Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Brescia, Thoracic Surgeon in Saint Louis, MO?
What languages does Dr. Brescia speak?
Dr. Brescia and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Thoracic Surgeon like Dr. Brescia typically treat?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Brescia 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. Brescia. 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:
- 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 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:
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
What procedures does a Thoracic Surgeon like Dr. Brescia typically perform?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Alexander Brescia may include:
- Aortic Stent Grafts
- Arteriovenous Graft Placement
- Atherectomy
- Carotid Surgery
- Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR)
- Endovenous Laser Treatment of Varicose Veins
- Limb Salvage Surgery
- Mediastinal Adenopathy Surgery
Please contact Dr. Brescia's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Brescia accept my insurance?
Dr. Brescia accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (734) 936-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Brescia accept in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Brescia in Saint Louis, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Illinois
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Brescia's office located?
Dr. Alexander Brescia's Primary Practice
4921 Parkview Pl
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(734) 936-4000
What hospitals are Dr. Brescia affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Brescia has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Brescia's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Brescia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669853289.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Brescia?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Brescia