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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Krantz, Thoracic Surgeon in Evanston, IL?
Dr. Seth Krantz, MD is a Thoracic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Evanston, IL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Krantz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Krantz’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Krantz’s office at (847) 570-2000.
What languages does Dr. Krantz speak?
Dr. Krantz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Krantz treat?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Krantz 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. Krantz. 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:
- Single Lung Nodule
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Lung Disease
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Left Lung Cancer
- Upper Lobe Lung Cancer
- Bronchial Cancer
- Right lower lobe lung cancer
- Left lower lobe lung cancer
- Middle Lobe Lung Cancer
- Malignant Lung Tumor
- Right lung cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3412: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left bronchus or lung
- C3431: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3432: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, left bronchus or lung
- C342: Malignant neoplasm of middle lobe, bronchus or lung
- C3491: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of right bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Personal History of Other Lung and Bronchus Cancer
- Bronchial Disorder
- Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Past lung cancer
- Previous bronchial malignancy
- History of lung tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z85118: Personal history of other malignant neoplasm of bronchus and lung
Also known as:
- Tietze Syndrome
- Cartilage Disorder
- Chondrocostal junction syndrome
- Chest wall pain
- Costochondritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M940: Chondrocostal junction syndrome [Tietze]
Also known as:
- Other Mediastinum Disorder
- Various mediastinal diseases
- Unspecified chest cavity problems
- Other conditions of the mediastinum
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9859: Other diseases of mediastinum, not elsewhere classified
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:
- Cancer Follow-up Exam
- Cancer
- Post-cancer treatment checkup
- Malignancy surveillance
- Oncology follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Other Single Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Other Mononeuropathies
- Specific Localized Nerve Damage
- Uncommon Nerve Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- G588: Other specified mononeuropathies
Also known as:
- Nicotine Addiction
- Cigarette Addiction
- E-Cigarettes
- Smokeless Tobacco
- Smoking
- Tobacco Addiction
- Smoking Addiction
- Vaping Addiction
- Nicotine Substance Use Disorder
- Nicotine Dependence from Cigarettes
ICD-10 Codes:
- F17200: Nicotine dependence, unspecified, uncomplicated
- F17210: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Chest Wall Pain
- Pleural Disorder
- Pleurisy pain', 'Devil's grip
- Bornholm disease
- Pleurodynia
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0781: Pleurodynia
Also known as:
- Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax
- Pleural Disorder
- Primary spontaneous pneumothorax
- Collapsed lung
- PSP
- Sudden collapsed lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9311: Primary spontaneous pneumothorax
Also known as:
- Lung Carcinoid Tumor
- Carcinoid Tumor
- Bronchial Carcinoid
- Pulmonary Carcinoid
- Lung NET
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7A090: Malignant carcinoid tumor of the bronchus and lung
Also known as:
- Diaphragm Disorder
- Lung Disease
- Diaphragmatic Problems
- Breathing Muscle Disorders
- Problems with the Diaphragm
ICD-10 Codes:
- J986: Disorders of diaphragm
What procedures does Dr. Krantz perform?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Krantz 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. Krantz. 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:
- Minimally Invasive Lung Nodule Removal
- Thoracoscopic Lung Lobe Removal
- Lung Decortication (Thoracoscopy)
- Thoracoscopy with Lung Resection
- Thoracoscopy with Pleurodesis
- Lung Surgery to Remove Air Sacs (Bullae)
- Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
- VATS Lung Biopsy/Removal
- Lung Mass Removal (Thoracoscopic)
- VATS Lobectomy
- Minimally Invasive Lung Surgery
- Lung Lobe Resection (Thoracoscopic)
- Thoracoscopic lung decortication
- Pleural peel removal
- Lung lining surgery
- VATS Lung Resection
- Thoracoscopic Lung Wedge Resection
- Anatomic Lung Resection (Thoracoscopic)
- Minimally Invasive Lung Surgery with Tissue Removal
- VATS Pleurodesis
- Lung Lining Fusion
- Chemical Pleurodesis
- Mechanical Pleurodesis
- Thoracoscopic bullae resection
- Lung volume reduction surgery
- Pleural procedure
- VATS bullae plication
CPT Codes:
- 32666: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with therapeutic wedge resection (eg, mass, nodule), initial unilateral
- 32663: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with lobectomy (single lobe)
- 32652: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with total pulmonary decortication, including intrapleural pneumonolysis
- 32668: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with diagnostic wedge resection followed by anatomic lung resection (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 32650: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with pleurodesis (eg, mechanical or chemical)
- 32655: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with resection-plication of bullae, includes any pleural procedure when performed
Also known as:
- Thoracoscopy with Lymph Node Removal
- Thymus Gland Removal (Thoracoscopic)
- VATS Lymphadenectomy
- Mediastinal Lymph Node Dissection
- Thoracic Lymph Node Biopsy
- Minimally Invasive Chest Surgery
- Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
- Minimally Invasive Thymus Surgery
- Thymus Resection
CPT Codes:
- 32674: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with mediastinal and regional lymphadenectomy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 32673: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with resection of thymus, unilateral or bilateral
Also known as:
- Image-Guided Bronchoscopy
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Biopsy
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Biopsy
- Navigational Bronchoscopy
- Computer-Assisted Bronchoscopy
- Advanced Lung Scope
- Transbronchial Needle Biopsy
- Lung Biopsy via Bronchoscope
- Airway Examination with Biopsy
- Bronchial lavage
- BAL procedure
- Lung washing
- Flexible bronchoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31627: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with computer-assisted, image-guided navigation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure[s])
- 31629: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial needle aspiration biopsy(s), trachea, main stem and/or lobar bronchus(i)
- 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
Also known as:
- Surgical Thoracoscopy with Lung Segment Removal
- Thoracoscopy with Partial Lung Decortication
- Minimally Invasive Lung Mass Removal
- VATS Segmentectomy
- Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
- Lung Segment Resection via Thoracoscopy
- Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)
- Lung Lining Removal
- Pleural Decortication
- VATS Wedge Resection
- Thoracoscopic Lung Nodule Removal
- Keyhole Lung Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 32669: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with removal of a single lung segment (segmentectomy)
- 32651: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with partial pulmonary decortication
- 32667: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with therapeutic wedge resection (eg, mass or nodule), each additional resection, ipsilateral (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy and Ultrasound
- Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy
- Bronchoscopy with Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Biopsy
- EBUS Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound Biopsy
- Lung Lymph Node Biopsy
- Transbronchial Biopsy
- Bronchoscopic Lung Biopsy
- Lung Tissue Sample via Scope
CPT Codes:
- 31652: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) guided transtracheal and/or transbronchial sampling (eg, aspiration[s]/biopsy[ies]), one or two mediastinal and/or hilar lymph node stations or structures
- 31628: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial lung biopsy(s), single lobe
- 31653: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) guided transtracheal and/or transbronchial sampling (eg, aspiration[s]/biopsy[ies]), 3 or more mediastinal and/or hilar lymph node stations or structures
Also known as:
- Bronchoscopy with Ultrasound for Lung Lesions
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Ultrasound
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) Bronchoscopy
- Lung Lesion Biopsy with EBUS
- Bronchial Ultrasound Guided Procedure
- Lung Scope with Ultrasound
CPT Codes:
- 31654: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transendoscopic endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) during bronchoscopic diagnostic or therapeutic intervention(s) for peripheral lesion(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure[s])
Also known as:
- Open Rib Fracture Repair (1-3 Ribs)
- Rib Fixation Surgery
- Broken Rib Surgery
- Internal Fixation of Ribs
- Thoracoscopic Rib Repair
CPT Codes:
- 21811: Open treatment of rib fracture(s) with internal fixation, includes thoracoscopic visualization when performed, unilateral; 1-3 ribs
Also known as:
- Partial Rib Removal
- Rib Excision
- Rib Resection
- Part of Rib Removed
CPT Codes:
- 21600: Excision of rib, partial
Does Dr. Krantz accept my insurance?
Dr. Krantz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (847) 570-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Krantz accept in Evanston, IL?
Dr. Krantz in Evanston, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Northshore University Healthsystem
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Krantz's office located?
What is Dr. Krantz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Krantz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881829992.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Krantz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Krantz
What is Dr. Seth Krantz's specialty?
Dr. Krantz is a Thoracic Surgeon near Evanston, IL. 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. Krantz to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Seth Krantz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Krantz is affiliated with Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital, Endeavor Health Northwest Community Hospital, Endeavor Health Swedish 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
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Is Seth Krantz accepting new patients in Evanston, IL?
Yes, Dr. Seth Krantz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Seth Krantz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Krantz's office at (847) 570-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
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