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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Waggoner, Interventional Cardiologist in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Thomas Waggoner, DO is an Interventional Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Tucson, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Waggoner is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Waggoner’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Waggoner’s office at (520) 838-2148.
What languages does Dr. Waggoner speak?
Dr. Waggoner and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Waggoner typically treat?
As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Waggoner 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. Waggoner. 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 here.
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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
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:
- Having a Pacemaker
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Heart pacemaker
- Artificial pacemaker
- Implanted heart device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker
What procedures does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Waggoner typically perform?
As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Waggoner 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. Waggoner. 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 here.
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:
- Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair
- Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement (TMVR)
- Percutaneous Mitral Valve Repair
- Mitral Valve Clip Procedure
- Heart Valve Repair without Open Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 33418: Transcatheter mitral valve repair, percutaneous approach, including transseptal puncture when performed; initial prosthesis
Also known as:
- Additional Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair
- Percutaneous Mitral Valve Repair (Additional)
- Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair
- Mitral Valve Prosthesis Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 33419: Transcatheter mitral valve repair, percutaneous approach, including transseptal puncture when performed; additional prosthesis(es) during same session (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Brain Clot Protection Device Placement
- Cerebral Embolic Protection Device
- Brain Embolism Prevention Device
- Transcatheter Brain Protection
CPT Codes:
- 33370: Transcatheter placement and subsequent removal of cerebral embolic protection device(s), including arterial access, catheterization, imaging, and radiological supervision and interpretation, percutaneous (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Left Atrial Appendage Closure
- Coronary Artery Lithotripsy
- LAA Closure
- Watchman Procedure
- Heart Appendage Sealing
- Stroke Prevention Device Implant
- Heart artery shockwave therapy
- Intravascular lithotripsy (IVL)
- Percutaneous coronary lithotripsy
- Coronary artery calcification treatment
CPT Codes:
- 33340: Percutaneous transcatheter closure of the left atrial appendage with endocardial implant, including fluoroscopy, transseptal puncture, catheter placement(s), left atrial angiography, left atrial appendage angiography, when performed, and radiological supervision and interpretation
- 92972: Percutaneous transluminal coronary lithotripsy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Tricuspid Heart Valve Replacement
- Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Implantation
- TTVI
- Percutaneous Tricuspid Valve Replacement
CPT Codes:
- 0646T: Transcatheter tricuspid valve implantation (TTVI)/replacement with prosthetic valve, percutaneous approach, including right heart catheterization, temporary pacemaker insertion, and selective right ventricular or right atrial angiography, when performed
Does Dr. Waggoner accept my insurance?
Dr. Waggoner accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (520) 838-2148 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Waggoner accept in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Waggoner in Tucson, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Banner Health
Capital Blue Cross
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Waggoner's office located?
Dr. Thomas Waggoner's Primary Practice
2404 E River Rd Ste 100
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 838-2148
What is Dr. Waggoner's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Waggoner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891083812.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Waggoner?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Waggoner
What is Dr. Thomas Waggoner's specialty?
Dr. Waggoner is a Interventional Cardiologist near Tucson, AZ.
What does an Interventional Cardiologist do?
A branch of medicine within cardiology that employs advanced imaging and diagnostic techniques to assess blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and heart chambers. This specialty also utilizes technical procedures and medications to address abnormalities that affect cardiovascular function.
Is this Dr. Thomas Waggoner affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Waggoner is affiliated with Tucson Medical Center, Northwest Medical Center - Tucson, Az, Banner - University Medical Center Tucson 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 Thomas Waggoner accepting new patients in Tucson, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Thomas Waggoner is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Thomas Waggoner offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Waggoner's office at (520) 838-2148 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Thomas Waggoner?
Please contact Dr. Waggoner's office at (520) 838-2148 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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