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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Horst, Vascular Surgeon in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Vernon Horst, MD is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Horst is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Horst’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Horst’s office at (205) 621-0145.
What languages does Dr. Horst speak?
Dr. Horst and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Horst treat?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Horst 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. Horst. 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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
Also known as:
- Peripheral Artery Disease with Both Legs Pain When Walking
- Peripheral Artery Disease with Right Leg Pain at Rest
- Atherosclerosis
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- Bilateral leg claudication
- PAD both legs pain with activity
- Both legs artery pain when walking
- PAD right leg pain at rest
- Critical limb ischemia right leg
- Severe right leg artery pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- I70213: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudication, bilateral legs
- I70221: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with rest pain, right leg
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Stenosis
- Blocked Carotid Artery
- Neck Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Narrowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries
Also known as:
- Narrowing of other blood vessel devices
- Other vascular device blockage
- Blood vessel implant narrowing
- Vascular graft stenosis
- Prosthetic vascular device blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82858A: Stenosis of other vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
What procedures does Dr. Horst perform?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Horst 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. Horst. 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:
- Arteriovenous Fistula Creation
- AV Fistula Surgery
- Cimino Fistula
- Vascular Access for Dialysis
CPT Codes:
- 36821: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; direct, any site (eg, Cimino type) (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Long-Term Central Venous Catheter Insertion
- Tunneled central line placement
- Central venous access device insertion
- Hickman catheter insertion
- Broviac catheter insertion
CPT Codes:
- 36558: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Dialysis Circuit Angioplasty with Balloon
- Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
- Dialysis Graft Angioplasty
- Peripheral Dialysis Segment Angioplasty
CPT Codes:
- 36902: Introduction of needle(s) and/or catheter(s), dialysis circuit, with diagnostic angiography of the dialysis circuit, including all direct puncture(s) and catheter placement(s), injection(s) of contrast, all necessary imaging from the arterial anastomosis and adjacent artery through entire venous outflow including the inferior or superior vena cava, fluoroscopic guidance, radiological supervision and interpretation and image documentation and report; with transluminal balloon angioplasty, peripheral dialysis segment, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty
Does Dr. Horst accept my insurance?
Dr. Horst accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 621-0145 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Horst accept in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Horst in Birmingham, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CSA Welfare Fund
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Alabama
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
Viva Health
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Where is Dr. Horst's office located?
Dr. Vernon Horst's Primary Practice
817 Princeton Ave SW
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 621-0145
What is Dr. Horst's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Horst's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033478466.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Horst?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Horst
What is Dr. Vernon Horst's specialty?
Dr. Horst is a Vascular Surgeon near Birmingham, AL. A vascular surgeon specializes in the management of surgical disorders related to blood vessels, excluding those of the heart and intracranial vessels. Contact Dr. Horst to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Vernon Horst affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Horst is affiliated with Brookwood Baptist Medical Center, RMC Anniston 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 Vernon Horst accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?
Yes, Dr. Vernon Horst is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vernon Horst offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Horst's office at (205) 621-0145 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vernon Horst?
Please contact Dr. Horst's office at (205) 621-0145 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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