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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Koussayer, Vascular Surgeon in El Paso, TX?
Dr. Samer Koussayer, MD is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in El Paso, TX with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Koussayer completed his residency at Baylor Coll Of Med, Vascular Surgery; New York Methodist Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Koussayer is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Koussayer’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Koussayer’s office at (813) 681-4644.
Where did Dr. Koussayer go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Baylor Coll Of Med, Vascular Surgery; New York Methodist Hosp, General Surgery
Medical School: Aleppo University
Is Dr. Koussayer board certified as a Vascular Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Samer Koussayer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Koussayer speak?
Dr. Koussayer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does a Vascular Surgeon like Dr. Koussayer typically treat?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Koussayer 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. Koussayer. 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 Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Arteriovenous Fistula Complication
- AV Fistula Problem
- Dialysis Fistula Issue
- Mechanical AV Fistula Complication
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82590A: Other mechanical complication of surgically created arteriovenous fistula, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Peripheral Artery Disease with Left Leg Pain at Rest
- Atherosclerosis
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- PAD left leg pain at rest
- Critical limb ischemia left leg
- Severe left leg artery pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- I70222: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with rest pain, left leg
Also known as:
- Other problems with blood vessel devices
- Vascular device complications
- Blood vessel implant issues
- Prosthetic vascular device problems
- Vascular graft complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82898A: Other specified complication of vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
What procedures does a Vascular Surgeon like Dr. Koussayer typically perform?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Koussayer 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. Koussayer. 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:
- Creation of AV Fistula with Graft for Dialysis
- Arteriovenous Fistula Creation (Graft)
- Dialysis Access Graft
- Non-Autogenous AV Fistula
- Synthetic Graft for Dialysis
CPT Codes:
- 36830: Creation of arteriovenous fistula by other than direct arteriovenous anastomosis (separate procedure); nonautogenous graft (eg, biological collagen, thermoplastic graft)
Also known as:
- Arteriovenous Fistula Creation
- AV Fistula Surgery
- Cimino Fistula
- Vascular Access for Dialysis
CPT Codes:
- 36821: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; direct, any site (eg, Cimino type) (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Revision of Arteriovenous (AV) Fistula
- AV fistula repair
- Dialysis graft revision
- Open AV fistula revision
CPT Codes:
- 36832: Revision, open, arteriovenous fistula; without thrombectomy, autogenous or nonautogenous dialysis graft (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Fistula Ligation or Banding
- AV Fistula Closure
- Fistula Banding
- Angioaccess Revision
CPT Codes:
- 37607: Ligation or banding of angioaccess arteriovenous fistula
Also known as:
- Leg Artery Revascularization with Atherectomy and Angioplasty
- Tibial Artery Revascularization
- Peroneal Artery Revascularization
- Leg Artery Plaque Removal
- Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 37229: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial, peroneal artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
Also known as:
- Leg Artery Unblocking with Atherectomy and Angioplasty
- Femoral Artery Revascularization
- Popliteal Artery Atherectomy
- Leg Artery Angioplasty
- Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 37225: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
Also known as:
- Basilic Vein Transposition for Dialysis Access
- AV Fistula Creation
- Basilic Vein Fistula
- Dialysis Access Fistula
- Upper Arm AV Fistula
CPT Codes:
- 36819: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; by upper arm basilic vein transposition
Does Dr. Koussayer accept my insurance?
Dr. Koussayer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (813) 681-4644 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Koussayer accept in El Paso, TX?
Dr. Koussayer in El Paso, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
Presbyterian Healthcare Services
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Koussayer's office located?
What is Dr. Koussayer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Koussayer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235215062.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Koussayer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Koussayer
What is Dr. Samer Koussayer's specialty?
Dr. Koussayer is a Vascular Surgeon near El Paso, TX.
What does a Vascular Surgeon do?
A vascular surgeon specializes in the management of surgical disorders related to blood vessels, excluding those of the heart and intracranial vessels.
Is this Dr. Samer Koussayer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Koussayer is affiliated with The Hospitals Of Providence - East Campus 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 Samer Koussayer accepting new patients in El Paso, TX?
Yes, Dr. Samer Koussayer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Samer Koussayer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Koussayer's office at (813) 681-4644 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Samer Koussayer?
Please contact Dr. Koussayer's office at (813) 681-4644 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Samer Koussayer have?
Dr. Samer Koussayer is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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