Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wood, Thoracic Surgeon in Gadsden, AL?
Where did Dr. Wood go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Loma Linda Univ Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Surgery Loma Linda Univ Med Ctr, General Surgery
What languages does Dr. Wood speak?
Dr. Wood and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Thoracic Surgeon like Dr. Wood typically treat?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Wood 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. Wood. 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:
- 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:
- Right Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Left Carotid Artery Disease
- Right Carotid Artery Stenosis
- Narrowed Right Carotid Artery
- Right Carotid Artery Blockage
- Carotid Artery Stenosis
- Narrowed Carotid Artery
- Carotid Artery Blockage
- Left Carotid Artery Stenosis
- Narrowed Left Carotid Artery
- Left Carotid Artery Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6521: Occlusion and stenosis of right carotid artery
- I6529: Occlusion and stenosis of unspecified carotid artery
- I6522: Occlusion and stenosis of left 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:
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
ICD-10 Codes:
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
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:
- 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
What procedures does a Thoracic Surgeon like Dr. Wood typically perform?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Michael Wood may include:
- Aortic Stent Grafts
- Arteriovenous Graft Placement
- Atherectomy
- Carotid Surgery
- Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR)
- Endovenous Laser Treatment of Varicose Veins
- Limb Salvage Surgery
- Mediastinal Adenopathy Surgery
Please contact Dr. Wood's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Wood accept my insurance?
Dr. Wood accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (256) 279-8738 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wood accept in Gadsden, AL?
Dr. Wood in Gadsden, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
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Where is Dr. Wood's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Wood affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Wood has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Wood's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wood's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659391548.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wood?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wood