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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vargas Machaj, Neurosurgeon in Greenville, SC?
Dr. Jan Vargas Machaj, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Greenville, SC. Dr. Vargas Machaj is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vargas Machaj’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vargas Machaj’s office at (864) 797-7150.
What languages does Dr. Vargas Machaj speak?
Dr. Vargas Machaj and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Vargas Machaj typically treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Vargas Machaj 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. Vargas Machaj. 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:
- Brain Aneurysm
- Cerebral Aneurysm
- Brain Artery Bulge
- Intracranial Aneurysm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Ischemia
- Cerebral Infarction
- Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
- Stroke due to clot
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I63512: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left middle cerebral artery
- I63511: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of right middle cerebral artery
- I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Brain or Spinal Cord Scan
- Unusual CNS imaging results
- Other neurological scan abnormalities
- Brain imaging findings
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9089: Other abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of central nervous system
Also known as:
- Brain AVM (Abnormal Blood Vessel Connection)
- Arteriovenous Malformations
- Cerebral AVM
- Brain Arteriovenous Malformation
- Brain Vascular Malformation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q282: Arteriovenous malformation of cerebral vessels
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Vargas Machaj typically perform?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Vargas Machaj 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. Vargas Machaj. 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:
- Brain and Neck Artery X-ray (Angiography)
- Vertebral Artery Angiography
- Catheter and X-ray of External Carotid Artery
- Carotid artery angiography
- Cerebral angiography
- Intracranial carotid angiography
- Neck and brain blood vessel imaging
- Cervicocerebral arch angiography
- Vertebral artery imaging
- Brain blood vessel scan
- External carotid angiography
- Neck artery imaging with catheter
- Selective carotid catheterization
CPT Codes:
- 36224: Selective catheter placement, internal carotid artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral intracranial carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the extracranial carotid and cervicocerebral arch, when performed
- 36226: Selective catheter placement, vertebral artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral vertebral circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the cervicocerebral arch, when performed
- 36227: Selective catheter placement, external carotid artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral external carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Vargas Machaj accept my insurance?
Dr. Vargas Machaj accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (864) 797-7150 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vargas Machaj accept in Greenville, SC?
Dr. Vargas Machaj in Greenville, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
State of South Carolina
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Vargas Machaj's office located?
Dr. Jan Vargas Machaj's Primary Practice
109 Doctors Dr
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 797-7150
What is Dr. Vargas Machaj's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vargas Machaj's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225323488.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vargas Machaj?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vargas Machaj
What is Dr. Jan Vargas Machaj's specialty?
Dr. Vargas Machaj is a Neurosurgeon near Greenville, SC.
What does a Neurosurgeon do?
A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body.
Is this Dr. Jan Vargas Machaj affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vargas Machaj is affiliated with Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital, Prisma Health Patewood Hospital, Prisma Health Greer Memorial 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 Jan Vargas Machaj accepting new patients in Greenville, SC?
Yes, Dr. Jan Vargas Machaj is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jan Vargas Machaj offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vargas Machaj's office at (864) 797-7150 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jan Vargas Machaj?
Please contact Dr. Vargas Machaj's office at (864) 797-7150 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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