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Dr. Lucian Durham, MD, PHD

Thoracic Surgeon

Milwaukee, WI

31 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Durham, Thoracic Surgeon in Milwaukee, WI?

    Dr. Lucian Durham, MD, PHD is a Thoracic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Milwaukee, WI with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 31 years. Dr. Durham is fluent in English and French, 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 (414) 955-6204.

    What languages does Dr. Durham speak?

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

    • English
    • French

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

    As a Thoracic 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 Heart Failure
    • Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Biventricular Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Advanced heart failure
    • Terminal heart failure
    • Severe heart failure
    • Acute Decompensated HFrEF
    • Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
    • Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
    • Both-sided heart failure
    • Combined heart failure
    • Global heart failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5084: End stage heart failure
    • I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I5082: Biventricular heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
    • Respiratory Failure
    • ARDS
    • Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome
    • Shock Lung
    • Acute Lung Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J80: Acute respiratory distress syndrome

    Also known as:

    • Heart-Related Shock After a Procedure
    • Post-operative cardiogenic shock
    • Heart shock after surgery
    • Cardiogenic shock after medical procedure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T8111XA: Postprocedural cardiogenic shock, initial encounter

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R579: Shock, unspecified
    • R570: Cardiogenic shock

    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

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

    As a Thoracic Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Lucian Durham may include:

    Please contact Dr. Durham's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Durham accept my insurance?

    Dr. Durham accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (414) 955-6204 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Durham accept in Milwaukee, WI?

    Dr. Durham in Milwaukee, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Payment System (HPS)

    • Humana

    • Marshfield Clinic Health System

    • Medicare

    • Network Health

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • Quartz Health Solutions

    • State of Wisconsin

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Durham's office located?

    Dr. Lucian Durham's Primary Practice

    9200 W Wisconsin Ave

    Milwaukee, WI 53226

    (414) 955-6204

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    Dr. Lucian Durham's Practice 2

    8701 Watertown Plank Rd

    Milwaukee, WI 53226

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    What is Dr. Durham's NPI number?A 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 1427036540.

    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. Lucian Durham's specialty?

    Dr. Durham is a Thoracic Surgeon near Milwaukee, WI.

    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. Lucian Durham affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Durham is affiliated with Froedtert Hospital, Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital, Prohealth Oconomowoc Memorial 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. Lucian Durham accepting new patients in Milwaukee, WI?

    Yes, Dr. Lucian Durham is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lucian Durham offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Durham's office at (414) 955-6204 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Lucian Durham?

    Please contact Dr. Durham's office at (414) 955-6204 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Durham's office located?

    Dr. Durham's office is located in Milwaukee, WI.