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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kearns, Thoracic Surgeon in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Mark Kearns, MD is a Thoracic Surgeon, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Kearns is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kearns’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kearns’s office.
What languages does Dr. Kearns speak?
Dr. Kearns and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Thoracic Surgeon like Dr. Kearns typically treat?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Kearns 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. Kearns. 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:
- 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:
- Heart Failure
- Systolic Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
- HFrEF
- Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Shock
- Heart-related shock
- Cardiac shock
- Circulatory collapse from heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R570: Cardiogenic shock
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Open Chest Wound
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Wounds and Injuries
- Chest Trauma
- Open Thorax Injury
- Chest Wall Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- S21109A: Unspecified open wound of unspecified front wall of thorax without penetration into thoracic cavity, initial encounter
What procedures does a Thoracic Surgeon like Dr. Kearns typically perform?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Kearns 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. Kearns. 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:
- Heart Transplant
- Heart Transplantation
- Cardiac Transplant
- New Heart Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 33945: Heart transplant, with or without recipient cardiectomy
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:
- Daily ECMO Management (Veno-Arterial)
- Starting ECMO Life Support (Veno-Arterial)
- Extracorporeal Life Support Management
- Veno-Arterial ECMO Care
- ECMO Daily Physician Management
- ECMO initiation
- Veno-arterial ECLS
- Heart-lung bypass setup
- Extracorporeal life support
CPT Codes:
- 33949: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)/extracorporeal life support (ECLS) provided by physician; daily management, each day, veno-arterial
- 33947: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)/extracorporeal life support (ECLS) provided by physician; initiation, veno-arterial
Also known as:
- Implantable Heart Pump Insertion (VAD)
- Ventricular Assist Device Implantation
- VAD Surgery
- Artificial Heart Pump
CPT Codes:
- 33979: Insertion of ventricular assist device, implantable intracorporeal, single ventricle
Also known as:
- ECMO Cannula Removal
- ECMO removal
- ECLS cannula removal
- Extracorporeal life support removal
CPT Codes:
- 33984: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)/extracorporeal life support (ECLS) provided by physician; removal of peripheral (arterial and/or venous) cannula(e), open, 6 years and older
Also known as:
- ECMO Cannula Insertion (Peripheral)
- Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
- ECLS Cannula Placement
- Life Support Cannula
CPT Codes:
- 33952: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)/extracorporeal life support (ECLS) provided by physician; insertion of peripheral (arterial and/or venous) cannula(e), percutaneous, 6 years and older (includes fluoroscopic guidance, when performed)
Also known as:
- Temporary Heart Pump Insertion
- Percutaneous VAD Insertion
- Temporary Left Ventricular Assist Device
- Heart Support Device Placement
- Heart Pump Placement
CPT Codes:
- 33990: Insertion of ventricular assist device, percutaneous, including radiological supervision and interpretation; left heart, arterial access only
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
Does Dr. Kearns accept my insurance?
Dr. Kearns 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. Kearns accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Kearns in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
HealthRight Group
Inland Empire Health Plan
Kaiser Permanente
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kearns' office located?
What is Dr. Kearns's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kearns's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033683719.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kearns?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kearns
What is Dr. Mark Kearns's specialty?
Dr. Kearns is a Thoracic Surgeon near San Diego, CA.
What does a Thoracic Surgeon do?
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.
Is this Dr. Mark Kearns affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kearns is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Mark Kearns accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Mark Kearns is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mark Kearns offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kearns's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mark Kearns?
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