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Dr. Yuji Kaku, MD

Thoracic Surgeon

Camden, NJ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kaku, Thoracic Surgeon in Camden, NJ?

    Dr. Yuji Kaku, MD is a Thoracic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Camden, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kaku is fluent in English and Japanese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kaku’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kaku’s office at (312) 926-2000.

    What languages does Dr. Kaku speak?

    Dr. Kaku and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Japanese

    What conditions does a Thoracic Surgeon like Dr. Kaku typically treat?

    As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Kaku 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. Kaku. 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:

    • 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:

    • Cardiogenic Shock
    • Shock
    • Heart-related shock
    • Cardiac shock
    • Circulatory collapse from heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R570: Cardiogenic shock

    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:

    • Narrowed Aortic Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Aortic Valve Stenosis
    • Tight Aortic Valve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Heart Device Management
    • Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
    • Implantable Defibrillator Management
    • Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Device Care
    • Other Implanted Heart Device Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4509: Encounter for adjustment and management of other cardiac device

    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

    What procedures does a Thoracic Surgeon like Dr. Kaku typically perform?

    As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Kaku 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. Kaku. 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)
    • Extracorporeal Life Support Management
    • Veno-Arterial ECMO Care
    • ECMO Daily Physician Management

    CPT Codes:

    • 33949: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)/extracorporeal life support (ECLS) provided by physician; daily management, each day, veno-arterial

    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:

    • 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:

    • Temporary Heart Pump Insertion
    • Percutaneous VAD Insertion
    • Temporary Left Ventricular Assist Device
    • Heart Support Device Placement
    • Heart Pump Placement

    CPT Codes:

    • 33990: Insertion of ventricular assist device, percutaneous, including radiological supervision and interpretation; left heart, arterial access only

    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:

    • 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:

    • Donor Heart Preparation for Transplant
    • Heart Allograft Preparation
    • Cadaver Heart Dissection for Transplant
    • Donor Heart Procurement Prep

    CPT Codes:

    • 33944: Backbench standard preparation of cadaver donor heart allograft prior to transplantation, including dissection of allograft from surrounding soft tissues to prepare aorta, superior vena cava, inferior vena cava, pulmonary artery, and left atrium for implantation

    Also known as:

    • Heart Transplant
    • Heart Transplantation
    • Cardiac Transplant
    • New Heart Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 33945: Heart transplant, with or without recipient cardiectomy

    Also known as:

    • Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) Removal
    • LVAD Explantation
    • Heart Pump Removal
    • Ventricular Assist Device Cannula Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 33992: Removal of percutaneous left heart ventricular assist device, arterial or arterial and venous cannula(s), at separate and distinct session from insertion

    Does Dr. Kaku accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kaku accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 926-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kaku accept in Camden, NJ?

    Dr. Kaku in Camden, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Cigna Group

    • Clover Health Holdings

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Horizon Mutual Holdings

    • Independence Health Group

    • Medicare

    • State of New Jersey

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Kaku's office located?

    Dr. Yuji Kaku's Primary Practice

    1 Cooper Plz

    Camden, NJ 08103

    (312) 926-2000

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    Dr. Yuji Kaku's Practice 2

    177 Fort Washington Ave Fl 7

    New York, NY 10032

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    Dr. Yuji Kaku's Practice 3

    622 W 168th St

    New York, NY 10032

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    What is Dr. Kaku's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Kaku's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518408962.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kaku?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kaku

    What is Dr. Yuji Kaku's specialty?

    Dr. Kaku is a Thoracic Surgeon near Camden, NJ.

    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 Dr. Yuji Kaku affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kaku is affiliated with Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional, Virtua Our Lady Of Lourdes Hospital, Jefferson Stratford Hospital 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

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Thoracic Surgeon. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Yuji Kaku accepting new patients in Camden, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Yuji Kaku is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Yuji Kaku offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kaku's office at (312) 926-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Yuji Kaku?

    Please contact Dr. Kaku's office at (312) 926-2000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Kaku's office located?

    Dr. Kaku's offices are located in Camden, NJ and New York, NY.