Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wiggins, Thoracic Surgeon in Los Angeles, CA?
Where did Dr. Wiggins go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of South Alabama College of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Wiggins speak?
Dr. Wiggins and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Thoracic Surgeon like Dr. Wiggins typically treat?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Wiggins 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. Wiggins. 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:
- Ventricular Septal Defect
- Patent Foramen Ovale
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus
- Tetralogy of Fallot
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Critical congenital heart disease
- VSD
- Hole in the Heart (Ventricles)
- Congenital Heart Anomaly
- PFO
- Open Foramen Ovale
- Hole in Heart (PFO)
- PDA
- Open Ductus Arteriosus
- Heart Connection Problem in Newborns
- TOF
- Blue Baby Syndrome
- Complex Heart Defect
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q210: Ventricular septal defect
- Q2112: Patent foramen ovale
- Q250: Patent ductus arteriosus
- Q213: Tetralogy of Fallot
Also known as:
- Planned Wound Closure After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Delayed wound closure
- Secondary wound closure
- Post-op wound repair
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z481: Encounter for planned postprocedural wound closure
Also known as:
- Pigeon Chest
- Birth Defects
- Pectus Carinatum
- Keel Chest
- Protruding Breastbone
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q677: Pectus carinatum
Also known as:
- Sunken Chest
- Birth Defects
- Pectus Excavatum
- Funnel Chest
- Concave Chest
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q676: Pectus excavatum
Also known as:
- Fetal Abnormality
- Birth Defects
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Congenital Anomaly
- Fetal Malformation
- Developmental Abnormality
- Birth Defect
ICD-10 Codes:
- O358XX0: Maternal care for other (suspected) fetal abnormality and damage, not applicable or unspecified
What procedures does a Thoracic Surgeon like Dr. Wiggins typically perform?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Wiggins 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. Wiggins. 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:
- Atrial Septal Defect Repair
- ASD Repair
- Secundum ASD Closure
- Open Heart Surgery for ASD
- Heart Defect Patch Repair
CPT Codes:
- 33641: Repair atrial septal defect, secundum, with cardiopulmonary bypass, with or without patch
Also known as:
- Breastbone Closure After Surgery
- Sternotomy Closure
- Breastbone Repair
- Median Sternotomy Fix
CPT Codes:
- 21750: Closure of median sternotomy separation with or without debridement (separate procedure)
Does Dr. Wiggins accept my insurance?
Dr. Wiggins accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (800) 872-2273 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wiggins accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Wiggins in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Commercial
Apex Healthcare
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
HealthSmart
HealthSmart
Kaiser Permanente
Other Provider Networks
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Wiggins' office located?
Dr. Luke Wiggins' Primary Practice
4650 W Sunset Blvd # 66
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(800) 872-2273
What hospitals are Dr. Wiggins affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Wiggins has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Wiggins's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wiggins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124443122.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wiggins?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wiggins