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33 Years of Experience
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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Puskas, Thoracic Surgeon in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. John Puskas, MD is a Thoracic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified. Dr. Puskas graduated from Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts and completed his residency at Emory Univ Hosp, Thoracic Surgery; Mass Gen Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Puskas is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Puskas’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Puskas’s office at (404) 686-2513.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Puskas?
Dr. John Puskas, 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. Puskas empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Aortic Surgery, Cardiac Surgery-Complex, Cardiac Surgery-High Risk, Coronary Artery Surgery, Heart Valve Surgery, Maze Procedure for Atrial Fibrillation, Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, Robotic Cardiac Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Atlanta/GA community, Dr. Puskas is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Puskas go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Emory Univ Hosp, Thoracic Surgery; Mass Gen Hosp, General Surgery
Medical School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts | Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
Is Dr. Puskas board certified as a Thoracic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. John Puskas, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery , American Board of Thoracic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Puskas speak?
Dr. Puskas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Puskas treat?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Puskas 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. Puskas. 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:
- 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
- I25119: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unspecified 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:
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Aortic Valve Insufficiency
- Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency
- Heart Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
- Leaky aortic valve
- Aortic regurgitation
- Leaky tricuspid valve
- Tricuspid regurgitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
- I351: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) insufficiency
- I361: Nonrheumatic tricuspid (valve) insufficiency
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
Also known as:
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
- Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
- CABG
- Heart Bypass Graft
- Bypass Surgery Graft
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z951: Presence of aortocoronary bypass graft
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Other Heart and Lung Symptoms
- Heart Disease
- Lung Disease
- Cardiopulmonary symptoms
- Unusual heart and breathing signs
- Circulatory-respiratory issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0989: Other specified symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems
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:
- 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
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
What procedures does Dr. Puskas perform?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Puskas 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. Puskas. 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:
- Triple Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) with 4+ Artery Grafts
- Endoscopic Arm Artery Harvest for Bypass
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
- Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
- CABG (3 Grafts)
- Triple Bypass Surgery
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (3 Arteries)
- CABG surgery with arterial grafts
- Multiple arterial bypass grafts
- Heart bypass using arteries
- Endoscopic Artery Harvest
- Upper Extremity Artery Procurement
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Harvest
- Minimally Invasive Artery Removal
- Heart Bypass Surgery
- CABG Surgery
- Open Heart Bypass
CPT Codes:
- 33535: Coronary artery bypass, using arterial graft(s); 3 coronary arterial grafts
- 33536: Coronary artery bypass, using arterial graft(s); 4 or more coronary arterial grafts
- 33509: Harvest of upper extremity artery, 1 segment, for coronary artery bypass procedure, endoscopic
- 33517: Coronary artery bypass, using venous graft(s) and arterial graft(s); single vein graft (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
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
Also known as:
- Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery (CABG)
- Left Atrial Appendage Closure (Open Heart)
- Extensive Heart Atria Repair (Maze Procedure)
- Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
- CABG Surgery
- Heart Bypass Surgery
- Artery Bypass Graft
- Open Heart Surgery
- LAA Exclusion Surgery
- Left Atrial Appendage Ligation
- Open Heart LAA Closure
- Maze Procedure
- Atrial Ablation and Reconstruction
- Complex Atrial Surgery with Bypass
CPT Codes:
- 33534: Coronary artery bypass, using arterial graft(s); 2 coronary arterial grafts
- 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)
- 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)
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)
- 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:
- 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:
- Tricuspid Valve Repair with Ring
- Tricuspid valvuloplasty with ring
- Tricuspid valve annuloplasty
- Heart valve repair surgery
CPT Codes:
- 33464: Valvuloplasty, tricuspid valve; with ring insertion
Also known as:
- Mitral Valve Replacement with Heart-Lung Machine
- Open Mitral Valve Replacement
- Mitral Valve Surgery with Bypass
- Surgical Mitral Valve Replacement
CPT Codes:
- 33430: Replacement, mitral valve, with cardiopulmonary bypass
Does Dr. Puskas accept my insurance?
Dr. Puskas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 686-2513 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Puskas accept in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Puskas in Atlanta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
MedImpact
State of Tennessee
Sunrise Senior Living
UnitedHealthcare
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What is Dr. Puskas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Puskas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457440018.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Puskas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Puskas
What is Dr. John Puskas's specialty?
Dr. Puskas is a Thoracic Surgeon near Atlanta, GA. 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. Puskas to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. John Puskas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Puskas is affiliated with The Mount Sinai Hospital 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 John Puskas accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?
Yes, Dr. John Puskas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Puskas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Puskas's office at (404) 686-2513 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Puskas?
Please contact Dr. Puskas's office at (404) 686-2513 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. John Puskas have?
Dr. John Puskas is certified by the American Board of Surgery and American Board of Thoracic Surgery.
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