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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. He is board certified. 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
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
Also known as:
- Peripheral Artery Disease with Both Legs Pain When Walking
- Peripheral Artery Disease with Right Leg Pain at Rest
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- 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
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
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
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dialysis Dependence
- Dialysis
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Kidney Dialysis
- Renal Replacement Therapy
- On Dialysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z992: Dependence on renal dialysis
Also known as:
- Left Carotid Artery Disease
- Right Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Left Carotid Artery Stenosis
- Narrowed Left Carotid Artery
- Left Carotid Artery Blockage
- Right Carotid Artery Stenosis
- Narrowed Right Carotid Artery
- Right Carotid Artery Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6522: Occlusion and stenosis of left carotid artery
- I6521: Occlusion and stenosis of right carotid artery
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:
- 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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
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
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Failure and End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome with Heart Failure
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I132: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and with stage 5 chronic kidney disease, or end stage renal disease
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:
- Amputation Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Limb Loss
- Post-amputation care
- Limb loss recovery
- Amputee rehabilitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4781: Encounter for orthopedic aftercare following surgical amputation
Also known as:
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- AAA
- Aorta Bulge
ICD-10 Codes:
- I7140: Abdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hardening of Left Leg Arteries with Leg Pain When Walking
- Atherosclerosis
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- Left leg PAD with claudication
- Left leg artery disease with pain
- Intermittent claudication left leg
ICD-10 Codes:
- I70212: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudication, left leg
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Peripheral Artery Disease
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Blood Vessel Disease
- PAD from Diabetes
- Circulation Problems from Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1151: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic peripheral angiopathy without gangrene
Which procedures does Dr. Horst perform as a Vascular Surgeon?
As a Vascular Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Vernon Horst may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Horst's office.
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
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Alabama
UnitedHealthcare
Viva Health
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Where is Dr. Horst's office located?
Dr. Vernon Horst's Primary Practice
817 Princeton Ave SW Ste 306
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?
No, Horst is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Princeton Baptist Medical Center, Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Ochsner Choctaw General. 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 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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