IE
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. El-Hamamsy, Thoracic Surgeon in New York, NY?
Dr. Ismail El-Hamamsy, MD is a Thoracic Surgeon, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. El-Hamamsy is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. El-Hamamsy’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. El-Hamamsy’s office.
What languages does Dr. El-Hamamsy speak?
Dr. El-Hamamsy and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. El-Hamamsy treat?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. El-Hamamsy 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. El-Hamamsy. 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:
- Aortic Valve Insufficiency
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Aortic Valve Stenosis and Insufficiency
- Other Aortic Valve Disorder
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Leaky aortic valve
- Aortic regurgitation
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
- Narrow and leaky aortic valve
- Mixed aortic valve disease
- Aortic Valve Problems
- Aortic Valve Conditions
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I351: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) insufficiency
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
- I352: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis with insufficiency
- I358: Other nonrheumatic aortic valve disorders
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
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
Also known as:
- Aortic Arch Dissection
- Ascending Aortic Dissection
- Thoracoabdominal Aortic Dissection
- Descending Thoracic Aortic Dissection
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Familial thoracic aortic aneurysm and dissection
- Torn Aortic Arch
- Aortic Arch Tear
- Torn Ascending Aorta
- Ascending Aortic Tear
- Dissecting Ascending Aorta
- Torn Thoracoabdominal Aorta
- Thoracoabdominal Aortic Tear
- Dissecting Thoracoabdominal Aorta
- Torn Descending Thoracic Aorta
- Descending Thoracic Aortic Tear
- Dissecting Descending Thoracic Aorta
ICD-10 Codes:
- I71011: Dissection of aortic arch
- I71010: Dissection of ascending aorta
- I7103: Dissection of thoracoabdominal aorta
- I71012: Dissection of descending thoracic aorta
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:
- Leaky Aortic Valve at Birth
- Aorta Aneurysm at Birth
- Bicuspid Aortic Valve
- Congenital Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Heart Valve Disease
- Congenital Aortic Regurgitation
- Aortic Valve Insufficiency
- Aortic Valve Leak
- Congenital Aortic Aneurysm
- Birth Defect Aortic Bulge
- Baby Aortic Aneurysm
- BAV
- Two-Leaf Aortic Valve
- Congenital Aortic Valve Defect
- Narrowed Aortic Valve at Birth
- Aortic Valve Narrowing
- Heart Valve Birth Defect
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q231: Congenital insufficiency of aortic valve
- Q2543: Congenital aneurysm of aorta
- Q2381: Bicuspid aortic valve
- Q230: Congenital stenosis of aortic valve
Also known as:
- Thoracic Aortic Widening
- Dilated Thoracic Aorta
- Thoracic Aortic Dilation
- Enlarged Chest Aorta
ICD-10 Codes:
- I77810: Thoracic aortic ectasia
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
- Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
- Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
- Cardiovascular Clearance Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination
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:
- Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy
- HCM (Obstructive)
- Thickened Heart Muscle with Obstruction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I421: Obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
What procedures does Dr. El-Hamamsy perform?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. El-Hamamsy 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. El-Hamamsy. 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:
- Ross Procedure (Aortic Valve Replacement)
- Open Aortic Valve Replacement (Prosthetic Valve)
- Open Aortic Valve Repair
- Aortic valve replacement with own pulmonary valve
- Pulmonary autograft aortic valve replacement
- Ross operation
- Heart valve surgery
- Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement
- Open Heart Aortic Valve Surgery
- Prosthetic Aortic Valve Implantation
- Aortic Valvuloplasty
- Simple Aortic Valve Debridement
CPT Codes:
- 33413: Replacement, aortic valve; by translocation of autologous pulmonary valve with allograft replacement of pulmonary valve (Ross procedure)
- 33405: Replacement, aortic valve, open, with cardiopulmonary bypass; with prosthetic valve other than homograft or stentless valve
- 33390: Valvuloplasty, aortic valve, open, with cardiopulmonary bypass; simple (ie, valvotomy, debridement, debulking, and/or simple commissural resuspension)
Also known as:
- Repeat Heart Bypass or Valve Surgery
- Aortic Root Repair with Valve Sparing
- Heart Muscle Thickening Surgery
- Extensive Heart Atria Repair (Maze Procedure)
- Atrial Septal Defect Repair
- Coronary Artery Bypass Reoperation
- Heart Valve Reoperation
- Second Heart Surgery
- David Procedure
- Yacoub Procedure
- Aortic valve-sparing surgery
- Ascending aorta graft with valve repair
- Septal Myectomy
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Surgery
- Heart Ventricle Muscle Removal
- Maze Procedure
- Atrial Ablation and Reconstruction
- Complex Atrial Surgery with Bypass
- ASD Repair
- Secundum ASD Closure
- Open Heart Surgery for ASD
- Heart Defect Patch Repair
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)
- 33864: Ascending aorta graft, with cardiopulmonary bypass with valve suspension, with coronary reconstruction and valve-sparing aortic root remodeling (eg, David Procedure, Yacoub Procedure)
- 33416: Ventriculomyotomy (-myectomy) for idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis (eg, asymmetric septal hypertrophy)
- 33259: Operative tissue ablation and reconstruction of atria, performed at the time of other cardiac procedure(s), extensive (eg, maze procedure), with cardiopulmonary bypass (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 33641: Repair atrial septal defect, secundum, with cardiopulmonary bypass, with or without patch
Also known as:
- Aortic Root and Ascending Aorta Replacement (Bentall Procedure)
- Partial Aortic Arch Replacement
- Ascending Aorta Graft for Aortic Dissection
- Bentall Procedure
- Aortic Valve and Aorta Replacement
- Ascending Aortic Graft
- Aortic Root Reconstruction
- Aortic Arch Graft
- Hemiarch Aortic Repair
- Aortic Arch Reconstruction
- Aortic Dissection Repair
- Aortic Graft Surgery
- Open Aortic Repair
- Heart Artery Dissection Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 33863: Ascending aorta graft, with cardiopulmonary bypass, with aortic root replacement using valved conduit and coronary reconstruction (eg, Bentall)
- 33866: Aortic hemiarch graft including isolation and control of the arch vessels, beveled open distal aortic anastomosis extending under one or more of the arch vessels, and total circulatory arrest or isolated cerebral perfusion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 33858: Ascending aorta graft, with cardiopulmonary bypass, includes valve suspension, when performed; for aortic dissection
Also known as:
- Ascending Aorta Graft for Aneurysm
- Aortic Aneurysm Repair Surgery
- Ascending Aorta Replacement
- Heart Bypass for Aorta
- Aortic Valve Suspension
CPT Codes:
- 33859: Ascending aorta graft, with cardiopulmonary bypass, includes valve suspension, when performed; for aortic disease other than dissection (eg, aneurysm)
Also known as:
- Tricuspid Valve Repair with Ring
- Complex Aortic Heart Valve Repair (Open Surgery)
- Radical Mitral Heart Valve Reconstruction (Open Surgery)
- Tricuspid valvuloplasty with ring
- Tricuspid valve annuloplasty
- Heart valve repair surgery
- Open Aortic Valvuloplasty
- Aortic Valve Reconstruction
- Complex Aortic Valve Surgery
- Heart Valve Repair with Bypass
- Open Mitral Valvuloplasty
- Mitral Valve Repair with Bypass
- Complex Mitral Valve Reconstruction
- Heart Valve Ring Repair
CPT Codes:
- 33464: Valvuloplasty, tricuspid valve; with ring insertion
- 33391: Valvuloplasty, aortic valve, open, with cardiopulmonary bypass; complex (eg, leaflet extension, leaflet resection, leaflet reconstruction, or annuloplasty)
- 33427: Valvuloplasty, mitral valve, with cardiopulmonary bypass; radical reconstruction, with or without ring
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)
- Single Heart Bypass Surgery (Vein Graft)
- Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
- Heart Bypass Surgery
- CABG Surgery
- Open Heart Bypass
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
- CABG
- Heart Bypass with Vein
- Single Vessel Bypass
CPT Codes:
- 33517: Coronary artery bypass, using venous graft(s) and arterial graft(s); single vein graft (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 33510: Coronary artery bypass, vein only; single coronary venous graft
Also known as:
- Aortic Valve Replacement with Annulus Enlargement
- Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement
- Aortic Valve Surgery
- Heart Valve Replacement with Annulus Repair
CPT Codes:
- 33411: Replacement, aortic valve; with aortic annulus enlargement, noncoronary sinus
Also known as:
- Muscle or Skin Flap Surgery (Trunk)
- Myocutaneous Flap (Body)
- Fasciocutaneous Flap (Trunk)
- Tissue Flap Reconstruction (Torso)
CPT Codes:
- 15734: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; trunk
Also known as:
- Open Breastbone Fracture Repair
- Sternum Fracture Surgery
- Breastbone Fixation
- Open Chest Bone Repair
CPT Codes:
- 21825: Open treatment of sternum fracture with or without skeletal fixation
Does Dr. El-Hamamsy accept my insurance?
Dr. El-Hamamsy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. El-Hamamsy accept in New York, NY?
Dr. El-Hamamsy in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
ArcBest Corporation
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. El-Hamamsy's office located?
What is Dr. El-Hamamsy's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. El-Hamamsy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932734324.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. El-Hamamsy?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. El-Hamamsy
What is Dr. Ismail El-Hamamsy's specialty?
Dr. El-Hamamsy is a Thoracic Surgeon near New York, NY. 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. El-Hamamsy to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ismail El-Hamamsy affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. El-Hamamsy is affiliated with The Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai West, Lehigh Valley Health Network- Pocono, BronxCare Health System, Mount Sinai Beth Israel 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
Where can I learn more about Thoracic Surgeon?
Explore Thoracic Surgeon with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Ismail El-Hamamsy accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Ismail El-Hamamsy is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ismail El-Hamamsy offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. El-Hamamsy's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ismail El-Hamamsy?
Please contact Dr. El-Hamamsy's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Other Thoracic Surgeon Near New York, NY
AF
Thoracic Surgeon
Accepting patientsDr. Ariel Farkash, MD is a Thoracic Surgeon, who primarily practices in New York, NY.
New York, NY
RY
Thoracic Surgeon
Accepting patientsDr. Robert Yanagawa is a Thoracic Surgeon, who primarily practices in New York, NY.
New York, NY
DL
Thoracic Surgeon
Accepting patientsDr. Daniel Laskey, MD is a Thoracic Surgeon, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 2 additional practice locations.
New York, NY