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Dr. Oliver Binns, MD

Asheville, NC

27 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Binns, Thoracic Surgeon in Asheville, NC?

    Dr. Oliver Binns, MD is a Thoracic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Asheville, NC. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Binns graduated from University of Virginia Medical School and completed his residency at Univ Of Va Med Ctr, Thoracic Surgery; Univ Of Va Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Binns is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Binns’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Binns’s office at (828) 258-1121.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Va Med Ctr, Thoracic Surgery; Univ Of Va Med Ctr, General Surgery | University of Virginia Program

    • Medical School: University of Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va | University of Virginia Medical School

    Is Dr. Binns board certified as a Thoracic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Oliver Binns, MD is board certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Binns speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Binns treat?

    As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Binns 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. Binns. 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:

    • Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Post-cardiac surgery care
    • Vascular surgery aftercare
    • Heart surgery recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system

    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:

    • Lung Cancer
    • Left Lung Cancer
    • Upper Lobe Lung Cancer
    • Bronchial Cancer
    • Right upper lobe lung cancer
    • Bronchial cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of lung
    • Right lower lobe lung cancer
    • Left lower lobe lung cancer
    • Middle Lobe Lung Cancer
    • Malignant Lung Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C3412: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left bronchus or lung
    • C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
    • C3431: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, right bronchus or lung
    • C3432: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, left bronchus or lung
    • C342: Malignant neoplasm of middle lobe, bronchus or lung

    Also known as:

    • Respiratory System Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Lung surgery aftercare
    • Breathing system recovery
    • Respiratory post-op care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48813: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the respiratory system

    Also known as:

    • Ascending Aortic Aneurysm
    • Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
    • Aortic Aneurysm
    • Bulging Ascending Aorta
    • Weakened Ascending Aorta
    • Ascending Aorta Dilation
    • Chest Aortic Aneurysm
    • Bulging Thoracic Aorta
    • Weakened Thoracic Aorta

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I7121: Aneurysm of the ascending aorta, without rupture
    • I7120: Thoracic aortic aneurysm, without rupture, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Single Lung Nodule
    • Lung Disease
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
    • Lung Spot
    • Pulmonary Nodule
    • Spot on Lung Scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
    • R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule

    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:

    • Cigarette Addiction
    • Smoking
    • Smoking Addiction
    • Nicotine Dependence from Cigarettes
    • Tobacco Addiction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F17210: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • History of Nicotine Dependence
    • E-Cigarettes
    • Smokeless Tobacco
    • Smoking
    • Past nicotine addiction
    • Previous smoking habit
    • History of tobacco use disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z87891: Personal history of nicotine dependence

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    Also known as:

    • Pleural Effusion
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Fluid in lungs
    • Water on the lung
    • Fluid around lungs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Other Mediastinum Disorder
    • Various mediastinal diseases
    • Unspecified chest cavity problems
    • Other conditions of the mediastinum

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9859: Other diseases of mediastinum, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Esophageal Cancer
    • Esophagus Cancer
    • Malignant Neoplasm of Esophagus
    • Gullet Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C155: Malignant neoplasm of lower third of esophagus

    What procedures does Dr. Binns perform?

    As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Binns 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. Binns. 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:

    • Endoscopic Vein Harvest for Bypass
    • Endoscopy
    • Video-Assisted Vein Harvest
    • Minimally Invasive Vein Removal
    • Endoscopic Saphenous Vein Harvest
    • Vein Harvesting for CABG

    CPT Codes:

    • 33508: Endoscopy, surgical, including video-assisted harvest of vein(s) for coronary artery bypass procedure (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
    • Heart bypass surgery
    • CABG surgery
    • Arterial bypass graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 33533: Coronary artery bypass, using arterial graft(s); single arterial graft

    Also known as:

    • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) with 2 Vein Grafts
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) with 4 Vein Grafts
    • Artery Cleaning During Heart Bypass
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
    • CABG surgery
    • Heart bypass with vein grafts
    • Coronary revascularization
    • CABG Surgery
    • Heart Bypass with Vein Grafts
    • Open Heart Bypass Surgery
    • 4-Vessel Bypass
    • Coronary Endarterectomy
    • Heart Artery Plaque Removal
    • CABG with Endarterectomy
    • Heart Bypass Surgery
    • Open Heart Bypass

    CPT Codes:

    • 33518: Coronary artery bypass, using venous graft(s) and arterial graft(s); 2 venous grafts (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 33521: Coronary artery bypass, using venous graft(s) and arterial graft(s); 4 venous grafts (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 33572: Coronary endarterectomy, open, any method, of left anterior descending, circumflex, or right coronary artery performed in conjunction with coronary artery bypass graft procedure, each vessel (List separately in addition to primary procedure)
    • 33517: Coronary artery bypass, using venous graft(s) and arterial graft(s); single vein graft (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Triple Bypass Surgery (Additional Grafts)
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
    • CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Graft)
    • Heart Bypass Surgery
    • Coronary Revascularization

    CPT Codes:

    • 33519: Coronary artery bypass, using venous graft(s) and arterial graft(s); 3 venous grafts (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Open Aortic Valve Replacement (Prosthetic Valve)
    • Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement
    • Open Heart Aortic Valve Surgery
    • Prosthetic Aortic Valve Implantation

    CPT Codes:

    • 33405: Replacement, aortic valve, open, with cardiopulmonary bypass; with prosthetic valve other than homograft or stentless valve

    Also known as:

    • Repeat Heart Bypass or Valve Surgery
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Reoperation
    • Heart Valve Reoperation
    • Second Heart Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 33530: Reoperation, coronary artery bypass procedure or valve procedure, more than 1 month after original operation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Thoracoscopic Lung Lobe Removal
    • Lung Lobe Removal (Lobectomy)
    • Thoracoscopy with Pleurodesis
    • Lung Decortication (Thoracoscopy)
    • Minimally Invasive Lung Nodule Removal
    • Lung Surgery to Remove Air Sacs (Bullae)
    • VATS Lobectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Lung Surgery
    • Lung Lobe Resection (Thoracoscopic)
    • Lobectomy
    • Partial Lung Removal
    • Lung Section Removal
    • Lung Surgery (Lobe)
    • VATS Pleurodesis
    • Lung Lining Fusion
    • Chemical Pleurodesis
    • Mechanical Pleurodesis
    • Thoracoscopic lung decortication
    • Pleural peel removal
    • Lung lining surgery
    • Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
    • VATS Lung Biopsy/Removal
    • Lung Mass Removal (Thoracoscopic)
    • Thoracoscopic bullae resection
    • Lung volume reduction surgery
    • Pleural procedure
    • VATS bullae plication

    CPT Codes:

    • 32663: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with lobectomy (single lobe)
    • 32480: Removal of lung, other than pneumonectomy; single lobe (lobectomy)
    • 32650: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with pleurodesis (eg, mechanical or chemical)
    • 32652: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with total pulmonary decortication, including intrapleural pneumonolysis
    • 32666: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with therapeutic wedge resection (eg, mass, nodule), initial unilateral
    • 32655: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with resection-plication of bullae, includes any pleural procedure when performed

    Also known as:

    • Thoracoscopy with Lymph Node Removal
    • VATS Lymphadenectomy
    • Mediastinal Lymph Node Dissection
    • Thoracic Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Minimally Invasive Chest Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 32674: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with mediastinal and regional lymphadenectomy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Thoracoscopy with Lung Segment Removal
    • VATS Segmentectomy
    • Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
    • Lung Segment Resection via Thoracoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 32669: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with removal of a single lung segment (segmentectomy)

    Also known as:

    • Thoracic Lymph Node Removal (Thoracotomy)
    • Mediastinal Lymphadenectomy
    • Regional Lymph Node Dissection Chest
    • Chest Lymph Node Surgery
    • Thoracotomy for Lymph Nodes

    CPT Codes:

    • 38746: Thoracic lymphadenectomy by thoracotomy, mediastinal and regional lymphadenectomy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Binns accept my insurance?

    Dr. Binns accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (828) 258-1121 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Binns accept in Asheville, NC?

    Dr. Binns in Asheville, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of North Carolina

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Binns' office located?

    Dr. Oliver Binns' Primary Practice

    257 McDowell St

    Asheville, NC 28803

    (828) 258-1121

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

    Dr. Binns's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851448849.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Binns?

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

    What is Dr. Oliver Binns's specialty?

    Dr. Binns is a Thoracic Surgeon near Asheville, NC. A thoracic surgeon is a healthcare expert with specialization in the surgical, perioperative, and critical care of patients with conditions affecting the chest. Their expertise encompasses the surgical treatment of coronary artery disease, lung, esophageal, and chest wall cancers, tracheal abnormalities, and issues with the great vessels and heart valves. They also address congenital anomalies, mediastinal tumors, and diaphragm diseases. Additionally, thoracic surgeons manage airway issues and chest injuries as part of their medical specialty. Contact Dr. Binns to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Oliver Binns affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Binns is affiliated with Mission Hospital, UNC Health Pardee, AdventHealth Hendersonville 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 Oliver Binns accepting new patients in Asheville, NC?

    Yes, Dr. Oliver Binns is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Oliver Binns offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Binns's office at (828) 258-1121 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Oliver Binns?

    Please contact Dr. Binns's office at (828) 258-1121 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Oliver Binns have?

    Dr. Oliver Binns is certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.

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