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Dr. Thomas Shuster, DO

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Dr. Thomas Shuster, DO

Grand Blanc, MI

30 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shuster, Vascular Surgeon in Grand Blanc, MI?

    Dr. Thomas Shuster, DO is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in Grand Blanc, MI. He has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified. Dr. Shuster graduated from Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Athens, Ohio and completed his residency at Michigan State University, Genesys Regional Medical Center. He is a member of the American College of Phlebology, American Association for Vascular Surgery, Peripheral Vascular Surgery Society, American College of Surgeons, American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, American Osteopathic Association, International Society for Vascular Surgery, Michigan State Medical Society, Geneese County Medical Society, and American Medical Association. Dr. Shuster is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shuster’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shuster’s office at (810) 606-1660.

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

    • Fellowship: University of Missouri-Columbia, MO

    • Residency: Michigan State University, Genesys Regional Medical Center

    • Medical School: University of Toledo | Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Athens, Ohio

    Is Dr. Shuster board certified as a Vascular Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Thomas Shuster, DO is board certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Shuster speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Shuster treat?

    As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Shuster 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. Shuster. 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:

    • Varicose Veins in Right Leg with Inflammation
    • Inflamed Varicose Veins
    • Varicose Veins
    • Phlebitis of Varicose Veins
    • Venous Insufficiency with Inflammation
    • Phlebitis
    • Superficial Thrombophlebitis
    • Inflamed Veins

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I8311: Varicose veins of right lower extremity with inflammation
    • I8312: Varicose veins of left lower extremity with inflammation

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of Leg Arteries in Both Legs
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Peripheral Arterial Disease
    • Bilateral leg artery disease
    • PAD in both legs
    • Atherosclerosis of both legs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I70203: Unspecified atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities, bilateral legs

    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 with Both Legs Pain When Walking
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Peripheral Arterial Disease
    • Bilateral leg claudication
    • PAD both legs pain with activity
    • Both legs artery pain when walking

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I70213: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudication, bilateral legs

    Also known as:

    • Aortic Aneurysm
    • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
    • AAA
    • Aorta Bulge

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I7143: Infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    What procedures does Dr. Shuster perform?

    As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Shuster 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. Shuster. 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:

    • Radiofrequency Vein Ablation
    • Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation
    • RF Ablation for Varicose Veins
    • Vein Closure Procedure
    • Varicose Vein Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 36475: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, radiofrequency; first vein treated

    Also known as:

    • Foam Sclerotherapy for Varicose Veins
    • Varicose vein foam injection
    • Ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy
    • Saphenous vein treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 36465: Injection of non-compounded foam sclerosant with ultrasound compression maneuvers to guide dispersion of the injectate, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring; single incompetent extremity truncal vein (eg, great saphenous vein, accessory saphenous vein)

    Also known as:

    • Intravascular Ultrasound (Non-Heart Vessels)
    • Intravascular Ultrasound (Additional Non-Coronary Vessel)
    • IVUS (Non-Coronary)
    • Vessel Ultrasound
    • Internal Artery Ultrasound
    • IVUS for Blood Vessels
    • Non-Coronary Vessel Ultrasound
    • Internal Blood Vessel Imaging

    CPT Codes:

    • 37252: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; initial noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 37253: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; each additional noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Selective Artery Catheter Placement
    • Artery Catheter Placement
    • Arterial Catheterization
    • Vascular Catheter Placement
    • Diagnostic Catheter Insertion
    • Diagnostic Angiography Catheter
    • Selective Arterial Catheterization
    • Diagnostic Artery Catheter
    • Abdominal Artery Catheter

    CPT Codes:

    • 36247: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial third order or more selective abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
    • 36246: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial second order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
    • 36245: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; each first order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family

    Also known as:

    • PICC Line Insertion (Adult/Older Child)
    • Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
    • PICC Line Placement
    • Central Venous Catheter Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 36573: Insertion of peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC), without subcutaneous port or pump, including all imaging guidance, image documentation, and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation required to perform the insertion; age 5 years or older

    Also known as:

    • Artery Blocking Procedure
    • Vascular Occlusion
    • Arterial Embolization
    • Blood Vessel Coiling
    • AVM Embolization

    CPT Codes:

    • 37242: Vascular embolization or occlusion, inclusive of all radiological supervision and interpretation, intraprocedural roadmapping, and imaging guidance necessary to complete the intervention; arterial, other than hemorrhage or tumor (eg, congenital or acquired arterial malformations, arteriovenous malformations, arteriovenous fistulas, aneurysms, pseudoaneurysms)

    Also known as:

    • Leg Artery Revascularization with Atherectomy and Angioplasty
    • Leg Artery Revascularization with Stent and Atherectomy
    • Leg Artery Stent Placement
    • Tibial Artery Revascularization
    • Peroneal Artery Revascularization
    • Leg Artery Plaque Removal
    • Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment
    • Femoral artery revascularization
    • Popliteal artery revascularization
    • Leg artery stenting and atherectomy
    • Endovascular leg artery repair
    • Femoral Artery Stenting
    • Popliteal Artery Stenting
    • Leg Artery Angioplasty
    • Endovascular Revascularization

    CPT Codes:

    • 37229: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial, peroneal artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
    • 37227: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with transluminal stent placement(s) and atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
    • 37226: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with transluminal stent placement(s), 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:

    • Artery Needle or Catheter Insertion
    • Arterial Line Placement
    • Arterial Puncture
    • Artery Catheterization
    • Peripheral Arterial Access

    CPT Codes:

    • 36140: Introduction of needle or intracatheter, upper or lower extremity artery

    Also known as:

    • Leg Artery Angioplasty
    • Tibial Artery Angioplasty
    • Peroneal Artery Angioplasty
    • Leg Artery Revascularization

    CPT Codes:

    • 37228: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial, peroneal artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal angioplasty

    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:

    • Tibial/Peroneal Artery Stent with Atherectomy
    • Leg Artery Revascularization
    • Tibial Artery Stenting
    • Peroneal Artery Atherectomy
    • Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 37231: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial, peroneal artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal stent placement(s) and atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Leg Artery Angioplasty (Femoral/Popliteal)
    • Femoral Artery Angioplasty
    • Popliteal Artery Angioplasty
    • Leg Artery Revascularization

    CPT Codes:

    • 37224: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with transluminal angioplasty

    Also known as:

    • Vein Balloon Angioplasty
    • Transluminal Venous Angioplasty
    • Open Vein Angioplasty
    • Percutaneous Vein Angioplasty
    • Vein Widening Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 37248: Transluminal balloon angioplasty (except dialysis circuit), open or percutaneous, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty within the same vein; initial vein

    Also known as:

    • PICC Line Replacement
    • Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter Replacement
    • Central Venous Catheter Exchange
    • PICC Exchange

    CPT Codes:

    • 36584: Replacement, complete, of a peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC), without subcutaneous port or pump, through same venous access, including all imaging guidance, image documentation, and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation required to perform the replacement

    Also known as:

    • Iliac Artery Stent Placement
    • Endovascular iliac artery stenting
    • Iliac artery angioplasty with stent
    • Pelvic artery revascularization

    CPT Codes:

    • 37221: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, iliac artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal stent placement(s), includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Tunneled Central Venous Catheter
    • Central Line Removal
    • Tunneled Catheter Extraction
    • Venous Access Device Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 36589: Removal of tunneled central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump

    Also known as:

    • Venous Embolization
    • Vein Occlusion Procedure
    • Vascular Malformation Embolization
    • Varicocele Embolization

    CPT Codes:

    • 37241: Vascular embolization or occlusion, inclusive of all radiological supervision and interpretation, intraprocedural roadmapping, and imaging guidance necessary to complete the intervention; venous, other than hemorrhage (eg, congenital or acquired venous malformations, venous and capillary hemangiomas, varices, varicoceles)

    Also known as:

    • Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair
    • EVAR
    • Aortic Stent Placement
    • Aortic Aneurysm Repair
    • Minimally Invasive Aorta Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 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:

    • Lower Leg Amputation
    • Limb Loss
    • Tibial-Fibular Amputation
    • Leg Removal Surgery
    • Below-Knee Amputation

    CPT Codes:

    • 27880: Amputation, leg, through tibia and fibula;

    Also known as:

    • First Stage of Nerve Transfer Surgery
    • Nerve Pedicle Graft (Stage 1)
    • Nerve Transfer Procedure (Initial)
    • Nerve Reconstruction (First Stage)
    • Peripheral Nerve Transfer

    CPT Codes:

    • 64905: Nerve pedicle transfer; first stage

    Does Dr. Shuster accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shuster accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (810) 606-1660 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shuster accept in Grand Blanc, MI?

    Dr. Shuster in Grand Blanc, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • Citizens Rx

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • McLaren Health Plan

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Spectrum / Priority Health

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    Where is Dr. Shuster's office located?

    Dr. Thomas Shuster's Primary Practice

    600 Health Park Blvd Ste G

    Grand Blanc, MI 48439

    (810) 606-1660

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    Ratings & Reviews

    Rating Star

    5.0

    Overall rating

    Based on 45 reviews

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    Office Experience

    99% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern

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    Attentiveness

    99% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly

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    Wait Times

    93% of patients were satisfied with the wait time

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    Appointment Booking

    99% of patients found it easy to book an appointment

    Patients give Dr. Thomas Shuster an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Shuster has been rated and reviewed by 45 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Shuster, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    American College of Phlebology

    Professional Member

    American Association for Vascular Surgery

    Professional Member

    Peripheral Vascular Surgery Society

    Candidate

    American College of Surgeons

    Candidate

    American College of Osteopathic Surgeons

    Professional Member

    American Osteopathic Association

    Professional Member

    International Society for Vascular Surgery

    Fellow

    Michigan State Medical Society

    Professional Member

    Geneese County Medical Society

    Professional Member

    American Medical Association

    Professional Member

    Awards

    Resident Achievement Award

    American College of Osteopathic Surgery, Chicago, IL

    Scientific Poster Presentation – 2nd Place

    Annual Clinical Assembly of Osteopathic Surgeons, Chicago, IL

    Publications

    Abdominal Aortic Sarcoma: Report of a Case with Long-term Survival and Review of the Literature

    Elsevier

    Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia: 29 Year Review

    Elsevier

    Thrombogenesis and Thrombolysis, Vascular Surgery, Hamovici, Fifth Edition 2002

    Wiley

    Hypercoauguable States and Arterial Ischemia, Trends in Vascular Surgery

    Precept Press, Inc

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

    Dr. Shuster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295705812.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shuster?

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

    What is Dr. Thomas Shuster's specialty?

    Dr. Shuster is a Vascular Surgeon near Grand Blanc, MI. A vascular surgeon specializes in the management of surgical disorders related to blood vessels, excluding those of the heart and intracranial vessels. Contact Dr. Shuster to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Thomas Shuster affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shuster is affiliated with Ascension Genesys Hospital, McLaren Flint, Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, Hurley Medical Center 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 Shuster accepting new patients in Grand Blanc, MI?

    Yes, Dr. Thomas Shuster is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Thomas Shuster offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shuster's office at (810) 606-1660 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Thomas Shuster?

    Please contact Dr. Shuster's office at (810) 606-1660 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Thomas Shuster have?

    Dr. Thomas Shuster is certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery.

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