28 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Anyanwu, Thoracic Surgeon in New York, NY?
Where did Dr. Anyanwu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Hammersmith Hospital | HAREFIELD HOSPITAL
Medical School: University of Nigeria, Fac of Medicine | University of Nigeria, Fac of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Anyanwu speak?
Dr. Anyanwu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Thoracic Surgeon like Dr. Anyanwu typically treat?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Anyanwu 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. Anyanwu. 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:
- Other Cardiomyopathies
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy
- Familial dilated cardiomyopathy
- X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy
- Uncommon heart muscle diseases
- Rare cardiomyopathy types
- Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
- Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness
- Enlarged heart muscle
- DCM
ICD-10 Codes:
- I428: Other cardiomyopathies
- I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy
- I420: Dilated cardiomyopathy
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:
- 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:
- Heart Transplant Aftercare
- Heart Transplantation
- Post-heart transplant care
- Heart transplant follow-up
- Cardiac transplant recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4821: Encounter for aftercare following heart transplant
What procedures does a Thoracic Surgeon like Dr. Anyanwu typically perform?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Anyanwu 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. Anyanwu. 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:
- Heart Transplant
- Heart Transplantation
- Cardiac Transplant
- New Heart Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 33945: Heart transplant, with or without recipient cardiectomy
Also known as:
- Defibrillator Generator Removal
- ICD Pulse Generator Removal
- Implantable Defibrillator Explant
- Defibrillator Battery Removal
- Heart Defibrillator Device Removal
CPT Codes:
- 33241: Removal of implantable defibrillator pulse generator only
Also known as:
- Implantable Heart Pump Insertion (VAD)
- Ventricular Assist Device Implantation
- VAD Surgery
- Artificial Heart Pump
CPT Codes:
- 33979: Insertion of ventricular assist device, implantable intracorporeal, single ventricle
Also known as:
- Removal of Ventricular Assist Device (VAD)
- VAD Explantation
- Heart Pump Removal
- Single Ventricle Assist Device Removal
CPT Codes:
- 33980: Removal of ventricular assist device, implantable intracorporeal, single ventricle
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:
- Temporary Heart Assist Device Placement
- Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Insertion
- ECMO for Heart Failure
- External Heart Pump Placement
CPT Codes:
- 33975: Insertion of ventricular assist device; extracorporeal, single ventricle
Also known as:
- ECMO Cannula Insertion (Peripheral)
- Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
- ECLS Cannula Placement
- Life Support Cannula
CPT Codes:
- 33952: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)/extracorporeal life support (ECLS) provided by physician; insertion of peripheral (arterial and/or venous) cannula(e), percutaneous, 6 years and older (includes fluoroscopic guidance, when performed)
Does Dr. Anyanwu accept my insurance?
Dr. Anyanwu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 659-6811 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Anyanwu accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Anyanwu in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Anyanwu's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Anyanwu affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Anyanwu has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Anyanwu's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Anyanwu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205869765.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Anyanwu?
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