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Who is Dr. Machuca, Thoracic Surgeon in Miami, FL?
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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Machuca?
Dr. Tiago Machuca, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Thoracic Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Machuca empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Lung Cancer, Lung Surgery, Transplant-Lung, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Miami, FL community, Dr. Machuca is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Machuca speak?
Dr. Machuca and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Portuguese
What conditions does a Thoracic Surgeon like Dr. Machuca typically treat?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Machuca 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. Machuca. 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:
- Lung Transplant
- Lung Transplantation
- Pulmonary Transplant
- Lung Graft
- New Lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z942: Lung transplant status
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
What procedures does a Thoracic Surgeon like Dr. Machuca typically perform?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Tiago Machuca may include:
- Aortic Stent Grafts
- Arteriovenous Graft Placement
- Atherectomy
- Carotid Surgery
- Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR)
- Endovenous Laser Treatment of Varicose Veins
- Limb Salvage Surgery
- Mediastinal Adenopathy Surgery
Please contact Dr. Machuca's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Machuca accept my insurance?
Dr. Machuca accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (305) 243-4211 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Machuca accept in Miami, FL?
Dr. Machuca in Miami, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Capital Blue Cross
Cigna
CMS
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Harvard Pilgrim
Oscar
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Where is Dr. Machuca's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Machuca affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Machuca has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Machuca's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Machuca's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013305648.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Machuca?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Machuca