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Dr. Nepal Chowdhury, MD

Huntington, WV

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chowdhury, Thoracic Surgeon in Huntington, WV?

    Dr. Nepal Chowdhury, MD is a Thoracic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Huntington, WV. Dr. Chowdhury graduated from Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research and completed his residency at Harlem Hospital Center Program. Dr. Chowdhury is fluent in English and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chowdhury’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chowdhury’s office at (304) 399-7530.

    Where did Dr. Chowdhury go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Harlem Hospital Center Program

    • Medical School: Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research

    What languages does Dr. Chowdhury speak?

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

    • English

    • Russian

    What conditions does Dr. Chowdhury treat?

    As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Chowdhury 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. Chowdhury. 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:

    • Coronary Artery Disease with Angina
    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Angina
    • Chest Pain from Heart Disease
    • Angina Pectoris
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I25119: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unspecified angina pectoris
    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Narrowed Aortic Valve
    • Leaky Mitral Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Aortic Valve Stenosis
    • Tight Aortic Valve
    • Mitral Valve Insufficiency
    • Mitral Regurgitation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
    • I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency

    Also known as:

    • Ascending Aortic Aneurysm
    • Aortic Aneurysm
    • Bulging Ascending Aorta
    • Weakened Ascending Aorta
    • Ascending Aorta Dilation
    • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
    • AAA
    • Aorta Bulge

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I7121: Aneurysm of the ascending aorta, without rupture
    • I7140: Abdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture, unspecified

    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

    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

    Also known as:

    • Carotid Artery Disease
    • Carotid Stenosis
    • Blocked Carotid Artery
    • Neck Artery Disease
    • Carotid Artery Narrowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Artery Disease
    • PVD
    • PAD
    • Poor Circulation in Legs
    • Blocked Leg Arteries

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified

    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:

    • Right Carotid Artery Disease
    • Left Carotid Artery Disease
    • Carotid Artery Disease
    • Right Carotid Artery Stenosis
    • Narrowed Right Carotid Artery
    • Right Carotid Artery Blockage
    • Left Carotid Artery Stenosis
    • Narrowed Left Carotid Artery
    • Left Carotid Artery Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6521: Occlusion and stenosis of right carotid artery
    • I6522: Occlusion and stenosis of left carotid artery

    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:

    • 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:

    • Localized Swollen Lymph Nodes
    • Enlarged glands in one area
    • Local lymphadenopathy
    • Swollen glands

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R590: Localized enlarged lymph nodes

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    What procedures does Dr. Chowdhury perform?

    As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Chowdhury 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. Chowdhury. 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:

    • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
    • Heart bypass surgery
    • CABG surgery
    • Arterial bypass graft
    • Heart Bypass Surgery
    • CABG Surgery
    • Coronary Bypass with Grafts
    • Open Heart Bypass

    CPT Codes:

    • 33533: Coronary artery bypass, using arterial graft(s); single arterial graft
    • 33522: Coronary artery bypass, using venous graft(s) and arterial graft(s); 5 venous grafts (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:

    • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) with 4 Vein Grafts
    • Artery Cleaning During Heart Bypass
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) with 2 Vein Grafts
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
    • CABG Surgery
    • Heart Bypass with Vein Grafts
    • Open Heart Bypass Surgery
    • 4-Vessel Bypass
    • Coronary Endarterectomy
    • Heart Artery Plaque Removal
    • CABG with Endarterectomy
    • CABG surgery
    • Heart bypass with vein grafts
    • Coronary revascularization

    CPT Codes:

    • 33521: Coronary artery bypass, using venous graft(s) and arterial graft(s); 4 venous grafts (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 33572: Coronary endarterectomy, open, any method, of left anterior descending, circumflex, or right coronary artery performed in conjunction with coronary artery bypass graft procedure, each vessel (List separately in addition to primary procedure)
    • 33518: Coronary artery bypass, using venous graft(s) and arterial graft(s); 2 venous grafts (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Triple Bypass Surgery (Additional Grafts)
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
    • CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Graft)
    • Heart Bypass Surgery
    • Coronary Revascularization

    CPT Codes:

    • 33519: Coronary artery bypass, using venous graft(s) and arterial graft(s); 3 venous grafts (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Carotid Artery Clearing Surgery
    • Carotid endarterectomy
    • Neck artery surgery
    • Vertebral artery clearing
    • Subclavian artery clearing

    CPT Codes:

    • 35301: Thromboendarterectomy, including patch graft, if performed; carotid, vertebral, subclavian, by neck incision

    Also known as:

    • TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement)
    • TAVI
    • Percutaneous Aortic Valve Replacement
    • Transfemoral Aortic Valve Replacement
    • Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 33361: Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR/TAVI) with prosthetic valve; percutaneous femoral artery approach

    Also known as:

    • Repeat Heart Bypass or Valve Surgery
    • Extensive Heart Atria Repair (Maze Procedure)
    • Heart Muscle Resection
    • Atrial Septal Defect Repair
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Reoperation
    • Heart Valve Reoperation
    • Second Heart Surgery
    • Maze Procedure
    • Atrial Ablation and Reconstruction
    • Complex Atrial Surgery with Bypass
    • Ventricular Aneurysmectomy
    • Heart Wall Removal Surgery
    • Myocardial Tissue Removal
    • ASD Repair
    • Secundum ASD Closure
    • Open Heart Surgery for ASD
    • Heart Defect Patch Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 33530: Reoperation, coronary artery bypass procedure or valve procedure, more than 1 month after original operation (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)
    • 33542: Myocardial resection (eg, ventricular aneurysmectomy)
    • 33641: Repair atrial septal defect, secundum, with cardiopulmonary bypass, with or without patch

    Also known as:

    • Open Aortic Valve Replacement (Prosthetic Valve)
    • Open Aortic Valve Replacement with Tissue Valve
    • Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement
    • Open Heart Aortic Valve Surgery
    • Prosthetic Aortic Valve Implantation
    • Aortic Valve Surgery
    • Stentless Aortic Valve Replacement
    • Tissue Aortic Valve Implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 33405: Replacement, aortic valve, open, with cardiopulmonary bypass; with prosthetic valve other than homograft or stentless valve
    • 33410: Replacement, aortic valve, open, with cardiopulmonary bypass; with stentless tissue valve

    Also known as:

    • Intrathoracic Blood Vessel Repair with Vein Graft
    • Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair
    • Chest Blood Vessel Bypass
    • Vein Graft for Thoracic Artery
    • Intrathoracic Vascular Repair
    • EVAR
    • Aortic Stent Placement
    • Aortic Aneurysm Repair
    • Minimally Invasive Aorta Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 35241: Repair blood vessel with vein graft; intrathoracic, with bypass
    • 34705: Endovascular repair of infrarenal aorta and/or iliac artery(ies) by deployment of an aorto-bi-iliac endograft including pre-procedure sizing and device selection, all nonselective catheterization(s), all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, all endograft extension(s) placed in the aorta from the level of the renal arteries to the iliac bifurcation, and all angioplasty/stenting performed from the level of the renal arteries to the iliac bifurcation; for other than rupture (eg, for aneurysm, pseudoaneurysm, dissection, penetrating ulcer)

    Also known as:

    • Heart Atrial Fibrillation Surgery (Modified Maze Procedure)
    • Modified Maze Procedure
    • Atrial Ablation and Reconstruction
    • Heart Rhythm Surgery
    • Cardiac Arrhythmia Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 33257: Operative tissue ablation and reconstruction of atria, performed at the time of other cardiac procedure(s), limited (eg, modified maze procedure) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Femoral Artery Blockage Removal
    • Femoral thromboendarterectomy
    • Common femoral artery plaque removal
    • Leg artery clot removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 35371: Thromboendarterectomy, including patch graft, if performed; common femoral

    Also known as:

    • Femoral Artery Access for Endograft
    • Percutaneous Femoral Access
    • Endograft Delivery Access
    • Artery Closure Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 34713: Percutaneous access and closure of femoral artery for delivery of endograft through a large sheath (12 French or larger), including ultrasound guidance, when performed, unilateral (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Placement of Heart Electrodes (Open Surgery)
    • Epicardial Electrode Insertion
    • Open Heart Electrode Placement
    • Pacing Lead Placement (Epicardial)

    CPT Codes:

    • 33202: Insertion of epicardial electrode(s); open incision (eg, thoracotomy, median sternotomy, subxiphoid approach)

    Also known as:

    • Ascending Aorta Graft for Aneurysm
    • Aortic Aneurysm Repair Surgery
    • Ascending Aorta Replacement
    • Heart Bypass for Aorta
    • Aortic Valve Suspension

    CPT Codes:

    • 33859: Ascending aorta graft, with cardiopulmonary bypass, includes valve suspension, when performed; for aortic disease other than dissection (eg, aneurysm)

    Also known as:

    • Pacemaker or Defibrillator Lead Insertion
    • Cardiac Pacing Lead Placement
    • Left Ventricular Pacing Lead Insertion
    • ICD Lead Insertion
    • Pacemaker Electrode Placement

    CPT Codes:

    • 33224: Insertion of pacing electrode, cardiac venous system, for left ventricular pacing, with attachment to previously placed pacemaker or implantable defibrillator pulse generator (including revision of pocket, removal, insertion, and/or replacement of existing generator)

    Also known as:

    • Femoral-Popliteal Bypass Graft (Non-Vein)
    • Leg Artery Bypass
    • Fem-Pop Bypass
    • Artificial Graft for Leg Artery

    CPT Codes:

    • 35656: Bypass graft, with other than vein; femoral-popliteal

    Also known as:

    • Mitral Valve Repair with Ring (Open Heart)
    • Mitral Valvuloplasty
    • Open Heart Mitral Valve Repair
    • Heart Valve Ring Placement

    CPT Codes:

    • 33426: Valvuloplasty, mitral valve, with cardiopulmonary bypass; with prosthetic ring

    Also known as:

    • Thoracoscopic Lung Lobe Removal
    • Thoracoscopy with Pleurodesis
    • Minimally Invasive Lung Nodule Removal
    • Lung Decortication (Thoracoscopy)
    • Lung Lobe Removal (Lobectomy)
    • Lung Surgery to Remove Air Sacs (Bullae)
    • VATS Lobectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Lung Surgery
    • Lung Lobe Resection (Thoracoscopic)
    • VATS Pleurodesis
    • Lung Lining Fusion
    • Chemical Pleurodesis
    • Mechanical Pleurodesis
    • Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
    • VATS Lung Biopsy/Removal
    • Lung Mass Removal (Thoracoscopic)
    • Thoracoscopic lung decortication
    • Pleural peel removal
    • Lung lining surgery
    • Lobectomy
    • Partial Lung Removal
    • Lung Section Removal
    • Lung Surgery (Lobe)
    • Thoracoscopic bullae resection
    • Lung volume reduction surgery
    • Pleural procedure
    • VATS bullae plication

    CPT Codes:

    • 32663: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with lobectomy (single lobe)
    • 32650: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with pleurodesis (eg, mechanical or chemical)
    • 32666: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with therapeutic wedge resection (eg, mass, nodule), initial unilateral
    • 32652: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with total pulmonary decortication, including intrapleural pneumonolysis
    • 32480: Removal of lung, other than pneumonectomy; single lobe (lobectomy)
    • 32655: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with resection-plication of bullae, includes any pleural procedure when performed

    Also known as:

    • Diagnostic Bronchoscopy with Cell Washing
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Lung Scope with Cell Sample
    • Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Flexible Bronchoscopy with Fluoroscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 31622: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; diagnostic, with cell washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Thoracoscopy with Lymph Node Removal
    • VATS Lymphadenectomy
    • Mediastinal Lymph Node Dissection
    • Thoracic Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Minimally Invasive Chest Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 32674: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with mediastinal and regional lymphadenectomy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Chest Tube Insertion (Open)
    • Thoracostomy Tube Placement
    • Open Chest Drain Insertion
    • Pleural Drainage Tube

    CPT Codes:

    • 32551: Tube thoracostomy, includes connection to drainage system (eg, water seal), when performed, open (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Lung Cavity Foreign Body Removal (Thoracoscopy)
    • Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)
    • Pleural Foreign Body Removal
    • Thoracoscopic Fibrin Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 32653: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with removal of intrapleural foreign body or fibrin deposit

    Also known as:

    • Open Breastbone Fracture Repair
    • Sternum Fracture Surgery
    • Breastbone Fixation
    • Open Chest Bone Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 21825: Open treatment of sternum fracture with or without skeletal fixation

    Also known as:

    • Mediastinoscopy with Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Chest Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Mediastinal Biopsy
    • Lung Cancer Staging Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 39402: Mediastinoscopy; with lymph node biopsy(ies) (eg, lung cancer staging)

    Also known as:

    • Thoracic Lymph Node Removal (Thoracotomy)
    • Mediastinal Lymphadenectomy
    • Regional Lymph Node Dissection Chest
    • Chest Lymph Node Surgery
    • Thoracotomy for Lymph Nodes

    CPT Codes:

    • 38746: Thoracic lymphadenectomy by thoracotomy, mediastinal and regional lymphadenectomy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Chowdhury accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chowdhury accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (304) 399-7530 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Chowdhury accept in Huntington, WV?

    Dr. Chowdhury in Huntington, WV accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CommunityCare

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • State of West Virginia

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Chowdhury's office located?

    Dr. Nepal Chowdhury's Primary Practice

    2828 1st Ave Ste 200

    Huntington, WV 25702

    (304) 399-7530

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    What is Dr. Chowdhury's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Chowdhury's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114006574.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chowdhury?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chowdhury

    What is Dr. Nepal Chowdhury's specialty?

    Dr. Chowdhury is a Thoracic Surgeon near Huntington, WV. 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. Chowdhury to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Nepal Chowdhury affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Chowdhury is affiliated with St. Mary's Medical Center - Huntington, WV, UK King's Daughters Medical Center, Cabell Huntington 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 Nepal Chowdhury accepting new patients in Huntington, WV?

    Yes, Dr. Nepal Chowdhury is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nepal Chowdhury offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chowdhury's office at (304) 399-7530 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Nepal Chowdhury?

    Please contact Dr. Chowdhury's office at (304) 399-7530 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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