Suspension
CPT Codes:
- 33859: Ascending aorta graft, with cardiopulmonary bypass, includes valve suspension, when performed; for aortic disease other than dissection (eg, aneurysm)
Also known as:
- Mitral Valve Replacement with Heart-Lung Machine
- Pulmonary Heart Valve Replacement
- Open Mitral Valve Replacement
- Mitral Valve Surgery with Bypass
- Surgical Mitral Valve Replacement
- Pulmonary valve surgery
- Heart valve replacement
- Pulmonic valve replacement
- Open heart pulmonary valve
CPT Codes:
- 33430: Replacement, mitral valve, with cardiopulmonary bypass
- 33475: Replacement, pulmonary valve
Also known as:
- Aorta to Arm or Neck Artery Bypass
- Aortosubclavian Bypass
- Aortoinnominate Bypass
- Aortocarotid Bypass
- Great Vessel Bypass Graft
CPT Codes:
- 35626: Bypass graft, with other than vein; aortosubclavian, aortoinnominate, or aortocarotid
Also known as:
- Aortic Valve Replacement with Annulus Enlargement
- Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement
- Aortic Valve Surgery
- Heart Valve Replacement with Annulus Repair
CPT Codes:
- 33411: Replacement, aortic valve; with aortic annulus enlargement, noncoronary sinus
Also known as:
- Arm Artery Access for Heart or Vessel Procedure
- Axillary Artery Exposure
- Subclavian Artery Access
- Artery Conduit Creation
- Vascular Access for Endovascular Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 34716: Open axillary/subclavian artery exposure with creation of conduit for delivery of endovascular prosthesis or for establishment of cardiopulmonary bypass, by infraclavicular or supraclavicular incision, unilateral (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:
- Repair of Abnormal Coronary Artery
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Repair
- Aortic Origin Anomaly Correction
- Coronary Artery Translocation
- Heart Artery Defect Repair
CPT Codes:
- 33507: Repair of anomalous (eg, intramural) aortic origin of coronary artery by unroofing or translocation
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:
- Chest Exploration for Post-Surgery Bleeding or Infection
- Postoperative Chest Exploration
- Chest Hemorrhage Exploration
- Thoracic Infection Check
CPT Codes:
- 35820: Exploration for postoperative hemorrhage, thrombosis or infection; chest
Also known as:
- Starting ECMO Life Support (Veno-Arterial)
- ECMO initiation
- Veno-arterial ECLS
- Heart-lung bypass setup
- Extracorporeal life support
CPT Codes:
- 33947: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)/extracorporeal life support (ECLS) provided by physician; initiation, veno-arterial
Also known as:
- Arm Artery Harvest for Heart Bypass
- Upper Extremity Artery Harvest
- Artery Graft Procurement
- Coronary Bypass Graft Harvesting
- Radial Artery Harvest
CPT Codes:
- 35600: Harvest of upper extremity artery, 1 segment, for coronary artery bypass procedure, open
Does Dr. Takayama accept my insurance?
Dr. Takayama accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (917) 300-0553 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Takayama accept in New York, NY?
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Where is Dr. Takayama's office located?
Columbia Presbyterian, Millstein Building
177 Ft. Washington Avenue
New York, NY 10032
(917) 300-0553
What is Dr. Takayama's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Takayama's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063522001.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Takayama?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Takayama
What is Dr. Hiroo Takayama's specialty?
Dr. Takayama is a Thoracic Surgeon near New York, NY. 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. Takayama to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Hiroo Takayama affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Takayama is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center 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 Hiroo Takayama accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Hiroo Takayama is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Hiroo Takayama offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Takayama's office at (917) 300-0553 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Hiroo Takayama?
Please contact Dr. Takayama's office at (917) 300-0553 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Hiroo Takayama have?
Dr. Hiroo Takayama is certified by the American Board of Surgery and American Board of Thoracic Surgery.
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