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Dr. Christopher Salerno, MD

Glenview, IL

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    Who is Dr. Salerno, Thoracic Surgeon in Glenview, IL?

    Dr. Christopher Salerno, MD is a Thoracic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Glenview, IL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Salerno graduated from Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center and completed his residency at University of Minnesota Program. Dr. Salerno is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Salerno’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Salerno’s office at (317) 583-7600.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Salerno?

    Dr. Christopher Salerno, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Thoracic Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Salerno empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Aortic Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery, Transplant-Heart, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Glenview/IL community, Dr. Salerno is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: University of Minnesota Program

    • Medical School: Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center

    What languages does Dr. Salerno speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Salerno treat?

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

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Infection of Cardiac or Vascular Device
    • Infected Cardiovascular Implant
    • Heart Device Infection
    • Vascular Graft Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T827XXA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other cardiac and vascular devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
    • CABG
    • Heart Bypass Graft
    • Bypass Surgery Graft

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z951: Presence of aortocoronary bypass graft

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I7121: Aneurysm of the ascending aorta, without rupture

    What procedures does Dr. Salerno perform?

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

    • 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:

    • 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) with 2 Vein Grafts
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
    • CABG surgery
    • Heart bypass with vein grafts
    • Coronary revascularization

    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)

    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:

    • 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:

    • Mitral Valve Replacement with Heart-Lung Machine
    • Open Mitral Valve Replacement
    • Mitral Valve Surgery with Bypass
    • Surgical Mitral Valve Replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 33430: Replacement, mitral valve, with cardiopulmonary bypass

    Does Dr. Salerno accept my insurance?

    Dr. Salerno accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (317) 583-7600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Salerno accept in Glenview, IL?

    Dr. Salerno in Glenview, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • Cook County Health & Hospitals System

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Illinois

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Salerno's office located?

    Dr. Christopher Salerno's Primary Practice

    2050 Pfingsten Rd Ste 330

    Glenview, IL 60026

    (317) 583-7600

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    Dr. Christopher Salerno's Practice 2

    200 Berteau Ave Elmhurst Hospital

    Elmhurst, IL 60126

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    Dr. Christopher Salerno's Practice 3

    120 N Oak St

    Hinsdale, IL 60521

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

    Dr. Salerno's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245259837.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Salerno?

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

    What is Dr. Christopher Salerno's specialty?

    Dr. Salerno is a Thoracic Surgeon near Glenview, IL. 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. Salerno to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Christopher Salerno affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Salerno is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Christopher Salerno accepting new patients in Glenview, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Salerno is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christopher Salerno offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Salerno's office at (317) 583-7600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christopher Salerno?

    Please contact Dr. Salerno's office at (317) 583-7600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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