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Who is Dr. Meguid, Thoracic Surgeon in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Robert Meguid, MD is a Thoracic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Aurora, CO with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Meguid is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Meguid’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Meguid’s office at (303) 724-2802.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Meguid?
Dr. Robert Meguid, 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. Meguid empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Chest Wall Tumors, Esophageal Disorders & Cancer, Lung Cancer, Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery, Pectus Excavatum, Thoracic Cancers, Thoracic Surgery, Transplant-Lung, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Aurora/CO community, Dr. Meguid is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Is Dr. Meguid board certified as a Thoracic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Robert Meguid, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Meguid speak?
Dr. Meguid and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Meguid treat?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Meguid 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. Meguid. 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:
- Lung Cancer
- Cancer Spread to Left Lung
- Cancer Spread to Right Lung
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Left Lung Cancer
- Upper Lobe Lung Cancer
- Bronchial Cancer
- Metastatic Cancer in Left Lung
- Secondary Tumor in Left Lung
- Left Lung Metastasis
- Metastatic Cancer in Right Lung
- Secondary Tumor in Right Lung
- Right Lung Metastasis
- Right lower lobe lung cancer
- Left lower lobe lung cancer
- Right lung cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3412: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left bronchus or lung
- C7802: Secondary malignant neoplasm of left lung
- C7801: Secondary malignant neoplasm of right lung
- C3431: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3432: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, left bronchus or lung
- C3491: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of right bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Single Lung Nodule
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Lung Disease
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Sunken Chest
- Birth Defects
- Pectus Excavatum
- Funnel Chest
- Concave Chest
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q676: Pectus excavatum
Also known as:
- Upper Respiratory Tract Disease
- Bronchial Disorder
- Upper airway disease
- Nose and throat conditions
- Upper respiratory illness
ICD-10 Codes:
- J398: Other specified diseases of upper respiratory tract
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:
- Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Hernia
- Hiatal Hernia
- Hernia of the Diaphragm
ICD-10 Codes:
- K449: Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- ILD
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Esophageal Perforation
- Esophagus Disorder
- Torn esophagus
- Ruptured esophagus
- Hole in the food pipe
ICD-10 Codes:
- K223: Perforation of esophagus
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Dyspnea
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
Also known as:
- Diaphragm Disorder
- Lung Disease
- Diaphragmatic Problems
- Breathing Muscle Disorders
- Problems with the Diaphragm
ICD-10 Codes:
- J986: Disorders of diaphragm
Also known as:
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma
- Cancer
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Malignant Soft Tissue Tumor
- Connective Tissue Cancer
- Soft Tissue Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C493: Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue of thorax
What procedures does Dr. Meguid perform?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Meguid 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. Meguid. 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:
- Minimally Invasive Lung Nodule Removal
- Thoracoscopic Lung Lobe Removal
- Thoracoscopy with Pleurodesis
- Thoracoscopy with Lung Resection
- Lung Wedge Resection
- Lung Decortication (Thoracoscopy)
- Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
- VATS Lung Biopsy/Removal
- Lung Mass Removal (Thoracoscopic)
- VATS Lobectomy
- Minimally Invasive Lung Surgery
- Lung Lobe Resection (Thoracoscopic)
- VATS Pleurodesis
- Lung Lining Fusion
- Chemical Pleurodesis
- Mechanical Pleurodesis
- VATS Lung Resection
- Thoracoscopic Lung Wedge Resection
- Anatomic Lung Resection (Thoracoscopic)
- Minimally Invasive Lung Surgery with Tissue Removal
- Thoracotomy with Wedge Resection
- Lung Nodule Removal Surgery
- Therapeutic Lung Resection
- Partial Lung Removal
- Thoracoscopic lung decortication
- Pleural peel removal
- Lung lining surgery
CPT Codes:
- 32666: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with therapeutic wedge resection (eg, mass, nodule), initial unilateral
- 32663: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with lobectomy (single lobe)
- 32650: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with pleurodesis (eg, mechanical or chemical)
- 32668: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with diagnostic wedge resection followed by anatomic lung resection (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 32505: Thoracotomy; with therapeutic wedge resection (eg, mass, nodule), initial
- 32652: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with total pulmonary decortication, including intrapleural pneumonolysis
Also known as:
- Thoracoscopy with Lymph Node Removal
- Mediastinal Cyst or Tumor Removal (Thoracoscopy)
- Thymus Gland Removal (Thoracoscopic)
- Endoscopy
- VATS Lymphadenectomy
- Mediastinal Lymph Node Dissection
- Thoracic Lymph Node Biopsy
- Minimally Invasive Chest Surgery
- VATS Mediastinal Excision
- Chest Mass Removal Surgery
- Thoracoscopic Tumor Resection
- Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
- Minimally Invasive Thymus Surgery
- Thymus Resection
CPT Codes:
- 32674: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with mediastinal and regional lymphadenectomy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 32662: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with excision of mediastinal cyst, tumor, or mass
- 32673: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with resection of thymus, unilateral or bilateral
Also known as:
- Bronchoscopy with Airway Suctioning
- Image-Guided Bronchoscopy
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Biopsy
- Follow-up Airway Clearing Bronchoscopy
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Biopsy
- Therapeutic Bronchoscopy
- Airway Aspiration
- Lung Secretion Removal
- Navigational Bronchoscopy
- Computer-Assisted Bronchoscopy
- Advanced Lung Scope
- Lung Scope with Biopsy
- Bronchial Biopsy
- Endobronchial Biopsy
- Flexible Bronchoscopy with Biopsy
- Therapeutic bronchoscopy with aspiration
- Bronchial aspiration
- Tracheobronchial tree aspiration
- Flexible bronchoscopy with suction
- Bronchial lavage
- BAL procedure
- Lung washing
- Flexible bronchoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31645: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with therapeutic aspiration of tracheobronchial tree, initial
- 31627: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with computer-assisted, image-guided navigation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure[s])
- 31625: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial or endobronchial biopsy(s), single or multiple sites
- 31646: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with therapeutic aspiration of tracheobronchial tree, subsequent, same hospital stay
- 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
Also known as:
- Minimally Invasive Lung Mass Removal
- Surgical Thoracoscopy with Lung Segment Removal
- Diagnostic Thoracoscopy with Lung Biopsy
- VATS Wedge Resection
- Thoracoscopic Lung Nodule Removal
- Keyhole Lung Surgery
- VATS Segmentectomy
- Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
- Lung Segment Resection via Thoracoscopy
- VATS Lung Biopsy
- Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Biopsy
- Lung Nodule Biopsy via Thoracoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 32667: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with therapeutic wedge resection (eg, mass or nodule), each additional resection, ipsilateral (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 32669: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with removal of a single lung segment (segmentectomy)
- 32608: Thoracoscopy; with diagnostic biopsy(ies) of lung nodule(s) or mass(es) (eg, wedge, incisional), unilateral
Also known as:
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Marker Placement
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Flexible bronchoscopy with fiducial markers
- Lung tumor marker placement
- Bronchial scope with guidance
CPT Codes:
- 31626: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with placement of fiducial markers, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Bronchoscopy with Cell Washing
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Lung Scope with Cell Sample
- Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Flexible Bronchoscopy with Fluoroscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31622: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; diagnostic, with cell washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Thoracoscopy with Lung Biopsy
- VATS Lung Biopsy
- Pleural Biopsy
- Lung Infiltrate Biopsy
- Keyhole Lung Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 32607: Thoracoscopy; with diagnostic biopsy(ies) of lung infiltrate(s) (eg, wedge, incisional), unilateral
Also known as:
- Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
- Hardware Removal Surgery
- Buried Implant Extraction
- Orthopedic Implant Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)
Also known as:
- Minimally Invasive Pectus Repair (Nuss Procedure)
- Nuss procedure
- Pectus excavatum repair
- Pectus carinatum repair
- Funnel chest surgery
CPT Codes:
- 21743: Reconstructive repair of pectus excavatum or carinatum; minimally invasive approach (Nuss procedure), with thoracoscopy
Also known as:
- Chest Wall Tumor Removal with Reconstruction
- Rib Tumor Excision
- Chest Wall Resection and Repair
- Thoracic Tumor Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 21602: Excision of chest wall tumor involving rib(s), with plastic reconstruction; without mediastinal lymphadenectomy
Also known as:
- Partial Rib Removal
- Rib Excision
- Rib Resection
- Part of Rib Removed
CPT Codes:
- 21600: Excision of rib, partial
Also known as:
- Mediastinoscopy with Lymph Node Biopsy
- Chest Lymph Node Biopsy
- Mediastinal Biopsy
- Lung Cancer Staging Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 39402: Mediastinoscopy; with lymph node biopsy(ies) (eg, lung cancer staging)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Paraesophageal Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Hiatal Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Paraesophageal Hernia Surgery
- Laparoscopic Hernia Fix
CPT Codes:
- 43282: Laparoscopy, surgical, repair of paraesophageal hernia, includes fundoplasty, when performed; with implantation of mesh
Does Dr. Meguid accept my insurance?
Dr. Meguid accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (303) 724-2802 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Meguid accept in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Meguid in Aurora, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Gila River Health Care Corporation
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of Colorado
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Meguid's office located?
Dr. Robert Meguid's Primary Practice
12631 E 17th Ave Ste C310 Rm 6602
Aurora, CO 80045
(303) 724-2802
What is Dr. Meguid's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Meguid's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457404279.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Meguid?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Meguid
What is Dr. Robert Meguid's specialty?
Dr. Meguid is a Thoracic Surgeon near Aurora, CO. 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. Meguid to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Robert Meguid affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Meguid is affiliated with UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital, UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital, Intermountain Health - Saint Joseph Hospital 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 Robert Meguid accepting new patients in Aurora, CO?
Yes, Dr. Robert Meguid is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert Meguid offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Meguid's office at (303) 724-2802 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Robert Meguid?
Please contact Dr. Meguid's office at (303) 724-2802 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Robert Meguid have?
Dr. Robert Meguid is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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